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What did the pandemic do to healthtech investing? | Marissa Bertorelli (Principal at Polaris Partners)
Apr 29, 2024
Marissa Bertorelli from Polaris Partners discusses the impact of the pandemic on healthtech investing, the surge in AI in healthcare, challenges for early-stage healthtech startups, pitching to specialized investors, the need for cofounders, and differences in healthtech and SaaS founder experiences.
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- Healthtech investments surged post-pandemic, emphasizing growth in biotech and digital therapeutics.
- AI's rising influence in healthcare poses challenges and opportunities for startups in the industry.
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Rise in Digital Health Investment
The podcast discusses the significant increase in investment in the digital health space, from $8 billion in 2019 to $30 billion in 2021. This rise highlights the growing interest and financial support for healthcare businesses, including biotech, pharmaceuticals, and digital therapeutics.
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