Ukraine's First Online Healthcare Provider Dobrobut Secures Investment to Expand Clinic Network

VCBeat (WeChat Official Account: vcbeat) has recently learned that the Ukrainian online healthcare provider Dobrobut has announced securing an equity investment from Horizon Capital. Dobrobut plans to utilize these funds to open new clinics and expand its range of medical services.

Dobrobut, established in 2001 and headquartered in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is the country’s first internet healthcare institution. It provides patients with both online medical consultation services and offline diagnosis and treatment services. In addition to maintaining strong collaborative relationships with numerous local hospitals, Dobrobut operates more than ten independent specialized clinics, equipped with modern medical devices and staffed by a highly proficient team of medical professionals.

“We are delighted to invest in Dobrobut. This funding will enable Dobrobut to open more clinics, provide medical services to a broader population, and further solidify its leading position in the Ukrainian market,” said Lenna Koszarny, Founder and CEO of Horizon Capital. “Horizon Capital has been monitoring Dobrobut for many years, and we made this investment decision after comprehensive analysis. Backed by global institutional investors, Horizon Capital brings capital, advanced equipment, and extensive operational expertise to this strategic sector through its partnership with Dobrobut. We believe this investment will bring transformative change to healthcare in Ukraine, benefiting Ukrainian citizens and society as a whole.”

Oleg Kalashnikov, CEO of Dobrobut, stated, “The investment from Horizon Capital is a milestone in our company’s development, bringing us capital, expertise, and operational experience. Over the years, we have adhered to world-class standards in both healthcare delivery and corporate management, always conducting Dobrobut’s business with transparency. We have an ambitious strategy for further growth, including opening new clinics, expanding the scope of medical services, and mastering new management and operational capabilities. The capital, knowledge, and experience provided by Horizon Capital are crucial safeguards for achieving our strategic objectives. In the near future, we will open a 10,000-square-meter specialized clinic in Kyiv, offering top-tier surgical, oncology, and cardiology treatment services.”

Horizon Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Ukraine. The four funds managed by the company have garnered support from more than 40 institutional investors worldwide. Under the leadership of Founding Partners Lenna Koszarny and Jeffrey C. Neal, along with Senior Partner Denis Tafintsev, the firm manages over $850 million in assets. Horizon Capital’s funds have invested in more than 140 companies, with total investments exceeding $650 million, supporting over 40,000 employees in Ukraine.

Reference link:

https://www.dobrobut.com/clinics

http://www.finsmes.com/2019/04/dobrobut-receives-minority-investment-from-horizon-capital.html     

https://horizoncapital.com.ua/news/dobrobut-attracts-investment-horizon-capital-s-new-fund-eegf-iii/         

(Compiled by Liu Na)