In November 2015, five founders — Julien de Salaberry, Nawal Roy, Snehal Patel, Ronald Ling and Jeremy Sun — came together in Singapore with a shared conviction: the world of digital health innovation was flying blind, with no reliable Digital Health Intelligence to guide decision-makers.
Fragmented data, exaggerated hype, and a lack of credible market intelligence were stalling genuine progress. The team set out to change that and to bring clarity, evidence, and trust to an industry that needed it most.
Today, a decade later, Galen Growth stands as the leading actionable market-intelligence provider for Digital Health, trusted by the world’s top healthcare organisations, insurers, investors, and consultancies. Through its Digital Health Intelligence, it turns complex data into clear, evidence-based decisions.
Born in Singapore. Built for the World.
What began as a small startup in Singapore has become a global force in Digital Health Intelligence. Galen Growth’s reach now spans six continents, powering evidence-driven decisions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
From early-stage founders seeking benchmarks to Fortune 500 teams shaping digital health strategy, HealthTech Alpha, the company’s proprietary data and analytics platform, has become the industry’s compass for Digital Health.
Shaping the Industry, Not Following It
Over the past ten years, Galen Growth has done more than evolve with Digital Health, it has helped to define the category itself and set the standard for Digital Health Intelligence.
- 2016–2018: Built the foundation and launched HealthTech Alpha, the first evidence-based, actionable intelligence platform dedicated entirely to Digital Health.
- 2019–2021: Introduced proprietary signals like Alpha Score™ and Evidence Signal™, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence.
- 2022–2024: Embedded HealthTech Alpha into the decision workflows of leading healthcare firms worldwide.
- 2025: Pioneered GenAI integration through Alpha Copilot and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling seamless access to trusted Digital Health insights directly inside enterprise GPT tools.
Through relentless innovation, Galen Growth has proven that data integrity and analytical depth are the cornerstones of real progress.
Mission: Accelerating Digital Health Innovation with Trusted Intelligence
From day one, Galen Growth’s mission has been crystal clear:
To empower healthcare leaders to accelerate innovation through evidence-based, actionable intelligence.
That mission is built on three principles that underpin its Digital Health Intelligence:
- No hype. No bias. Only trusted, validated data.
- Evidence over pitch decks. Every claim must stand on proof.
- Impact for patients. Every project must contribute to real-world outcomes.
It’s a philosophy that has guided thousands of client decisions, from identifying promising digital therapeutics to shaping billion-dollar innovation strategies.
Powered by Partnerships. Trusted by Leaders.
Galen Growth’s impact over the past decade has been amplified by the deep trust it has earned across the healthcare ecosystem. Today, HealthTech Alpha is used by nearly every major organisation shaping the future of Digital Health.
According to our latest usage analysis:
- 95% of the world’s Top 20 pharmaceutical companies use HealthTech Alpha
- 85% of the Top 20 health insurers depend on it for market mapping, venture signals, and evidence validation
- 80% of the Top 20 global consulting firms embed it in their client workflows
- 75% of the Top 20 medical device companies use it to benchmark markets and scout emerging technologies
- And even within the highly specialised world of venture investing, 25% of the Top 20 global investors rely on HealthTech Alpha to power their Digital Health strategies
These partnerships are far more than commercial relationships; they are collaborations that accelerate innovation across the global healthcare landscape.
From strategic co-creation with HLTH, to ecosystem development with AWS Startups, DayOne, and Barcelona Health Hub, to embedding HealthTech Alpha directly into enterprise intelligence environments via MCP connectors, Galen Growth has become the platform of record for the organisations driving Digital Health forward.
By serving as the shared evidence base for global leaders, Galen Growth has helped align strategies, reduce noise, and bring clarity to one of the world’s most complex innovation ecosystems. It is a true force multiplier enabled by strong partnerships.
As one global client put it:
“No other platform can match the depth, breadth, and granularity of HealthTech Alpha’s data. It’s become our go-to for identifying innovation aligned to our pipeline.”
10 is a Great Number
To mark our 10th anniversary, we turned to Alpha Copilot, HealthTech Alpha’s GenAI tool, to spotlight standout digital health ventures born in 2015. The results remind us just how strong the company we keep truly is. From Carbon Health, the U.S. pioneer reshaping patient care by seamlessly blending virtual and in-person services, to Oviva, the Swiss innovator leading the way in digital therapy for nutrition-driven conditions like diabetes and allergies, these ventures exemplify the breakthroughs that have propelled digital health into mainstream adoption worldwide.
Table demonstrating some of the most mature 10-year-old ventures in digital health, ranked by the Alpha Score, HealthTech Alpha’s measure of venture maturity:
| Venture | Alpha Score | Primary Category |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Health | 91.9 | Teleconsultation |
| Everly Health | 90.9 | On-demand Lab Tests |
| Lyra Health | 89.4 | Corporate Health |
| LetsGetChecked | 89.3 | On-demand Lab Tests |
| Capsule Pharmacy | 87.1 | On-demand Delivery |
| Tonal | 85.8 | Wellness Apps |
| Tempus AI | 85.5 | Omics Related Diagnosis |
| Oviva | 85.5 | Disease Management |
| Saama | 85.4 | Prescriptive Analytics |
The Dream Team Behind the Data
Behind every insight, every report, and every innovation stands the Galen Growth dream team of data scientists, research analysts, AI engineers, and technology specialists who live and breathe evidence-based innovation and Digital Health data.
Their shared belief: that better data means better decisions and better healthcare for all.
A huge thank you to every team member, past and present, who has helped make Galen Growth what it is today. Your passion and integrity define our success.
Gratitude to Our Clients and Partners
To our loyal clients and partners, thank you for trusting Galen Growth as your Digital Health partner for actionable intelligence. Your collaboration drives us to raise the bar every day.
You’ve challenged us, inspired us, and grown with us, and together, we’ve proven that trusted data transforms decisions and accelerates Digital Health innovation.
The Next Decade: From Intelligence to Autonomy
As we look ahead, Galen Growth is entering its most exciting chapter yet.
The future will see HealthTech Alpha evolve into an autonomous intelligence engine, leveraging GenAI to deliver real-time, contextual insights across every corner of healthcare innovation.
Our goal remains unchanged:
To redefine Digital Health Intelligence and help great ideas reach patients faster.
✨ A Message from the CEO
“Ten years ago, we set out to bring clarity to chaos — to replace hype with evidence and guesswork with intelligence. Today, Galen Growth stands as the trusted benchmark for Digital Health insights worldwide. I’m deeply grateful to our incredible team, our clients, and our partners who believed in our mission. Here’s to the next decade of redefining Digital Health Intelligence.”
— Julien de Salaberry, Founder & CEO
🕊️ 10 Years. One Mission. Endless Possibilities.
Galen Growth — Redefining Digital Health Intelligence.
Want to learn how HealthTech Alpha can support your organisation?
We’d be delighted to speak with you.
Whether you’re shaping digital health strategy, scouting innovation, embedding AI workflows, or looking for evidence-based insights with zero hype — Galen Growth is here to help.
📩 Contact the Galen Growth team for further information: info@galengrowth.com
Let’s shape the future of Digital Health Intelligence together.
