The top consolidator of VC-backed health tech startups this year will be United Healthcare/Optum, according to the results of Venrock’s 2022 health care prognosis survey. Go deeper (2 min. read)Why it matters: With IPOs and SPACs off the table (so far), 2022 is pegged as the year of M&A in health tech as portfolio companies revisit their growth playbooks.
- With that, you’re left with two choices if you're running out of cash, Venrock partner Bob Kocher tells Sarah: “Either a down round, which is hard to do and is punishing, or sell. Selling is going to be a lot better.”
