Healthtech deserves more investment

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My respect for startups also goes up when we talk about important, impactful fields like cleantech or - the subject of today’s featured article - healthtech. Combine a worthwhile purpose with speedy innovation, and that’s how humanity advances. But it’s not all smooth sailing, as today’s article explores. -- Winston (P.S. Happy National Day to my fellow Singaporeans!)  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Why Asia’s future hinges on healthtech startups]( Investor mindsets and the evaluation criteria for healthcare startups need to be aligned with the speed of innovation. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips clear Nvidia's tests for use]( A version of Samsung’s fifth-generation high-bandwidth memory chip has made it through Nvidia’s tests for use in its AI processors. A supply deal between the two tech giants has yet to be signed, but it appears to be in the works. [Kindlife seeks to capitalise on beauty and cosmetics space with US$8 million funding]( The Indian beauty and cosmetics startup has raised a series A round worth US$8 million. The round was led by the JB-Dooeun TK Fund and Mixi Global Investments, with Kalaari Capital also participating. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [VC funds tracker: Promaft Partners, Maven Asia, others add $300m in new funds]( Fundraising is difficult. To make things easier, we have compiled a detailed list of the most recent VC funds for our subscribers. ---------------------------------------------------------------  BANGKOK’S TECH SCENE IS HOTTER THAN A PAD THAI IN SUMMER Ditch the traffic and hit the fast lane on September 11 Think you can handle the heat? Join leading investors from A2D Ventures, WV, and more at our Bangkok Founders Meetup as they give the inside scoop on navigating the city’s startup scene. 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