Record funding in women-led healthtech startups sets agenda for founders
submitted about 2 years ago by priscilla
submitted about 2 years ago by priscilla
- In 2023, women-led healthtech companies in Africa received a significant increase in funding, with startups like Kasha, Maisha Meds, Dawi Clinics, and Chefaa raising $52 million in total.
- This funding growth marked a 2,000% increase from the previous year, with Maisha Meds attributing their success to a unique business model focusing on digitalizing healthcare access.
- Additionally, the report highlighted the importance of grants from institutions like USAID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in supporting early-stage healthtech innovators, while also noting the need for more intentional funding opportunities for women-led startups in the future.
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