Digital health startups raked in $4B during Q1 with 12 megadeals driving investment: Rock Health
fiercehealthcare - Digital health startups pocketed $4 billion in venture capital funding in the first quarter of 2026, marking the strongest first quarter since the pandemic peak.
AI Summary: Venture investment in digital health is narrowing: a small number of startups captured a large share of Q1 funding, driven by a handful of megadeals. The trend signals investor preference for later‑stage companies and scale plays, squeezing early innovators who must now demonstrate clearer paths to durable revenue and clinical impact.
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