Digital Health Investment Report Q1 2016: $1.8 Billion Strong Start, Senior-Focused Startups Capture Half of Investor Interest

Apr 07, 2016 08:00 CST Updated 08:00

Startup Health, a renowned U.S. digital health startup accelerator, has released its financing and investment report for the first quarter of 2016. The year began strongly with $1.8 billion in Q1, including four deals exceeding the $100 million mark. Signals from all sectors convey that the internet healthcare market is transitioning from nascent stages to maturity.

StartUp Health is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and providing resources for entrepreneurs to build sustainable healthcare enterprises. This January, StartUp Health secured $13.6 million in Series B funding. This report was supported by AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). Amid positive market sentiment at the opening, it is noteworthy that startups serving the 50+ demographic attracted half of all investors, demonstrating a trend of steady growth. To facilitate reading, VCBeat has translated the main content of the report as follows.