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GENICON designs, manufactures and distributes patented surgical instrumentation for laparoscopic, minimally invasive surgery.

Also known as GENICON · GENICON, Inc.

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Company profile

researched Aug 2026

GENICON, Inc. is a privately held medical device company that designs, produces and distributes patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, surgery. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Orlando, Florida, and operates its website at geniconendo.com.

GENICON's product range spans a suite of laparoscopic surgical devices. Products introduced by 2017 include the aquas powerflow, a battery-powered suction irrigation product, and the a li-gator disposable clip applier, which uses titanium clips for wound closure. The company has invested in tooling for new product lines and in expanding production capacity, including vertical integration of certain product lines intended to improve quality control and reduce costs.

Business model

GENICON designs, manufactures and distributes its own patented surgical instruments, selling into the surgical community through an international distribution footprint.

Traction

As of July 2017, GENICON's products were distributed in more than 44 countries and the company was reported by its investor to be growing at a double-digit rate.

Latest developments

In July 2017, GENICON completed a $6.6 million capital raise and refinancing led by Rand Capital, which invested $3 million alongside Advantage Capital and Coastal Enterprises; proceeds were designated for tooling for new product lines and expanding production capacity.

▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history

Market position

Described by its investor Rand Capital as an emerging leader in patented laparoscopic surgical instrumentation, and as of July 2017 the largest holding in Rand Capital's portfolio, growing at a double-digit pace.

Technology

Patented surgical instrumentation for minimally invasive surgery, including battery-powered suction irrigation (aquas powerflow) and a disposable titanium clip applier (a li-gator).

Go-to-market

Surgeons and healthcare providers performing laparoscopic, minimally invasive procedures; several of the company's shareholders are surgeons who use its products.

Geography

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with products distributed to the surgical community in more than 44 countries as of 2017.

History

GENICON was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It raised capital repeatedly from Rand Capital Corporation, which made six investments in the company, including $1 million of Series B Preferred Shares in 2015 and a $3 million term loan in 2017 as part of a $6.6 million capital raise and refinancing that also involved Advantage Capital and Coastal Enterprises.

Compiled by commissioned research from 6 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Countries where products are distributedJul 201744
Investments made by Rand Capital in GENICONJul 20176 investments
Total Rand Capital investment in GENICONJul 2017$4M

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Jul 2017
GENICON completes $6.6 million capital raise and refinancing

GENICON closed a $6.6 million capital raise and refinancing package. Rand Capital Corporation invested $3 million, comprising $2 million of previously outstanding promissory notes converted into a new term loan plus $1 million of new capital, alongside Advantage Capital and Coastal Enterprises. The transaction brought Rand's total investment in GENICON to $4 million, including $1 million of Series B Preferred Shares acquired in 2015, and made GENICON the largest holding in Rand's portfolio.

$6.6M source ↗

Jan 2017
Introduction of aquas powerflow and a li-gator disposable clip applier

GENICON introduced two products: the aquas powerflow, a battery-powered suction irrigation device, and the a li-gator disposable clip applier, used for wound closure with titanium clips.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

▸Research sources · 6

primary sources listed

6 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Geniconendo do?
GENICON designs, manufactures and distributes patented surgical instrumentation for laparoscopic, minimally invasive surgery.
Who are Geniconendo's investors?
Geniconendo's investors include CEI Ventures.