[1][2] BookDoc was founded in July 2015 by former BP Healthcare Group managing director Datuk Chevy Beh, and co-founded by Groupon Malaysia founder Joel Neoh Eu-Jin.

Beh was able to contact the hospital and arrange for his friend's expedited admission, which physicians mentioned saved his life.

[6] Initial investors in the company include Danny Yeung – founder of Groupon Hong Kong, Datuk Yvonne Chia – former CEO of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, Kenny Thing – Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Insurance Berhad, Dato Sharil Tarmizi – former Chairman of Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission, Dato Dr Maimunah – former Deputy Director General of Health Malaysia, and Lee Mean Yeit – former Head of Strategy of Sime Darby Healthcare.

[7] The platform was initially launched to connect people with healthcare professionals, allowing them to book appointments with doctors using the mobile application.

[4] Companies using the app have access to an analytic dashboard to view health seeking patterns to help evaluate employee's medical needs.