Scalpel AI raises £3.8m from Mercia Ventures to expand its surgical logistics platform.
Scalpel AI is a London-based medical technology company that applies computer vision and machine learning to track and manage surgical instruments.
Scalpel AI has secured £3.8m in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures, with participation from Tensor Ventures and private investors. The capital will be directed towards scaling global operations and expanding the deployment of its technology across the healthcare supply chain, including hospitals and logistics providers.
Founded in 2017, the company uses computer vision and machine learning to generate digital twins for surgical instruments, tracking them from vendor warehouses to operating theatres. This approach aims to reduce equipment loss, prevent surgical delays, and improve patient safety by ensuring accurate tray preparation.
From the founder
"The success of any surgery depends not only on what happens inside the operating theatre but also on having a smooth-running operation behind the scenes. At Scalpel AI, we work with leading medical device companies and healthcare organisations to transform their logistical supply chain and reduce costs by millions of dollars. Together, we are making surgery safer for patients while paving the way for personalised surgery, which we believe is the future of healthcare."
Yeshwanth Pulijala
Co-founder and CEO at Scalpel AI
Investor perspective
"Ensuring that surgical trays contain the right equipment is essential for an effective healthcare system. Existing solutions use simple mechanisms such as barcodes, RFID tags, and manual validation. Scalpel AI’s platform has the potential to transform how surgical trays are managed. This investment will enable the company to scale internationally and pursue its goal of being recognised as the industry standard. We’re excited to be supporting Yesh and Shah on this journey."
Lee Lindley
Mercia Ventures
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
- 02Scale operations
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About the company
Scalpel AI
Scalpel AI develops computer vision technology to track surgical instruments and streamline hospital logistics.