BioProtect

Developer of a biodegradable balloon implant for prostate cancer radiation therapy.

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Acquired by Olympus Corporation
Acquired Netanya, Israel Founded 2004
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$80.0M
Last: Series D 2023-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2004
Headcount
130
HQ
Netanya, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

BioProtect is an Israeli medical device company that develops innovative biodegradable implant technologies to improve prostate cancer care. Its flagship product, the BioProtect Balloon Spacer system, is designed to provide consistent spacing between the prostate and other critical structures, thereby protecting healthy tissues during radiation therapies. The implant naturally biodegrades after treatment. The company received FDA approval at the end of 2023 and commercially launched its product in 2023, with sales in the United States and Europe. Since its commercial introduction, the Balloon Spacer has been used in over 11,000 procedures worldwide. BioProtect generated $8 million in revenue in 2024, rising to $14.5 million in 2025. BioProtect was acquired by Olympus Corporation for $270 million in May 2026.

Funding history · 8 rounds · $80.0M total

Q&A

What is BioProtect's primary product?
BioProtect develops the BioProtect Balloon Spacer system, a biodegradable balloon implant designed to protect healthy tissues during prostate cancer radiation therapy by providing consistent spacing between the prostate and other critical structures.
When did BioProtect receive FDA approval for its product?
BioProtect received FDA approval for its BioProtect Balloon Spacer system at the end of 2023.
When was BioProtect acquired and by whom?
BioProtect was acquired by Olympus Corporation for $270 million in May 2026.
What was BioProtect's revenue in 2024 and 2025?
BioProtect generated $8 million in revenue in 2024, which rose to $14.5 million in 2025.
How many procedures has the BioProtect Balloon Spacer been used in since its commercial launch?
Since its commercial introduction, the BioProtect Balloon Spacer has been used in over 11,000 procedures worldwide.
What was BioProtect's most recent funding round before its acquisition?
BioProtect completed a Series D funding round in September 2023, raising $28 million. MVM Life Science Partners was a lead investor in this round.
How many employees does BioProtect have?
BioProtect has 51–200 employees.
Where is BioProtect's headquarters located?
BioProtect's headquarters is located in Netanya, Israel.

Team · 7

Dr. Adrian Paz
Founder · Co-Founder
Shaul Shohat
Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
Prof. Avi Domb
Founder · Co-Founder
Chief Operating Officer
Shahar Shaked
VP Finance & Administration
VP, Clinical Affairs

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2B

Highlights

Patents

Tags

cancersurgerybiodegradableoncologyminimally-invasivemedical-devicesdoctorshospitalsmedical-technologiestreatmentspolymersradiologyprostate-cancerradiation-therapyurologyimplants
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External links

Websitebioprotect.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/439364

Identifiers & details

Legal nameBioProtect Ltd.
Founded2004-9
Employees (exact)130

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Olympus Corporation 2026-05 $270.0M

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO19

Publications (Crossref)

Works2

GitHub

Top reposBioProtect-Marine-Planner-UI, BioProtect-Marine-Planner-Server, Engage

Web history (Wayback)

Domainbioprotect.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains8