• Sehat Kahani raises $2.7M in Series A.
• Founded by Drs. Sara Saeed Khurram and Iffat Zafar Aga, it offers quick virtual healthcare.
• Women entrepreneurs impact Pakistan’s startups.

Pakistani health-tech startup Sehat Kahani announced the successful closure of its Series A funding round, securing an impressive $2.7 million. The funding was led by Amaanah Circle, a prominent Singapore-based health tech fund spearheaded by the visionary Dr. Razi Yousuf.

This milestone is a testament to the pioneering efforts of Sehat Kahani, co-founded by doctors Sara Saeed Khurram and Iffat Zafar Aga. The startup boasts a cutting-edge technology platform that enables virtual connections between doctors and patients within a remarkable 60 seconds. Sehat Kahani offers on-demand laboratory services, both at home and on-premises, as well as online medicine delivery, catering to a diverse patient base nationwide, including B2B clients, B2C consumers, and underserved populations in rural areas.

Key investors in the Series A funding round include Epic Angels, a female-only investor collective, Cross Fund, USAID Investment Promotion Activity (IPA), Augmentor, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), and the Elahi group, as detailed in the official statement.

Managing Partner at Amaanah Circle, Dr. Razi Yousaf, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Sehat Kahani is an incredible health-tech story led by Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga. Amaanah Circle is delighted to become a small part of this incredible story.”

Sehat Kahani’s impact is far-reaching, with a global network of over 7,500 healthcare professionals providing more than 2.6 million consultations to date. The startup has successfully served over 800 corporations and operates 62 e-health clinics nationwide. The infusion of funds from the Series A round aims to accelerate efforts in bridging healthcare gaps, empowering women in the medical profession, and expanding the startup’s global impact.

This announcement is particularly noteworthy in light of the challenging investment landscape for Pakistani startups.

According to Data Darbar, investment in Pakistani startups experienced a significant decline in the third quarter of 2023, dropping to $6.8 million—a staggering 87.7% decrease compared to the same period last year. The cumulative figure for the nine months stood at $35.1 million, representing an 89.4% decline compared to the previous year.

Sehat Kahani’s success not only highlights the resilience of Pakistani startups but also underscores the pivotal role played by women entrepreneurs in driving innovation and transformation in the country’s health-tech sector. As Sehat Kahani continues to lead the way, it sets a compelling example for other aspiring women entrepreneurs, demonstrating the immense potential for impactful ventures in the burgeoning health-tech landscape.

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