Sovato, a Santa Barbara-based company pioneering remote robotic surgery and procedure technology, has closed its Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $41 million. The new funding will accelerate the development of Sovato’s system-agnostic platform, which enables healthcare organizations to safely scale telesurgery and remote procedure programs across diverse robotic systems and geographies.
The Series B round was led by growth-stage venture capital firm Beringea, with continued participation from existing backers including Polaris Partners, Intuitive, GS Ventures, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, Puma Venture Capital, Teladoc Health, and other private investors. The funding will also strengthen Sovato’s partnerships with surgical robotics companies, healthcare providers, and ecosystem collaborators.
Sovato’s technology enables surgeons to perform remote operations on any surgical, interventional, or diagnostic robotic system, helping healthcare systems address workforce shortages and geographic disparities in care access. With the global robotic surgery market expected to grow at a 12.4% annual rate through 2030 and more than 246 companies now active in the space, Sovato’s platform stands out as a unifying solution to integrate remote capabilities across systems.
The company has already integrated its technology with leading robotic systems, demonstrating safety and feasibility in preclinical cases conducted across hundreds to thousands of miles, both domestically and internationally. These demonstrations demonstrate how Sovato’s technology can enable a hub-and-spoke model of surgical care, allowing expert teams to serve multiple locations efficiently.
Sovato is now collaborating with healthcare and robotics leaders to establish global standards and operational guidelines for remote robotic surgery programs, positioning itself as a key enabler of the next era of surgical innovation.
Founded by Cynthia Perazzo and Dr. Yulun Wang, a pioneer in surgical robotics who previously founded Computer Motion (merged with Intuitive Surgical) and InTouch Health (acquired by Teladoc Health), Sovato aims to make high-quality surgical care accessible to all.
KEY QUOTES:
“Over half the world’s population lacks access to timely, safe surgical care, and in the U.S., millions are still forced to travel for routine procedures—a challenge that will only grow as surgeon shortages intensify. Remote robotic surgery and procedure programs provide healthcare organizations with a practical way to extend the reach and impact of skilled surgeons, care teams, and operating rooms—enabling a more sustainable and accessible model of care.”
Cynthia Perazzo, Co-Founder and CEO, Sovato
“With this Series B funding and three years of proven momentum, Sovato is well-positioned to scale the only platform creating the market for remote surgery and procedure programs. Co-Founders Dr. Yulun Wang, whose innovations have shaped the surgical robotics industry, and Cynthia Perazzo, along with the entire Sovato team, bring the leadership and bold vision to redefine surgical access and healthcare economics.”
Michael Gross, Managing Partner, Beringea, and Sovato Board Director
