In a bold bet on the future of accessible, tech-enabled healthcare, a new investment firm — HealthKois — has been launched with a target corpus of $300 million, plus a $100 million green shoe option. Backed by the veteran team behind HealthQuad, the fund aims to transform how healthcare innovation is funded and scaled across emerging markets.
At the helm are Charles Janssen (Managing Partner), Ajay Mahipal (Partner), and Dr. Pinak Shrikhande (Partner) — a team with deep operational, clinical, and investment roots across Asia and Europe. Together, they’re betting big on early growth-stage companies operating at the intersection of healthtech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare delivery, and even climate health — a category increasingly critical to global wellbeing.
HealthKois will deploy $7 million to $25 million per company over the next four years, laser-focused on businesses demonstrating:
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Proven clinical outcomes
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Scalable operations
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Strong infrastructure and sustainability models
“We’re not just investing in companies. We’re backing enterprises that can redefine access, affordability, and quality in healthcare,” said Charles Janssen. “With access to over 75% proprietary deal flow, we believe HealthKois can deliver strong financial returns while driving real-world health impact.”
In an ecosystem where capital often comes without mentorship, HealthKois is taking a hands-on, founder-first approach. That means more than just money — from strategic guidance and governance planning to market expansion and clinical integration.
The new firm builds on the foundation laid by HealthQuad Funds I and II, which claim to have impacted over 90 million lives and serve 8 million patients annually — proof that thoughtful capital can drive meaningful change.
With more than 100 years of combined experience, the HealthKois team is now looking to elevate the next generation of healthcare startups solving real problems — not just in India, but across borders.
In a world where healthcare innovation often struggles to reach those who need it most, HealthKois isn’t just investing in the future — it’s working to make it more equitable.
