Distalmotion, based in Epalinges, Switzerland, makes Dexter, a robotic system that assists surgeons in minimally invasive soft-tissue procedures. It raised a $150 million Series G in November 2025.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Hospitals wanting robotics that fit existing operating rooms |
From Distalmotion's own website.
What stands out
- US commercial sales under way
- Fits existing laparoscopic workflows
Worth knowing
- Smaller installed base than leaders
- Total funding not disclosed in one figure
How it ranks
Distalmotion is ranked 3rd of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare (Lister Score 93.8).
#3 in Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare · Lister Score 93.8
Distalmotion completed its first US sale of Dexter to Memorial Hermann Health System in March 2025..
| 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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Distalmotion is ranked 3rd of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Healthcare (Lister Score 93.8).
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