Sehat Kahani Achievements
In a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistan’s startup landscape, Sehat Kahani, a trailblazing female-led health-tech startup, has successfully closed a historic Series A 2.7 million dollars funding round. This landmark positions Sehat Kahani as the first all-female-led company in Pakistan to secure Series A funding.
Amaanah Circle, a Singapore-based health tech fund led by Dr Razi Yousuf, spearheads the funding, joined by key investors including Epic Angels, a female-only investor collective, Cross Fund, USAID Investment Promotion Activity (IPA), Augmentor, Impact Investment Exchange(IIX) and the Elahi group of companies.
Leadership
Dr Razi said “Sehat Kahani is an incredible health-tech story led by Dr Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr Iffat Zafar Aga. Amaanah Circle (Singapore) is proud to contribute to the subject matter expertise, and in upscaling regionally and globally to the overall vision of Sehat Kahani in the future of digital health and preventive healthcare.”
Founded by esteemed medical doctors Dr Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr Iffat Zafar Aga, Sehat Kahani’s innovative technology ensures a seamless virtual connection between doctors and patients within 60 seconds. The platform offers on-demand at-home or on-premises laboratory services and online medicine delivery, catering to a diverse nationwide patient base, including B2B clients, B2C consumers, and the underserved population in rural areas.
Support and Vision
The unwavering support from USAID has been pivotal in Sehat Kahani’s growth, fuelling innovation and enabling impactful expansion in the dynamic Pakistani digital health landscape. This support fosters a future where accessible healthcare solutions thrive.
Dr Sara Saeed Khurram said,” This funding infusion marks a pivotal moment for Sehat Kahani. It will enable us to develop advanced features, including decision support systems, precision medicine tools, and predictive AI models to help our patients live fully by knowing their disease better. Grateful to our investors and programs such as We raise for supporting our mission and championing female founders, setting a powerful example.”
Maaike from Epic Angels, the largest female-only investor collective in the APAC region, stated, “Sehat Kahani embodies what we seek in investments: strong potential for success and impactful innovation. We fully believe in Dr. Sara and Dr. Iffat’s leadership, envisioning Sehat Kahani as a beacon of innovation and a model for future healthcare solutions.”