Healthcare startup SDP Japan has raised around Y4.5bn ($31m) to boost the company’s growth platform and facilitate the deployment of advanced surgical care models in regions that are underserved.
This capital injection is secured via a combination of Series D equity financing, secondary transactions, asset-based funding and debt financing.
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The equity round was spearheaded by Japan Post Investment, with seven institutional investors also contributing.
This financial milestone will enable SDP Japan to expand its reach and impact within the healthcare sector, particularly in orthopaedics and cardiovascular care.
These areas are experiencing an annual increase in surgical procedures at 5%–8%, with demand projected to increase through 2050, according to Yano Research Institute.
Surgeons frequently face difficulties due to insufficient infrastructure and support, while patients often encounter challenges in locating reliable specialists.
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By GlobalDataSDP Japan aims to address these issues by establishing integrated platforms that allow physicians to concentrate on their expertise and patients to access quality treatments with ease.
With a strategic focus on patient marketing, facility production, and healthcare operations management, SDP Japan has already made strides in urban areas.
The company is now ready to extend its healthcare model across the country.
By working closely with various stakeholders, SDP Japan aims to reconstruct medical infrastructure in regional cities and create a sustainable healthcare system.
SDP Japan CEO Kazuhiko Nagayo said: “At SDP Japan, we have relentlessly pursued a healthcare environment where physicians can thrive and patients can access the best possible care.
“Today, we support more than 3,000 surgeries annually and are committed to expanding this model to regional areas, eliminating disparities across the nation.”
The company aids the development of speciality surgical institutions, providing a suite of services to partner with medical facilities, encompassing supply procurement, marketing, real estate and medical equipment sourcing, as well as administrative assistance.
