Gurugram, India: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has joined UN:BLOC, the new healthcare venture founded by serial entrepreneur Deepak Sahni, as an investor and a member of the company’s founding team. The partnership marks the second entrepreneurial collaboration between the two after their successful association with healthtech company Healthians.
The move highlights the growing interest of high-profile athletes in India’s startup ecosystem, particularly in healthcare and technology-driven businesses.
Yuvraj Singh Reunites with Deepak Sahni
Yuvraj Singh was one of the earliest investors in Healthians, the at-home diagnostics platform founded by Deepak Sahni, which went on to become one of India’s largest home healthcare networks.
With UN:BLOC, the duo is once again joining forces to build a healthcare-focused venture designed to address long-standing gaps in the sector.
While the startup remains in stealth mode, the founders have not yet disclosed details about its products, services, or business model.
UN:BLOC Begins Pre-Launch Phase
Headquartered in Gurugram, UN:BLOC is currently in its pre-launch stage and is preparing for its initial funding round.
According to the company, it is engaged in discussions with a select group of entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, business leaders, and strategic investors who are expected to participate in its upcoming pre-launch funding round.
The company says it intends to focus on healthcare challenges that have traditionally received limited attention, although further details about its offerings are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Growing Momentum in India’s Healthtech Sector
India’s healthcare technology ecosystem continues to attract strong investor interest as startups leverage digital platforms, artificial intelligence, diagnostics, preventive healthcare, and personalized care solutions to improve patient outcomes.
UN:BLOC’s entry into the market comes at a time when demand for innovative healthcare services is rising across both urban and rural India.
With Deepak Sahni’s experience in building Healthians and Yuvraj Singh’s continued interest in healthcare entrepreneurship, the venture is expected to draw significant attention from investors and industry stakeholders.
Cricketers Increasingly Back Indian Startups
Indian cricketers are increasingly becoming active participants in the startup ecosystem, moving beyond endorsement deals to invest directly in emerging businesses.
Over the past decade, more than 20 current and former Indian cricketers have invested in startups across sectors such as:
- HealthTech
- FinTech
- Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
- Fitness
- Gaming
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Sports Technology
- Consumer Brands
Among them, Virat Kohli has built one of the largest startup investment portfolios among Indian athletes, while Yuvraj Singh has actively invested through YouWeCan Ventures, supporting multiple early-stage startups.
More recently, cricketers including MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya have also backed gaming startup LightFury Games, reflecting the growing involvement of sports personalities in India’s entrepreneurial landscape.
A New Chapter for Healthcare Innovation
Although UN:BLOC has yet to unveil its business model, the partnership between Deepak Sahni and Yuvraj Singh signals strong confidence in the future of healthcare innovation in India.
As investors increasingly look toward technology-driven healthcare solutions, UN:BLOC’s launch could become one of the closely watched developments in India’s healthtech ecosystem.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.