# Africa Healthcare Network

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/africa-healthcare-network

- Industry: Healthcare
- Headquarters: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Website: www.africahealthcarenetwork.com
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 8, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Africa Healthcare Network, headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, specializes in providing accessible dialysis services, aiming to bridge the healthcare gap in kidney care across Sub-Saharan Africa.Founded in 2015 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) focuses on delivering dialysis services. The company has successfully completed 4 deals, with its most recent funding round in November 2023, raising USD 20 mn from Africa50, AfricInvest, and Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. AHN operates multiple dialysis centers across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Mauritius, catering to a diverse clientele under the leadership of CEO Matt Williams and co-founder Nikhil Pereira-Kamath.Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) specializes in providing dialysis services, establishing the first and largest dialysis chain across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company offers high-quality, life-saving dialysis treatments at an affordable cost, addressing the significant gap in kidney care within the region. AHN's services include both in-center and home-based dialysis options, catering to patients requiring regular treatment due to chronic kidney disease. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients from various socio-economic backgrounds, government health facilities, and private healthcare providers. Currently, AHN operates in several countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Mauritius, with plans for further expansion across the continent.AHN generates revenue primarily through its dialysis services, delivered to patients via direct-to-consumer channels and partnerships with healthcare providers. Patients typically engage with AHN’s services through outpatient appointments at one of the company's 60 dialysis centers. Each center operates on a fee-for-service model, with costs associated with each treatment session. The company’s revenue structure includes agreements with healthcare institutions for collaborative care and potential partnerships with insurance providers to facilitate access for insured patients, effectively addressing the growing demand for kidney care in the region.In November 2023, Africa Healthcare Network raised USD 20 mn in venture funding led by Africa50, with participation from AfricInvest and Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The funding will be utilized to accelerate growth, develop technology, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and maximize development. AHN plans to expand its services into new markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to enhance kidney care accessibility and introduce new service offerings by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 8, 2019 — Polaris Partners, Visible Earth Partners, Flint Atlantic Capital

## Investors

- Polaris Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polaris-partners) — Series A
- Visible Earth Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/visible-earth-partners) — Series A
- Flint Atlantic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flint-atlantic-capital) — Series A