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In this edition, we delve into Poland's transformation into a digital health trailblazer, alongside key insights from the EMIS Emerging Asia M&A report.
Poland Turns into Digital Health Trailblazer
By Biliana Hristova, EMIS Insights Chief Editor
Over the past decade, Poland has evolved into one of the European Union's leaders in digital health, implementing a centralized, nationwide system that facilitates access to electronic health records and telemedicine services. The healthtech sector, which attracted a total of EUR 168mn in venture capital investments in 2019-2023, plays a pivotal role in the digitalization process and is expected to remain attractive to investors, while at the same time counting on solid government support.
?The crucial role of innovations in solving the existing shortages in a sector as important as healthcare is underlined by the fact that the first Polish startup to reach unicorn status, back in 2021, was DocPlanner, a SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions provider for doctors and clinics. Notably, in their 2023 Polish Venture Capital Market Outlook, published in January 2024, the Polish investment funds PFR Ventures and Inovo.vc outline that since 2020 the main areas of venture capital (VC) investments in Poland have been healthtech solutions.
?The main sources of funding for healthtech startups in Poland include foreign venture capital (VCs), private investors, domestic VCs, grants from European funds, and grants from national funds. According to the 2023 issue of the Top Disruptors in Healthcare survey by AI in Health Coalition, foreign VCs were the most sought-after by Polish healthtechs in 2023, with 75% of surveyed startups expressing interest, indicating a growing reliance on overseas investors for capital and strategic support. Private investors have also become increasingly important, with 71% of startups considering them as a funding source. Additionally, grants from European and national funds play a significant role, with 62% and 45% of startups, respectively, expressing the need for such financial assistance, marking a notable increase from the 2022 edition of the report.
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Emerging Asia M&A Report 2024
The M&A market in Emerging Asia saw a rise in activity in 2024, with deal volume increasing by 14.6% y/y to 3,224 transactions. However, a slowdown in large-scale deals and lower valuations led to a 29.3% y/y decline in total transaction value, which fell to USD 215.7bn.
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