Quadria Capital - Healthcare Private Equity Fund in India - Singapore and Asia-Pacific Region

Private equity investment in the healthcare industry has become a topic of great interest and concern from stakeholders. Private equity firms in India are looking for lucrative opportunities in the industry, and without appropriate safeguards to protect against conflicts of interests, safeguards, private equity investments can be detrimental to healthcare providers and their patients. The Benefits of Private Equity in Healthcare The involvement of private equity in healthcare has been a contentious issue in recent years. Some believe that private equity firms are a much-needed source of capital and expertise for struggling healthcare organizations, while others believe that they are primarily motivated by short-term profit and can be detrimental to the long-term stability of the healthcare system. There are several potential benefits of private equity involvement in healthcare. Private equity firms typically invest large sums of money into their portfolio companies, which can be...

Large partnerships between the public and private sectors are needed to build infrastructure crucial to providing quality healthcare services in India. When combined with Public-Private Partnerships, there is an increase of innovation that is needed because traditional funding methods have not met today’s population demands. India’s healthcare system has no choice but to shift towards investments in the private sector to spur economic growth and attract more investments. However, India needs to implement regulatory mechanisms and policies which will allow healthy competition among its players. The health sector has grown rapidly because of increase in healthcare consumption and increased levels of investment from private equity firms.Due to the significant need for private capital in India, there is a chance for private firms to generate funding. Presently, Indian private firms are generating this funding from various sources as well, including foreign players and top private equ...

As more and more people are looking for new and the latest technologies to provide better treatments, the health tech industry in India is on the boom. The health tech startups are offering a wide range of products and services such as period tracker apps, blood pressure watches, etc. Given its focus on preventive healthcare, the sector is ripe for the entry of international and national  private equityfirms in India . There are several other factors making healthtech market in India a preferred investment sector: ·          The geographical location, a huge network of skilled professionals, and government support make India an ideal healthcare destination for tech companies. Tech companies are using more online channels to connect with and educate their audience, thus fuelling growth in the industry. The Indian government is also supporting startups with tax incentives and funding options. ·        ...

Healthcare is one of the largest sectors in India, with a market size of $194 billion in 2020. The Indian healthcare sector, which is supposed to reach $372 billion by 2022, is growing fast due to increasing coverage, the extent of services, expenditure by public and private players, and the growing demand for quality healthcare. Services offered by the Indian healthcare sector are cost-competitive compared to their counterparts in developed nations. The public healthcare system in India comprises primary and secondary centers. India’s private healthcare sector is witnessing rapid growth due to the availability of quality treatment compared to public healthcare services. The low spending in public healthcare has made the private sector fill the gap in healthcare services. Sensing the need for substantial investment in healthcare, the government laid down policies to attract private equity firms in the Indian healthcare sector. Substantial growth in demand for quality healthcare and ...

With more and more people opting for new technologies to provide better treatments, the health tech industry in Singapore is on a growth trajectory. The health tech startups are offering an exciting range of products and services such as period tracker apps, blood pressure watches, etc. Given its focus on preventive healthcare, the region is ripe for the entry of foreign and domestic  private equity firms in Singapore .  Many other factors propel healthtech market in Asia and Singapore: ·          The geographical location, a huge network of skilled professionals, and government support make Singapore an ideal healthcare destination for tech companies. Tech companies are using more online channels to connect with and educate their audience, thus fuelling growth in the industry. Singapore, not to be left behind, has also taken some significant steps in the Asian healthtech sector.( Private Equity Firms in Singapore) ·   ...

The Indian healthcare sector is one of the most booming sectors in terms of revenue and employment creation. It includes hospitals, medical devices, health insurance, telemedicine, clinical trials, medical tourism, and medical equipment. Rising cases of lifestyle-related illnesses, the demand for affordable healthcare services, technological advancements, and the penetration of health insurance are some of the key growth drivers for this sector. The sector is also drawing fresh investment by domestic as well as foreign private equity firms . Investors are taking a keen interest to engage in this investment opportunity to develop hospital chains, diagnostic labs, and medical equipment. The following points show why the Indian healthcare sector will continue to attract investment in 2021: ·          Health Insurance – Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in awareness of health insurance products that resulted in the ...

The fact is, as we are living longer with an aging population, there is a growing pervasiveness of chronic diseases due to lifestyle changes and pollution; and populations are getting wealthier and want to use their disposable incomes to get access to the best treatments. So long as our bodies continue to survive sickness and fail, there will always be a need to continue innovating to find better solutions. Notwithstanding economic and regulatory pressures, there is an opportunity for the industry to continue furthering revenues through the discovery of new treatments or devices that physicians and patients find valuable. Encouraged by this logic and coupled with the low-interest rates and buoyant fundraising environment,  private equity firms  have been drawn to healthcare. Particularly in periods of economic inequality, investors have turned to healthcare somewhat in the same way that they have turned to precious metals or defensive industries. If one looks at the perf...

India’s growing healthcare services demand larger partnerships between the public and private sectors to build sound infrastructure and crucial resources needed to provide quality healthcare services to its people. The last few years have seen significant private sector funding by Private Equity Firms in the Indian healthcare industry but mainly in big cities and met with a mixed bag of commercial success. Given the fact the traditional means of private funding, there is a need for innovative modes of funding. This innovative private funding is asking viable business models that are relevant to today’s population’s needs and demands. Given the notable gap; it is evident that Indian Healthcare is poise to attract investments from the private sector both from within and outside of India. But to accelerate the investment in the healthcare sector, robust and conducive policy and regulatory mechanisms need to be in the place that will enable a shift in investment mindset. The key fa...