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Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) makes first investment in healthtech startup in Asia Pacific with HD partnership

Feb 13, 2025•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

partnership

BangkokHealth CareArtificial Intelligence

Description

US pharma giant Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has backed the Thailand-based healthcare startup, HD, with a $7.8 million equity funding to enhance its marketplace and further invest in its AI technology. HD’s marketplace has over 30,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) from more than 2,500 hospitals and clinics, and a handful of pharmaceutical partners, with 400,000 paying customers across Thailand and Indonesia.

Company Information

Company

HD

Location

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

About

HD is the leading healthcare and surgery marketplace in emerging Southeast Asia, powering over 1,800+ healthcare providers including some of the biggest hospitals. We connect patients to hospitals, clinics, operating rooms, and surgeons while offering healthcare financing solutions to increase access to affordable care and surgeries. To date, over 300,000 patients have benefited from more accessible and affordable healthcare and surgeries through our platform.

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