HealthStay Secures $500K Seed Funding and Gears Up for Arab Health 2025
- Smashi Business
- Jan 1
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 4

As featured by Smashi Business, HealthStay continues its momentum with a $500,000 seed round, new partnerships, and growing recognition as a leader in AI-powered medical tourism solutions.
Founded by Irish entrepreneurs Sean Conaty and Ruairí Tubrid, HealthStay has secured $500,000 in seed funding to scale its platform and expand its impact across the UAE’s rapidly growing healthcare sector.
Recently named Best UAE Homegrown Business at the MBRIF Demo Day, HealthStay is positioned as a powerful force in the medical tourism ecosystem — helping hospitals solve operational challenges with AI-powered solutions.
“Hospitals need robust systems to manage international patient volumes effectively. HealthStay.io bridges the gap between operational excellence and superior patient experiences,”— Ruairí Tubrid, Co-Founder
HealthStay offers a SaaS platform tailored for hospitals, addressing key pain points such as fragmented systems, poor patient experiences, and inefficient lead management. Its features include:
🎯 AI-driven lead handling
🧾 Integrated booking + operations
📊 Actionable analytics and reporting
🌍 Positioned for Global Growth
HealthStay has already partnered with:
🏥 King’s College Hospital London – Dubai
🏥 Dubai Health Authority, showcasing at the #ArabHealth2025 Pavilion
With the global medical tourism market expected to hit $52.87 billion by 2027, and UAE spending alone projected to reach $30.7 billion, HealthStay is uniquely placed to drive smart, scalable solutions for hospitals serving international patients.
As the medical tourism sector scales, HealthStay is committed to keeping care accessible, tech-driven, and globally trusted — equipping hospitals with tools to meet rising demand while delivering outstanding patient experiences.
Originally featured in Smashi Business. Excerpts adapted from their LinkedIn article.

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