| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.03.2026 | New high-profile Operator Circle to support growth companies with expertise and investment |
Whilst Switzerland already performs well in international spin-off and deep tech rankings, the performance of the local ecosystem in terms of growth companies is only average. Various factors are responsible for this; a key reason appears ... |
| 12.03.2026 | From scientific excellence to global startups: the Swiss tech ecosystem | Switzerland’s tech ecosystem in 2025 showed strong resilience and continued specialisation in deep technology, life sciences, climate innovation, and industrial AI. Startups across the country attracted €3.3 billion in funding through hundr... |
| 29.01.2026 | LeadiNNg to Scale-up set to propel promising 5th cohort |
IMD and Innovaud have been supporting startups for many years through initiatives such as the IMD Startup Competition and Scale Up Vaud programs. In 2022, the longtime partner institutions decided to launch the LeadiNNg to Scale Up program... |
| 14.01.2026 | Meet Caria Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Funding | Meet Caria, a NYC-based AI-native recruitment software company, raised $1M in Pre-Seed funding.
The round was led by ANF Investment.
The company intends to use the funds to further develop Caria, its AI-based recruitment platform, which sup... |
| 13.01.2026 | Johnson & Johnson invests in DistalMotion |
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) have emerged as the fastest growing US site of care segment in surgery. Preference for ASC convenience and quality, paired with payor policies that incentivize more cost-effective ASC-based care is driving... |
| 13.01.2026 | DistalMotion secures Johnson & Johnson investment | Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are seeing sustained growth as patients and surgeons increasingly favor their convenience and quality of care, while payor policies continue to encourage cost-efficient outpatient procedures. In response, m... |
| 12.01.2026 | Switzerland's Biotech Surge: Windward Bio Secures Funding, Forges Global Drug Deal Amidst Venturelab's Record Year | Swiss innovation is surging. Venturelab, a key accelerator, empowered over 6,700 entrepreneurs in 2025. It propelled Swiss startups to raise billions in funding. Biotech leader Windward Bio exemplified this success. The company secured a si... |
| 23.12.2025 | Venturelab 2025: Powering Over 6,700 Entrepreneurs | 23.12.2025 13:40, Rita Longobardi
2025 was a record-breaking year for Venturelab, delivering 544 days of training, workshops, and international programs to 6,700 entrepreneurs and driving Swiss startups to raise billions. From Venture Kick ... |
| 09.12.2025 | November 2025's top 10 European tech deals you need to know about | European tech companies experienced a cooler investment climate in November 2025, as total funding dropped to €4.6 billion across 271 deals, down sharply from October’s €8.3 billion and also November 2024’s €5.2 billion.
Despite the slowdow... |
| 21.11.2025 | Surgical Robot Firm Distalmotion Secures $150M for US Expansion | Distalmotion receives $150M to boost US presence of DEXTER. The surgical robot system is set to expand in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The focus is outpatient surgery. New funding fuels growth. A new chairman joins the board.
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| 19.11.2025 | $150 million to scale DEXTER the surgical robot across the US |
DEXTER by Distalmotion is a soft tissue robotic surgery system designed to simplify operations to make the benefits of wristed robotics accessible in any operating room (OR). The surgical robot boasts a small, mobile footprint which allows... |
| 19.11.2025 | USD 150 million to scale DEXTER the surgical sobot across the US | DEXTER is a soft tissue robotic surgery system designed to simplify operations and extend the benefits of wristed robotics to any operating room (OR). Its compact, mobile design allows integration into ORs of all sizes without modifications... |
| 18.11.2025 | Distalmotion Closes $150M to Accelerate US Adoption of DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System | What You Should Know:
– Distalmotion, a MedTech company with a mission to empower access to the benefits of robotic surgery secures $150M in Series G financing round led by Revival Healthcare Capital.
– The new funding will primarily be use... |
| 01.07.2025 | Distalmotion on a continued growth momentum in the US |
As demand for surgical robotics continues to rise and more high-volume soft tissue procedures, such as inguinal hernia repair and cholecystectomy, move into outpatient settings, healthcare facilities are seeking solutions that match their ... |
| 28.04.2025 | Distalmotion's expands Dexter system to US outpatient care |
Distalmotion is a global medtech company empowering access to the benefits of robotic surgery, developed DEXTER Robotic Surgery System, used to provide minimally invasive care in almost 2,000 procedures across thirty unique general, gyneco... |
| 26.03.2025 | Distalmotion completes first US sale of its surgical robot |
DEXTER is a soft tissue surgical robot designed to provide the benefits of robotics, such as enhanced precision in tight spaces, while uniquely simplifying the operational requirements of a robotics program. Well-suited to any size operati... |
| 11.03.2025 | The Surge of Surgical Robotics: A New Era in Medicine | Surgical robotics is no longer a futuristic dream. It’s here, reshaping the landscape of medicine. The rise of robotic systems is akin to the dawn of a new age in surgery. With precision and innovation, these machines are transforming how s... |
| 10.03.2025 | 10 surgical robotics companies you need to know | MassDevice’s Surgical Robotics Special Report includes a ranking of companies based on how much money they’ve raised. Download it for free to find out the amounts.
