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The IPO of Manipal Health Enterprises is being discussed largely through the usual lenses—valuation, margins, growth, and listing gai

The Manipal IPO: A Structural Inflection Point in Indian Healthcare

Post author:Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran
Post published:April 22, 2026
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The IPO of Manipal Health Enterprises is being discussed largely through the usual lenses—valuation, margins, growth, and listing gains. That is a mistake. This IPO is not just another healthcare…

Healthcare Capital Gets Disciplined: Why Scale and Execution Won in Late 2025

Post author:Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran
Post published:December 30, 2025
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October–November 2025 marked a decisive shift in capital flows into healthcare. After several years of exuberance, experimentation, and valuation-led bets, investors are now demonstrating far greater discipline. The signal is…

Market Validation in Healthcare: Why It’s More Than Just an Investor Checklist

Post author:Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran
Post published:August 1, 2025
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Last week, I wrote about the critical factors healthcare startup founders need to consider while raising capital. If you missed it, you can read the full article here. As a…

Raising Capital in Healthcare: What Founders Must Know Before Pitching

Post author:Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran
Post published:July 25, 2025
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In 2002, I had a brilliant idea in the dental space and was ready to launch a new product in partnership with a Southeast Asia-based partner. But when I met…