Helium Health
The digital infrastructure backbone for healthcare providers in Africa
What it does
Helium Health was founded in 2016 by Adegoke Olubusi, Dimeji Sofowora, and Tito Ovia to build digital health infrastructure across Africa. The company provides electronic medical record (EMR) systems, hospital management software, and healthcare provider credit facilities (Helium Credit). Y Combinator-backed Helium Health is celebrated as the largest health-tech SaaS provider in West Africa.
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Known for
- Largest African Electronic Medical Records (EMR) provider
- Helium Credit healthcare provider financing
- Y Combinator-backed health-tech leader
- Hospital management software systems
Model & industry
Healthcare
Funding history
$40.0M
Total raised
2
Rounds
Series B
Latest stage
2023
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06 | Series B | $30.0M | AXA IM Alts |
| 2020-05 | Series A | $10.0M | — |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Helium EMR & HMIS · Healthcare SaaS PlatformHelium Credit · Healthcare Embedded LendingHelium Pay · Medical Billing & Payment Gateway
Acquisitions
- Medshare (2021). East African healthcare technology provider acquired to expand regional presence.