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State of Health Tech with Bessemer Venture Partners

Health Tech Trends: AI, Private Markets, and 2025 Predictions from Bessemer Venture Partners

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On this week’s podcast episode, Steve Kraus and Sofia Guerra of Bessemer Venture Partners joined us to discuss the trends and predictions outlined in their second annual State of Health Tech report.

 Key takeaways include:

  • AI: Health tech dollars invested in AI-focused companies have increased 1.5x in just two years, reaching 38% in 2024 to date.

  • Private market recovery: Mega rounds of $50M+ for later-stage companies with strong fundamentals, alongside a surge of seed and Series A companies scaling to $1M-$10M ARR within three years.

  • 2025 predictions: Adoption of in-house services-as-software, AI enhancing doctors’ capabilities, AI streamlining value-based care, and more companies blending cutting-edge technology with deep healthcare expertise.

About Steve Kraus:
Steve Kraus is a partner at Bessemer in the Cambridge office and a world-renowned healthcare investor. He is the author of Bessemer’s 10 Laws of Healthcare, Benchmarks for Growing Health Tech Businesses, and co-host of the podcast Heart of Healthcare. Kraus currently sits on the boards of Bright Health Group, Headspace Health, Groups, Qventus, AspenRx, HouseRx, Oshi Health, Folx Health, Mural Health, and Alcresta.

About Sofia Guerra:
Sofia Guerra is a vice president at Bessemer Venture Partners, where she invests in seed to growth healthcare and life sciences companies. She is the co-author of State of Health Tech report, Benchmarks for Growing Health Tech Business, and How to Scale Health Tech Businesses to $100M and Beyond, a study of 100+ best-in-class companies to understand key metrics relevant for scalability in healthcare software and tech-enabled services.

Listen in for the complete chat with Steve Kraus and Sofia Guerra and learn about the key trends shaping the future of health tech.

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Bringing Telemedicine to Remote Communities in Mexico

Diagnostikare Brings Leapfrog Innovation to Life for Indigenous Communities

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Diagnostikare, founded by brothers Rafael López and Rodrigo López, MD, is revolutionizing healthcare access in Mexico, reaching deep into remote areas.

In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, hear how this innovative telemedicine company in the StartUp Health community:

  • Started in Mexico City to bring high quality virtual care to people   
  • Partnered with large insurers and major employers like McDonald’s to provide quality telemedicine
  • Provides care to those who may have had very hard time seeing a doctor under the standard system

And now, Diagnostikare is:

  • Expanding access to healthcare in underserved rural communities
  • Collaborating with Bayer and the World Bank to reach remote areas
  • Leveraging technology like Starlink internet for telemedicine delivery

This episode explores:

  • The challenges and opportunities of expanding telemedicine globally
  • The power of partnerships in healthcare
  • The impact of technology on improving access to care

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in global health, telemedicine, and social impact.

Tune in now to learn how Diagnostikare is making a difference!

 

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How to Leverage Storytelling

Unlocking the Power of Storytelling to Grow Your Company

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Join host Logan Plaster as he sits down with Unity Stoakes, President & Co-founder of StartUp Health, to discuss the power of branding and storytelling.

In this insightful conversation, you’ll learn:

  • The importance of a strong brand identity for startups
  • Lessons learned from building StartUp Health’s brand that has become synonymous with health innovation
  • How to leverage media and storytelling to amplify your message
  • The benefits of StartUp Health’s new Health Moonshot Community PRO Membership program

This episode is a must-listen for any founder looking to build a successful and impactful healthcare company.

Tune in now and gain valuable insights from a seasoned entrepreneur and storyteller!

Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today.

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