Funding for 2021 was up 150% from the previous record of $3.6 billion raised in 2020, according to the 2022 New York Healthcare Innovation Report. Digital health startups in areas including virtual care, patient engagement and mental health captured 87% of funds.
The report by NYCHBL, led by Bunny Ellerin, also spotlighted the top 100 healthcare startups in the city, highlighted investment trends, the rise of lab space for life science startups, and perspectives from venture capitalists.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.