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Nuffield Clinic

About Us

At Ara Capital, we believe healthcare innovation has the power to transform lives. Our mission is to back forward-thinking healthcare companies with capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to drive sustainable growth and regional impact.

Our Funds

Fund I – Fully Exited

Launched: 2019

Exited: 2023

Focus: Dental consolidation in Singapore and Malaysia

Outcome: Annual IRR of 25% to investors; strategic exit completed in under 4 years

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Fund II – Active

Launched: 2023

Maturity: 2028

Focus: Regional expansion in specialist care, day surgery, and medical wellness

Portfolio: 6 companies across Singapore and Malaysia

Status: Fully deployed

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Fund III – Now Open

Launched: 2025

Target Size: USD 50 million

Focus: Diagnostic labs, digital health, multi-site healthcare operators, and regional M&A roll-ups

Investor Base: Family offices, healthcare founders, and institutional investors

Status: Raising capital

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Our Focus

We invest in:

  • Dental and outpatient specialist networks

  • Primary care and diagnostics

  • Surgical centres and ambulatory care

  • Healthtech and digital health platforms

  • Wellness and longevity medicine businesses

Our Approach

  • Sector Expertise: Deep knowledge of healthcare operations and patient-centred care

  • Regional Strategy: A Southeast Asia focus with an eye for scalability and cross-border growth

  • Operator-Driven: We bring experience not only as investors but also as operators with proven track records in healthcare ventures

Why Ara Capital

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Founder-Led with Clinical Credibility

Our leadership brings together clinical excellence and business execution

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Regional Market Access

Proprietary deal flow across Southeast Asia, particularly in underpenetrated Tier 2 cities

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Disciplined Capital Management

Proven deployment model, strong compliance, and performance-led governance

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Transparent Communication

Quarterly reporting, investor updates, and annual LP summits Portfolio Highlights

Our Leadership Team

The Faces Behind Our Success

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Dr S Kumar

Founder & Chairman

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Mr Liew Wei Chun

Senior Partner

Drop us a message and keep in touch

Interested to find out more?

Nuffield Clinic Contact
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