Gurugram-based Axten Hospitals has raised Rs 2.5 crore in a seed round led by PedalStart, marking the healthcare startup’s first external investment. Founded by Gauttam Chhabra and previously bootstrapped, the company targets transparency and affordability in surgical care—areas that remain key pain points for patients across India.
Focus on affordable and transparent surgeries
Axten operates a high-volume surgery model spanning general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT, and oncology. Its core proposition is an “Honest Surgery Price” approach, offering fixed-price packages that disclose the full cost upfront, reducing uncertainty and eliminating hidden charges.
The company’s pilot centre in East of Kailash, New Delhi, has delivered encouraging operating metrics. In FY25, the facility reported approximately Rs 9 crore in revenue and achieved EBITDA positivity, indicating unit-level viability and disciplined cost control.
Expansion plans and operating model
Backed by the new capital, Axten plans to launch three additional facilities over the next 12 months. The expansion will follow an asset-light strategy, relying on partnerships and operational efficiencies rather than heavy capital expenditure on infrastructure, with a stated target of achieving break-even within five to six months of launch per centre.
In parallel, Axten is building a technology platform to streamline the end-to-end patient journey—from discovering specialists and comparing prices to booking procedures and managing post-operative follow-ups. The company’s long-term roadmap includes creating a pan-India network of “smart surgery” hospitals across major metros, with a five-year goal of over 25 facilities and Rs 250 crore in revenue, addressing urban demand for quality surgical care with transparent pricing.
