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Healthcare Private Equity Investment in Singapore: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

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Singapore’s healthcare sector has been attracting the attention of private equity investors in recent years. With a well-developed healthcare system and a growing demand for quality healthcare services, Singapore offers a lucrative market for private equity investment. In this article, we will discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities for private equity firms in Singapore . Healthcare Private Equity Investment Trends One of the main trends in healthcare private equity investment in Singapore is the increasing focus on healthcare technology. With the rise of digital health solutions and the growing adoption of telemedicine, investors are looking for opportunities to invest in companies that offer innovative healthcare solutions. This trend is driven by the increasing demand for efficient and cost-effective healthcare services, especially in a post-pandemic world. Another trend is the growing interest in healthcare real estate investment. With the aging population and the ne

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 diseases is bo

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 hospital industry is expected to reach

Indian Healthcare Sector: A Land of Opportunities for Private Equity Firms

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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 launch of affordable insurance products

Nuances of Healthcare Business Models in India

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While other businesses see ups and downs in investment due to external reasons, the healthcare sector remains intact at any point in time. So, like other industrial sectors such as FMCG, investment in healthcare also allows the investors to get a good return.  During the lockdown period due to COVID-19, the healthcare sector performed well, although some losses were seen in this sector as well. Experts say that the healthcare sector provides a good opportunity for private  equity funds in India .  According to industry experts, the first step in investing in any business is to understand the business. The healthcare sector in India is not as complicated to understand as it seems. There are multiple business models within healthcare and the subtlety of each business is different. Hence, you have to pay attention to details before investing.  Export Branded Generics Market Most companies in India sell branded generics in India and other developing markets. These products are ma

Private Equity Firms: Changing the Landscape of Indian Healthcare Sector

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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 performing fu

Role of Technological Advancement in Private Equity Investment

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The COVID-19 pandemic has put health care funding back in the limelight. Though much of the current consideration on the sector has centered on the race to develop and deploy a Covid-19 vaccine, the reality is  private equity investment  into the health care industry has steadily increased over the years.  With intensified competition, dealmakers will have to take advantage of every means available, and technology has become a critical component of that effort. In today’s remote environment, sharing business intelligence, building relationships, and sourcing new business opportunities all need digital technologies. To be the best at using technology, dealmakers need a platform that is built to manage the complexities of deal-making in health care. Regardless of the investment plan, health care deals involve a complicated web of partners, sponsors, lawyers, lenders, and advisors. However, once firms adopt a technology platform created to handle deals, relationships, and pipelines,