Vezeeta
Vezeeta is a MENA digital healthcare platform founded in 2012, operating localized doctor booking marketplaces across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Kenya with 15,000+ listed providers across 40+ specialties, supplemented by teleconsultation, pharmacy delivery, home visits, and the Shamel subscription program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Vezeeta does
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare booking and care-delivery platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, with primary operational offices in New Cairo, Egypt. The company operates across six countries — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Kenya — through localized country-specific web platforms and native mobile apps on iOS, Google Play, and Huawei App Gallery. Its core product is a doctor appointment marketplace listing 15,000+ providers across 40+ medical specialties, augmented by teleconsultation, 60-minute pharmacy delivery, home-visit bookings, a mental health sub-brand (North), and a provider portal (Vezeeta for Doctors).
Vezeeta's revenue model is multi-stream and two-sided. On the supply side, doctors, clinics, hospitals, labs, and pharmacies pay recurring listing fees to be discoverable on the platform. On the demand side, the Shamel (شامل) subscription program offers individual (66 EGP/month annual), family (266 EGP/year for four users), and corporate plans with up to 80% discounts on consultations, labs, imaging, pharmacy, and surgeries. Transactional revenue is generated through pharmacy delivery commissions, teleconsultation fees, and home-care bookings. Patient-side booking is free with no markup on consultation fees; pricing is differentiated primarily by doctor specialty and experience (e.g., 200 EGP general, 500 EGP experienced, 600-800 EGP consultant/professor).
The company has scaled to 251-500 employees and disclosed 18,300+ doctors listed in Egypt alone, with the Shamel network covering 7,000+ doctors, 350+ pharmacies, 1,300+ labs/imaging centers, and 100+ hospitals. Vezeeta reached profitability in 2022 — a notable milestone in MENA digital health — and has cumulatively raised approximately $69.5M across multiple rounds, most recently undisclosed growth funding from Gulf Capital and VNV Global in October 2022 at a $105M post-money valuation. As of March 2026, VNV Global's 9% stake implies a valuation of approximately $22.4M, a 78.6% markdown from the 2022 round. In April 2026 the company signed a strategic agreement with Upwyde Developments to operate a physical medical facility in the 'Prk Vie' mixed-use development in New Cairo, representing a notable pivot from digital-only to hybrid physical-and-digital healthcare delivery.
Vezeeta firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vezeeta
- Legal name
- Vezeeta
- Website
- https://vezeeta.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Vezeeta is a MENA digital healthcare platform founded in 2012, operating localized doctor booking marketplaces across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Kenya with 15,000+ listed providers across 40+ specialties, supplemented by teleconsultation, pharmacy delivery, home visits, and the Shamel subscription program.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vezeeta industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Digital Healthcare Marketplace
- NAICS
- Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
- SIC
- Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Telepharmacy & Prescription Fulfillment Marketplaces (HLALALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- DTC Telehealth with Integrated Online Pharmacy (Cash-Pay/Subscription) (HLALAIAA), Patient Intake, Digital Registration & eForms (HLACAEAF)
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Where Vezeeta is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vezeeta business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Doctor/Hospital Listing Fees: Healthcare providers (doctors, clinics, hospitals) pay to list and maintain their profiles on the Vezeeta platform, gaining access to patient bookings and visibility
- Shamel Healthcare Subscription: Vezeeta's proprietary subscription program offering discounted medical services. Individual plan at 66 EGP/month billed annually, family plan at 266 EGP/year (133 EGP/month effective), and corporate plans with custom pricing. Provides up to 40% off consultations, 16% off pharmacy, and 80% off labs and imaging
- Pharmacy Delivery Commission: Commission from pharmacy orders placed through the Vezeeta platform, with delivery within 60 minutes in supported areas
- Teleconsultation Revenue: Revenue from telehealth consultations booked through the platform for voice or video calls with doctors
- Home Care Services: Revenue from home visit bookings where doctors visit patients at their residence
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Individual subscription plan |
| Subscription | Annual | Family subscription plan |
| Subscription | Annual | Corporate subscription plan |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Doctor consultation fee examples |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Vezeeta product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vezeeta operates a digital healthcare booking platform that enables patients to search, compare, and book appointments with doctors, clinics, and hospitals across 40+ medical specialties in 6 MENA and African countries. The platform also offers teleconsultations, pharmacy delivery, home visits, and the Shamel subscription program providing up to 80% discounts on medical services for individuals, families, and corporate clients.
Product overview
Vezeeta is a comprehensive digital healthcare platform operating across MEA (Middle East and Africa) with presence in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Kenya. The core platform enables doctor appointment booking with over 18,300 doctors across 40+ specialties. The product portfolio includes the core booking platform, Vezeeta Pharmacy for medicine delivery, Teleconsultation for remote consultations, Home Visits for at-home medical care, Shamel (a subscription-based healthcare plan offering up to 80% discounts on medical services), North for mental health support, and a provider portal for doctors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Shamel (شامل): A subscription-based healthcare plan offering discounts up to 80% on medical services including consultations, labs, scans, pharmacy items, and surgical services.
