Virtual Ports Overview
Virtual Ports provides a complete solution for organ maneuvering during laparoscopic surgery. Virtual Port’s maneuvering systems aim to provide true freedom to operate for laparoscopic surgeons. With an exceptionally small profile, one-hand application, unique organ and tissue grasping mechanism, and 360-degree maneuvering capability, the Virtual Ports line of products allows surgeons to operate without assistants helping to maneuver organs, leaving the access port free for additional use. Whether in general surgery, gynecology, or urology, Virtual Ports is proven to shorten surgery time, increase surgeon flexibility, reduce surgical complications, and provide surgeons freedom to operate. Virtual-Ports is committed to empowering surgeons with innovative devices utilizing its proprietary MicroAnchoring technology to enhance laparoscopic procedures. The company pioneered the 'Freedom to Operate' revolution, ensuring safer, cost-effective clinical outcomes and increased revenue for healthcare systems.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.1MMay 2012
$3.7MSep 2009
Latest News
growth-positive
Virtual-Ports Secures Exclusive Partnership with Mitsubishi Japan Healthcare Division to Increase Surgical Performance
Virtual-Ports Ltd, a medical device company, has announced a strategic partnership with MC Medical, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation. MC Medical will serve as the exclusive distribution channel for Virtual-Ports Ltd products in Japan. This partnership is part of Virtual-Ports global expansion strategy and aims to provide higher value to Japanese surgeons through its all-in-one medical devices platform. The companys products are known for their single-hand, multi-application design, which enhances abdominal surgery space visibility and access.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
Virtual- Ports Introduces a New One Hand, One Tool Laparoscopy Maneuvering Approach at MEDICA
Virtual-Ports Ltd, a medical device company, has launched its end-to-end laparoscopy surgeon support system at the MEDICA Dusseldorf conference. The system uses the companys proprietary MicroAnchoring technology to improve surgical accuracy and safety, while reducing costs and increasing revenue for healthcare systems. The technology was initially designed for single port laparoscopy surgery but has now expanded to traditional and robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery. The companys new approach reduces surgeon dependency on assistance and tools, and increases intra-surgical flexibility.
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growth-positive
Laparoscopy co Virtual Ports raises $2.6m
Virtual Ports Ltd., a laparoscopy developer, has raised $2.6 million from Skywalker Ventures, Virginia Life Science Investments (VSLI), and private US and Israeli investors. This funding round does not include an additional $260,000 from the Office of the Chief Scientist. The company has raised a total of $6 million since its inception. Virtual Ports recently launched its first product, the EndoGrab, after receiving EU CE Mark and US FDA certification.
Investment
growth-positive
Laparoscopy co Virtual Ports gets EU CE Mark
Virtual Ports Ltd. has received EU CE Mark for its EndoGrab device, a tool that reduces the number of incisions needed for laparoscopic surgical procedures. The device, which has already been used in 50 procedures without significant complications, eliminates the need for a hand-held retractor, reducing scarring and post-surgical complications. The company received FDA approval for the device in April 2007, less than a year after its founding. Virtual Ports is in advanced talks with leading European distributors and handles sales in the US directly. The company has raised $400,000 from the Office of the Chief Scientist and Trendlines International Ltd.
CustomersInvestment
| Sector | Health Tech & Life Sciences |
Funding
| Total funding | $3.96M |
| Last funding | $260K |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
7
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | virtual-ports.com |
Locations
Ha-Banai St 2, Hod Hasharon, Israel
Photos & Videos
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Virtual Ports Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Health Tech & Life SciencesMedical DevicesMedical Treatment & TherapeuticsTarget Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesMedical Devices IndustryLife SciencesHealthcareProvidersCommerce & RetailDistribution ChannelsDistributorCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesTags (17)
investorsroboticsprivate-investorshospitalsurologysurgical-instrumentsmedical-devicesminimally-invasiveendoscopylaparoscopygynecologysurgerysurgeonsoncologycolonoscopyhealthcare-providersoperating-roomsGeographic Markets
MexicoEuropeGlobalUnited StatesAustraliaSouth AmericaIndiaSouth KoreaSingaporeBrazilJapanVirtual Ports Financials
$3.96M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$260K
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
3
Total rounds
3
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.1MMay 2012
$3.7MSep 2009
Private Equity Funding
Undisclosed Round
May 2012
$1.1M
Trendlines Group
A Round
Sep 2009
$2.6M
Virginia Life Sciences Investments (VLSI) , Skywalker Ventures
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jan 2019
$260K
Office of the Chief Scientist
Virtual Ports Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$1.1MMay 2012
$3.7MSep 2009
All Events
Undisclosed Round
May 2012
$1.1M
Trendlines Group
A Round
Sep 2009
$2.6M
Virginia Life Sciences Investments (VLSI) , Skywalker Ventures
GrantEvent
Jan 2019
$260K
Office of the Chief Scientist
Virtual Ports News
4 articles
growth-positive
Virtual-Ports Secures Exclusive Partnership with Mitsubishi Japan Healthcare Division to Increase Surgical Performance
Virtual-Ports Ltd, a medical device company, has announced a strategic partnership with MC Medical, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation. MC Medical will serve as the exclusive distribution channel for Virtual-Ports Ltd products in Japan. This partnership is part of Virtual-Ports global expansion strategy and aims to provide higher value to Japanese surgeons through its all-in-one medical devices platform. The companys products are known for their single-hand, multi-application design, which enhances abdominal surgery space visibility and access.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
Virtual- Ports Introduces a New One Hand, One Tool Laparoscopy Maneuvering Approach at MEDICA
Virtual-Ports Ltd, a medical device company, has launched its end-to-end laparoscopy surgeon support system at the MEDICA Dusseldorf conference. The system uses the companys proprietary MicroAnchoring technology to improve surgical accuracy and safety, while reducing costs and increasing revenue for healthcare systems. The technology was initially designed for single port laparoscopy surgery but has now expanded to traditional and robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery. The companys new approach reduces surgeon dependency on assistance and tools, and increases intra-surgical flexibility.
Expand
growth-positive
Laparoscopy co Virtual Ports raises $2.6m
Virtual Ports Ltd., a laparoscopy developer, has raised $2.6 million from Skywalker Ventures, Virginia Life Science Investments (VSLI), and private US and Israeli investors. This funding round does not include an additional $260,000 from the Office of the Chief Scientist. The company has raised a total of $6 million since its inception. Virtual Ports recently launched its first product, the EndoGrab, after receiving EU CE Mark and US FDA certification.
Investment
growth-positive
Laparoscopy co Virtual Ports gets EU CE Mark
Virtual Ports Ltd. has received EU CE Mark for its EndoGrab device, a tool that reduces the number of incisions needed for laparoscopic surgical procedures. The device, which has already been used in 50 procedures without significant complications, eliminates the need for a hand-held retractor, reducing scarring and post-surgical complications. The company received FDA approval for the device in April 2007, less than a year after its founding. Virtual Ports is in advanced talks with leading European distributors and handles sales in the US directly. The company has raised $400,000 from the Office of the Chief Scientist and Trendlines International Ltd.
CustomersInvestment
Virtual Ports Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 24 |
| Team members | 7 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 91/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Sharon Shapira |
| Registrar ID | 513833533 |
| Crunchbase | virtual-ports |
| Phone | 972-9-9779988 |
| Creator | Rebecca Mack |
| Creator email | rebeccamack26@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-12-05T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-07-20T00:00:00.000Z |