Tech is the new mainstay in the new normal: Padmaja Ruparel, co-founder, Indian Angel Network

The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has created panic amongst caregivers and patients about physical visits to medical facilities. Telemedicine is picking up and the trend continues with e-pharmacy, online delivery of medical supplies, etc. The opportunity for quality healthcare services, home care devices, online pharmacies, etc. is growing across the country,” Padmaja Ruparel, co-founder, Indian Angel Network and founding partner, IAN Fund, tells Sudhir Chowdhary in a recent interview. Excerpts:

How do you see the investment opportunities for digitally-driven startups in 2021?

In 2020, technology and digital innovation took the centre stage in sectors such as agritech, fintech, healthtech, manufacturing, etc.