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Mendaera

San Mateo, US · Founded 2020 · 87 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Kesha Cashunlockedknows Josh DeFonzo · together at University of California, Berkeley (overlapped)
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Mendaera builds robotic technology, including its Focalist System for robotic-guided access and procedures such as transplant biopsy, to help healthcare providers perform reproducible clinical procedures. The company serves clinicians and healthcare providers in the medical device and surgical robotics field.

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Founders & leadership

Mendaera was founded in 2020 by Josh DeFonzo and Jason Wilson.

JDJosh DeFonzo
Josh DeFonzoinFounderJosh DeFonzo is the founder of Mendaera, which develops robotic technology—including its Focalist System for robotic-guided access and procedures such as transplant biopsy—to help healthcare providers perform reproducible clinical procedures. A health technology executive, he has experience in areas such as strategic planning, product and business model development, business development, clinical trial design, and healthcare reimbursement across a range of surgical and medical specialties.
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Jason WilsonFounder

Investors · 9

Threshold Ventures✓ verifiedPalo Alto · $500K – $20M
Founders Fund✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Lux Capital✓ verifiedNew York · $100K – $100M
Averin CapitalNew York
FemHealth VenturesShort Hills
Sonder CapitalSan Carlos
Mana VenturesreportedEstero
SignalRankreported

Also in the syndicate · 1

PFM Health Sciences

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$73M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2023–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 2

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Mindera Health12 shared keywordsMindera Health develops digital predictive skin analytics technology, described as Dermal Intelligence, aimed at improving health economic outcomes in dermatology. The company operates in the digital health and diagnostics space.
Rf Surgical6 shared keywordsMedtronic is a healthcare technology company that develops medical devices and technologies — including pacemakers, robotic-assisted surgery systems, and AI-driven health tools — used by doctors, scientists, and engineers to treat pain and disease. It works with clinicians to create solutions aimed at treating conditions such as AFib.

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In the news

Mendaera: $73 Million (Series B) Raised To Scale Robotics And AIpulse2.com · Sep 2024Mendaera brings in $73M to finish developing its handheld robotic device - The Robot Reporttherobotreport.com · Sep 2024Mendaera raises $73M to develop handheld robotics platform | MedTech Divemedtechdive.com · Sep 2024Startup aiming to bring robotics into interventional radiology raises $73Mradiologybusiness.com · Sep 2024Mendaera Raises $24M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Mendaera do?
Mendaera builds robotic technology, including its Focalist System for robotic-guided access and procedures such as transplant biopsy, to help healthcare providers perform reproducible clinical procedures. The company serves clinicians and healthcare providers in the medical device and surgical robotics field.
Who founded Mendaera?
Mendaera was founded by Josh DeFonzo, Jason Wilson in 2020.
Who are Mendaera's investors?
Mendaera's investors include Threshold Ventures, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Averin Capital, FemHealth Ventures, Sonder Capital, Mana Ventures, SignalRank.
How much funding has Mendaera raised?
Mendaera has disclosed $73M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Mendaera headquartered?
Mendaera is headquartered in San Mateo, US.