Activ Surgical
Boston, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 15 known investors
Activ Surgical develops intraoperative surgical intelligence technology for surgeons, using AR, AI, machine learning, and sensing to display physiological structures and functions not visible to the naked eye. Its first product, ActivSight Intelligent Light, provides real-time dye-free perfusion and ICG imaging and is compatible with minimally invasive surgery systems.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Founders & leadership
Activ Surgical was founded in 2017 by Peter Kim.
Board
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Emily CaseyBoard director
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David WellsBoard director
Investors · 15
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Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M
Artis VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $25M
Basecamp FundManchester · $100K – $10M
Castor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)
Cota CapitalSan Francisco
Dns CapitalChicago · $25M – $100M
GreatPoint VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $20M
Hikma VenturesLondon · $5M
Page One VenturesSilicon Valley
Rising TidePacifica
Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo
8VCreportedAustin · $100K – $50M
LRVHealthreported · 3 sourcesBoston · $500K – $1Mvia Will Cowen · board
Novalis LifeSciencesreportedPortsmouthvia Paul Meister · board
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$86.6M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2017–2022
▶$14.6MraisedApr 2022 · 18 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$14.6MraisedApr 2022 · 18 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- PETER KIMExecutive Officer, Director
- TODD USENExecutive Officer, Director
- WILL COWENDirector
- PAUL MEISTERDirector
- BABAK YAZDANIDirector
- AMEENA EL-BIBANYDirector
- ASHOK KRISHNAMURTHIDirector
- TOM CALEFExecutive Officer
- EMILY CASEYDirector
- HEATHER MANNILAExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $14.6M
- Amount sold
- $14.6M
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$40.6MraisedJul 2021 · 16 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$40.6MraisedJul 2021 · 16 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- HEATHER MANNILAExecutive Officer
- EMILY CASEYDirector
- ASHOK KRISHNAMURTHIDirector
- PETER KIMExecutive Officer, Director
- BABAK YAZDANIDirector
- TODD USENExecutive Officer, Director
- WILL COWENDirector
- PAUL MEISTERDirector
- TOM CALEFExecutive Officer
- AMEENA EL-BIBANYDirector
- Offering amount
- $42.6M
- Amount sold
- $40.6M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15MraisedJul 2020 · 10 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$15MraisedJul 2020 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ameena El-BibanyDirector
- Ashok KrishnamurthiDirector
- Tom CalefExecutive Officer
- Paul MeisterDirector
- Will CowenDirector
- Emily CaseyDirector
- Michael RuehlmanExecutive Officer
- Sub DattaExecutive Officer
- Peter KimExecutive Officer, Director
- Todd UsenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- Jul 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$12.9MraisedJul 2019 · 8 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$12.9MraisedJul 2019 · 8 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael RuehlmanExecutive Officer
- Emily CaseyDirector
- Ashok KrishnamurthiDirector
- David WellsDirector
- Peter KimDirector
- Todd UsenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $18.5M
- Amount sold
- $12.9M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedApr 2018 · 4 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedApr 2018 · 4 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Seth TeicherDirector
- Peter KimDirector
- David H. WellsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.5M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedJun 2017 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedJun 2017 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David H WellsExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter C.W. KimDirector
- Seth TeicherDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $129K
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Activ Surgical do?
- Activ Surgical develops intraoperative surgical intelligence technology for surgeons, using AR, AI, machine learning, and sensing to display physiological structures and functions not visible to the naked eye. Its first product, ActivSight Intelligent Light, provides real-time dye-free perfusion and ICG imaging and is compatible with minimally invasive surgery systems.
- Who founded Activ Surgical?
- Activ Surgical was founded by Peter Kim in 2017.
- Who are Activ Surgical's investors?
- Activ Surgical's investors include Reimagined Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Artis Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Castor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund), Cota Capital, Dns Capital, GreatPoint Ventures and 7 more.
- How much funding has Activ Surgical raised?
- Activ Surgical has disclosed $86.6M raised across 6 rounds.
- Where is Activ Surgical headquartered?
- Activ Surgical is headquartered in Boston, US.