What booknowmed.com does

Booknowmed.com, operating as BookDialysis (bookdialysis.com), is a Cyprus-domiciled, privately-held online marketplace founded in 2017 that connects chronic kidney disease patients requiring regular dialysis with a global network of clinics willing to provide treatments on a per-session basis. The company's core product is a self-serve booking platform, accessible via web and native iOS and Android applications, that allows patients to search for clinics by destination, view real-time treatment availability, read validated patient reviews, and complete bookings in three steps with no fees charged to patients. The platform is localized into 14 languages and currently spans 1,000 dialysis clinics across 64 countries, with 20,000 treatments cumulatively booked.

The platform operates a two-sided business model. On the patient side, the service is free to use, with no booking or cancellation fees. On the supply side, BookDialysis monetizes through per-booking transaction fees charged to clinics and through the Global V.I.P. Program, a subscription-based suite of services that helps clinics attract international patients, manage bookings, and improve capacity utilization. Go-to-market is product-led growth (PLG) for patients, with clinic acquisition supported by direct outreach through the V.I.P. Program and referral partnerships with major global dialysis operators (Nephroplus, B.Braun, Diaverum) and kidney patient associations (EKPF, Alcer).

The company was bootstrapped with a $940,937 seed round from South Central Ventures in August 2017 and operates with an 11–50 person team. No subsequent funding rounds, revenue figures, or ownership details have been disclosed. The company's competitive position rests on network scale (largest dedicated holiday dialysis platform), multi-language localization, and ecosystem partnerships rather than disclosed technology differentiation.

Name

booknowmed.com

Legal name

BookDialysis

Website

https://booknowmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Booknowmed.com (BookDialysis) is a Cyprus-based online marketplace that connects traveling dialysis patients with a global network of 1,000 clinics across 64 countries, enabling real-time treatment booking via web and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Travel Booking

akta.pro primary industry

Kidney & Dialysis Remote Care (CKD/ESRD monitoring, home dialysis support) (HLALAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Clinic Queueing & Smart Routing Platforms (care navigation to right setting) (HLALAJAK), Outpatient Dialysis & Kidney Care Centers (HLAFABAE)

Keywords

• Online dialysis booking
• Holiday dialysis platform
• Medical travel booking
• Dialysis clinic network
• Medical tourism platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicosia

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Treatment Booking Commission: Bookdialysis charges clinics for patient bookings facilitated through the platform. The platform emphasizes no booking or cancellation fees for patients, suggesting clinics pay a fee or commission per successful booking.
2. Global V.I.P. Program (Clinic Subscriptions): A clinic-focused suite of services designed for growth and efficiency. Clinics pay to join the V.I.P. program which provides additional tools, visibility, and support to attract more international patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bookdialysis (operated under booknowmed.com) is an online booking marketplace that connects chronic kidney disease patients requiring regular dialysis treatments with a global network of 1,000+ dialysis clinics across 64 countries, enabling real-time search, availability checks, and booking of holiday/travel dialysis treatments. The company also operates the Global V.I.P. Program, a clinic-facing subscription suite that helps dialysis providers attract international patients and manage bookings.

Product overview

Bookdialysis operates as a unified platform combining a web-based booking portal and mobile applications (iOS and Android). The core offering is the Bookdialysis Platform, which provides real-time search and booking of dialysis treatments across 64 countries and 1,000+ clinics worldwide. This is complemented by the Bookdialysis Mobile App for on-the-go booking via smartphone. An additional module, the Global V.I.P. Program, offers clinic-focused services for growth and efficiency, enabling healthcare providers to manage international patient intake.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bookdialysis Web Platform Web-based marketplace platform that lets dialysis patients search for clinics by destination, view real-time availability, read validated reviews, and book dialysis treatments in three steps. It is offered in 14 languages with no booking or cancellation fees charged to patients.
• Bookdialysis Mobile App (iOS and Android) Native mobile app for iOS and Android that enables dialysis patients to find clinics, check availability, and book travel dialysis sessions on the go, with confirmation handled by clinics via email.
• Global V.I.P. Program Subscription-based service for dialysis clinic operators that provides additional tools, visibility, and support to attract more international patients, manage bookings, and reach full facility capacity. Pricing is quote-based and varies by clinic size and tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 treatments booked through the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• NephropluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNephroPlus is Asia's largest dialysis network with more than 300 centres, delivering top-quality dialysis services spread across India and expanded to east and west Asia. Listed as a partner supporter on the Bookdialysis platform.
• EKPF (European Kidney Patients Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Kidney Patients Federation represents over 75 million of people with kidney health conditions across Europe. Listed as a supporter providing worldwide collaboration with kidney patient associations.
• B.BraunmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB. Braun is a globally trusted healthcare company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation in medical services. They offer dialysis treatment in renal care centers around the world. Listed as a supporter and partner.
• DiaverummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaverum is a Swedish-born, multinational healthcare organisation providing life-enhancing renal care to patients with chronic kidney disease. Listed as a supporter and partner of the platform.
• AlcerregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Federation of Associations ALCER (Association for the Fight Against Kidney Diseases) comprises 51 federated associations across Spain representing nearly 60,000 people in renal replacement treatment and chronic kidney disease. Listed as a supporter of the Bookdialysis platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PlacidWay: Medical-tourism marketplace connecting international patients with clinics across many specialties worldwide. Similar two-sided model and patient-acquisition focus.
• Medigo: Medical-tourism platform helping patients find, compare, and book treatments at accredited clinics overseas. Closely comparable patient-facing booking experience.
• Medical Departures: Online platform for booking medical and dental treatments abroad with verified clinics, reviews, and price comparison. Directly comparable marketplace model for international procedure booking.
• WhatClinic: Online clinic-comparison and booking platform operating across multiple countries and specialties. Comparable marketplace/booking infrastructure for elective and chronic-care procedures.
• BookingHealth: International platform for booking medical treatments (including oncology and chronic disease) at partner clinics abroad. Directly comparable in cross-border treatment booking.
• Bookimed: Global medical-tourism marketplace that helps patients compare and book treatments (including dialysis-adjacent services) at clinics worldwide. Closest direct analogue in cross-border healthcare booking.

Broad incumbents

• DaVita: One of the world's largest dialysis providers with thousands of centers. Represents both a potential partner and a competitor if DaVita launches its own patient booking platform for travel dialysis.
• NephroPlus: Asia's largest dialysis network (300+ centers). Comparable as a strategic 'core' partner today, but also a credible competitor if it builds international travel-dialysis demand in-house.
• Diaverum: Multinational renal-care provider and current BookDialysis 'major' partner. Comparable because it could easily extend its own clinic network into a direct booking channel.
• Fresenius Medical Care: Global dialysis products and services giant operating thousands of clinics. A broad incumbent whose clinic footprint and direct booking capability pose a structural disintermediation risk.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/booknowmed-com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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