In a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistan’s startup scene, health-tech startup Sehat Kahani, driven by female leaders Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, has scored a historic $2.7 million in Series A funding. Amaanah Circle, a Singapore-based health tech fund, takes the lead in this significant funding, joined by key investors such as Epic Angels, Cross Fund, USAID Investment Promotion Activity, Augmentor, Impact Investment Exchange(IIX), and the Elahi group of companies.
Sehat Kahani, known for its innovative technology connecting doctors and patients seamlessly, provides on-demand services, at-home or on-premise lab facilities, and online medicine delivery. This funding milestone propels Sehat Kahani into the history books as the first all-female-led Pakistani company to secure Series A funding.
Pioneering Female Empowerment:
Founded by medical professionals Dr. Sara and Dr. Iffat, Sehat Kahani stands out for empowering women doctors and fostering a global network of 7500+ healthcare professionals. With 2.6 million consultations to date, the startup is set to accelerate its mission of bridging healthcare gaps, empowering women in medicine, and expanding its global impact.
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Buoyed by their success, Sehat Kahani looks to the future with plans for global expansion. The funding will fuel the development of advanced features, including decision support systems, precision medicine tools, and predictive AI models. This move signifies not just a financial boost but a commitment to innovation and a vision for the future of digital health and preventive healthcare.
Investor Confidence and Female Leadership:
Investors like Amaanah Circle and Epic Angels express confidence in Sehat Kahani’s potential for success and impactful innovation. The startup’s leadership, helmed by Dr. Sara and Dr. Iffat, is seen as a beacon of innovation, setting a powerful example for female founders and the future of healthcare solutions.
This historic funding opens new doors for Sehat Kahani, bringing accessible and affordable healthcare solutions to the forefront and championing the role of women in entrepreneurship in Pakistan and beyond.
