Investing

Health tech companies raised nearly $40 billion last year, according to Silicon Valley Bank's Healthcare Investments and Exits Report. IPOs were also up, but those companies didn't fare as well in the public markets.

Also: Diana Health raises $11 million for its maternity care tool. 

Glooko CEO Russ Johannesson predicts that the growth in digital health funding will continue this year, and that the push toward interoperability will be critical for the space.

MobiHealthNews reported on 251 deals worth $15.1 billion in the second half of 2021. 

Kinnevik and Human Capital led the round, joined by Ally Bridge Group and others.

The company plans to use the funding to expand its commercial team, scale operations and develop new products.

GP who advised on controversial NHS data sharing plan receives damehood. 

The company plans to expand its services nationwide by 2023. 

Also: Ghanian startup mPharma raises $35 million, and child RPM maker Kiddo scoops up $16 million.

Investment will help the company raise awareness of its product in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.