Alibaba invests $35 million in medical imaging company

Michael Walter | April 20, 2016 | Radiology Business | Medical Imaging

Alibaba Health, Alibaba’s healthcare unit, has invested approximately $35 million into Wanliyun Medical Information Technology, China’s earliest medical imaging company.

According to China Money Network and a more recent report from TechCrunch, Alibaba gains a 25 percent stake in Wanliyun as a result of the investment. In addition, Alibaba will be able to nominate two directors to join the company’s board.

Wanliyun Medical Information Technology specializes on cloud technologies. Its majority shareholder is China Resources Wandong Medical Equipment.

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