Asensus Surgical Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1988

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 209

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $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
Formerly Known As
TransEnterix, Inc., TransEnterix
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1 TW Alexander Drive
  • Suite 160
  • Durham, NC 27703
  • United States
+1 (919)
Primary Industry
Surgical Devices
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 1 TW Alexander Drive
  • Suite 160
  • Durham, NC 27703
  • United States
+1 (919)

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Asensus Surgical Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
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
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Asensus Surgical Comparisons

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Asensus Surgical Inc is a medical device company that digitizes the interface between the surgeon and the patient to imp
Surgical Devices
Durham, NC
209 As of 2023

Waltham, MA
 

Beijing, China
 
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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
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
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Asensus Surgical Patents

Asensus Surgical Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
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
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Asensus Surgical Former Investors (25)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
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
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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
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
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Asensus Surgical ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated April, 01, 2022

39.36 | High Risk

Risk Scale

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0-10

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10-20

Med

20-30

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30-40

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40+

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Asensus Surgical FAQs

  • When was Asensus Surgical founded?

    Asensus Surgical was founded in 1988.

  • Where is Asensus Surgical headquartered?

    Asensus Surgical is headquartered in Durham, NC.

  • What is the size of Asensus Surgical?

    Asensus Surgical has 209 total employees.

  • What industry is Asensus Surgical in?

    Asensus Surgical’s primary industry is Surgical Devices.

  • Is Asensus Surgical a private or public company?

    Asensus Surgical is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Asensus Surgical?

    The current valuation of Asensus Surgical is .

  • What is Asensus Surgical’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Asensus Surgical is .

  • How much funding has Asensus Surgical raised over time?

    Asensus Surgical has raised $211M.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • When was Asensus Surgical acquired?

    Asensus Surgical was acquired on 22-Aug-2024.

  • Who acquired Asensus Surgical?

    Asensus Surgical was acquired by KARL STORZ.

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