Bengaluru, India – February 11, 2026: Indian medical robotics startup Articulus Surgical has raised a new round of funding from Kalaari Capital to fast-track the growth and adoption of its homegrown surgical robotics systems across hospitals in India.
While the exact amount of the investment hasn’t been disclosed, the fresh capital will be used to expand commercial deployments, strengthen surgeon training programmes, and build deeper partnerships with healthcare institutions over the next 12–18 months.
Driving Innovation in Surgical Robotics
Founded in 2019 by Saurya Mishra, Articulus Surgical develops robotic systems designed to assist in minimally invasive soft-tissue surgeries — a fast-growing area where adoption in India has been relatively low. Globally, robotic surgery usage stands around 5–6%, but in India it remains under 1%.
Mishra says the company has spent nearly five years building and validating its technology. The new funding will help shift focus from development to scaled adoption, while staying committed to a “Make-in-India” approach tailored for Indian hospital environments.
Locally Built Solutions for Indian Hospitals
Unlike many imported systems that can be bulky and costly, Articulus’ platforms are designed to fit smaller operating rooms and address the specific needs of Indian healthcare facilities.
Some of the key products in development include:
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Pulsar, a compact robotic system for abdominal and pelvic surgeries currently undergoing clinical validation.
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Nebula, a robotic training and simulation platform being rolled out in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
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Galaxi, an intelligent robotic surgical optics system.
Investor Confidence in Health Impact
Kalaari Capital’s vice president, Pranav Koshal, highlighted that accessible, high-quality healthcare remains a key opportunity in India, where many patients still lack access to world-class surgical care. He described Articulus’ focus on precision, safety, and minimally invasive procedures as exactly the kind of innovation needed to improve surgical outcomes nationwide.
Looking Ahead
With research and development as well as manufacturing based in Bengaluru, Articulus Surgical plans to scale gradually across India’s hospital ecosystem — bringing advanced robotic surgery into more operating rooms and training more surgeons on next-generation tools.
This investment marks a significant step forward for India’s homegrown medical robotics sector, supporting the startup’s mission to transform surgical care with locally adapted technology.