CMR Surgical, based in Cambridge, UK, makes Versius, a modular, portable robot for minimally invasive soft-tissue surgery, launched in multiple markets. In 2026 it announced a $200 million-plus funding round and a strategic alliance with Stryker.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Hospitals adding robotic soft-tissue surgery |
From CMR Surgical's own website.
What stands out
- Large installed base across markets
- Strategic backing from Stryker
Worth knowing
- Competes head-on with Intuitive Surgical
- Total funding figures vary by source
How it ranks
CMR Surgical is ranked 1st of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare (Lister Score 96.2).
#1 in Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare · Lister Score 96.2
CMR announced a 2026 alliance with Stryker including an investment of about $400 million..
| Rank | Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMR Surgical | 96.2 |
| 2 | Medical Microinstruments (MMI) | 95.0 |
| 3 | Distalmotion | 93.8 |
| 4 | Moon Surgical | 92.7 |
| 5 | Noah Medical | 91.5 |
| 6 | Virtual Incision | 90.3 |
| 7 | Neocis | 89.0 |
| 8 | Ottonomy | 87.6 |
| 9 | TEDIRO Healthcare Robotics | 86.2 |
| 10 | Emancro | 85.0 |
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How does CMR Surgical rank on Lister?
CMR Surgical is ranked 1st of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare (Lister Score 96.2).
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