Russian tech giant Yandex is making deeper moves into the telemedicine market. The company has acquired a 9.33% minority stake in “Diagnostika na domu” (DND), a service that leverages AI-powered healthcare solutions.
Deal details
- The acquisition was made through Yandex’s technology initiatives vehicle, Yet Another Tech Fund.
- The majority shareholder remains Ilya Poz, co-founder and CEO of DND, who retains 76.68% of the company.
- The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the fund had announced plans to allocate RUB 330 million for investments in 2025.
Why it matters
According to Yandex representatives, one of the fund’s key priorities is the development of AI in healthcare. They emphasized that the intersection of industries — especially healthcare and technology — holds significant innovation potential.
What does DND do?
DND enables users to remotely diagnose and examine respiratory and ENT (ear, nose, throat) organs. The process is carried out using specialized devices paired with a mobile application.
A Signal for the Startup Ecosystem
The combination of telemedicine and AI is becoming a global trend. Deals like this highlight that tech giants now see healthcare innovations as a strategic direction.
