In a significant move for the digital healthcare sector, London-based healthcare technology company Semble has announced a £12 million Series B funding round, bringing their total funding to £22 million. This investment, led by Mercia Ventures with additional backing from Octopus Ventures, Smedvig Ventures, and Triple Point, underscores Semble’s impact on healthcare transformation.
Formerly known as Heydoc, Semble has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare administration, offering an integrated clinical system that streamlines practice management for healthcare providers of all sizes. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion in the UK market and fuel its recent entry into France, where operations launched in October 2024.
Addressing Healthcare’s Digital Divide
The timing of Semble’s expansion is particularly relevant given the British Medical Association’s revealing statistics: doctors in England lose approximately 13.5 million working hours annually due to inefficient IT systems. Semble’s platform directly addresses this challenge by providing a comprehensive solution that automates administrative tasks and facilitates secure data exchange between healthcare providers, laboratories, pharmacies, and hospitals.
The company’s success is reflected in its growing user base, with more than 10,000 healthcare professionals across 70+ specialties now utilizing the platform. While initially gaining traction among independent clinics, Semble has increasingly attracted larger healthcare operators seeking to modernize their operations with agile, integrated solutions.
From Experience to Innovation
The company’s founders, Christoph Lippuner and Mikael Landau, bring valuable perspective to the healthcare technology sector. As second-time entrepreneurs who successfully exited their previous venture, they established Semble in 2018 after witnessing firsthand the inefficiencies plaguing healthcare administration.
“Healthcare professionals have been constrained by outdated systems that divert their attention from patient care,” explains Lippuner, Semble’s CEO. “This funding will accelerate our mission to create a more connected healthcare ecosystem, with a particular focus on workflow automation and AI-driven solutions.”
Strategic Growth and Market Opportunity
Alex Gwyther of Mercia Ventures highlighted the strategic importance of modernizing healthcare systems: “The sector’s dependence on legacy systems poses a significant challenge to its evolution. Semble’s comprehensive platform offers healthcare providers the tools they need for successful digital transformation.”
The investment comes at a crucial time for healthcare digitization, as medical practices increasingly seek solutions that can improve operational efficiency while enhancing patient care. With its expanded funding, Semble is well-positioned to lead this transformation in both the UK and French markets, focusing on developing AI capabilities and deeper system integrations to create a more connected healthcare ecosystem.
As healthcare providers continue to prioritize digital transformation, Semble’s platform represents a significant step forward in modernizing medical practice management and improving the overall delivery of healthcare services.