Health-tech startup Sehat Kahani has secured $2.7 million in Series A funding through a successful funding round.
The investment was spearheaded by Amaanah Circle, a health tech fund based in Singapore under the leadership of Dr. Razi Yousuf, and included significant contributions from key investors such as Epic Angels, a collective of female-only investors, Cross Fund, USAID Investment Promotion Activity (IPA), Augmentor, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), and the Elahi group.
Established in 2017 by two qualified medical professionals, Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram, and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, Sehat Kahani employs innovative technology to establish a seamless virtual connection between doctors and patients, ensuring a swift interaction within 60 seconds.
A Remarkable Health-Tech Narrative
“Sehat Kahani stands as an extraordinary health-tech narrative led by Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga. Amaanah Circle is thrilled to play a modest role in this remarkable story,” expressed Dr. Razi Yousaf of Amaanah Circle in a conversation with ProPakistani.
Dr. Yousaf highlighted Amaanah’s pride in contributing subject-matter expertise, supporting regional and global upscaling, and aligning with Sehat Kahani’s overarching vision for the future of digital health and preventive healthcare.
The platform provides on-demand at-home or on-premises laboratory services and online medicine delivery, serving a diverse clientele, including B2B clients, B2C consumers, and underserved populations in rural areas nationwide. Additionally, Sehat Kahani administers a comprehensive 360-degree well-being program for corporates, emphasizing health promotion and preventive care. The consumer application, operational in over 350 cities across Pakistan, seamlessly integrates into prominent banking and lifestyle platforms, making healthcare affordable and accessible.
Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga disclosed that Sehat Kahani has demonstrated a substantial average year-on-year growth of 141 percent over the past three years, dispelling the notion that telemedicine was solely advantageous during the COVID era. Simultaneously, with fivefold cumulative growth post-pandemic, she expressed confidence in expanding operations to other countries, marking Sehat Kahani’s global expansion as the next strategic move.
AI in Healthcare
With a global network of over 7,500 healthcare professionals and services reaching more than 800 corporations and 62 e-health clinics nationwide, Sehat Kahani has facilitated over 2.6 million consultations.
“This injection of funding represents a pivotal moment for Sehat Kahani,” stated Dr. Sara. “It will empower us to develop advanced features, including decision support systems, precision medicine tools, and predictive AI models, enhancing our ability to assist patients in understanding their diseases more comprehensively. We are grateful to our investors for supporting our mission and championing female founders, setting a powerful example,” she added.
When questioned about how these features will genuinely enhance the patient experience rather than merely using AI as a buzzword, Dr. Sara informed ProPakistani that Sehat Kahani focuses on creating personalized care for its customers. Moreover, this involves tracking their patient journey and aiding them in achieving a good quality of life by encouraging healthy practices and self-care.
Offerings and Future Strategies
Sehat Kahani has extended its corporate application into a comprehensive OPD management solution, providing hassle-free corporate employees and their families, 24/7 access to specialists, online medicine delivery, and streamlined claims management; all facilitated on a cashless basis.
“Sehat Kahani embodies the qualities we seek in investments: robust potential for success and impactful innovation,” stated Maaike Doyer from Epic Angels, the largest female-only investor collective in the APAC region. “We have full confidence in Dr. Sara and Dr. Iffat’s leadership, envisioning Sehat Kahani as a beacon of innovation and a model for future healthcare solutions.”
In considering future plans for regional expansion, the company emphasized that investors with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, specifically in collaborating with health technology businesses in GCC markets, established Amaanah Circle. Furthermore, this subject expertise is invaluable as Sehat Kahani directs its focus toward regional expansion into the GCC markets.
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