Digital health funding jumps to $7.4 billion in first half of 2026

Digital health startups secured $7.4 billion in venture capital during the first six months of 2026, according to research firm Rock Health. This represents a $1 billion increase compared with the same period in 2025.

The growth was driven by several large financing rounds, including multiple megrounds of $100 million or more, which helped lift the overall total.

Rock Health’s data suggests continued investor confidence in the sector as companies pursue new technologies and services aimed at improving patient care and health system efficiency.

The surge in capital may enable more rapid development and scaling of digital health solutions, potentially expanding access to remote monitoring, telemedicine, and data‑driven health management tools.