Cipher Surgical
Founded 2010 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Cipher Surgical develops the OpClear platform, a laparoscopic device that uses CO2 flow and on-demand saline lens washing to keep the endoscope lens clear during complex endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. It is aimed at surgical teams to maintain continuous intra-abdominal vision, reduce scope removal events, and shorten operating times.
Founders & leadership
Cipher Surgical was founded in 2010 by Andrew Newell.
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Andrew NewellFounder and ChairmanAndrew Newell is a founder and chairman with approximately 30 years of experience building and scaling medical device companies across surgery, diagnostics, and critical care; he has led financings, established U.S. sales operations, and served in governance roles including chair, board positions, and venture capital investment.
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Mark AlleyPresident & CEO
Investors · 4
Future Planet Capitallisted by Future Planet CapitalLondon
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cipher Surgical do?
- Cipher Surgical develops the OpClear platform, a laparoscopic device that uses CO2 flow and on-demand saline lens washing to keep the endoscope lens clear during complex endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. It is aimed at surgical teams to maintain continuous intra-abdominal vision, reduce scope removal events, and shorten operating times.
- Who founded Cipher Surgical?
- Cipher Surgical was founded by Andrew Newell in 2010.
- Who are Cipher Surgical's investors?
- Cipher Surgical's investors include Future Planet Capital, Midven Ltd., Venture Founders, Walking Ventures.

