FundingHealthcare & Life Sciences
Docterz raises Rs 5 crore from doctors
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
Mumbai
- Mumbai healthtech Docterz makes clinic management software for doctors, founded by paediatrician Atish Laddad, who is also its CEO
- It raised Rs 5 crore from about 35 investors, with roughly 20 doctor users putting in nearly Rs 3 crore
- Other backers include Sugar Cosmetics' Vineeta Singh and Avnish Anand; funds will support AI tools, acquisitions and reaching smaller clinics
What happened
- Docterz raised ₹5 crore from about 35 investors.
- Around 60% came from doctors who use the platform.
- Funds go to organic growth, acquisitions and AI tools.
Why it matters
- Customers becoming shareholders signals trust in the product.
- It wants more independent practitioners and small clinics.
The business
- Makes clinic management software for doctors.
- Founded over a decade ago.
The founders
- Practising paediatrician
SG
Shailesh Garg
Co-founder and CTOWho put in money
- Vineeta Singh Angel — Co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics
- Avnish Anand Angel — Co-founder, former CEO of CaratLane
In numbers
~20, nearly ₹3 CrDoctor investors · 2026
What happens next
- Build AI tools and explore acquisitions.
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