Mendaera, Inc.
US medtech startup with the Focalist handheld robotic system for ultrasound-guided needle placement; founded 2020 in San Mateo, $97M raised.
Mendaera, Inc. is a San Mateo, California-based medical robotics company founded in 2020 by Josh DeFonzo and Jason Wilson, both formerly of Auris Health. The company develops the Focalist system, a handheld robotic platform that integrates real-time ultrasound imaging and robotics to guide precise needle placement during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including biopsies, vascular access, organ access, and pain management interventions. The Focalist received FDA 510(k) clearance and is indicated for use in pediatric and adult patients with compatible FDA-cleared ultrasound probes.
Mendaera has raised approximately $97 million in total funding, including a $73 million Series B round in September 2024 led by Threshold Ventures, with additional backing from Lux Capital, Founders Fund, PFM Health Sciences, and Operator Partners. The company has approximately 60 employees.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Focalist System
FDA-cleared handheld robotic system that integrates ultrasound imaging to guide precise needle placement for biopsies, vascular access, and interventional procedures.
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2020
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