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Wodehouse Capital looks to forge dental-care platform, sounds out PE firms

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Wodehouse Capital looks to forge dental-care platform, sounds out PE firms

Wodehouse Capital Advisors is reportedly in discussions with private equity firms to create a dental-care platform. The details of the platform are still unclear, but the purpose is to bring together regional dental chains.

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InvAscent-backed Sharp Sight draws interest from PE investors, healthcare firms

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VCCircle · 6m ago

InvAscent-backed Sharp Sight draws interest from PE investors, healthcare firms

Indian eye-care chain Sharp Sight Group of Eye Hospitals has attracted interest from both global and domestic private equity firms, as well as local strategic suitors. This comes as its current investor, InvAscent, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, considers potential investments. At least two sources confirmed the increased interest, reflecting the ongoing attractiveness of the healthcare sector. The development is significant for Sharp Sight as it looks to expand and enhance its services.

Dezy Nets Additional $6 Mn To Expand Its Dental Care Play

Inc42 · 10m ago

Dezy Nets Additional $6 Mn To Expand Its Dental Care Play

- Dezy secures funding from Alpha Wave and Chiratae Ventures, along with Surge from Peak XV. - The raised funds will be used to expand Dezy's clinic network to cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad. - Dezy offers dental care products and services through its proprietary technology platform. - The company was founded in 2019 by Hitesh Kakrani and Jatin Kakrani. - Dezy's business model involves partnering with healthcare professionals to provide dental care to its customers.

CareStack buys Airtel-backed Waybeo to augment patient-practitioner communication

Inc42 · 1y ago

CareStack buys Airtel-backed Waybeo to augment patient-practitioner communication

US and India-based dental practice management platform, CareStack, has acquired Kerala-based AI startup Waybeo to enhance patient-practitioner communication in healthcare. Waybeo specializes in AI-based analytics for cloud telephony, offering call tracking, analytics, and automation solutions. CareStack aims to integrate Waybeo's advanced analytics into its platform to redefine dental care and transform operations. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Waybeo, which has shown steady growth and counts Airtel among its investors, plans to expand its presence in India and international markets. The global dental practice management software market is projected to reach $3.45bn by 2032.

Clove Dental raises Rs. 500 Cr led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Clove Dental raises Rs. 500 Cr led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)

Global Dental Services, the parent company of Clove Dental, has secured $50 million in equity investment from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). With a focus on providing affordable dental care, Clove Dental operates 422 clinics across India and plans to use the funding to expand its clinic network, enhance services, and develop oral care products. QIA expressed confidence in India's healthcare and retail markets and commended Clove Dental's commitment to quality and innovation. The Indian oral hygiene market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach $2,586.3 million by 2028.

Morgan Stanley PE, Multiples eye RG Stone stake; EDF to sell India assets

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Morgan Stanley PE, Multiples eye RG Stone stake; EDF to sell India assets

RG Stone, an Indian chain of urology and laparoscopy hospitals, is reportedly in talks with private equity firms such as Morgan Stanley PE and Multiples for funding and to facilitate the exit of its current investors. The discussions aim to raise capital for the company, which offers specialized medical services. The move comes as RG Stone looks to expand and strengthen its presence in the market.

Toothsi parent makeO raises $16 Mn to offer oral & skin care solutions

Inc42 · 1y ago

Toothsi parent makeO raises $16 Mn to offer oral & skin care solutions

Dental tech startup makeO, parent company of toothsi, has raised $16 million in a funding round led by 360 ONE Asset and Ashish Kacholia's investment office. Existing investors also participated in the round. makeO plans to use the capital to expand its geographical presence and scale its experience centers, which offer clinical-grade solutions and consultation with orthodontists and dermatologists. The startup claims to have served 150,000 customers with its dental and skin care offerings.

Bottomline: Is PE-backed ASG Hospital's M&A-led growth strategy bearing fruit?

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Bottomline: Is PE-backed ASG Hospital's M&A-led growth strategy bearing fruit?

ASG Hospital, an eye-care chain backed by private equity firms General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital, is expected to see significant growth in revenue and profit due to its acquisition strategy. The company has made several acquisitions in recent years, which is likely to contribute to its financial performance for the year ending March 2024.

Bootstrapped orthodontics firm DentCare weighs maiden PE fundraising

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Bootstrapped orthodontics firm DentCare weighs maiden PE fundraising

DentCare Dental Lab Pvt. Ltd, a Kerala-based dental implants and equipment manufacturer, is considering its first round of external equity funding. Founded in 1988 by John Kuriakose in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district, the company is exploring private equity options to expand its business. This marks a significant move for the previously bootstrapped firm, seeking to leverage external investments to enhance its growth and operational capabilities in the competitive orthodontics industry.

DentalKart raises Rs 85 Cr co-led by Malabar Investment & Whiteoak

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Entrackr · 8m ago

DentalKart raises Rs 85 Cr co-led by Malabar Investment & Whiteoak

Dental essential focused marketplace Dentalkart has raised Rs 85 crore in its recent funding round co-led by Malabar Investment and Whiteoak. Malabar Investment has made an investment of Rs 65 crore and Rs 20 crore has been invested by Whiteoak. The fresh funds will be allocated towards operational scalability and add more subsidiaries, DentalKart said in a press release. DentalKart offers orthodontics, endodontics, restorative, prosthodontics, disposables, electronics, instruments, and oral surgery services. According to the Delhi based company, it aims to create the most dependable and user-friendly e-commerce platform in India, delivering exceptional experiences for both buyers and sellers. DentalKart claims that it offers a vast range of over 22,000 products across 700 categories sourced directly from more than 500 manufacturers. The company competes with a clutch of dental care chains such as Clove Dental, Smilkes.ai. Smile.ai raised one of the largest rounds in the space. Alpha Wave and Sequoia Capital invested $23 million in Smiles.ai in January 2022.

PE-backed ASG Hospital acquires another eye care firm amid M&A push

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VCCircle · 4m ago

PE-backed ASG Hospital acquires another eye care firm amid M&A push

ASG Hospital Pvt Ltd, backed by private equity firms General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital, has acquired a super-specialty eye hospital in Mumbai. This acquisition is ASG's third in two months, indicating a renewed push in mergers and acquisitions after a brief pause. Headquartered in Jodhpur, ASG is expanding its footprint and capabilities in the eye care sector through these strategic acquisitions.

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