iKure, a healthcare technology company focused on primary care, raises USD 1.8 million in a pre-Series A round. Business Line and The Hindu both report that the funding supports the company’s next phase of growth aimed at scaling technology-enabled primary healthcare across India.

Both outlets say the investment is backed by global healthcare and health-focused organizations, including the Philips Foundation, the World Diabetes Foundation, and the Bayer Foundation. The rounds are facilitated through We Share Forward, which is named in both reports. Prourgn LLC (Japan) is also cited as part of the backing group.

While both sources cover the same announcement and funding structure, they primarily differ in the framing and outlet context rather than the core facts. Neither report provides additional deal terms such as valuation, use-of-funds breakdown, or detailed operational milestones beyond the stated goal of scaling primary healthcare in India.