Dineout’s co-founders Ankit Mehrotra and Sahil Jain are venturing into the healthcare space with The Medical Travel Company, a cross-border medical travel platform built to fix the inefficiencies of the $100-billion global medical tourism market. The startup has raised $4.5 million in seed funding, led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Kriscore Capital and athlete-investors Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and KL Rahul, co-founders of the athlete-led investment collective 4CAST.
The Medical Travel Company aims to connect UK patients waiting for elective procedures to accredited Indian hospitals, ensuring safe, high-quality, and affordable care with end-to-end support.
Fixing the Broken Medical Tourism Experience
Co-founder and CEO Sahil Jain described medical tourism as “broken,” citing fragmented care, hidden costs, and a lack of post-treatment follow-up as the key problems. “We’re ensuring continuity of care across borders — with UK doctors involved before, during, and after treatment,” he said. “For us, it’s not just medical tourism; it’s healthcare certainty.”
Ankit Mehrotra added that the duo’s Dineout experience in scaling consumer trust and operations has directly shaped their approach. “We’re not just disrupting medical tourism; we’re rebuilding it. This is healthcare without borders.”
Addressing the UK’s Healthcare Backlog
As of June 2025, over 7.7 million people in the UK remain on waiting lists for elective treatments such as orthopaedic surgeries, dental procedures, IVF, and other specialties. Many face delays of months or even years, with an estimated 500,000 UK residents travelling abroad annually for medical care.
The Medical Travel Company provides a seamless alternative — a fully managed experience that includes UK medical oversight, insurance coverage, and post-treatment support, giving patients access to international-standard care while maintaining accountability at home.
Funding to Scale Operations and Technology
The freshly raised $4.5 million will be used to scale operations, expand hospital partnerships across India, and strengthen digital patient management systems. Initially targeting the UK market, the startup plans to enter the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe within the next four years.
Investors believe the company’s “full-stack” model could transform global healthcare accessibility. Pratik Poddar, Partner at Nexus Venture Partners, said, “India has always been a medical powerhouse. This platform makes that excellence globally accessible.”
Nilesh Balakrishnan, Managing Partner at Kriscore Capital, added, “Ankit and Sahil are tackling one of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges while showcasing India’s global medical leadership.”
Star Power and Global Backing
Among the startup’s backers are athlete-investors Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and KL Rahul, who believe in the mission of bridging healthcare gaps through innovation. Stokes said, “We’re thrilled to back The Medical Travel Company. It reflects our commitment to supporting founders who create global impact.”
KL Rahul added, “Having grown up in India, I’ve witnessed the country’s healthcare evolution firsthand. This mission is about making quality healthcare globally accessible.”
Other notable investors include Sriharsha Majety (Swiggy), Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Dr Ritesh Malik (Innov8), Manish Vij (Smile Group), Arjun Vaidya (Dr Vaidya’s & V3 Ventures), and funds 1947 Rise and Peercheque.
A Global Vision for Accessible Care
By combining UK medical oversight with India’s clinical excellence, The Medical Travel Company offers a rare cross-border model built on trust, technology, and transparency. With rising healthcare costs and longer waiting times across developed nations, the startup’s platform positions India as a reliable global treatment hub.
As Jain summed it up: “We’re building more than a company — we’re building confidence in cross-border care.”
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