Fundamental Surgery

Fundamental Surgery (now rebranded as Fundamental XR) provides an AI-based surgical simulation platform that combines virtual reality with proprietary haptic feedback technology to enable medical professionals to practice and refine surgical skills in a realistic, risk-free environment. The platform proprietary haptics system allows users to sense resistance, texture, substance, and pressure during virtual procedures, creating immersive training experiences that closely replicate real surgical sensations. The system syncs with a stylus connected to a standard-issue mechanical arm, with the stylus featuring two buttons for injecting virtual drugs and withdrawing needles. The platform knows ideal injection patterns and provides surgeons with real-time feedback on technique and accuracy. Fundamental Surgery VR-based training addresses the growing need for scalable surgical education, allowing healthcare institutions to train surgeons, residents, and medical students without requiring cadavers, operating room time, or supervision from senior surgeons. The platform tracks performance metrics, enables repeatable practice, and provides objective assessment of surgical competency. The company serves hospitals, medical schools, and training institutions globally, with applications across multiple surgical specialties and procedures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Fundamental Surgery has raised approximately $39.6 million in Series B funding from investors including Brighteye Ventures, EQT, Downing Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator, Sana Kliniken, Tern, Founders Factory, EPIC, and BioScience Managers.