Health Tech Startup Healthians Sees Transition in Leadership

Healthians, a prominent player in the health tech industry, has witnessed a leadership change with Deepak Sahni, the founder, stepping down after a remarkable decade with the Gurugram-based enterprise. Sahni recently stated that after a ten-year journey as Founder and CEO, he transitioned to the position of Executive Chairman in November 2023. Over the past year, his guidance has supported the company’s first genuinely professional management team. For Sahni, Healthians has always represented more than just a business; it has been a mission, addressing essential healthcare challenges.

Achievements Under Sahni’s Leadership

During his tenure, Healthians achieved a valuation exceeding Rs 3,000 crore, extended operations to over 300 cities, established more than 22 laboratories, and successfully secured seven rounds of funding without the involvement of external banks. Sahni expressed pride in demonstrating that diagnostics in India could be scaled effectively and ethically.

Funding and Investments

Under Sahni’s leadership, Healthians amassed a total of 75 million dollars in funding. Key investors included WestBridge, BEENEXT, DG Ventures, and YouWeCan. Notably, Sahni retains a 6.5 percent ownership stake in the company.

Future Aspirations

Looking ahead, Sahni is set to concentrate on supporting the next cohort of founders through his commitment of 100 crore rupees. He expressed intentions to tackle more profound issues within healthcare, offer backing to promising entrepreneurs, and embark on new ventures with renewed clarity and determination.

Continued Involvement with Healthians

As of this month, he has relinquished all formal executive responsibilities but will continue as a shareholder, supporting from the sidelines as the management team and investors drive the company forward.

Healthians’ Financial Performance

Healthians has reported an annual operating revenue increase of 8 percent, reaching Rs 263 crore in FY25, up from Rs 243 crore in FY24, according to consolidated financial statements submitted to the Registrar of Companies. The company provides at-home diagnostic services to more than 250 cities and boasts over 10 crore tests conducted to date.

Total Income Growth

Including non-operating income amounting to Rs 7 crore, Healthians’ total income rose by 7% to Rs 270 crore during the fiscal year. Enhanced revenue generation and stricter cost management contributed to a significant reduction in losses by 89%, decreasing to Rs 5 crore in FY25 from Rs 45 crore in FY24. Additionally, the firm reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 32 crore in FY25, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 12.17%.