MedEasy, an online pharmacy startup based in Dhaka, has successfully raised $750,000 in seed funding to support its expansion plans. Co-founder and CEO Arefin Zaman expressed that these funds will be instrumental in refining their operations, enhancing features, and bolstering customer acquisition efforts, along with investing in research and development.
The startup’s future roadmap includes the introduction of subscription-based features, the development of a digital vital sign monitoring system, and the creation of an appointment-booking marketplace, all of which are aimed at enhancing their services.
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This seed funding round was led by a consortium of investors, including Seedstars International Ventures, Doha Tech Angels, Startup Bangladesh Limited, Accelerating Asia, and nVentures.
Patricia Sosrodjojo, General Partner at Seedstars International Ventures, noted that MedEasy’s keen understanding of Bangladesh’s unique healthcare challenges stood out. She emphasized that the startup is not merely digitizing processes but fundamentally reshaping healthcare experiences for a demographic that is often overlooked.
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Sami Ahmed, Managing Director of Startup Bangladesh, acknowledged that MedEasy is providing a much-needed solution in the Bangladesh market and, with the right focus and strategy, has the potential to significantly impact the lives of Bangladeshis.
