Pathology Laboratories or Testing Centers

Test tubes in a clinic
Pathology Laboratories or Testing Centers
Focus on carrying out genomic and molecular testing
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Health Care
Business Model Description

Invest in establishment of accessible B2C pathology laboratories or testing centers that carry out genomic and molecular testing, connected to epidemiological data and digital information systems, thereby also supporting national vaccination / immunization drives. Examples of companies active in this space are:

PT Nusantara Genetic Semesta, founded in 2019, is a biotechnology company which analyzes microbiome profiles for skincare, personal care, food and beverage industries. In 2020, it raised USD 0.7 mn from East Ventures Pte. Ltd. (14)

GSI Lab was established to help Indonesia control Covid-19. It focuses on a high-throughput PCR (polymerase chain reaction) diagnostic laboratory with a capacity of up to 5,000 tests per day. It is powered by highly trained staff, automated PCR equipment, and digital systems for maximum accuracy and large-capacity same-day results, if required.

PT Prodia Widyahusada Tbk (PRDA) is a Clinical Laboratory chain and the national referral lab, operating through 151 branches and outlets in >96 cities (39.2% revenue market share). It provides laboratory and panel test services, along with other diagnostics support services. Initial Public Offering (IPO) of PRDA on the Indonesian Stock Exchange raised proceeds of USD 120 mn. (15)

Expected Impact

Affordable diagnostic service provision to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of diseases contributing to improved healthcare systems in Indonesia.

Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
10% - 15% (in ROI)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
> USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 500,000 - USD 1 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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