Zuri Health secures investment from Five35 Ventures

Zuri Health, a digital health startup headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, has secured an undisclosed investment from Five35 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in female-focused startups.

This investment is coming on the back of an earlier investment in the company by Moroccan based UM6P Ventures in January 2023.

Zuri Health says that this investment will help in its expansion and the enhancement of its technological infrastructure and attraction of top talent to accelerate product development and innovation.

Founded in February 2020, Zuri Health aims to empower individuals by leveraging technology and expert guidance, to take control of their well-being, offering a comprehensive suite of health services tailored to individual needs.

Hema Vallabh, founding partner at Five35 Ventures, says he is excited to join forces with Zuri Health and support its mission of democratising healthcare through digital innovation.

Five35 Ventures is a leading gender-lens venture capital firm that invests in transformative tech-enabled companies in Africa. It is investing in the digital healthcare startup to fuel its growth and expansion, enabling it to reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact on global healthcare delivery.

Hema adds, “Their team has demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication in developing a platform that addresses the evolving needs to patients and healthcare providers. We look forward to partnering with them to revolutionise how people access and experience healthcare services.”

Titilola Olaolu-Hassan, co-founder Zuri health expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to have the support of Five 35 Ventures in our journey to transform healthcare. This investment will enable us scale our platform and bring our innovative health services to more people in need. With the backing of Five35 Ventures, we are confident in our ability to revolutionize how healthcare is accessed and experienced worldwide.”