England cricket stars Stokes and Archer’s investment company 4CAST join Nexus Venture Partners in $4.5M raise for medical travel disrupter

- The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) will use the Seed funding to target the “broken” $100bn global medical tourism industry, initially focusing on the UK market. - Lead investor Nexus Venture Partners is joined by international cricketers-turned VCs Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and KL Rahul, who champion TMTC’s efforts to close a critical gap in patient access.

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TMTC Team

England cricket stars Stokes and Archer’s investment company 4CAST join Nexus Venture Partners in $4.5M raise for medical travel disrupter

UK and India-based medical travel startup The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) has raised $4.5 million USD to bring a new full-stack medical solution, offering UK patients world-class and affordable treatments in India.

The round was led by prominent global VC

Nexus Venture Partners

, with participation from

4CAST

, an athlete-led collective and investment group co-founded by England cricket stars Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, and Indian cricketing pro KL Rahul.

Together, they will support TMTC’s goal: to create UK-doctor-led pathways for patients to access world-class treatment in India at up to 70% lower costs.

As of June 2025, approximately

7.7 million people

in the UK face long waits for elective procedures. With private care often unaffordable, over

500,000 UK residents

now travel abroad annually for faster treatment.

The Medical Travel Company was founded by Sahil Jain and Ankit Mehrotra, the duo behind Dineout, which was

acquired by Swiggy for $200 million

in 2022.

The startup is solving critical gaps in medical travel by providing:

Trusted UK Medical Oversight: Your own UK doctor remains involved throughout the journey.
World-Class Clinical Excellence: Treatment in globally accredited (JCI, NABH) hospitals.
Unprecedented Peace of Mind: An industry-first, 12-month post-surgery insurance policy valid in the UK.
Seamless VIP Experience: A fully managed journey with in-house aftercare and concierge logistics.

“Medical tourism is a broken industry: patients face fragmented care, hidden costs, and zero support when they return home. TMTC ensures true continuity of care across borders. Because for us, it’s not medical tourism. It's healthcare certainty.”

– Sahil Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of The Medical Travel Company

“The medical tourism market holds immense untapped value, and TMTC's full-stack model is the key to unlocking it. India has long been a leading medical frontier; it's about time this excellence is made globally accessible.”

– Pratik Poddar, Partner at Nexus Venture Partners

“We are delighted to announce our investment. We wanted our collective of athletes to be able to partner with innovative businesses and great founders. We are excited to back Ankit and Sahil.”

– Ben Stokes, Founder of 4CAST and England Test Captain

"I’ve always found the medical care in India to be excellent. TMTC is building a proper bridge for patients, with transparency and professional oversight that really gives peace of mind."

– Jofra Archer, 4CAST co-founder and England bowler

About The Medical Travel Company

TMTC has developed the world’s first full-stack platform for medical tourism. Its integrated service helps UK patients waiting for elective care access high-quality, affordable healthcare in India.

About Nexus Venture Partners

Nexus is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with $2.6 billion under management, partnering with entrepreneurs building product-first companies.

About 4CAST

4CAST is an athlete-led media and investment group specialising in athlete-driven content and strategic early-stage investments, with a roster of internationally acclaimed athletes.