Ilara Health
Founded
2019 in Nairobi, Kenya — Ilara Health was launched to improve access to affordable, quality primary healthcare across Kenya and Africa by equipping private clinics with diagnostic tools, pharmaceuticals, and digital systems that streamline operations and expand care reach. The company focuses on financing and technology solutions that help under-resourced clinics deliver better services to their communities.
Founders & Leadership
Emilian Popa — Co-Founder & CEO
Maximilian Mancini — Co-Founder
Sameer Afzal Farooqi — Co-Founder
Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya — with a U.S. entity in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Industry
Tech / Health Technology / Healthcare Services — focused on supporting and digitizing primary care clinics with medical equipment financing, supplies, and digital health platforms.
Overview
Ilara Health partners with private primary care clinics, providing financing for diagnostic devices, medicines, and digital practice management tools. The company enables clinics to obtain essential healthcare technologies through flexible credit arrangements, while its proprietary systems help digitize clinic operations and patient data management. Ilara has partnered with thousands of clinics across Kenya, serving millions of patients annually and expanding its model to include a broader range of healthcare services and digital solutions.
Core Features & Capabilities
Diagnostic Equipment Financing & Leasing: Provides clinics with access to tech-powered diagnostic tools via flexible financing.
Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies: Enables clinics to source essential medicines and supplies with credit arrangements.
Clinic Digitalization Tools: Practice management software helps clinics digitize patient records and streamline workflows.
B2B Health Services & Expansion: Developing services for occupational health and employer-linked clinic offerings.
Target Market
Private Primary Care Clinics in Kenya and across Africa seeking affordable technology and operational support.
Healthcare Providers & Practitioners needing diagnostics and practice management tools.
Patients in underserved or peri-urban communities gaining improved access to quality care.
Health Systems & Partners looking to digitize and standardize care delivery.
Value Proposition
Ilara Health enhances healthcare access and quality by reducing barriers to critical diagnostic technologies and operational tools. Its financing models help clinics acquire equipment they could not otherwise afford, while its digital platforms improve efficiency, data capture, and patient care. This end-to-end approach helps clinics scale services, increases healthcare reach, and supports sustainable business models in fragmented primary care markets.