Helium Health
Helium Health has embarked on a mission to enhance healthcare efficiency and outcomes worldwide by utilizing data and technology. As the leading provider in emerging markets, we offer comprehensive technology solutions for all healthcare stakeholders. Our cornerstone product is the SaaS-based electronic medical records and hospital management information system (EMR/HMIS). These services are aimed at making provisions for affordable health care to all Africans. Helium Health presently operates in the following African countries; Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya, and is aiming to extend its service to other African countries.
Helium Health Nigeria
Helium Health, a technology company based in Lagos, is transforming healthcare in Africa by utilizing technology, finance, and data. By offering a range of software-as-a-service (SaaS) products such as electronic medical records, healthcare management information systems/enterprise resource planning, revenue cycle management, and appointment booking/telemedicine, Helium Health serves as a digital infrastructure for healthcare providers to enhance their operational efficiency, increase revenues, and deliver better healthcare services.
Through HeliumCredit, healthcare providers can access financing to expand their operations. Furthermore, public health organizations can utilize Helium Health’s data to make informed decisions for their public health programs. Since its establishment in 2016, Helium Health has collaborated with over 1,000 healthcare facilities and 10,000 healthcare workers, catering to more than 1 million patients across six African markets and two GCC markets. With a presence in 10 countries, Helium Health currently employs 150 individuals. For more information, please visit http://www.heliumhealth.com.
Helium Health Founders
Goke, based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the Co-founder and CEO of Helium Health. Helium Health is the leading provider of electronic medical records (EMR) in West Africa. The company has the support of Y Combinator and Tencent. Goke is a prominent figure in the technological advancements happening in Africa. He previously founded a popular social platform and productivity suite in Africa, boasting over 30 million users.
Additionally, Goke serves as the Managing Partner of Magic Fund, a venture capital firm located in San Francisco. Magic Fund specializes in backing early-stage startups, particularly in the healthcare industry. Some of the startups they have supported include Akido Labs, Apero Health, and Medumo.
Goke holds degrees in Engineering and Management from Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, and King’s College. He started his career in technology, working on various systems at notable companies such as Goldman Sachs, eBay, and PayPal.
Goke has been recognized and awarded for his accomplishments. He was named a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and a Future Africa Awards Honoree. He has also received notable awards from Chevron, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, the State of Maryland, and the Nigerian President, among others.
Helium Health Funding
Helium Health, a health-tech company based in Lagos, has announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising $30M. The funding exercise was led by AXA Investment Managers Alts, other participating investors include, Capria Ventures, Angaza Capital, Anne Wojcicki (Founder of 23&Me), and Flatworld Partners. Existing investors Global Ventures, Tencent, Ohara Pharmaceuticals, LCY Group, WTI, and AAIC also contributed to the funding round. Helium Health offers Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools, financing, and insights to healthcare providers and public health organizations.