Products and services
- Vezeeta Platform Healthcare booking platform enabling patients to search for doctors by specialty, area, or insurance, book appointments, and manage their healthcare visits across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Kenya.
- Vezeeta Pharmacy
- Teleconsultation (Telehealth) Video and voice consultation service enabling patients to have follow-up appointments with doctors remotely.
- Home Visits Home healthcare service where doctors visit patients at their homes, covering various specialties.
- Shamel Healthcare Subscription
- North (Mental Health)
- Vezeeta for Doctors (Provider Portal)
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 80% savings on lab tests and imaging through Shamel subscription
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Vezeeta
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vezeeta technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Vezeeta partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Upwyde DevelopmentscoreUpwyde Developments signed a strategic agreement with Vezeeta for Vezeeta to manage and operate a medical facility within the 'Prk Vie' mixed-use development in New Cairo. This marks Vezeeta's significant pivot from a digital-only model to a hybrid physical-and-digital healthcare delivery model, providing a more predictable revenue stream.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Vezeeta competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Doctolib: Europe's leading online doctor appointment booking and telehealth platform, operating across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. Closely comparable to Vezeeta in marketplace model, free patient booking, and SaaS tools for providers, though operating in higher-income, more mature European markets.
- Practo: India-headquartered digital healthcare platform offering online doctor consultations, appointment booking, medicine delivery, and clinic management software. Highly comparable business model, product mix (booking + telehealth + pharmacy), and emerging-market positioning to Vezeeta.
- Altibbi: Leading Arabic-language telehealth and digital health platform operating across MENA. Directly competes with Vezeeta in patient acquisition, telehealth, and Arabic content, with overlapping markets in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf states.
- Zocdoc: US-based online medical appointment booking service that lets patients search for doctors and book appointments. Closely comparable core product (doctor search + booking), free patient model with provider subscription monetization, and use of verified reviews.
- Okadoc: MENA-based doctor appointment booking and telemedicine platform with operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf markets. Directly competitive with Vezeeta in Arabic-speaking markets on doctor booking and instant teleconsultation functionality.
Emerging players
- Lybrate: India-based online doctor consultation and healthcare platform offering doctor search, Q&A, and appointment booking. Comparable in product scope and emerging-market focus, but with a stronger emphasis on free Q&A than full transactional marketplace.
- Kena Health: African digital health startup providing telehealth and primary care access via mobile. Comparable in bringing digital healthcare to emerging markets and in operating across African geographies (overlapping with Vezeeta's Nigeria and Kenya presence).
- Health at Hand: MENA-based video consultation provider connecting patients to licensed doctors via mobile app. Partial overlap with Vezeeta's teleconsultation offering and operating in the Gulf region, but with a narrower telehealth-only focus.
Regional players
- DoktorABC: European-focused online doctor consultation and prescription platform operating primarily in the UK, Germany, and select European markets. Comparable teleconsultation and online pharmacy integration, but with a regional focus that does not overlap directly with MENA/Africa.
- DoctorOnCall: Malaysia-headquartered digital health platform providing online doctor consultations, pharmacy delivery, and health content. Comparable in product mix and emerging-market positioning, though focused on Southeast Asia rather than MENA/Africa.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vezeeta leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Vezeeta funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds10 records
Investors13 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Vezeeta M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Vezeeta
What does Vezeeta do?
Vezeeta operates a digital healthcare booking platform that enables patients to search, compare, and book appointments with doctors, clinics, and hospitals across 40+ medical specialties in 6 MENA and African countries. The platform also offers teleconsultations, pharmacy delivery, home visits, and the Shamel subscription program providing up to 80% discounts on medical services for individuals, families, and corporate clients.
Is Vezeeta a public or private company?
Vezeeta is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Vezeeta founded?
Vezeeta was founded in 2012. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Vezeeta based?
Vezeeta is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does Vezeeta make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Doctor/Hospital Listing Fees are the primary driver. The others are shamel Healthcare Subscription, pharmacy Delivery Commission, teleconsultation Revenue and home Care Services.
Who are Vezeeta's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Doctolib, Practo, Altibbi, Zocdoc and Okadoc. Emerging players are Lybrate, Kena Health and Health at Hand. Regional players are DoktorABC and DoctorOnCall.
Does Vezeeta have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vezeeta.
What industry is Vezeeta in?
Vezeeta's product category is Digital Healthcare Marketplace. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLALALAF, Telepharmacy & Prescription Fulfillment Marketplaces, with a secondary code of HLALAIAA, DTC Telehealth with Integrated Online Pharmacy (Cash-Pay/Subscription). Its NAICS code is 621 and its SIC code is 8000.