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How is the HealthTech investment landscape changing in 2026, and what do funding trends, AI adoption and industry consolidation mean for healthcare innovation? At MedTech World Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, Scarlett Chen and Dr. Joseph Mocanu of Verge HealthTech Fund presented their outlook on the state of HealthTech, examining venture capital trends, investment priorities and the opportunities shaping the sector. The presentation explored key developments across the HealthTech ecosystem, including: Venture capital and funding trends: How capital is concentrating in larger deals and later-stage companies, and what this means for early-stage HealthTech startups. The evolution of HealthTech 2.0: How investment strategies and startup expectations have changed following the 2021 funding boom and subsequent market correction. AI in healthcare: Emerging opportunities in clinical AI, workflow automation, medical large language models and AI-enabled care. Regional investment patterns: Differences in HealthTech recovery and funding activity across the US, Europe and Asia. Mergers, acquisitions and exits: How consolidation is influencing exit opportunities for digital health companies and why strategic positioning matters. The speakers also discussed the growing role of AI in clinical workflows, the opportunities presented by open-source models, and the subsectors attracting investor interest, from surgical robotics and brain-computer interfaces to healthcare operations and digital health platforms. Speakers: Scarlett Chen, Managing Partner, Verge HealthTech Fund Dr. Joseph Mocanu, Partner, Verge HealthTech Fund Watch the full presentation for an investor-focused perspective on HealthTech funding, emerging technologies and the market dynamics influencing healthcare innovation in 2026. 📍 Recorded at MedTech World Asia 2026, Hong Kong. Subscribe to MedTech World for more conversations with MedTech, healthcare and life sciences leaders from around the world. #MedTechWorld #MTWAsia2026 #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #VentureCapital #HealthcareAI #HealthTechInvestment