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ETtech Deals Digest: Even Healthcare, Different lead October funding to $694 million, down 51% on-year
Even Healthcare led deal activity during the month with $50 million, followed by Different at $48 million, Boldfit at $41.5 million, Baba Care at $40 million and GreenCell Mobility at $34.5 million. Early-stage deals accounted for 61.9% of the capital raised during October, while late-stage transactions made up 19.4%. Seed-stage companies comprised the remaining 18.7%.
Cognizant eyes Sarvam stake; Ather aims for higher market share
Happy Wednesday! Cognizant has held discussions to invest in homegrown AI startup Sarvam. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Practo founder’s Cent raises $15 million from Blume Ventures, South Park Commons
The round, comprising equity and debt, comes nearly eight months after the Bengaluru-based company raised an undisclosed amount from South Park Commons and OneFlow Holdings, Shashank’s family office. Cent did not disclose its valuation or the equity-debt split.
ETSA winner Theranautilus heads to human trials; JSW One’s IPO plans
Happy Friday! Theranautilus is set to begin human trials of its nanorobot-based dental tech soon. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
UPI MDR worries new-age brokers; India's semiconductor ambitions
India’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take it up with Sebi. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Practo appoints Jagnoor Singh as CEO; founder Shashank ND transitions to chairman role
Singh, who joined Practo as chief operating officer in January 2025, took over as CEO effective September 1. He will oversee the company’s strategy, growth and operations across global markets. Before Practo, Singh held senior roles at Bharti Airtel, Unacademy and Oyo.
Practo appoints TVG Krishnamurthy, Alexander Kuruvilla to board of directors
The new appointments are part of Practo's efforts to expand its business, with a focus on utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance health outcomes, the firm said in a statement.
Practo, the health startup, is being investigated for supposed tax evasion
According to the Nikkei Asian Review website, the tax authorities searched Practo’s offices in Bengaluru and seized company records in late May.
Practo to explore overseas markets with $55 million Series-D funding
The company said it plans to use these funds to further integrate its platform and for global expansion. The total funds raised by Practo now stands at $179 million.
Healthcare firm Practo launches operations in Brazil
Healthcare firm Practo has launched operations in Brazil, the largest market in Latin America, as a part of its expansion into other emerging markets.
Practo launches customized app for specialist doctors
The app, Practo Ray, also includes a database of nearly 1 lakh commonly prescribed medicines so doctor can search for and prescribe the right medicine.
Practo, Uber tie up for healthcare booking
Healthcare booking platform Practo, and taxi-hailing platform Uber today announced a global partnership to help people reach doctors easily.
Practo acquires Qikwell to go deeper into hospital segment
Practo has acquired smaller cross-town rival Qikwell for an undisclosed amount, as it aims to go deeper into the enterprise segment, especially hospitals.
Practo acquires Qikwell to smoothen hospital appointments
The buyout makes Practo the world's largest appointment booking platform with nearly 40 million appointments managed every year, it said.
Healthcare platform Practo acquires hospital information management company Insta Health for Rs 80 crore
Practo will also have a real-time view of a doctor’s availability to enable appointment bookings across 500 hospitals that use Insta Health's product.
Healthcare startup Practo forays into Indonesian market
Based in Bangalore, Practo has a presence in India, Philippines and Singapore and has a team of 1,500 employees.
Practo acquires software firm Genii, enters enterprise healthcare space
Doctor discovery platform Practo has acquired software services firm Genii for an undisclosed sum, marking its entry into the enterprise segment.
Practo adds diagnostic center search into its fold of services
Practo now has around 4,000 labs across the 8 cities including chains such as Thyrocare, Suburban Diagnostics, SRL Labs, Metropolis and others.
Power of ideas: Bangalore-based venture Practo Technologies offers clinic management software solutions
Practo’s platform currently manages 10,000 appointments per day across 5,000 dental, wellness and other healthcare centres across India.
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