Intuitive remains the dominant surgical robotics company — but other compani... |
| 22.01.2025 | Tech Tour Growth Top 50 showcases Swiss deeptech companies |
The 2025 edition of the Tech Tour Growth50 Listing features companies selected by over 70 investors that are envisioned to as Europe’s future unicorns. Six Swiss companies secured a spot on the listing, reflecting their strong track record... |
| 10.12.2024 | Swiss medtechs maintain momentum |
Dedicated to developing solutions that simplify and streamline the generation of "big RNA data, Alithea genomics develops BRB-seq technologies and kits enable researchers to discover novel biomarkers and essential data needed to devel... |
| 31.10.2024 | Apple’s New Hearing Aid Feature: A Game Changer or Just a Gadget? | Apple has unveiled a new chapter in its tech saga. The AirPods Pro 2 now come with a hearing aid feature. This move is bold. It positions Apple at the intersection of technology and healthcare. But is it a true innovation or just a clever m... |
| 31.10.2024 | FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization for the Distalmotion Dexter® Surgical Robot | Distalmotion has been granted De Novo approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Dexter Surgical Robot for adult inguinal hernia repair. This significant milestone marks another step forward in Distalmotion’s miss... |
| 29.10.2024 | Surgical robot gets greenlight to enter the US market |
Based in Lausanne, Distalmotion is focused on developing a robotic platform for high-volume procedures and bringing the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery to outpatient settings without overnight stay at the hospital. Dexter’s mobile des... |
| 17.09.2024 | Distalmotion's Dexter: A New Era in Surgical Robotics | In the world of surgery, precision is paramount. Enter Distalmotion, a Swiss company that has redefined the landscape with its innovative surgical robot, Dexter. This compact marvel is not just a tool; it’s a game-changer. Designed to enhan... |
| 16.09.2024 | Distalmotion secures fresh funding to accelerate commercial growth of Dexter Surgical Robot | Distalmotion’s Dexter is a compact surgical robot that enhances laparoscopic procedures with robotic precision while maintaining direct surgeon control. Its two articulated arms and intuitive console allow seamless switching between robotic... |
| 13.09.2024 | Swiss surgical robot manufacturer obtains fresh capital |
Distalmotion’s flagship product, Dexter, is a compact surgical robot designed to enhance laparoscopic procedures with robotic precision. The company has developed an optimal combination of technique, tools and technology, whilst maintainin... |
| 25.04.2024 | 10 Swiss startups to watch in 2024 | Although Switzerland's startup ecosystem might not be the largest in Europe, it is widely recognized as one of the most innovative. Both government and private initiatives play a crucial role in supporting Switzerland's startup scene, offer... |
| 28.12.2023 | Industry leaders join Swiss scale ups | |
| 18.08.2023 | Medtech Funding Expected to Pick Up In 2023 After Q1’s Low Point | In the second quarter of this year, venture capital funding for medtech companies increased slightly to $2.8 billion, up from the first quarter’s $2.5 billion, according to a new report from Pitchbook. These quarterly totals are still well ... |
| 24.04.2023 | Distalmotion Raises $150M in Funding | Distalmotion, an Epalinges, Switzerland-based medical device company, raised $150M in funding.
The round was led by Revival Healthcare Capital.
The company intends to use the funds to enable the way for US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... |
| 21.04.2023 | Swiss medical device company Distalmotion bags €136.9M to bring its surgical robot to the US | Switzerland-based Distalmotion, a medical device company that has developed a surgical robot called Dexter to establish a new standard of care, announced on Wednesday, April 19, the first close of its $150M (approximately €136.94M) round of... |
| 20.04.2023 | Distalmotion raises USD 150M to accelerate FDA approval and clinical experience of its robotic platform Dexter | Distalmotion raises USD 150M to accelerate FDA approval and clinical experience of its robotic platform Dexter 20.04.2023 09:31, Guillaume Tinsel linkedIn facebook twitter instagram youtube -->
Distalmotion announced today the first clos... |
| 20.04.2023 | Distalmotion raises USD 150M to accelerate FDA approval and clinical experience of its robotic platform Dexter | “Dexter allows for ‘on-demand robotics’ and gives surgeons access to the benefits of both robotic and laparoscopic surgery, enabling best-in-class minimally invasive patient care,” explained Distalmotion CEO Michael Friedrich. “Surgeons can... |
| 20.04.2023 | Distalmotion raises funding to accelerate global growth | |
| 13.01.2023 | Seasoned executives to drive startups in the next phase | |
| 26.07.2022 | First Dexter surgeries conducted in Germany | |
| 28.06.2022 | Startups get a hand from seasoned board members | |
| 28.03.2022 | First hospital in France to install Dexter surgical robot | |
| 08.03.2022 | Scale Up Vaud attracts record number of new scale-ups and investment | |
| 27.01.2022 | Swiss-based Distalmotion raises €80.65M to remove the complexity out of robotic surgery; here’s how | Distalmotion, a medical device company founded and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $90M (approx €80.65M) in its Series E round of funding to support the commercialisation of its surgical robot ‘Dext... |
| 26.01.2022 | Robotic surgery developer Distalmotion nets $90M to expand to US shores | After receiving a European approval for its laparoscopic surgery robot at the end of 2020, Distalmotion has raised $90 million to help take its system to the U.S.
