Healthtech Spotlight: Zenyum, HD, Elfie, POC Pharma & More | FEBE Newsletter Aug 2024
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This month’s edition highlights our investments in healthtech, featuring companies like Zenyum, HD, POC Pharma, and Elfie. We also share recent news coverage for portfolio companies, event recaps, and more.
Zenyum
📍Singapore
Zenyum is making dental care across Asia accessible and affordable with high-quality Smile Cosmetics. Founded in 2018, Zenyum offers teeth aligners, whitening solutions, and oral care products. Partnering with local dentists, Zenyum operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
HD
📍Thailand
HD is Southeast Asia's leading healthcare and surgery marketplace, connecting patients to over 1,800 providers, including major hospitals. By offering financing solutions, HD increases access to affordable care and surgeries. Over 300,000 patients have benefited from more accessible healthcare through HD's platform so far.
POC Pharma
📍Dubai
POC Pharma is a SaaS company that enables growth for pharma stakeholders in emerging markets by providing a comprehensive tech and data platform. They empower pharma companies to achieve better efficiency and market reach by optimizing gtm strategies, enhancing supply chain management, and improving access to medicines.
Elfie
📍Singapore
Elfie is a digital health platform that promotes self-monitoring for adults, with or without chronic conditions. By rewarding self-monitoring, Elfie raises awareness and adherence to treatments. Endorsed by 6 medical associations, Elfie has reached nearly 200,000 families across countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Portfolio Companies In the News
Flowdesk
Flowdesk's strategic expansion to the US market during challenging times is now paying off. Read More
TiNDLE Foods
TiNDLE launches plant-based Stuffed Chicken, combining convenience, nostalgia, and quality. Read More
Zuno Carbon
Zuno is working with the Singapore government to rally SMEs behind the sustainability cause. Read More
FEBE Events & Hangouts
FoundersXchange Launch Event
We had the pleasure of co-hosting the launch of FoundersXchange last month alongside Aspire, Vietcetera Media, Antler, and The Boring Syndicate.
Aspire's FoundersXchange is a vibrant community that offers networking opportunities, valuable resources, and credit bundles for startup founders.
FEBE joined a panel of speakers to discuss key resources that founders should utilize on their entrepreneurial journeys.
Other Community Meetups
Aditya Pendyala had an active month engaging with the startup community. We attended the DeepTech SG Founders' Dinner, participated in workshops with entrepreneurs on go-to-market strategies, culture, and more, and held collaborative meetings with ecosystem partners and fellow co-investors.
FEBE Opinions
SEA VC Funds: H1 Report
In an interview with DealStreet Asia for SE Asia’s VC Funds: H1 2024 Report P43, FEBE Managing Partner Olivier Raussin discusses FEBE’s fundraising strategy, expansion, deployment goals, exit strategies, and key industry trends. Read More
Startup Tech Marketing 101
In this article we talk about how founders can maximize early-stage startup marketing by hiring right, focusing on organic growth, investing in a CMS/CRM and other DIY techniques to build a robust marketing system. Read More
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