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

  In 2023, private equity investment in India's healthcare sector remained robust, with 22 deals amounting to $4.6 billion. While slightly lower than the previous year's $4.7 billion, the industry continues to attract significant financial activity, as revealed by the Annual Global Healthcare Private Equity Report from Bain and Company. The Middle-Class Boom Is Driving Healthcare Spending in India One of the primary drivers of the flourishing healthcare sector in India is the expanding middle class. With rising incomes, more individuals in this demographic are allocating greater funds towards healthcare, leading to a notable increase in overall healthcare spending. This trend, highlighted in the report, underscores the growing importance of healthcare as a priority for Indian households. The Role of Insurtech and Private Payers in Accessibility The availability of insurtech platforms and the involvement of private equity firms in India are further bolstering healthcar...

India's healthcare system is undergoing a transformation, with a growing focus on improving access to quality care. Private equity (PE) investment in healthcare has emerged as a critical driver in this process. In this blog, we will explore how healthcare private equity firms in India can play a significant role in improving access to quality care in India. The Current Healthcare Landscape in India India faces numerous healthcare challenges, including a vast and diverse population, a shortage of healthcare infrastructure, and a high disease burden. Access to quality healthcare services is often limited, especially in rural and underserved areas. These challenges have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare reform. Role of Healthcare Private Equity Top private equity firms in healthcare pool resources to acquire or invest in healthcare businesses. This capital injection plays a pivotal role in addressing India's healthcare...

The Indian healthcare sector has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, with advancements in technology, increasing demand for quality healthcare services, and favorable government policies. This growth has attracted private equity firms in India who recognize the immense potential of the Indian healthcare market. In this blog post, we will explore five key healthcare trends that are driving private equity investment in the Indian healthcare ecosystem. 1.        Rising Demand for Quality Healthcare Services As India's middle class expands and becomes more aware of healthcare standards, there is a growing demand for quality healthcare services. Private equity investors are keen to tap into this market opportunity by investing in healthcare providers that offer superior medical infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment, and specialized services. Hospitals, diagnostic centers, and specialty clinics that focus on delivering high-quality care a...

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 ...

The healthcare sector has been a preferred destination for  Private equity firms in India . And amidst the ongoing COVI-19 pandemic, its significance has increases manifolds. There are a lot of opportunities for hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare service providers to improve productivity and reduce cost, which can mean huge benefits for private equity firms. Further, private investment in the Indian health care industry has surged significantly over the last few years owning to investors who have been keen on stepping into a large, swiftly growing, and recession-proof market with high returns. Top Private Equity Firms Top private equity firms are investing a huge amount of money in the Indian healthcare sector ranging from health technology startups to physician practices. While private investment helps improve in health care through new delivery models, technologies, and operational capabilities, there is another side to it - whether private equity investments in healthca...

Private equity firms in India  are growing in health care, becoming a larger source of capital. The private sector has emerged as a vibrant force in India's healthcare industry, giving it national and international repute. It accounts for almost 74% of the country’s total healthcare expenditure. The hospital industry accounts for 80 percent of the total healthcare market in India, and in the last five years has seen huge investor demand – from both global as well as domestic investors. By FY2022, India’s hospital industry is expected to reach US$132.84 billion from US$61.8 billion in FY2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 to 17 percent. The Indian medical tourism market, meanwhile, is growing at 18 percent y-o-y to reach US$9 billion by 2020. The government also plans to increase budget allocation for public health spending to 2.5 percent of the country’s GDP by 2025. Private equity is a primary source of capital for innovation, especially for startups. P...

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 ...

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact the business all across the world, the funding by private equity firms in India is going downward. There is a significant decrease in private equity funding in India owning to coronavirus outbreak as investors have put a hold on their plans of funding due to fear of economic fallout in combating the pandemic. According to a recent report the amount of private equity investment has been declining over the last few months and it has reached 40.3% in March. Further, foreign investors are also pulling back their money. March month has been very sluggish due to pandemic with private equity investment seeing a drop of more than 50% compared to February 2020.   Owning to the widespread uncertainty and economic slowdown due to the spread of COVID-19 and the lockdown implemented to contain it, investors have put a hold on their investments and took a wait-and-watch approach to assess the situation. Even the top private equity firm...