Distalmotion’s series E financing was led by Revival Healthcare Capital, with... |
| 26.01.2022 | Distalmotion raises $90M to accelerate adoption of surgical robot Dexter | |
| 26.01.2022 | Distalmotion raises USD90 million to accelerate adoption of surgical robot Dexter | CE-marked Dexter shifts the paradigm of robotic surgery by bringing the surgeon back into the sterile field, allowing direct patient access at all times and integrating proven laparoscopic workflows into the robotic setup. This novel user-c... |
| 26.01.2022 | Robotic surgery developer Distalmotion nets $90M to expand to US shores | After receiving a European approval for its laparoscopic surgery robot at the end of 2020, Distalmotion has raised $90 million to help take its system to the U.S.
The Dexter system aims to provide what the Swiss company describes as a “hybr... |
| 12.07.2021 | First clinical use of Distalmotion’s Swiss made surgery robot | |
| 16.03.2021 | How Successful Startups Conquer Competition Through Mindset & Strategy | |
| 16.03.2021 | How Successful Startups Conquer Competition Through Mindset & Strategy | A successful startup knows how to make the presence of competition work for them. According to Michael Friedrich this means using pressure to push development and growth within their product, gather a better understanding of the market, or ... |
| 29.12.2020 | Distalmotion’s surgical robot is ready for clinical use | Manufactured in Switzerland, Dexter brings simplicity and versatility in minimally invasive surgical care, making robotics accessible for a wider repertoire of procedures and enabling surgeons to leverage the benefits of robotic aid under t... |
| 29.12.2020 | Distalmotion’s surgical robot is ready for clinical use | |
| 29.12.2020 | Distalmotion Receives European CE Mark for Dexter Surgical Robot | |
| 17.04.2020 | Privilège Ventures closes a second fund | Privilège Ventures is the venture arm of Privilege Management SA with offices in Lugano and Zurich. Last year in February, Privilège Ventures announced the first closing of its second fund. Since the first closing, the firm has invested in n... |
| 31.03.2020 | Distalmotion's Dexter closer to commercialisation | Since its establishment in 2012, Distalmotion has been following its mission to remove the complexity out of robotic surgery to fast track its widespread adoption in minimally invasive surgical care. The company introduced Dexter, a surgica... |
| 14.02.2020 | Acknowledgement for Piavita and DistalMotion's product design | |
| 14.02.2020 | Acknowledgement for Piavita and DistalMotion's product design | The IF Design Award recognises the most outstanding design products from all over the world. With the support of 78 international design experts from more than 20 countries, the committee announced 1453 winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 s... |
| 17.01.2020 | Two digital health startups prepare for growth | |
| 17.01.2020 | Two digital health startups prepare for growth | Distalmotion, a Swiss-based medical device company aims to remove the complexity out of robotic surgery to fast track its widespread adoption in minimally invasive surgical care. The start-up announced this week that Reinhard Mayer and Hein... |
| 30.08.2019 | Distalmotion’s robot wows surgeons | |
| 27.06.2019 | BlueOcean Ventures sells its stake in Distal Motion | |
| 07.11.2018 | Distalmotion facilitates the breakthrough of surgery robots | |
| 05.11.2015 | Three companies awarded with the CTI Start-up label | |
| 23.01.2014 | DistalMotion SA appoints new CEO | |
| 21.08.2013 | DistalMotion closes Series A financing round | |
| 18.12.2012 | The 21 winning ventures in the 15th IMD Startup Competition | |
| 18.05.2012 | Pix4d and SWISSto12 get the final 100'000 kick | The first round of the private funding initiative focused on the quality of the business ideas presented by the two companies, which at that point in time, weren’t allowed to be established yet. In the following two rounds, both start-ups h... |
| 29.03.2012 | 130.000 CHF for Distal Motion | |
| - | Distalmotion | “The first on demand robotics system, designed to optimize how you perform minimally invasive surgery” |
| - | Meet Dexter, the robot that will make surgery more efficient as Lausanne startup plans global roll out with $90 million | Switzerland-based medical device company Distalmotion has raised $90 million in its Series E funding to boost its commercial scaling. The round was led by Austin-based Revival Healthcare Capital with participation from 415 CAPITAL, as well ... |
| - | Distalmotion | “With DEXTER, we empower access to robotic surgery, so more surgeon, in more ORs, can provide benefit from robotics to their patients.” |
| - | This Week in European Tech: Major rounds for Fever, Zapp and Paack; Gorillas and Glovo buy smaller peers; good news for Intel, bad news for Sigfox | Happy Friday!
This week, the Tech.eu research team tracked more than 135 tech funding deals worth over €2.9 billion, and over 25 exits, M&A transactions, and rumours, and related news stories across Europe, including Russia and Turkey.
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