Channel Robotics Raises $2.5M in Seed+ Funding Round

The raise came after closing a $2.1 million seed round that included Defined Ventures and Old Line Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $4.6 million.

The company plans to use the funds to refine and validate its prototype platform, expand its engineering and product development teams, and advance its manufacturing and quality systems.

It will also prepare for an FDA submission targeted for 2027 and support readiness for a commercial launch after regulatory approval.

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Channel Robotics is developing a patented handheld, AI-enabled robotic platform for endoscopy. It is designed to add robotic-level precision and control to existing flexible endoscopes.

By removing the need for large and expensive robotic systems, the technology aims to make advanced endoscopic procedures more widely available in hospitals, surgery centers, and community clinics.

"Our mission is to democratize access to advanced endoscopic robotics," said Michael Yip, PhD, co-founder of Channel Robotics. "This financing enables us to continue building a platform that can bring sophisticated robotic capabilities to physicians in a practical, scalable, and cost-effective way."

"Mike and Philip are a rare combination of deep clinical experience and expertise combined with robotics, which enables practical solutions for an unprecedented number of clinics and physicians. Their innovation solves serious robotics challenges in service of human health, and we are honored to be a part of their journey," Rohit Sharma, Partner at True Ventures.

"With the support of True Ventures and our existing investors, we are well-positioned to accelerate development and bring this technology to clinicians and patients," said Philip Weissbrod, MD, co-founder and CEO of Channel Robotics. "We believe the future of endoscopic robotics will be defined by solutions that are more accessible, easier to adopt, and capable of reaching far more patients than traditional robotic systems."

About Channel Robotics

Founded by physician-scientist Dr. Philip Weissbrod and roboticist Dr. Michael Yip, Channel Robotics is a San Diego-based medical technology company developing a next-generation endoscopic robotic platform to improve physician dexterity and expand access to minimally invasive procedures.

The company focuses on building practical, scalable robotic systems that integrate easily into existing clinical workflows. Its technology combines advanced robotic instruments, intuitive control systems and AI to enable more precise and widely accessible endoscopic treatments.

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