Singapore-based healthtech startup Zeya Health has acquired clinic automation company ConnectLah for an undisclosed amount on Thursday. The transaction brings ConnectLah’s product, technology, and customer portfolio into Zeya’s AI-powered patient booking platform. Zeya Health, which is backed by venture capital firm Antler, is seeking to expand automated appointment management for clinics across Asia-Pacific.
Acquisition Overview
Zeya Health announced the acquisition on Thursday as a way to expand its patient booking platform. ConnectLah’s existing technology automates clinic front-desk tasks, including patient communication, booking, and reminders over WhatsApp. Although financial terms were not disclosed, Zeya said the deal immediately adds product, technology, and customer assets to its business.
Platform Capabilities
Zeya Health develops software that connects patient requests with clinic appointment types, schedules, and booking rules. Its platform uses AI agents to manage the steps between a patient inquiry and a confirmed appointment, including reminders and follow-ups through messaging and voice. Zeya integrates with clinics’ electronic medical records and communication channels such as WhatsApp, allowing providers to retain their core infrastructure.
ConnectLah Integration
ConnectLah automates routine clinic front-desk activities, particularly patient communication, appointment scheduling, and reminders on WhatsApp. By bringing these capabilities into Zeya’s platform, the acquisition is expected to expand automation for both patients and healthcare providers. The combined system aims to simplify the appointment journey while preserving each clinic’s booking rules and schedules.
Growth and Regional Reach
Zeya reported that its revenue grew 15-fold over the past year from an early base, though the company did not disclose absolute revenue figures. It currently works with healthcare providers in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, along with a hospital partner in Cambodia. The company aims to reach 1,000 healthcare providers by mid-2027.
Leadership and Investor Commentary
Agastya Samat, founder and chief executive officer of Zeya Health, said the company is building infrastructure that allows personal AI assistants to manage the complexity behind clinic schedules and rules. He added that bringing ConnectLah into Zeya creates an opportunity to extend the platform to more providers and patients. Jussi Salovaara, co-founder of investor Antler, called the acquisition a capital-efficient way to grow faster than building equivalent capabilities in-house.
Clinic Automation Demand
The acquisition reflects rising demand for clinic automation tools as healthcare providers manage patient inquiries, bookings, reminders, and follow-ups across digital channels. Zeya’s platform acts as an AI-powered front desk that integrates with existing clinic systems rather than replacing them. This approach allows providers to maintain control over appointment types, schedules, and booking rules while reducing administrative workloads.
Strategic Outlook
The deal supports Zeya’s broader goal of enabling patients to book through personal AI assistants while clinics keep control of their rules. By absorbing ConnectLah’s customer base, the startup can extend its footprint in existing markets and pursue new opportunities across the region. Zeya will continue to invest in AI-driven administrative automation for healthcare providers.
Zeya Health’s acquisition of ConnectLah underscores continued consolidation in healthtech as startups seek scalable booking and communication tools. The transaction gives Zeya immediate regional assets, a broader product suite, and a stronger foundation to reach 1,000 providers by mid-2027. With Antler’s backing and significant revenue growth, Zeya is positioning itself as a key player in AI-powered clinic automation across Asia-Pacific.