Company:Lybrate

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Lybrate
TypePrivate
IndustryHealthcare
FoundersSaurabh Arora
Rahul Narang
Headquarters
New Delhi
,
India

Lybrate is a mobile healthcare technology company that developed an online platform to connect doctors and patients.[1][2][3] The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Delhi, India.[4][5] The service allows patients to connect with the doctor online through a video call or schedule an appointment and can get info about medication.[6][7][8][9][10]

History

The service was founded in July 2013 by Saurabh Arora formerly worked at Facebook in the United States[11][12] and Rahul Narang,[13] former professionals of Snapdeal. Arora[14] and Narang teamed up to create an online platform to connect patients with doctors and eliminate self-medication in India .[15][16][17] They started building the company with their own funds and in August 2014, they raised $1.23 million seed funding from Nexus Venture Partners.[18][19] In July 2015, Lybrate raised $10.2 million Series A funding lead by Tiger Global,[20] Nexus and Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons[21] to scale technology and operations, develop products and recruit talent.[22][23][24] In 2015, Lybrate collaborated with Indian Medical Association as digital partner to educate doctors, incorporate technology in their practice for communicating with patients.[25][26][27]

Products and services

Lybrate was initially launched to connect people with healthcare professionals, allowing them to book appointments with doctors using the web portal and mobile application.[28][29] In May 2016, Lybrate launch Lybrate Lab+,[30] an online lab testing service that allows a patient sample to be collected right from their home, with results later shared online.[31][32] It also provides patient management services for doctors, and remote doctor-patient consultancy.[33][34] The service currently has over 1 lakh (100,000) certified doctors available and connect patients with medical care professionals.[35][36][37] [38]

