Events / talks

Funding the Future of Healthcare: From Serial Entrepreneur to Specialist VC

Feb 12 @ 18:00 - 20:00 JST

Details:

Discover the journey of Fredrik Debong, a serial entrepreneur with three successful exits, including mySugr ($100M exit) and hi.health ($9M raised), as he transitions into a specialist healthcare venture capitalist. With expertise in regulated markets, diabetes care, and health insurance, Fredrik will share how strategic investments and innovation are transforming healthcare. Learn how smaller, focused VC funds and capital-efficient strategies are enabling startups to achieve more with less. This session offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping the future of health tech.

❯ Agenda:

- Welcome and Introduction
- Speaker Introduction
- Panel Discussion on Key Topics
- Audience Q&A

❯ Featured Speaker :

Fredrik Debong - Serial Entrepreneur in Medtech, Fintech, and Innovation Management, angel investor in 26 companies, and the GP of 1921

❯ Moderator :

Erdinc Ekinci - Co-Founder, and CEO of [Openfor.co](http://openfor.co/) & Co-capital.co and Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan.

📌 Who Should Attend?

Healthcare Entrepreneurs who are looking to scale startups in medtech, digital health, or regulated markets.
Investors and Venture Capitalists who are seeking insights into capital-efficient strategies and healthcare innovation.
Healthcare Professionals who are interested in how technology and investment shape patient care and chronic disease management.
Startup Enthusiasts who are eager to learn from a serial entrepreneur’s journey and successful exits.

📌 What You Will Learn:
- The inspiring journey from serial entrepreneur to specialist venture capitalist.
- Key lessons from scaling and exiting startups in regulated markets.
- How strategic investment is transforming healthcare innovation?
- Insights on capital efficiency: achieving more with fewer resources in today’s startup environment.
- The future of healthcare investment and the role of community-driven innovation.