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Japan International Cooperation Agency Invests in Mexican Healthcare Startup

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JICA, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, has made a significant investment in a Mexican healthcare startup, BRK Health Solutions (Clivi), through a direct equity investment. This marks JICA's first direct equity investment in Mexico. JICA co-invested in Clivi with private sector investors, including Dalus Capital, Foundation Capital, and the Corporate Venture Capital fund of FEMSA group. The project aims to improve access to healthcare for cardiometabolic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, by investing in Clivi's digital care services.

Key Takeaways:

  • JICA has made its first direct equity investment in Mexico, partnering with private sector investors in BRK Health Solutions (Clivi), a Mexican healthcare startup.
  • The project, Cardiometabolic Diseases Digital Care Project, aims to improve access to healthcare for cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes, in Mexico.
  • Clivi provides 100% digital treatment for cardiometabolic diseases, utilizing an AI agent on a messaging app to facilitate the medical process and enable continuous treatment and lifestyle changes.
  • This investment aims to support the expansion of Clivi's business and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 5, and 17.
  • Representatives from Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), Mexico City's Economic Development Department, and the Economic Development Department of the United Mexican States attended the signing ceremony.
  • JICA co-invested in Clivi with Dalus Capital, Foundation Capital, and the Corporate Venture Capital fund of FEMSA group.

Statistics:

  • The project aims to improve access to healthcare for cardiometabolic diseases in Mexico.
  • Clivi provides 100% digital treatment for cardiometabolic diseases.
  • The investment aims to support the expansion of Clivi's business and contribute to the achievement of SDGs 3 (Good health and well-being), 5 (Gender equality), and 17 (Partnership for the goals).
  • No specific investment amount is disclosed.

Sources:

  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (Press Release, September 11)
  • BRK Health Solutions (Clivi)
  • Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID)
  • Mexico City's Economic Development Department
  • United Mexican States - Economic Development Department

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