Congratulation on Agilis for raising $10 milllion successfully in its A+ funding round. Agilis was awarded with innovation award in 2024 Biomedical Pitch Competition organized by Boston Chinese Investment Club （BCIC）and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
following is official news released in thestandard.com
Robotics start-up secures US$10m funding
Hong Kong startup Agilis Robotics, a spin-off from The Hong Kong University, secured US$10 million (HK$78 million) through its A+ funding round.
It develops robotic instruments to optimize surgical efficiency, and plans to conduct trials in mainland hospitals, paving the way for NMPA and FDA approval and commercialization.
The surgical robotics startup made technological breakthroughs in developing highly miniaturized and flexible robotic instruments to offer surgeons exceptional dexterity even in the most challenging anatomies, according to the company.
Most of their managers, members and partners are from HKU and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The company is supported by the Hong Kong Government under Innovation and Technology Commission funding. Its goal is to develop minimally invasive robotic instruments with artificial intelligence technology to provide clinicians with early-stage cancer care.
About BCIC
Boston Capital Investment Club (BCIC)
Boston Capital Investment Club (BCIC) is a Massachusetts-registered non-profit organization serving nearly 10,000 professionals in finance, venture capital, and technology industries. Beyond being a Boston-centered platform, BCIC promotes nationwide and international knowledge exchange across healthcare, finance, and related fields. Main activities include pitch competitions, conferences, and roadshows. Since 2022, the organization has hosted annual biomedical pitch competitions, empowering startups to secure over $300 million in collective funding.
