NEW YORK – September 21, 2026 -- Forus, an AI-driven healthcare startup, has reached a $3 billion valuation after closing a $150 million Series C funding round earlier this month, CEO Sahir Jaggi confirmed during a NYSE Live broadcast tied to the trading floor's pre-market advisory.
Forus raises $150 million to link doctors, pharmacies and biopharma data
Jaggi said the capital will support the company's platform connecting physicians, pharmacies, payers and biopharmaceutical firms to accelerate access to new treatments for patients.
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