Eight Roads Ventures

Eight Roads Ventures is a global venture capital firm and the proprietary investment arm of Fidelity International Limited (FIL). It targets technology-enabled companies across stages from early venture to growth and late-stage, with a focus on healthcare IT, information technology, software and services, fintech, consumer and enterprise technology, telecommunications, and related sectors. It operates internationally with offices in Europe (London) and Asia (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Mumbai, Bengaluru) and partnerships in Israel, Singapore, and the United States, reflecting a broad geographic scope. It typically invests between modest seven-figures to tens of millions of dollars, seeks to lead or co-lead and often takes a board seat, supporting portfolio companies with strategic and operational expertise. The firm emphasizes long-standing partnerships and a hands-on approach, backed by FIL’s resources.

Umang Agarwal

Principal

Hiroki Ashida

Vice President

Daniel Auerbach

Senior Managing Partner, Asia

Vytautas Balsys

Partner

Helena Barman

Investor

Past deals in Hospital

Beads

Series A in 2025
Beads is a dedicated operator of hospice housing facilities, specializing in providing end-of-life care for patients with terminal cancer or intractable neurological diseases. The company offers a residential setting that combines nursing care and palliative support, aiming to create a comfortable and dignified environment for patients to spend their final days.

TreeENT

Series A in 2022
TreeENT Health is a specialized healthcare provider focused on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services, established in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company operates a chain of medical centers that cater to a variety of ENT conditions, including suppurative otitis media, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and thyroid cancer. TreeENT Health utilizes advanced medical technologies, such as minimally invasive surgical techniques, internet-enabled services, and wearable medical devices, to enhance patient care. Their offerings include diagnostic services like Danish ear hearing detection, nasal endoscopy video examinations, and nasopharyngoscopy, along with personalized chronic disease rehabilitation. The integration of online appointment scheduling through platforms like WeChat facilitates convenient access to expert consultations and treatments, ensuring a high-quality experience for patients.

TreeENT

Series A in 2019
TreeENT Health is a specialized healthcare provider focused on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services, established in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company operates a chain of medical centers that cater to a variety of ENT conditions, including suppurative otitis media, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and thyroid cancer. TreeENT Health utilizes advanced medical technologies, such as minimally invasive surgical techniques, internet-enabled services, and wearable medical devices, to enhance patient care. Their offerings include diagnostic services like Danish ear hearing detection, nasal endoscopy video examinations, and nasopharyngoscopy, along with personalized chronic disease rehabilitation. The integration of online appointment scheduling through platforms like WeChat facilitates convenient access to expert consultations and treatments, ensuring a high-quality experience for patients.

SDP Japan

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, SDP Japan operates a platform that facilitates the procurement of medical equipment for bed-based hospitals and clinics. The company specializes in providing surgical materials, pharmaceuticals, and IT system services, aiming to enhance surgical safety and patient care.

Haici Technology

Series B in 2017
Haici Technology is a developer of a SaaS-based mobile healthcare service platform aimed at enhancing hospital operations. The company focuses on improving the efficiency of hospital visits, reducing patient wait times, and expanding the range of services offered by healthcare institutions. Its platform integrates online and offline medical services, facilitating better connections between hospitals and patients. By optimizing the patient experience and streamlining administrative workflows, Haici Technology supports hospitals in delivering more effective and efficient healthcare services.

Novaerus

Venture Round in 2014
Novaerus is a manufacturer of advanced air filtration technologies aimed at enhancing air quality in healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors. The company specializes in airborne pathogen control, utilizing patented dielectric barrier discharge plasma technology to reduce indoor airborne pathogens and pollutants. By integrating this innovative technology with traditional cleaning protocols, such as hand washing and surface disinfection, Novaerus aims to improve the quality of care and operational efficiency in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Their systems are designed to create healthier living, working, and healing environments, supporting clients in their efforts to maintain safe and clean spaces.

Cygnus Medicare

Venture Round in 2014
Cygnus Medicare Pvt. Ltd., established in 2011, operates a chain of multi-specialty hospitals in India, primarily in the northern regions. The company specializes in super speciality surgeries, including bone and joint, cardiology, neurology and spine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, minimal access surgery, eye care, ENT, dental and cosmetic, internal medicine, and diabetology. It also provides intensive care, radiology, and urology services. As of 2019, Cygnus Medicare operates ten state-of-the-art hospitals in Delhi and Haryana, staffed by highly skilled and experienced doctors. The company aims to provide high-quality care using advanced technology, making its hospitals the preferred choice for both emergency and elective procedures.

Bang Er Orthopedic Hospital Group

Venture Round in 2014
Bang Er Orthopedic Hospital Group is a health care company.

Cygnus Hospitals

Venture Round in 2014
Cygnus Hospitals is a Operator of multi-speciality hospitals.

Bang Er Orthopedic

Series A in 2014
Zhejiang Bang Er Medical Investment Management Co., Ltd. is a prominent operator of hospitals specializing in orthopedic care and rehabilitation services, established in 2012 in Zhejiang Province, China. The company focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various orthopedic conditions, including trauma-related injuries, hand and foot surgery, spine surgery, and joint surgery. By offering a comprehensive range of services, Bang Er aims to provide patients with the necessary care and treatment options for their orthopedic ailments, positioning itself as a key player in the healthcare sector of the Yangtze River Delta.

US HealthVest

Seed Round in 2013
US HealthVest is a behavioral healthcare firm that focuses on transforming the psychiatric hospital sector. The company's business model centers on developing new facilities as well as acquiring existing ones that have untapped potential. Each facility is designed to provide a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of various patient populations. The leadership team at US HealthVest has a proven track record in the psychiatric hospital industry, having previously established and sold successful businesses, including Ascend Health, which operated nine freestanding facilities and nearly 900 beds before its acquisition by Universal Health Services in 2012. The firm's predecessor, Heartland Health Developments, also specialized in psychiatric care and was sold to Psychiatric Solutions in 2004.

Lumere

Seed Round in 2012
Lumere, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to assist hospitals and physicians in reducing clinical variation and unnecessary costs associated with medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The platform features tools such as Product Introduction Management, which redefines the device vetting process through analysis of clinical evidence and best practices; Category Optimization, which integrates clinical insights with data from health systems to identify potential cost savings; and Variation Management, which analyzes procedural utilization data to evaluate how medical devices are used. Additionally, Utilization Management combines clinical information with prescriber patterns to optimize drug spending and address inappropriate usage. Lumere also provides physician advisory services to ensure alignment between healthcare providers and hospital management. Founded in 2012, Lumere was previously known as Procured, Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC.

Optegra

Venture Round in 2008
Optegra is a specialist provider of ophthalmic services operating a network of eye-care hospitals and clinics in the United Kingdom, with an international footprint comprising facilities in China, Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland. The company offers cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, lens replacement, medical eye treatments, vitrectomy, and cosmetic eyelid procedures, and treats conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and other eye conditions. By combining surgical and medical ophthalmic services across its network, Optegra aims to provide accessible, comprehensive eye care.
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