VCs back healthcare AI startups in H1 2025

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Investments in AI-powered digital health startups drove an increase in total VC funding for the sector throughout the first half of 2025, according to a recent Rock Health report.

The first 6 months saw a small increase in YoY digital health funding. Deal volume dipped, while average deal size increased.

AI-powered companies snagged 62% of total digital health funding in the first half of the year. It’s the first time that figure has surpassed 50%, per Rock Health tracking.

Additionally, digital health startups with AI as a core part of their product or offering are separating from non-AI-enabled companies when it comes to average deal size.

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