Vietnam-based telehealth platform Medigo bags US$ 2 million in series A funding led by East Ventures

Medigo, a Vietnam-based telehealth platform that provides on-demand medicine prescription and delivery services, has successfully raised US$ 2 million in a series A funding round led by East Ventures, with the participation from Pavilion Capital and Touchstone Partners. With the added capital, Medigo plans to strengthen its services and develop a healthcare ecosystem in Vietnam. 

Medigo’s CEO and Co-founder, Ha Le, expressed his excitement about East Ventures’ lead role in the current fundraising round. One of the leading venture capital firms in Southeast Asia and the world, East Ventures has supported more than 250 tech companies. “East Ventures’ investment is a powerful vote of confidence in Medigo’s vision, business model, and direction. We greatly appreciate the trust and commitment they and our other investors have placed in us and we look forward to working with them as we continue to scale up our business,” said Ha. 

“Digital technologies can improve the accessibility and affordability of good quality healthcare. We are excited by Medigo’s mission to revolutionalize pharmacies and healthcare services in Vietnam. We welcome Medigo to East Ventures’ ecosystem and look forward to collaborating with them to drive healthcare innovation,” said Koh Wai Kit, Managing Partner at East Ventures.

Medigo’s platform connects customers with the nearest trusted pharmacies, providing on-demand medicine delivery services. The Medigo app helps people find the nearest licensed pharmacies and order medicine to be delivered instantly. By offering convenient, fast, and cost-saving health services for users, the Medigo app currently has more than 500,000 active users and nearly 1,000 pharmacy partners across Vietnam.

The new capital will enable Medigo to develop a healthcare ecosystem that includes remote doctor consultation, 24/7 quick medicine delivery, and home testing services. Remote doctor consultation is an online connection platform with leading doctors, helping customers receive advice on health issues regardless of their location. The platform’s 24/7 quick medicine delivery service helps ensure that customers receive their medication as quickly as possible, within 20 minutes, even when urgent. Home testing services enable customers to perform a variety of health tests in the comfort of their own homes, including blood tests, urine tests, and pregnancy tests. The platform also aims to improve the mental and physical health of the community by optimizing operations through digital transformation.

Medigo’s vision is to develop a strong healthcare ecosystem that will benefit its customers in Vietnam and beyond. Since its launch, Medigo has continuously improved its operations and services, optimizing the user experience as well as serving as a bridge to facilitate users’ access to healthcare services safely, quickly, conveniently, and efficiently.