The West African digital health market is heating up with two new companies in the region announcing Series A fundings. West African startup African Health Holdings announced an $18 million Series A round led by Asia Pac Land/Natural World Limited with participation from TRB Advisors, Breyer Capital, M3, Inc., Valiant Capital, Keppel Ventures and SUNU Capital, according to a TechCrunch report. THE LARGER TRENDWhile the bulk of digital health funding hubs remain in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the African market is growing. For example, Rwanda’s government has taken an active interest in implementing digital health tools in its healthcare system. Digital health funding is also pouring into the region.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 16, 2021 02:59 UTC