Kenyan health tech startup Ilara Health has secured a $1 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The funding will be used to enhance healthcare access by supporting private outpatient clinics in underserved communities across Kenya.
Ilara Health focuses on equipping small clinics with affordable diagnostic devices, pharmaceuticals, and health technology. This funding will enable the company to scale its operations and further its mission of improving the availability and quality of healthcare services in low-income areas.
Founded in 2019 by Emilian Popa, Maximilian Mancini, and Sameer Afzal Farooq, Ilara Health has gained recognition for its innovative approach to healthcare delivery. By leveraging advanced technology and partnerships with private clinics, the company addresses critical gaps in diagnostic and treatment services.
This latest investment follows a $4.2 million pre-Series A funding round in 2024 led by DOB Equity, with contributions from the Philips Foundation and AAIC, underscoring the company’s momentum in transforming healthcare in Kenya.
