Digital health funding in first half of 2019 hits record $5.1B: report

Global venture capital funding for digital health companies in the first half of 2019 hit $5.1 billion with 318 deals, the highest amount raised in the first six months of a year so far, according to a new report.

In the second quarter of 2019, venture capital funding held strong at $3.1 billion in 169 deals following the $2 billion raised in 149 deals in the first quarter, according to a new report from Austin, Texas-based communications and research firm.

In the first half of 2018, digital health companies raised $4.9 billion in 383 deals.