Sector focus: Health
Corporate-backed investments registered a slight decrease – with $7.45bn of capital over 261 deals last year, down from $7.71bn allocated in 285 deals in 2015. Despite the drop, the sector continues to move towards greater convergence with digital technology.
GCV Analytics’ definition of the health sector encompasses pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare administration and IT, and on-demand health services provision, among other areas.
GCV reported 245 rounds involving corporate investors in the health and life sciences…
