Funding · Healthcare & Life Sciences

Sukino raises $31 million in Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners

By Startup Enthusiast · 13 January 2026

What they do

Sukino operates out-of-hospital recovery centres in Bengaluru, Kochi, and Coimbatore, with 850 beds across 11 centres

The $31 million Series B round will fund expansion to South Indian metros and tier I cities, with plans to add 22 centres over two years

Sukino is profitable and focuses on post-acute care for stroke, neurological, orthopaedic, and oncology patients

Sukino, a healthcare startup, raised $31 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Zerodha-backed Rainmatter.
The company operates out-of-hospital recovery centres in Bengaluru, Kochi, and Coimbatore, with 850 beds across 11 centres.
Sukino focuses on post-acute and rehabilitative care for patients with chronic ailments, including stroke, neurological, orthopaedic, and oncology conditions.
The company plans to expand to South Indian metros and tier I cities, with a target of adding 22 centres over the next two years.
Sukino is profitable at the group level and has grown at 64% year-over-year over the last 12 months.

The funding reflects growing investor interest in offline, protocol-driven healthcare models that address gaps in care delivery after hospital discharge.
Sukino benefits from predictable centre-level economics, a long operating track record, and a focus on clinical protocols.
The company's expansion strategy includes leveraging landlord-funded build-outs to scale rapidly across South Indian cities.

Sukino operates out-of-hospital recovery centres that provide structured, affordable post-acute support for patients recovering from serious illnesses.
The company's services include physical, speech, occupational, and psychological therapy for patients requiring long-term care.
Sukino's centres are located between major hospitals and residential hubs, targeting patients who need continued care after hospital discharge.
The company has treated over 35,000 patients across its centres and home-care services, with new centres breaking even in less than a year of operations.
Sukino employs over 1,350 people across its network and has nearly tripled in scale since its previous funding round in 2023.

Sukino plans to expand to South Indian metros and tier I cities, with a target of adding 22 centres over the next two years.
The company will add more therapy offerings and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its services.
Sukino aims to build an institution where patients and their families can count on structured, compassionate recovery support.

Bessemer Venture Partners (lead) — A venture capital firm that focuses on building a portfolio of 'single speciality' healthcare companies.
Rainmatter (participated) — A venture capital firm backed by Zerodha, which focuses on healthcare and technology investments.

Product: based healthcare startup
Customers: Patients recovering from strokes, neurological disorders, oncology therapies, and major surgical procedures
How it makes money: Fee-for-service inpatient care, rehabilitation therapy packages, and post-acute continuum treatment covered by cash and health insurance
What sets it apart: Dedicated multidisciplinary institutional recovery centres operating profitably with support from extended insurance coverage