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Five potential HealthTech IPO's in 2024: Omada Health, Hinge Health, Sword Health, Doctolib, Aledade
Exec Summary: The HealthTech IPO market is expected to recover in the summer of 2024 with a number of factors now starting to build and...
Sep 6, 202313 min read


Private Equity rollup strategies in HealthTech to focus on the 'Forgotten MidTier' in next 18 months
Private equity firms have traditionally focused on investing in large, high-growth healthcare technology companies. However, there is a growing opportunity for private equity firms to tap into the midtier of the healthtech landscape.
These midtier companies have demonstrated a proof of concept, have won flagship customers, and are consistently profitable. However, they are unlikely to reach billion-dollar valuations. This makes them attractive targets for private equity fi
Jul 30, 20238 min read


What exactly is HealthTech? What is the difference between Digital Health and HealthTech?
Exec Summary: HealthTech is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as ‘the application of organised knowledge and skills in the...
Jul 22, 20238 min read


HealthTech M&A multiples: current trends and variables driving valuations
Exec Summary: The average revenue multiple for HealthTech companies in 2023 is 4.5x. This is down from 6.5x in 2022, but still higher...
Jul 22, 20238 min read


Teladoc Livongo merger: what went wrong with the 'one-stop shop for virtual care' strategy?
Exec Summary: There are a number of reasons why the Teladoc Livongo merger did not work. Some of the most notable reasons include: The...
Jun 17, 202311 min read


IBM's Watson was once heralded as the future of healthcare - what went wrong?
IBM's Watson was once heralded as the future of healthcare - what went wrong? Exec Summary: IBM's Watson was once heralded as the future...
Jun 11, 20239 min read


Patient Portals 3.0: the future of patient engagement
What exactly is patient engagement? Patient engagement refers to the active involvement of patients in their own healthcare. It involves...
Apr 8, 20237 min read


Brain-computer interface industry gathers pace, directly connecting machines and minds
On the 10th Floor of a nondescript building at Columbia University, test subjects with electrodes attached to their heads watch a...
Mar 13, 20218 min read


Neural implants and the race to merge the human brain with Artificial Intelligence
There is a new race in Silicon Valley involving Artificial Intelligence and no it's not HealthTech, FinTech, Voice Commerce or involve...
Apr 8, 20206 min read


Should NHS Doctors charge for patient appointments?
Should NHS Doctors charge for patient appointments? Faced with an ageing population and increased demand from diabetic and asthmatic...
Mar 28, 20207 min read


NeuroPace : the first medical device that can monitor and respond to brain activity
Introduction to NeuroPace NeuroPace is an innovative medical device company dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals with...
Jan 2, 20183 min read
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