India’s BorderPlus acquires Germany’s Onea Care to boost nurse placements

NEW DELHI, INDIA — India-based workforce mobility startup BorderPlus has acquired German healthcare recruitment firm Onea Care. The merger marks a significant step in facilitating global job opportunities for Indian nurses.
While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, BorderPlus revealed plans to allocate $10 million for five to ten acquisitions across India, Germany, and other markets over the next two years, The Economic Times reported.
“This acquisition is a major step toward ensuring that Indian nurses and healthcare professionals have access to structured, fair, and high-quality job opportunities in Germany,” BorderPlus co-founders Ayush Mathur and Mayank Kumar said in a statement.
“We will continue to explore such opportunities across key markets to expand our presence and support Indian skilled healthcare talent to explore global career prospects.”
Onea Care’s global reach
Founded in Germany, Onea Care specializes in recruiting nurses from non-European Union countries.
The company has established partnerships with universities, hospitals, and healthcare chains in Germany and operates in Brazil, the Philippines, Turkey, Tunisia, Iran, and Egypt.
Germany aims to recruit 500,000 nurses by 2030 to meet its healthcare needs. The acquisition will allow BorderPlus to create structured pathways for Indian nurses to access these opportunities while ensuring transparency and support throughout the recruitment process.
BorderPlus: Streamlining global recruitment
BorderPlus focuses on workforce mobility solutions, offering digital-first services that simplify international hiring processes. The company plans to enhance its offerings by integrating language training and cultural assimilation programs for healthcare professionals seeking jobs abroad.
With this acquisition, BorderPlus aims to expand its presence in key markets while supporting India’s skilled nursing workforce in exploring global career prospects.