Asensus Surgical Overview
- Year Founded
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1988

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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209

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$108M
Asensus Surgical General Information
Description
Asensus Surgical Inc is a medical device company that digitizes the interface between the surgeon and the patient to improve minimally invasive surgery through digital laparoscopy. It enables the use of capabilities such as augmented intelligence, connectivity, and robotics in laparoscopy and seeks to address the current clinical, cognitive, and economic shortcomings in surgery. The Senhance Surgical System is the first machine vision system for use in robotic surgery, which is powered by the new Intelligent Surgical Unit that enables augmented intelligence in surgery and brings the benefits of digital laparoscopy to patients around the world. The company's single segment includes the research, development, and sale of medical device robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery.
Contact Information
Website
www.asensus.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1 TW Alexander Drive
- Suite 160
- Durham, NC 27703
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1 TW Alexander Drive
- Suite 160
- Durham, NC 27703
- United States
Asensus Surgical Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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13. Merger/Acquisition | 22-Aug-2024 | $108M | Completed | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | ||
12. 2PO | 28-Jul-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
11. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | 10-Dec-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
10. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | 01-Jun-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
9. PIPE | 19-Apr-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. PIPE | 02-Jun-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
7. PIPE | 14-Aug-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
6. 2PO | 21-Apr-2014 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | $75M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
4. Reverse Merger | 04-Sep-2013 | $350K | $75M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Asensus Surgical Comparisons
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Asensus Surgical Competitors (14)
One of Asensus Surgical’s 14 competitors is Vicarious Surgical, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Waltham, MA.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Vicarious Surgical | Formerly VC-backed | Waltham, MA | ||||
TINAVI Medical Technologies | Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China | ||||
Moon Surgical | Venture Capital-Backed | Paris, France | ||||
Titan Medical | Corporation | Toronto, Canada | ||||
ShockWave Medical | Formerly VC-backed | Santa Clara, CA |
Asensus Surgical Patents
Asensus Surgical Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20240407876-A1 | Surgeon input tool for a surgical robotic system | Pending | 09-Jun-2023 | ||
US-20240341888-A1 | Digital handing using a flex or bend sensor | Pending | 20-Feb-2023 | ||
US-20240382280-A1 | Surgeon input system using event-based vision sensors for a surgical robotic system | Pending | 20-Feb-2023 | ||
US-20240341869-A1 | Surgical robotic manipulator providing enhanced dexterity across the surgical workspace | Pending | 19-Feb-2023 | ||
US-20240358449-A1 | Quick disconnect of a distal surgical robotic arm | Pending | 19-Feb-2023 | A61B34/30 |
Asensus Surgical Signals
Asensus Surgical Former Investors (25)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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AQR Capital Management | Hedge Fund | Minority | ||
Aisling Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Barclays Global Investors | Corporation | Minority | ||
BlackRock | Asset Manager | Minority | ||
Bridgeway Capital | Lender/Debt Provider | Minority |
Asensus Surgical Investments & Acquisitions (4)
Asensus Surgical’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with TransEnterix (Certain AutoLap Image-Based Laparoscope Positioning System Assets). The deal was made on 01-Oct-2018.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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TransEnterix (Certain AutoLap Image-Based Laparoscope Positioning System Assets) | 01-Oct-2018 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
Medical Surgery Technologies | 23-Sep-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Diagnostic Equipment | ||
SOFAR (Surgical Robotics Division) | 21-Sep-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Surgical Devices | ||
Safestitch Medical | 04-Sep-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Surgical Devices |
Asensus Surgical ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 01, 2022
39.36 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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Asensus Surgical FAQs
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When was Asensus Surgical founded?
Asensus Surgical was founded in 1988.
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Where is Asensus Surgical headquartered?
Asensus Surgical is headquartered in Durham, NC.
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What is the size of Asensus Surgical?
Asensus Surgical has 209 total employees.
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What industry is Asensus Surgical in?
Asensus Surgical’s primary industry is Surgical Devices.
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Is Asensus Surgical a private or public company?
Asensus Surgical is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Asensus Surgical?
The current valuation of Asensus Surgical is
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What is Asensus Surgical’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Asensus Surgical is
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How much funding has Asensus Surgical raised over time?
Asensus Surgical has raised $211M.
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Who are Asensus Surgical’s investors?
AQR Capital Management, Aisling Capital, Barclays Global Investors, BlackRock, and Bridgeway Capital are 5 of 25 investors who have invested in Asensus Surgical.
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Who are Asensus Surgical’s competitors?
Vicarious Surgical, TINAVI Medical Technologies, Moon Surgical, Titan Medical, and ShockWave Medical are some of the 14 competitors of Asensus Surgical.
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When was Asensus Surgical acquired?
Asensus Surgical was acquired on 22-Aug-2024.
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Who acquired Asensus Surgical?
Asensus Surgical was acquired by KARL STORZ.
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