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Pune-based PlanMyMedicalTrip.com, a platform that offers international patients access to medical care, has raised $150K (INR 1.25 Cr.) in a funding round from three angel investors – Bhanu Vikram Parsotam, Rohan Desai and Paras Patel.
The startup will use the raised capital to strengthen its presence globally and boost the digital experience for its customers. Apart from this, the portal also plans to expand its reach to countries that are rich with prospects for medical tourism such as Thailand, UAE, Brazil and Germany.
Speaking on the development, Anurav Rane, founder & CEO at PlanMyMedicalTrip.com said, “Even though our team strictly adheres to the company’s growth strategy to achieve its goals, this funding will help us serve our customers even better. It will also assist us in keeping our energies focused on our philosophy of ‘Humanity is the only religion’.”
Launched in 2012 by Anurav Rane, PlanMyMedicalTrip.com, is a solutions provider for affordable medical services and necessary infrastructure at hospitals that best address the patient’s concern. The startup has tied up with over 1500+ hospitals and doctors in India and Turkey to provide service to international patients.
The company has treated over 3,000 patients since it launched in 2007 under the brand name Best Medical Centers. Its catalysts who refer patients to PlanMyMedicalTrip.com, are spread across US, UK, Africa and Middle East to name a few.
PlanMyMedicalTrip.com aims to capture 15% of the thriving medical tourism market which is expected to reach $8 Bn by 2020.
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