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African healthtech startups in the supply chain segment show rapid growth, spurring a $7M investment initiative

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The fastest traction we’re seeing are those helping the providers–those who interface with the customer like pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals–to digitize distribution to the consumer. Some include mPharma, Lifestores, Shelf Life, and Maisha Meds. As such, their growth has been rapid, Salient says.

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After a record year for Israeli startups, 16 investors tell us what’s next

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Any area that needs to compete both with incumbents and also a set of already successful “new age” companies that made the first step of meaningful disruption. I had the opportunity to visit my grandmother in the COVID ward at a local hospital before she passed (in full protective gear of course).

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