Email Open RateHealthTechSeries B

Email Open Rate for HealthTech at Series B (Freemium)

2026 data · Sample size: 484 · Source: OpenView SaaS Benchmarks 2026

25th %ile
15.4%
Median
18.7%
75th %ile
21.5%
90th %ile
23.8%
Trending down year-over-year

About This Metric

Percentage of email recipients who open a marketing or product email.

Unique Opens / Emails Delivered × 100

Higher is better · Unit: percentage

How to Improve

Segment lists by engagement level and personalize subject lines with recipient data. Send at optimal times based on timezone and past open behavior. Remove inactive subscribers quarterly.

Ehsan's Analysis

This metric in HealthTech at Series B has a compounding effect that most founders underestimate. A 5% monthly improvement sustained for 12 months results in a 79% total improvement. Most startups give up after 2 months of no visible progress, not realizing the curve is exponential. Patience plus consistent execution wins.

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Ehsan Jahandarpour

AI Growth Strategist & Fractional CMO

Forbes Top 20 Growth Hacker · TEDx Speaker · 716 Academic Citations · Ex-Microsoft · CMO at FirstWave (ASX:FCT) · Forbes Communications Council

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Email Open Rate for HealthTech at Series B?
Median is 18.7%. Top-quartile achieves 21.5%. Aim for top-quartile to attract investors.
How does Freemium model affect Email Open Rate?
The Freemium business model impacts this metric through pricing mechanics and customer behavior patterns. Benchmark against companies with the same model for accurate comparison.
How to improve Email Open Rate?
Focus on the primary driver for your stage. At Series B, the biggest lever is usually operational efficiency and product-market fit refinement.