Disrupt Launches Health Impact Fund in Thailand: Investments in HealthTech Startups

Disrupt Technology Venture (Disrupt) has announced the launch of the Disrupt Health Impact Fund in collaboration with leading Thai business groups. The first group of co-investment partners includes Digital Health Ventures (DHV), the innovation and venture arm of Samitivej Hospital Group, Thana Asset Company Limited (THANA), Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited (SPI), and Sripatum University (SPU).

The fund plans to provide Thailand’s healthcare sector access to world-class deep technology (DeepTech) solutions and enhance healthcare services for Thai citizens. Managed by a team overseeing six funds that have invested in 134 companies across 16 countries, the fund will focus on investing in DeepTech healthcare companies both domestically and internationally.

The Disrupt Health Impact Fund is managed by an experienced team led by Mr. Krating Poonpol, Ms. Jantanarak Tuekaew, and Ms. Naranpat Thitipattakul. This team has overseen six accelerator and venture capital funds, including 500 TukTuks, ORZON Ventures, Stormbreaker Ventures, and KXVC. 

The Disrupt Health Impact Fund plans to invest in 15 DeepTech companies over the next three to five years, with initial investments ranging from US$500,000 to US$2 million per company. 

Mr. Krating Poonpol, Chairman of Disrupt Health Impact Fund, highlighted the potential of the healthcare market, valued at over US$9 trillion or more than 330 trillion Thai baht. He said that this trillion-dollar industry represents a megatrend ready to gain even greater importance in the future. 

He also noted that Thailand’s healthcare challenges present compelling investment opportunities, particularly as technological advancements in AI and BioTech drive innovative transformations and enhance healthcare access.

Ms. Jantanarak Tuekaew, Partner of Disrupt Health Impact Fund, pointed out that Thailand ranks among the top ten for health security and medical tourism, making it an ideal moment for entrepreneurs. The Disrupt Health Impact Fund invests in five key areas: self-care, preventive care, silver age, holistic wellness, and smart hospitals. The fund aims to serve as a gateway to Southeast Asia for DeepTech companies in healthcare, leveraging expertise from both public and private sectors to enhance the healthcare ecosystem and provide Thai people access to world-class health technologies.

The fund targets innovations in the market commercialization stage or undergoing clinical trials for FDA approval. Beyond financial support, the fund plans to assist DeepTech companies with business expansion through networking opportunities in pharmacy, product distribution, and in-depth research facilitated by the Disrupt ecosystem platform. 

The initiative remains open for additional partners to join in supporting Thailand’s development into a healthcare hub for Southeast Asia.

Mr. Pithon Vithayasricharoen, Managing Director of Digital Health Ventures (DHV), emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to enhance healthcare services. He highlighted early care and risk care opportunities, noting that technology is crucial for maintaining health and reducing reliance on medical professionals. “Disrupt Health Impact Fund’s mission aligns with DHV to benefit society by merging our partners’ expertise to positively impact the country,” he said.

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