Entrepreneurs Saving Lives: 12 Hot Healthcare Startups


trusted modern family medicine services in our neighbourhood, and end-to-end medical care through their extended network. Their aim is to cater to all routine healthcare needs less than one roof – well-qualified family physicians, routine diagnostics (radiology and pathology), well-stocked pharmacy, well-equipped minor procedures room, and supported by a network of specialists.

Funding Status: It received about Rs 20 crore in its initial funding from a clutch of venture capitalists including Mr Narayana Murthy's Catamaran Ventures, Reliance Ventures, BlueCross BlueShield Ventures and Sandbox Industries.

12. Forus

Founder: K Chandrasekhar

The Forus Health mission is to address the healthcare delivery crisis in the developing world through innovative and inclusive product design and service deployment. It is an innovation-driven technology enterprise managed by very experienced professionals. Their innovative products combine with comprehensive software solutions to enable not only screening at the patient's doorstep but facilitate treatment as well.

Funding Status: IDG Ventures and Accel Partners together invested $5 million in Forus Health earlier this year.