TLDR:
- Disrupt has launched the Disrupt Health Impact Fund in Thailand in collaboration with leading Thai business groups.
- The fund aims to invest in DeepTech healthcare companies domestically and internationally, focusing on areas such as self-care, preventive care, silver age, holistic wellness, and smart hospitals.
Disrupt Technology Venture has introduced the Disrupt Health Impact Fund in partnership with key Thai business entities to enhance the healthcare sector in Thailand. The fund, led by a team with experience in investing in numerous companies globally, aims to provide access to DeepTech solutions for Thailand’s healthcare sector. With a focus on investing in DeepTech healthcare companies, the fund plans to target 15 companies over the next few years, with investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per company. The fund is managed by a team that includes Mr. Krating Poonpol, Ms. Jantanarak Tuekaew, and Ms. Naranpat Thitipattakul.
The Chairman of the Disrupt Health Impact Fund, Mr. Krating Poonpol, highlighted the size and potential of the healthcare market in Thailand, signaling significant opportunities for innovative transformations. The fund aims to invest in key areas such as self-care, preventive care, silver age, holistic wellness, and smart hospitals to drive advancements in the healthcare sector. Additionally, the fund plans to support companies beyond financial assistance by providing networking opportunities and facilitating research through the Disrupt ecosystem platform.
The initiative remains open for more partners to join in supporting Thailand’s growth as a healthcare hub in Southeast Asia. Mr. Pithon Vithayasricharoen, Managing Director of Digital Health Ventures (DHV), emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to enhance healthcare services and reduce reliance on traditional medical models.
