DocDoc, a patient empowerment platform recently announced that it secured strategic investment from Cyberport Macro Fund . Following this investment round DocDoc will be opening a new office in Hong Kong’s Cyberport
This recent investment from Cyberport brings the total funding DocDoc has raised to date to US$18.5 million. DocDoc, combining a large Asian network of doctors with a powerful AI-powered doctor discovery platform, will use the proceeds from its latest fundraising to expand its market presence in Hong Kong and strengthen its network of doctors in the region.
It will leverage the Cyberport facilities, infrastructure and its network to continue to expand its insurance footprint in the region, providing data-driven doctor discovery services to insurance policyholders.
“We believe the investment from CMF reflects Cyberport’s commitment to empower leading health technology companies. We are proud to have received this tremendous vote of confidence from Cyberport and look forward to embarking on the next wave of growth alongside Hong Kong’s thriving Cyberport community of ultra-innovative high-growth companies.
said Cole Sirucek, DocDoc Co-founder and CEO.
Cyberport has accelerated the growth of the city’s vibrant technology community. The innovation hub combines world-class facilities, capital investments, and a vision to develop the digital technology industry as a key economic driver for Hong Kong.
“Cyberport is committed to promoting and facilitating the development of digital technology. The Cyberport Macro Fund in cooperation with resourceful tech investors aims at providing funding to tech start-ups with high growth potential. I believe this co-investment fund can help to connect start-ups with suitable investors and open up more funding opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their business.”
Dr. George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport continues,
“DocDoc is a member of the Cyberport community. The company combines an artificial intelligence powered doctor discovery platform with great customer service to effectively connect patients to high quality care based on the patient’s unique medical needs. This offering is available to insurance companies as a value-added service. I believe this unique business model can bring forth new momentum and innovation to the insurance market in Hong Kong and Asia. With the establishment of DocDoc’s new office in Cyberport, we look forward to this start-up’s bright future.”
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