Surgical care startup Axten Hospitals has raised Rs 2.5 crore in its first structured funding round, led by PedalStart, with additional participation from angel investors.
Key Highlights
- Axten Hospitals raises Rs 2.5 crore to expand surgical facilities using asset-light model across metro cities.
- Startup focuses on fixed-price surgeries, targeting Rs 250 crore revenue with 25 facilities expansion over five years.
The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion strategy, including the launch of three new hospital facilities over the next 12 months. Axten plans to scale through an asset-light model, focusing on partnerships, branding, legal infrastructure, and working capital optimisation.
As part of its growth roadmap, Axten Hospitals is also developing a technology platform aimed at streamlining patient discovery, appointment booking, and post-operative care. This digital layer is expected to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.
Founded by Gauttam Chhabra, Axten Hospitals operates specialised surgical centres with a strong emphasis on standardised treatment protocols, cost efficiency, and fixed pricing models.
The startup introduced its pilot facility in East of Kailash, New Delhi, during FY25 and reported approximately Rs 9 crore in revenue within its first year, while maintaining EBITDA positivity.
Axten’s services span a range of high-demand specialties, including General surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, and Oncology.
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A key differentiator for Axten is its “Honest Surgery Price” model, which offers fixed-price surgical packages. This approach aims to eliminate unexpected costs and improve transparency in healthcare billing-an area often criticised for unpredictability.
Looking ahead, Axten Hospitals plans to expand its footprint to over 25 facilities across India’s top five metro cities. The company is targeting Rs 250 crore in revenue over the next five years, positioning itself as a scalable player in the organized surgical care segment.
