Eyone, a Senegal-based digital health startup, has successfully raised $1 million to expand its operations across West Africa. The funding round was led by Sonatel, a key regional telecommunications company, through its investment arm, Véhicule d’Investissement et de Financing (VIF), contributing $855,000. BICIS, a leading Senegalese bank, also backed the initiative with $145,000.

This significant investment highlights the growing interest in Africa’s health-tech sector and the potential for technological advancements in healthcare. Established eight years ago, Eyone has developed digital solutions tailored to Africa’s healthcare needs, integrating telemedicine, electronic health records, and patient-doctor connectivity to address critical gaps in healthcare delivery.

With this new funding, Eyone aims to expand its digital health platform, making healthcare more accessible and affordable for underserved communities in West Africa. The company plans to invest in technology infrastructure, local partnerships, and user education to ensure efficient service delivery.

Eyone’s fundraising is part of a broader trend of investments in African health-tech startups. For example, in March 2024, Nigeria’s MDaaS Global secured $3 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its healthcare network nationwide. Similarly, Kenya-based Ilara Health raised $4.2 million in February 2024 to enhance diagnostic services. These investments demonstrate growing confidence in the transformative potential of technology-driven healthcare solutions in Africa.

Eyone’s expansion is set to improve healthcare access and quality in West Africa by leveraging digital platforms to connect patients with healthcare providers, facilitate telemedicine, and streamline health record management. This strategy aligns with the increasing adoption of digital health solutions across Africa, aimed at addressing healthcare gaps and enhancing service delivery.

Despite challenges such as infrastructure deficits, regulatory barriers, and the need for improved digital literacy, the influx of funding and the successes of startups like Eyone underscore the resilience and growth potential of Africa’s health-tech sector.