Investing in local solutions for lasting health impact
Global health financing is at an inflection point. With development assistance for health declining by 21% in 2025, Visit the IHME website on the Health financing page, open in a new window, new approaches are needed to sustain progress and expand access to care.
Our Impact Fund invests in local entrepreneurs with the potential to strengthen health systems, reach underserved communities, and drive lasting impact. To date, the Fund has invested $10.6 million in 8 companies operating across 20 countries. By backing local innovators, we’re encouraging sustainable growth and helping to build stronger, more resilient health ecosystems.
Our investees to date
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL Digitalized B2B wholesaler of medicines to pharmacies |
LOCATION LOCATION Tanzania |
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL Digitalized B2B wholesaler of medicine and health products |
LOCATION LOCATION Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Ghana |
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL Network of owned and franchised pharmacies |
LOCATION LOCATION Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin |
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL Digitalized B2B wholesaler of medicines to pharmacies |
LOCATION LOCATION Cambodia |
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL FDA-approved AI-powered teleradiology as a service solution |
LOCATION LOCATION Egypt, Kenya, Saudi Arabia |
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL Digitalized B2B wholesaler of medicines to pharmacies |
LOCATION LOCATION Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam |
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BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODEL Digitalized B2B wholesaler of medical equipment and medicine to healthcare facilities and pharmacies |
LOCATION LOCATION Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan |