What is Vicarious Surgical?
Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a pioneer in the development of advanced robotic systems designed to revolutionize minimally invasive surgery. By engineering a single-port surgical robot that effectively transports surgeons inside the patient, the company addresses critical inefficiencies in traditional laparoscopic procedures. Since its inception in 2014, the organization has focused on integrating high-precision robotics with intuitive control interfaces, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. The company operates at the intersection of robotics, healthcare, and data-driven surgical precision, maintaining a competitive edge through its unique technological architecture.
How much funding has Vicarious Surgical raised?
Vicarious Surgical has raised a total of $68.6M across 8 funding rounds:
Multiple Rounds
$4.2M
Private Equity
$12.7M
Series A
$16.8M
Unspecified
$10M
Other Financing Round
$13.2M
Stock/Share Issuance
$11.7M
Private Equity (2016): $2.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2016): $1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2016): $800K, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2018): $12.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2018): $16.8M backed by Gates Ventures, Khosla Ventures, AME Cloud, Innovation Endeavors, and Marc Benioff
Unspecified (2019): $10M with participation from AME Cloud Ventures, Gates Frontier, Khosla Ventures, Innovation Endeavors, and Marc Benioff
Other Financing Round (2020): $13.2M led by Innovation Endeavors, Khosla Ventures, AME Cloud Ventures, E15 Capital, and Bill Gates
Stock/Share Issuance (2025): $11.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Vicarious Surgical
Khosla Ventures
A prominent venture firm founded by Vinod Khosla that provides strategic advice and capital to entrepreneurs working on breakthrough technologies across health, robotics, and AI.
Innovation Endeavors
An early-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformational technologies and emergent ecosystems, focusing on the intersection of data, computation, and advanced engineering.
AME Cloud Ventures
A venture fund led by Jerry Yang that focuses on technology-heavy companies building infrastructure and value chains around data, supporting entrepreneurs with operational experience and global networks.
What's next for Vicarious Surgical?
The recent infusion of capital is expected to catalyze the next phase of the company's growth, specifically targeting the expansion of its clinical trials and the refinement of its manufacturing capabilities. As Vicarious Surgical transitions from development to broader market adoption, the strategic focus will likely shift toward regulatory milestones and the scaling of its commercial infrastructure. By leveraging its robust investor base, the company is poised to further penetrate the surgical robotics market, potentially setting new standards for minimally invasive interventions and long-term operational efficiency in hospital environments.
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