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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The round has been led by prominent global VC Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from 4CAST, an athlete-led collective and investment group cofounded by England cricket stars Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer and Indian cricketing pro KL Rahul.
Together, they will bring their collective influence and experience of India’s healthcare system to support The Medical Travel Company in its goal: to initially target the UK and 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, particularly in orthopaedics, dental, IVF, gynaecology, ophthalmology and urology. With private care in the UK often unaffordable, medical tourism has surged — over 500,000 UK residents now travel abroad annually for faster, more affordable treatment.
However, the $100bn industry has historically struggled with fragmented services, opaque pricing, inconsistent quality standards, and poor aftercare, leaving patients and primary caregivers uncertain, stressed, and sometimes at risk.
The Medical Travel Company was founded by Sahil Jain and Ankit Mehrotra, the duo behind one of India’s most successful consumer-tech stories - Dineout, the restaurant-tech platform that redefined dining in India before its 2022 acquisition by Swiggy for $200 million.
The serial entrepreneurs are solving for the critical gaps in medical travel by providing:
- Trusted UK Medical Oversight: Your own UK doctor remains involved before, during, and after treatment.
- World-Class Clinical Excellence: Treatment from internationally-trained doctors in globally accredited (JCI, NABH) hospitals.
- Unprecedented Peace of Mind: An industry-first, 12-month post-surgery insurance policy valid back in the UK at a network of private hospitals
- Seamless VIP Experience: A fully managed journey with in-house, personalised, all-inclusive after care and concierge logistics.
Sahil Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of The Medical Travel Company, comments:
Pratik Poddar, Partner at Nexus Venture Partners said:
Ben Stokes, founder of 4CAST and captain of the England Test team, said:
Jofra Archer, 4CAST cofounder and England bowler, adds:
About The Medical Travel Company
The Medical Travel Company 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. The Medical Travel Company closes typical gaps in medical travel by ensuring UK doctor involvement at every stage, comprehensive post-surgery insurance, and complete support with travel, in-house after care and recovery logistics — so patients experience a trusted, worry-free journey from start to finish. With steady, exponential user growth, The Medical Travel Company has been recognized as an innovator in cross-border healthcare.
For more information, please contact:
https://themedicaltravelcompany.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/themedicaltravelcompany/
About Nexus Venture Partners
Nexus Venture Partners is a leading early-stage venture capital firm partnering with extraordinary entrepreneurs building product-first companies. With $2.6 billion under management, Nexus operates as a unified team across the US and India. Nexus’s portfolio includes Apollo.io, Bolt, Postman, Observe.ai, Neuron7.ai, Fingerprint, Zepto, H2O.ai, Infra Market, MinIO, Pubmatic, Rapido,Turtlemint, and Delhivery.
For more information, please visit: https://nexusvp.com
About 4CAST
4CAST is an athlete-led media and investment group founded by leading British cricketers Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Jos Buttler. With a roster of internationally acclaimed athletes including Ollie Pope, Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy, and KL Rahul, 4CAST specialises in athlete-driven content creation and strategic early-stage investments.
The business focuses on creating authentic, high-impact content with its athletes while identifying venture opportunities that align with their values and interests. Through its extensive network of elite sportspeople, 4CAST provides brands and businesses with credible partnerships that resonate with global audiences.
4CAST’s athlete shareholders have a combined social media following of over 72 million, giving the group significant reach across key demographics worldwide. The company’s investment strategy centres on partnering with innovative businesses and founders to accelerate their growth through athlete influence, extensive networks, and the skills developed through elite sport.
For more information, please visit: www.4castmg.co.uk
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