MENA’s Digital Health Revolution: 13 Startups That Secured Big Funding to Reshape Healthcare

Imagine managing chronic illness, ordering medication, or accessing teleconsultations—all with a tap on your screen. That’s not the future—it’s happening now across the Middle East and North Africa. As the demand for tech-driven, efficient healthcare solutions rises, a new wave of healthtech startups is gaining serious investor confidence. From AI-powered diagnostics to full-service e-pharmacies, these companies are redefining patient care—one innovation at a time. Here’s a roundup of the region’s most promising digital health ventures and the funding they’ve secured.

Alma Health is a UAE-based digital health platform focused on chronic disease management. On July 18, 2023, the company secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Knuru Capital, Hambro Perks Oryx Fund, and e& capital.

The platform provides patients with teleconsultations and home medication delivery, specifically targeting chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. With an intuitive user interface, Alma Health simplifies long-term care and medication adherence.

Aligned with the UAE’s national digital health strategy, Alma Health aims to expand into the Saudi market. The funding will be used to enhance its technical infrastructure and broaden service availability across the GCC.

Athir, a Saudi startup specializing in healthcare management systems, raised an undisclosed amount in its first funding round in August 2024. The round was backed by Wa’ed Ventures, SHARE Investment Co., and RZM Investment.

Athir’s core product is a unified electronic medical records (EMR) and insurance claims management platform. It enables healthcare providers to streamline operations, reduce administrative errors, and improve patient outcomes through digitized workflows.

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 goals, Athir stands out as a strategic enabler of health system modernization, delivering tech infrastructure that supports national insurance integration and healthcare digitalization.

Aumet, originally founded in Jordan and now expanding into Saudi Arabia, is an AI-powered B2B marketplace for medical supplies. On March 14, 2023, it raised $7 million in a Pre-Series A round from AAIC, AIJ Holdings, Shorooq Partners, and others.

The company leverages AI to optimize procurement by predicting demand and improving the medical supply chain. Aumet’s platform connects pharmacies, distributors, and manufacturers, addressing inefficiencies and inventory waste.

With this capital, Aumet plans to deepen its presence in the GCC and North Africa, while enhancing its data-driven decision tools to better serve underdeveloped healthcare logistics networks.

BioSapien, based in the UAE, is transforming cancer care through its proprietary MediChip technology. On January 15, 2025, the company secured $7 million in a Pre-Series A extension round, led by Global Ventures and Golden Gate Ventures.

The MediChip is a 3D-printed implantable device that delivers chemotherapy locally to targeted cancer cells, minimizing side effects and improving treatment efficacy. The technology represents a significant leap in personalized oncology solutions.

BioSapien intends to use the new funding to accelerate clinical trials, pursue regulatory approvals, and establish partnerships with leading cancer research centers in Europe and North America.

Chefaa is a Cairo-based full-service e-pharmacy platform that raised $5.25 million in a strategic round on December 4, 2023. The round was led by Newtown Partners, Global Brain, GMS Capital, and Verod-Kepple.

The platform allows patients to order chronic medications online and receive personalized dosage reminders. Its GPS-enabled delivery service ensures access to essential medication, even in underserved regions.

Chefaa plans to leverage the investment to expand across North Africa and enhance its AI-powered recommendation system, aiming to become the leading digital pharmacy hub in the Arab world.

Clinicy is a Saudi startup offering cloud-based software for clinic management and patient engagement. On January 9, 2024, it raised approximately $5 million in a Series A round backed by MEVP, Gate Capital, and Kafou Group.

The platform digitizes administrative workflows such as appointment booking, patient follow-up, and communications, leading to a more efficient and patient-centered care experience.

Clinicy supports Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation by helping clinics modernize their operations and integrate with national health systems through intuitive digital tools.

Based in the UAE, Klaim specializes in healthcare invoice financing and insurance claims processing. On March 19, 2025, it secured $26 million in a Series A round led by Tharawat Tuwaiq, Lucidity Insights, and other GCC investors.

The company provides liquidity to healthcare providers by purchasing unpaid insurance claims, enabling smoother cash flows and more stable operations.

Klaim’s service addresses a major bottleneck in the MENA healthcare system—delayed insurance payments—making it a vital player in improving financial efficiency across clinics and hospitals.

Lillia is a Qatar-based startup developing AI-powered tools for chronic disease management using digital twin technology. On March 1, 2025, it received a $1.7 million grant from the Qatar Research, Development & Innovation Council (QRDI).

Its platform creates digital replicas of patients to simulate disease progression and personalize treatment plans based on real-time health data and AI predictions.

By merging predictive analytics with patient-centric care, Lillia aims to revolutionize how chronic diseases are monitored and treated across the Gulf region.

Longevity Wellness Hub, headquartered in the UAE, raised $4 million in a seed round on April 1, 2025. While investors were not disclosed, the funding supports the company’s frequency-based wellness therapies and quantum diagnostics platform.

The startup focuses on non-invasive, energy-based health diagnostics and treatments tailored to individual body frequencies and wellness needs.

Positioned at the intersection of alternative wellness and high-tech diagnostics, Longevity Wellness Hub appeals to the growing demand for personalized, preventive healthcare in the UAE and beyond.

UDENZ, a dental health platform based in the UAE, raised $5 million in a Series A round on August 21, 2023. Investors included Hakim Capital Holding, Techcelerate Investments, and Inspira Management.

The platform connects patients with dental clinics, offering appointment booking, consultation services, and management software for dental providers.

UDENZ addresses the fragmented dental care market by streamlining access and boosting clinic efficiency—especially valuable in fast-growing urban regions across the GCC.

Valeo Health is a UAE-based personalized healthcare platform that uses AI to deliver tailored wellness and care solutions. In March 2025, it closed a $12 million Series B round—bringing its total funding to $20 million—with investors including Flintera, Nuwa Capital, FJ Labs, Oryx, Mindshift Capital, Oraseya, and Eirad.

The platform enables users to track health data from wearables, get personalized insights, and connect with health coaches and professionals for ongoing care.

Valeo aims to redefine preventive healthcare in the region by making proactive, AI-supported wellness plans accessible through digital channels.

Wellx is a UAE-based insurtech company offering wellness-linked digital health insurance. On July 25, 2023, it raised $2 million in a seed round with participation from Dubai Future District Fund, DASH Ventures, 500 Global, and others.

Wellx rewards healthy behaviors by integrating fitness trackers and wellness data into insurance premiums, encouraging users to live healthier lives.

By linking insurance incentives with real-time wellness metrics, Wellx is reshaping how people engage with health insurance and preventive care in the MENA region.

Yodawy is a leading digital pharmacy and prescription platform from Egypt. It raised $16 million in a Series B round in February 2023 and followed with an additional $10 million in strategic investment on January 22, 2024. Investors included Delivery Hero Ventures, Global Ventures, and Ezdehar.

The company provides end-to-end pharmacy services including prescription digitization, insurance integration, and medication delivery, serving both individuals and institutions.

Yodawy is streamlining pharmaceutical access at scale and has positioned itself as a dominant force in Egypt’s growing healthtech ecosystem, with ambitions to expand further into regional markets.

These 13 startups are not only attracting capital—they’re changing how healthcare works in the region. With smart technologies, bold ideas, and a deep focus on patient needs, MENA’s healthtech scene is entering a transformative era that’s only just begun.