“Every elderly person deserves dignity, companionship, and the right to heal at home.”

That’s the ethos driving Siddarth Ajithkumar, the founder and CEO of Kaigo Home Health Care, a fast-growing home healthcare startup that’s reshaping elderly care in India.

With over 6,500 patients served and 50,000+ home visits in just three years, Siddarth’s journey is a compelling blend of resilience, empathy, and strategic innovation. What began as a personal reflection during the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a mission-driven company filling critical gaps in geriatric health services.

We sat down with Siddarth to delve deeper into his journey, challenges, and what’s next for Kaigo.

From Accounting to Advocacy: A Founder’s Unlikely Leap

Siddarth Ajithkumar isn’t your typical health-tech founder. With a degree in accounting, he originally charted a career far from hospitals and home visits. But life had other plans.

“I was one of the millions affected by COVID-19,” he recalls. “But rather than just recovering, I saw a growing gap in how we treat our elderly. There was a dire need for personalized, at-home medical care, and for someone to treat the elderly not just as patients, but as people.”

That moment of clarity became the seed for Kaigo Home Health Ca

Identifying the Gap and Building the Bridge

While healthcare in India continues to evolve, Siddarth noticed a significant shortfall in home-based elder care.

“We saw families struggling with poor communication from providers, rising caregiver costs, and patients making unnecessary hospital visits due to lack of coordinated care,” he explains.

Siddarth envisioned Kaigo as more than just a healthcare provider. It would be a lifeline for families, combining medical expertise with emotional intelligence.

The company now offers an array of services from skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapy to doctor consultations and palliative care, supported by a full suite of medical equipment and mobility aids.

What makes Kaigo stand out?

“Personalized care and 24/7 support,” Siddarth says without hesitation. “We don't do cookie-cutter solutions. Every care plan is customized, and we’re always just a call away.”

Building Trust in a Crowded Market

Launching in a competitive industry wasn’t easy. Regulatory hurdles, staff training, and the uphill task of earning families’ trust made for a challenging early road.

“Building a reliable team was the first priority,” Siddarth says. “Caregiving isn't just a job. It requires passion, patience, and purpose.”

To that end, Kaigo invested heavily in staff development, compliance processes, and technology. From secure digital records to seamless patient updates, every aspect of the business was designed to enhance trust and transparency.

“Trust was the real currency,” he says. “Once families saw how much we cared, not just clinically but emotionally, they became our biggest ambassadors.”

A Pivotal Moment: The Contract That Changed Everything

Like most startups, Kaigo had its inflection point. For Siddarth, that came when the company signed its first major contract with a prominent healthcare organization.

“It wasn’t just about the revenue,” he explains. “It validated our model and put us on the map.”

Soon, the ripple effects followed: more referrals, organic growth, and even an unexpected but heartwarming initiative—vacation trips with elderly clients.

“Helping our patients beat loneliness became part of our care,” he says with pride. “Those trips did more than any marketing campaign ever could.”

Scaling with Purpose

Today, Kaigo Home Health Care operates with a clear mission: to elevate the standard of elderly care in India. But Siddarth isn’t stopping there.

“In five years, we want to be a national and international presence,” he says confidently.

Plans are already underway to:

• Expand services for chronic and palliative care
• Integrate tech-driven health monitoring tools
• Build strategic partnerships with hospitals and insurance providers

“We’re also developing caregiver training programs that are both scalable and empathetic. We want to raise the bar for the entire industry,” he adds.

Key Lessons from the Journey

Siddarth’s path offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those eyeing purpose-driven ventures:

• Solve a real problem:

  “Our success came from listening closely to what families needed, not what the industry assumed they wanted.”

• Invest in your people:

  “The best tech in the world can’t replace a compassionate nurse or caregiver.”

• Stay adaptable:

  “From changing regulations to evolving patient needs, our ability to pivot has been key.”

• Let your mission drive your metrics:

  “Yes, revenue matters. But what really fuels our growth is impact.”

Advice to Aspiring Founders

For those looking to enter healthcare or any sector with deep human impact, Siddarth offers a final piece of advice:

“Don’t just start a company. Start a movement. Whether you’re caring for patients, building software, or cleaning hospital rooms, make sure your work means something to someone.”

What’s Next for Kaigo?

In a landscape where elderly care is often sidelined, Kaigo Home Health Care is making it front and center. With its eyes set on geographic expansion, technology integration, and stronger ecosystem partnerships, Kaigo is well on its way to becoming a gold standard in elder health services.

But for Siddarth, the mission is deeply personal.

“I just want every elderly person to feel seen, safe, and supported. That’s what we wake up for every day.”

Connect with Siddarth and Kaigo Home Health Care

Inspired by Siddarth’s journey? Want to learn more about Kaigo’s services or explore collaboration opportunities?

👉 Visit the Website: www.kaigohomehealthcare.com
👉 Connect on LinkedIn: Siddarth Ajithkumar
👉 Follow on Instagram: @kaigohomehealthcare

Whether you’re an investor, healthcare partner, or a family seeking compassionate care, Kaigo is a name to watch.

Because aging with dignity shouldn’t be a luxury.
It should be the norm.