Jimit Patel

Jimit Patel is a Senior Associate focused on healthcare investments at Jungle Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Singapore. Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Jimit brings over 11 years of experience in healthcare innovations, corporate finance, and business strategy.3 Prior to joining Jungle Ventures, he worked at HealthXCapital, a healthcare-focused venture capital firm that recently merged into Jungle Ventures.2

Education and Background

• Jimit holds a Master in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Pharmacy from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai, India.1
• He previously worked at Apollo Hospitals, one of the largest healthcare providers in Asia, where he led the business diligence team at Apollo Research and Innovations.1

Current Role

At Jungle Ventures, Jimit's responsibilities include:

• Leading healthcare investments in India and Southeast Asia4
• Focusing on venture growth stage investments, typically around Series B funding rounds2
• Evaluating opportunities in broader healthcare subsectors, including mental health, medtech manufacturing, and supply chain distribution2

Transition to Jungle Ventures

In August 2023, HealthXCapital merged into Jungle Ventures. As part of this merger, Jimit joined Jungle Ventures along with his colleague Seemant Jauhari.2 This move expanded Jungle Ventures' capabilities in the healthcare sector and allowed the HealthXCapital team to work with a larger capital base and investment platform.