DrSafeHands
DrSafeHands is an Indian telemedicine company that provides sexual and reproductive health services.[1] Founded in 2016, the company offers HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing through a combination of online and offline healthcare delivery methods.[2]
History
DrSafeHands was founded in 2016 by Ashish Arora and Sudhir Gupta. The company began operations in 2017 in Delhi.[3]
Business model
The company operates a hybrid model combining online consultations with physical collection centers. Services include HIV and STI testing, with sample collection available in multiple Indian cities.[4] The platform also provides counseling services and treatment consultations.[1]
Institutional relationships
DrSafeHands is associated with IIT Hyderabad's iTIC incubator.[3] In 2021, the company was selected for MassChallenge Switzerland’s accelerator program, one of 97 startups chosen from over 1,000 applications.[2] The company was also selected for the Yash Entrepreneurs Program in 2023, a program run by Villgro Innovations Foundation with support from USAID.[5]
Funding
According to PitchBook, the company has raised $446,000 from investors including Venture Garage, Villgro, MassChallenge, Start-Up Chile, and iTIC Incubator.[6]
Industry context
India’s digital health sector has been growing, with projections of reaching USD 27,196.1 million by 2030.[7] India faces healthcare accessibility challenges, with a doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:1,445.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Book HIV STD Test Online - Get Counseling by Sexual Wellness Specialist Doctor". DrSafeHands. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 6th Cohort". MassChallenge. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Startups - iTIC Incubator". IIT Hyderabad. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "DrSafeHands". LinkedIn. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "Cohort - 2, Yash Entrepreneurs Program". Villgro. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "DrSafeHands Company Profile". PitchBook. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "India Telehealth Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030". Grand View Research. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "Telemedicine in India" (PDF). Nishith Desai Associates. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
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