Vancouver’s PocketPills has closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by TELUS Ventures with follow-on participation from WaterBridge Ventures.
The new funds will be used to broaden PocketPills’ product offering and further accelerate its national expansion, with facilities opening in Quebec and Alberta that will help achieve its goal of nationwide same-day delivery.
“We are committed to delivering a seamless digital experience to Canadians across all of Canada,” said Raj Gulia, Co-Founder and CEO, PocketPills. “We are the fastest growing online pharmacy with national reach and are dedicated to making pharmacy accessible, easy and affordable for all.”
PocketPills has established itself as Canada’s leading online pharmacy, with five times growth in 2020. The company has scaled operations across Canada, with pharmacy warehouses in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
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With its Series B funding, PocketPills will invest further in technology and pharmacy automation and open facilities in Alberta and Quebec.
“TELUS Ventures is committed to making investments to accelerate the adoption and use of technology within the healthcare ecosystem in Canada,” said Rich Osborn, Managing Partner, TELUS Ventures.
“Our investment in digital pharmacy aligns with our mission to digitally transform Canada’s healthcare ecosystem through the power of technology and connect the virtual continuum of care to improve access, experiences, and outcomes for all Canadians. We’re excited to support the innovative leaders at PocketPills as they drive further advancements in this space where there is a clear market need.”
PocketPills is a technology-first online pharmacy, and its research and development team of 30 software engineers allows for continuous product optimization and a pipeline of innovative product launches. Strong relationships with insurers, larger brokerages, and third-party administrators help to control the costs of prescription medication and provide convenience to members.
Over 300,000 Canadians already have access to the platform, with numbers growing daily. Additionally, PocketPills is providing pharmacy APIs for anyone who wants to integrate.
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