Verge HealthTech Fund

Verge HealthTech Fund welcomes our newest intern, Snehanjali Jayanthi! 🎉 At Verge, we are committed to empowering the next generation of healthtech advocates. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with 101 Fellowship, a transformative program offering young talents hands-on experience in venture capital, which is how we met Sneha. Sneha is a Neuroscience and Data Science undergraduate at Georgia Institute of Technology. She’s passionate about the intersection of technology and healthcare and brings impressive experience as an analyst, product manager, and researcher. Her vision is to leverage data-driven insights to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare, building and scaling solutions that improve people's lives. 📊 We're excited to have you join the team, Sneha! We can’t wait to see your contributions and growth as you dive into this world of VC and healthtech. 🌊 #venturecapital #internship #vcinsights #ImpactInvesting #datascience  #neuroscience #machinelearning

🔔 ICYMI: Verge HealthTech Fund’s Managing Partner, Scarlett Chen 陳思佳, spoke at SOCAP Global 24 on the importance of healthtech to address global health challenges! Speaking on the panel "Mobilizing Capital for Global Health: A G7 Impact Investment Initiative," alongside moderator Eric M. Rice of Sorenson Impact, and speakers, Steve Davis of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,and Leeat Gellis of Grand Challenges Canada, the session spotlighted the G7-endorsed Impact Investment Initiative for Global Health (Triple I for GH) — a transformative effort to bridge private capital and global health innovation in developing economies. With Universal Health Coverage and the SDGs in mind, the discussion explored how sustainable financing and strategic partnerships can strengthen global health systems and address their critical challenges and gaps. 📸 Swipe through the highlights from this incredible event where Scarlett shared Verge’s mission of supporting healthtech innovations that have the power to impact millions of lives globally. #SOCAP24 #HealthTech #ImpactInvesting #GlobalHealth #TripleIforGH #SDGs2030

📢 Portfolio Highlight: Our portfolio company, Health2Sync 智抗糖, is partnering with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Abbott for HPB's DigiCoach program. This initiative aims to empower up to 2,500 participants with real-time glucose monitoring and personalized feedback to help prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes. By combining wearable tech with data-driven insights, powered by Health2Sync's smart diabetes management app, DigiCoach has the potential to revolutionize preventive healthcare, giving individuals the tools and support system they need to take charge of their health. 💡 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giuwNVXm We commend Health2Sync's participation in HPB's health programs fighting against chronic diseases through preventative care. Through transformative healthcare innovations like Health2Sync's app, we’re moving closer to a future where preventive care is personalized, proactive, and accessible to all. 💪 #Diabetes #DiabetesCare #preventativecare #chronicdiseases #chronicdiseasemanagement #digitalhealth #healthtech #metabolichealth #medicaldevices

📢 Portfolio Highlight: Our portfolio company, Hello Inside, takes metabolic health to new heights with their recent interactive glucose lunch at Berlin’s SoHo House, showcasing their metabolic health service app specifically designed for women. Key opinion leaders, medical experts, health and wellness practitioners, and FemTech journalists were invited to dive deep into metabolic health, empowered by their app and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). From expert-led panels to personalized glucose insights, Hello Inside turned the event into a unique and immersive journey for all. 🍎 Congratulations to the Hello Inside team for raising the bar on health education and engagement. We look forward to seeing more events and initiatives from your team as you continue to drive impact in women’s health and beyond! 🌟 #CGM #continuousglucosemonitoring #metabolichealth #womenshealth #womenintech #healthtech #digitalhealth

📢 Portfolio Highlight: Health2Sync 智抗糖, a global diabetes management platform and one of Verge's portfolio companies, was featured on T1D Strong for its impact on diabetes care worldwide. More than just an app, Health2Sync is a support system that strengthens the connection between patients and their care team, like family and healthcare providers. From smart tools and reminders for blood glucose monitoring and medication to AI food recognition and highly personalized tips, Health2Sync lightens patients' everyday challenges when managing chronic conditions. 🥣 With over a million registered users in more than 127 countries, Health2Sync's research-driven approach has shown significant benefits in glycemic control for its users managing Type 2 diabetes. 🩸 Read more about Health2Sync’s journey, innovative features, and their real-world impact on diabetes care: https://lnkd.in/gfFJ_VBa #DiabetesCare #DigitalHealth #Healthtech #ImpactInvesting #ChronicDiseaseManagement

