EKA.CARE, A HEALTH-TECH STARTUP RAISES $4.5 MILLION IN SEED ROUND FUNDING.

The onset of the pandemic has led to increased adoption of technology in the healthcare industry, moving towards e-pharmacy, online consultations, e-diagnostics & homecare services, among others. The digitalization of healthcare & implementation of AI will lead to improved quality of patient care, increased access, affordability, lower costs, and personalization

Rituka M July 22, 2021 No Comments

D2C EYEWEAR BRAND, LENSKART, RAISES $220 MILLION BRINGING ITS VALUATION TO $2.5 BILLION.

Eyewear retailer & omnichannel D2C unicorn startup, Lenskart was founded in 2010 by Peyush Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi. Intending to revolutionize the eyewear industry, the company offers a unique business model, a strong online presence with a 3D try-on option, physical stores, and an unparalleled at-home eye check-up

Rituka M July 19, 2021 No Comments

RECENT UNICORN, PHARMEASY”S PARENT API HOLDINGS ACQUIRES THYROCARE, IN TALKS TO GO PUBLIC

The traditional Pharma sector faced several challenges with the onset of the pandemic, however, making the digital shift wasn”t too distant. The Indian startup system recognized this opportunity and adopted digital commerce during the pandemic. The e-pharma sector has been quick to adapt, which typically derive the bulk of their

Rituka M June 30, 2021 No Comments

GOOGLE-BACKED WYSA BRINGS A FRESH RAY OF HOPE TO DESTRESS THE EXCESSIVE ANXIETY AND TRAUMA CAUSED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC WITH AN UPCOMING FUNDRAISER

Until quite a few years ago, Mental Health Issues had been stigmatized excessively in our society. But as we progressed, issues relating to mental health and negative feelings building up started being recognized and spoken about. Although, talking about these mental health issues have become more acceptable, it still remains

Rituka M May 24, 2021 No Comments

COVID-19 VACCINATION REGISTRATION- INITIATIVES BY STARTUPS

With the Government announcing the widespread roll out of vaccines to every person above the age of 18 years amidst the shortages of doses across the country, the CoWIN portal is surfeited with millions of people trying to register and find available vaccination slots nearest to them. Struggling to register,

Rituka M May 6, 2021 No Comments

AN AFFORDABLE GROUP INSURANCE PLATFORM – PLUM INSURANCE

Healthcare Insurance is a unicorn for the majority of the workforce in India, none of them have seen it. With less than 30% of the population covered by any type of health insurance policy, health insurance remains a growing segment of India”s economy. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the reality

Rituka M May 5, 2021 No Comments

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