Susu Raises €2 Million to Accelerate Affordable Healthcare in Africa
Summary
, a global health-tech company, focused on making healthcare accessible and affordable for every African, has completed a €2 million pre-seed funding round which included angel investors. A growing population increased lifespan, and urbanisation have all contributed to a sharp rise in the mortality of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Susu was founded in 2019 by Bola Bardet, after she lost her father to complications of a chronic health condition due to poor management. The team offers services based on four key pillars, which include: • None Collective financing (payment for service through several contributors, whether close relatives or members of the African diaspora), • None Digital platform (connecting the beneficiaries, financial contributors and the healthcare professionals), and Speaking on the inspiration behind Susu, Bola Bardet, Founder and CEO of Susu said, “I suffered the terrible loss of my dad due to the mismanagement of his medical condition. And I see its huge potential, focused on building a solution to provide access to affordable healthcare in Africa through technology.