Erki Mölder, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, will be joining the EIC and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Investor Day, powered by EuroQuity - Bpifrance! Taking place tomorrow, November 13, at Parisante Campus in Paris, this event will feature pitches from leading EIC-backed healthcare innovators across Biotech, MedTech, and E-Health. ⚕️ Erki will join a panel of jury members from renowned European investors to identify the most groundbreaking healthtech solutions across the three sectors. This is a special opportunity for EIC beneficiaries to gain invaluable feedback, connect with investors, receive exclusive training, and accelerate their growth. 🚀 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gb-Pru6M Stay tuned as Verge HealthTech Fund supports the next generation of impactful healthtech in the European region! European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #impactinvesting #medtech #biotech #ehealth #digitalhealthcare #healthcareinnovation #startups 

As a global healthtech VC based in Singapore, Verge continues to be inspired by Singapore's leadership in venture funding across Southeast Asia! With its innovative ecosystem and strong commitment to startups, Singapore remains a prime destination for impactful ventures. 🇸🇬 📎 Check out Enterprise Singapore's latest report, powered by PitchBook, to see how Singapore continues to drive growth in the region: https://lnkd.in/g2dqdEWJ #Singapore #healthtech #venturecapital #impactinvesting #growthcapital #startups 

📢 Portfolio Highlight: CEO of Mobio Interactive, Bechara Saab, showcases their AI-powered digital mental health platform during Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones' Colombia 4.0. With just a standard smartphone camera, their AI-native remote patient monitoring platform provides patients with insights into their biomarkers (like heart rate and heart rate variability) and cognitive stress levels to objectively support more personalized and effective mental health treatments. 🤳 With a global dataset of over 3 million biomarker data points from 25,000 individuals across 150+ countries, they are paving the way in digital theragnostics. We're proud to continue supporting Mobio Interactive as they advance mental healthcare accessibility and efficacy globally. 🌎 Learn more about Mobio Interactive: https://lnkd.in/g7qWPiw4 #mentalhealth #deeptech #AI #psychotherapy #digitalhealth #healthcareinnovation #mentalhealthcare #healthtech

✨ Highlights from Verge at SuperReturn Asia 2024: Managing Partner, Scarlett Chen 陳思佳, delivered a keynote on "Doing well by doing good: driving returns with impact through HealthTech investments." Scarlett's talk answered the big question of why Verge believes investing in healthtech will deliver both global impact and strong returns. Here are some highlights from her keynote: ✅ The healthcare challenges we are trying to solve: addressing access, affordability, quality, and promoting the shift to preventative care  ✅ The specific health tech we invest in: next-gen diagnostics, smart devices, digital solutions, AI, and digital therapeutics ✅ The startups we seek: scalable, long-term, and sustainable ✅ Our investment process: the components of our impact assessment framework to evaluate the business, the team, and the deal ✅ The value we bring to portfolio companies: strategic business building, healthcare expertise, global expansion pathways, and access to an extensive impact network ✅ Real results from our portfolio companies: sharing several of our successful investments touching millions of lives and generating financial returns 🎥 Watch Scarlett’s full keynote to dive deeper into why we're investing in healthtech and how we’re driving real change in global healthcare! https://lnkd.in/gcweufXS Interested in connecting? Connect with us online through Linkedin or our website. #SRAsia #SuperReturnAsia #privatemarkets #privatequity #privatecredit #venturecapital #growthcapital #healthtech #ImpactInvesting

Our Managing Partner, Joseph Mocanu, recently sat down with Mike Sim, founder of NGL Institute to share his insights on Verge’s approach to impactful investing and health system transformation. 🏥 💡 Key highlights include: - Verge's vision of impacting over a billion lives by 2033 - Verge’s framework for evaluating the impact of healthtech investments on health outcomes - The critical role of global networks in scaling portfolio companies Insights into investor behavior and market dynamics in healthtech, particularly in Southeast Asia - Joseph's personal strategies for mental well-being while managing a fund - How Verge’s partnership with Bolder Group supports fund operations and investor management At Verge HealthTech Fund, our mission is to radically extend the healthspan—life spent in good health—by supporting transformative healthtech innovations worldwide. 🌏 Read the full conversation to learn more about our commitment to pioneering change in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g6Hxu3gy