References

  1. ↑ "With Lybrate, a doctor is just a click away" (in en-US). http://www.forbesindia.com/article/startups/with-lybrate-a-doctor-is-just-a-click-away/48405/1. 
  2. ↑ Verma, Niharika (2015-09-17). "How Lybrate is democratising healthcare in India" (in en). Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250758. 
  3. ↑ "52% Indians self-medicate - Times of India". The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/52-Indians-self-medicate/articleshow/46844097.cms. 
  4. ↑ "Online heathcare [sic] startup Lybrate raises over $10M from Tiger Global & Ratan Tata" (in en-US). VCCircle. 2015-07-09. https://www.vccircle.com/online-heathcare-startup-lybrate-raises-over-10m-tiger-global-ratan-tata/. 
  5. ↑ "Lybrate Wins "Innovative Start Up of the Year" award at Entrepreneur India Awards 2015 - TechStory" (in en-US). TechStory. 2015-07-23. https://techstory.in/lybrate-07232015/. 
  6. ↑ "Health tech platform plans to expand to smaller towns" (in en). The Hindu. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/health-tech-platform-plans-to-expand-to-smaller-towns/article9464200.ece. 
  7. ↑ "India-based health platform Lybrate quietly raises $3M more" (in en-US). TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/12/lybrate-3-million/. 
  8. ↑ "Lybrate Is India's First 'Mobile First' platform That Connect Patients With Doctors" (in en-US). IndianWeb2.com. 2015-01-26. https://www.indianweb2.com/2015/01/26/lybrate-indias-first-mobile-first-platform-connect-patients-doctors/. 
  9. ↑ "Now you can chat with a doctor on Facebook Messenger". https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/now-you-can-chat-with-a-doctor-on-facebook-messenger/story/232089.html. 
  10. ↑ "Lybrate introduces 'Ask the Specialist' | Latest Health Technology , Healthcare News" (in en-US). http://healthtechnology.in/2016/02/04/lybrate-introduces-ask-the-specialist/. 
  11. ↑ "This Indian App built by an Ex-Facebook employee gets you a doctor at the tap of a button". Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.in/Indian-App-built-by-ex-facebook-employee-helps-you-meet-doctors-through-text-voice-video-chat/articleshow/53064076.cms. 
  12. ↑ "The new lifeline". The Week. https://www.theweek.in/health/cover/medical-apps.html. 
  13. ↑ Sharma, Jeet. "Winning Stroke: Interview With Rahul Narang, Co-Founder & CTO, Lybrate" (in en). BW Businessworld. http://www.businessworld.in/article/Winning-Stroke-Interview-With-Rahul-Narang-Co-Founder-CTO-Lybrate/07-04-2018-145498/. 
  14. ↑ "Entrepreneurship journey: Challenging, yet gratifying - BPD" (in en-US). http://www.expressbpd.com/healthcare/healthcare-senate-special/entrepreneurship-journey-challenging-yet-gratifying/372152/. 
  15. ↑ Dwivedi, Vinay (2016-07-11). "Startup Lybrate's online doctor consultation platform expands healthcare access". The Economic Times. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/earn/startup-lybrates-online-doctor-consultation-platform-expands-healthcare-access/articleshow/53113663.cms. 
  16. ↑ "Lybrate App Is India's Number 1 Medical App By Leveraging Mobile" (in en-US). Digital Vidya. 2016-07-28. https://www.digitalvidya.com/blog/lybrate-mobile-app-india-medical-app/. 
  17. ↑ Perappadan, Bindu Shajan (2015-04-13). "52 per cent Indians indulge in self-medication: survey" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/52-per-cent-indians-indulge-in-selfmedication-survey/article7096902.ece. 
  18. ↑ "Lybrate raises $1.23 million investment - MediaNama" (in en-US). https://www.medianama.com/2014/08/223-lybrate-investment/. 
  19. ↑ "Now, talk to a doctor online" (in en-US). The Financial Express. 2016-05-23. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/now-talk-to-a-doctor-online/262879/. 
  20. ↑ Bureau, The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP (2015-12-13). "Apple features doctor consultation app Lybrate in 'The App Store Best of 2015' — The Indian Panorama" (in en-US). The Indian Panorama. https://www.theindianpanorama.news/unitedstates/apple-features-doctor-consultation-app-lybrate-in-the-app-store-best-of-2015/. 
  21. ↑ "Ratan Tata invests in online healthcare startup Lybrate". https://www.businesstoday.in/current/corporate/ratan-tata-invests-in-online-healthcare-startup-lybrate/story/221452.html. 
  22. ↑ Sangwan, Sujata. "Tiger Global Nexus Venture Ratan Tata Backed Lybrate Democratizing Healthcare in the Country" (in en). BW Disrupt. http://bwdisrupt.businessworld.in/article/Tiger-Global-Nexus-Venture-Ratan-Tata-Backed-Lybrate-Democratizing-Healthcare-in-the-Country/16-12-2016-109936/. 
  23. ↑ "4 Mn Downloads, 100K Doctors, $11.43 Mn Funding: Healthcare Platform Lybrate Looks To Close 'Awareness-Engagement-Action' Loop For Patients - Inc42 Media" (in en-US). Inc42 Media. 2016-12-10. https://inc42.com/startups/lybrate-growth-story/. 
  24. ↑ "Lybrate gets $10.2m funding from Tata,Tiger Global & NVP" (in en-US). https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/lybrate-gets-36102m-fundingtatatiger-globalnvp-1432689.html. 
  25. ↑ "Lybrate Ties Up With IMA to Help Doctors Go Digital" (in en). NDTV. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/lybrate-ties-up-with-ima-to-help-doctors-go-digital-733493. 
  26. ↑ "Medical-Technological Solution of Lybrate and the Resources Dilemma of India-DQWeek" (in en-US). http://www.dqweek.com/lybrate-medical-technological-solution-and-the-resources-dilemma-of-india/. 
  27. ↑ "Lybrate, Indian Medical Association Join Hands as Digital Partner" (in en-US). http://ehealth.eletsonline.com/2015/08/lybrate-indian-medical-association-join-hands-as-digital-partner/. 
  28. ↑ "Lybrate introduces Facebook Messenger chatbot to let users consult doctors" (in en-US). The Indian Express. 2016-05-02. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/lybrate-chatbot-facebook-messenger-doctor-2780713/. 
  29. ↑ "Now get health tips on Facebook Messenger with Lybrate's chatbot!" (in en). Zee News. 2016-05-03. http://zeenews.india.com/news/net-news/now-get-health-tips-on-facebook-messenger-with-lybrates-chatbot_1881824.html. 
  30. ↑ "Lybrate app now offers 'online' medical lab tests | Gadgets Now". https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/Lybrate-app-now-offers-online-medical-lab-tests/articleshow/52155869.cms. 
  31. ↑ "Lybrate Articles and Information - Franchise India". https://www.franchiseindia.com/content/Lybrate. 
  32. ↑ www.ETtech.com. "Lybrate app to offer online medical lab tests - ETtech" (in en). https://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/lybrate-app-to-offer-online-medical-lab-tests/52160911. 
  33. ↑ "'e' Power is making Healthcare in India seamless for consumers". https://www.franchiseindia.com/wellness/e-Power-is-making-Healthcare-in-India-seamless-for-consumers.5737. 
  34. ↑ ip_admin (2016-05-06). "Lybrate Adds Labs To Platform; Launches India's First Integrated Healthcare Solution - Indiapages" (in en-US). Indiapages. https://www.indiapages.in/lybrate-adds-labs-platform-launches-indias-first-integrated-healthcare-solution-2141.html. 
  35. ↑ "Online doctor consultation app Lybrate crosses 3 million downloadsDATAQUEST" (in en-US). https://www.dqindia.com/online-doctor-consultation-app-lybrate-crosses-3-million-downloads/. 
  36. ↑ "Lybrate launches online lab test service". http://www.indiatechonline.com/e-healthcare.php?id=29. 
  37. ↑ "Lybrate : Facebook Messenger chatbot to answer your health queries - Indiansnews" (in en-US). Indiansnews. 2016-05-03. https://indiansnews.com/health/lybrate-facebook-messenger-chatbot-to-answer-your-health-queries/. 
  38. ↑ "Pristyn Care acquires online doctor consultation platform Lybrate" (in en-US). https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/pristyn-care-acquires-online-doctor-consultation-platform-lybrate/articleshow/92058551.cms. 

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