Entrepreneurs Saving Lives: 12 Hot Healthcare Startups


2. Mitra Biotech

Founders: Dr Mallikarjun Sundaram, Dr Shiladitya Sengupta & Charlie Cooney

Realising that the success rate of cancer treatment through clinical trials is low, largely due to a mismatch of drugs and patients, Mitra is developed an analytical diagnostic platform in consultation with the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre located within the Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City in Bangalore.

Funding Status: It had received undisclosed venture capital funding in 2010 from Accel Partners and KITVEN, the Karnataka government-initiated VC fund.

3. Suburban Diagnostics

Founder: Sanjay Arora

The pathology services provider offers services such as pathology, electro-cardiogram, digital X-Ray and sonography. Established in 1994 it has rapidly emerged as one of the most technologically advanced diagnostic centres. Headquartered in Mumbai, with multi diagnostic centres across the country at strategic locations, Suburban Diagnostics is uniquely placed to become the premier diagnostic centre for doctors and patients.

Funding Status: Sequoia Capital invested Rs 40 crore last month acquiring a 30% stake.