The AI boom in European healthcare: next rising stars will be data-centric

Healthcare has long been lagging behind when it comes to implementing digital strategies. High levels of regulation, local barriers to entry and persistent reluctance to change did not help. But one could sense digitization would ultimately leave no healthcare area untouched. As an advisor exclusively focused on technology, we felt the tide turning when we saw generalist VCs significantly raise their interest in healthcare, while they used to shy away from the segment. We now see both specialists and generalist VCs heavily pouring euros in European healthtech.