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Quadria Capital: Asia’s Top Private Equity Firm Driving Healthcare Innovation

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  In a region teeming with economic growth and healthcare challenges, private equity in Asia has emerged as a powerful force for transformation—and Quadria Capital is leading that charge. Rather than simply injecting funds into the system, this independent private equity firm is rewriting the rules of healthcare investment with a strategy that prioritizes growth, innovation, and long-term social impact.   As one of the largest private equity firms focused exclusively on the Asia-Pacific healthcare sector, Quadria Capital is quietly yet profoundly reshaping how healthcare is delivered across Asia . But what makes them different from the typical investor? It’s not just about capital— it's about commitment, capability, and a clear vision for sustainable impact.   A Purpose-Driven Investment Strategy   Quadria Capital sees the Asia as a critical market where the right investments can make a disproportionate difference. From multi-specialty hospitals and pharmaceut...

Participation of Private Equity Firms in Healthcare: Good or Bad?

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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 Investment in Indian Healthcare Sector is Need of The Hour

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The Indian healthcare system is already overburdened due to its aging population and growing chronic disease. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic added an extra burden and exposed India's healthcare system to the world. Hence, India's struggling health system needs considerable attention from the government as well as private players. Government has to do more in terms of funding and fulfilling the demand for skilled labour. Capital access is one of the major hurdles in the growth of the Indian healthcare sector. Today, at 1.26% of the GDP, the country's public expenditure on health continues to remain the lowest globally, making it seem like an uphill task to meet the target of 2.5% of the GDP by 2025. Along with strengthen India's infrastructure like building highways, power plants, and ensuring there is a roof over every Indian’s head, there is a need to focus on healthcare in the country. The private sector has been playing an important role in develop...

Singapore’s Healthtech Industry: A Hotbed for Investors and VCs

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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) ·   ...

Private Equity Investment in The Indian Healthcare Sector is Growing. Why?

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The Indian healthcare sector that includes hospitals, medical devices, health insurance, telemedicine, medical tourism, and medical equipment, is one of the largest sectors in terms of revenue and employment generation. Rising cases of lifestyle diseases, the demand for affordable healthcare, technological advancements, and penetration of health insurance are some of the key growth drivers for this sector and attracting private equity in India .  Key Points About Indian Healthcare Industry : • The healthcare market size is expected to reach $372Bn by 2022. • The hospital industry is 80 per cent of the total healthcare market, growing at a CAGR of 16-17 per cent and is set to reach $132 Bn by 2023. • The diagnostics industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.4 per cent and is set to reach $32 Bn by 2022. • The government has allowed 100 per cent FDI for all Greenfield projects under the automatic route. The healthcare industry is seeing an expansion by present hospitals in...

Private Equity Firms in India Are Accelerating Healthcare Industry

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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...

Is Indian Healthcare Sector Ripe For Disruption?

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The healthcare industry in India is growing at a rapid pace at a CAGR of 22% since 2016. At this rate, it is expected to reach USD 372 Billion in 2022. It provides direct employment opportunities to 4.7 million people and the sector has the potential to create 2.7 million additional jobs by the year 2022. India is considered as one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets worldwide and is giving a fillip to the positive investment sentiment in this sector. Given the opportunities and significant RoI the sector is offering,  private equity funds in India  have been aggressively making its ways towards the healthcare sector. Indian healthcare industry mainly consists of hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, clinical trials, telemedicine, and medical tourism. These market segments are expected to diversify as an aging population with a growing middle class increasingly favors preventative healthcare. Besides, the rising number of lifestyle-related disea...

Indian Healthcare Sector: An Attractive Destination For Private Equity Investment

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The Indian healthcare sector plays a major role in the Indian economy in terms of revenue and employment. The sector has been growing at a CAGR of 22% since 2016, generating employment for 4.7 million people directly. Further, the sector can generate 2.7 million additional jobs in India between 2017-22 -- over 500,000 new jobs per year. There are several factors behind the growth of the Indian healthcare sector such as the aging population, a growing middle class, the rising proportion of lifestyle diseases, increased importance on public-private partnerships, and fast adoption of digital technologies, including telemedicine, etc. The industry is growing at a tremendous pace attracting privateequity investment owing to its strengthening coverage, services, and increasing expenditure by public and private players.  ·         The hospital industry in India is witnessing a huge investor demand from both global as well as domestic investors. The ...