In a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistan’s startup landscape, Sehat Kahani, a trailblazing female-led health-tech startup, has announced the successful closure of a historic $2.7 million Series A funding round. This landmark accomplishment positions Sehat Kahani as the first all-female-led company in Pakistan to secure Series A funding, marking a significant stride for women empowerment in the tech industry.
Led by Amaanah Circle, a Singapore-based health tech fund under the guidance of Dr. Razi Yousuf, the funding round saw the participation of 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.
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-premise laboratory services and online medicine delivery, reaching a diverse nationwide patient base, including B2B clients, B2C consumers, and the underserved population in rural areas.
Managing partner of Amaanah Circle, Dr. Razi Yousaf, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Sehat Kahani is an incredible health-tech story led by Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga. Amaanah Circle is delighted to become a small part of this incredible story, contributing to the vision of Sehat Kahani in the future of digital health and preventive healthcare.”
The funding infusion comes at a pivotal moment for Sehat Kahani, empowering them to develop advanced features such as decision support systems, precision medicine tools, and predictive AI models. Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram expressed gratitude, stating, “This funding marks a pivotal moment for Sehat Kahani. It will enable us to help our patients live fully by knowing their disease better.”
Sehat Kahani, known for its commitment to empowering women in the medical profession, has achieved significant year-on-year growth, overcoming the misconception that telemedicine was only beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga affirmed, “This gives us the confidence to expand operations to other countries and take Sehat Kahani global as our next move for expansion.”
With a global network of over 7,500 healthcare professionals, Sehat Kahani has extended its corporate application into a comprehensive OPD management solution. Corporate employees and their families now enjoy 24/7 hassle-free and cashless access to specialists, online medicine delivery, and efficient claims management. The startup’s holistic well-being program for corporates focuses on health promotion and preventative care.
Sehat Kahani’s impact is far-reaching, with services extended to over 800 corporations and 62 e-health clinics nationwide, providing more than 2.6 million consultations to date. The new round of funding is poised to accelerate Sehat Kahani’s mission, bridging healthcare gaps, championing women in medicine, and expanding its global impact.
At a time when Pakistani startups face challenges in attracting investment, Sehat Kahani’s success stands as a testament to the potential of female-led innovation in the health-tech sector, offering a beacon of hope for the future of entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
