Limaca Medical

Electro-mechanically Driven Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Biopsy

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Active
Mature Ein HaEmek Founded 2015
Total raised
$1.3M
Last: Seed 2020-11
Stage
Mature
Founded
2015
Headcount
9
HQ
Ein HaEmek
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

Limaca Medical is developing KORA, an electro-mechanically driven endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy product for improved diagnosis of gastrointestinal system tumors. KORA obtains higher-quality core tissue for superior histopathologic analysis, improved diagnostic accuracy, and better clinical outcomes. The companys initial focus will be on pancreatic tumors. Future markets in Limacas pipeline include liver and lung cancer. Limaca Medical is a Trendlines incubator company. In May 2022, the companys Precision-GI received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $1.3M total

2020-11
Seed $1.3M
2017-05
Undisclosed Undisclosed

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is Limaca Medical's primary product?
Limaca Medical is developing KORA, an electro-mechanically driven endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy product designed for improved diagnosis of gastrointestinal system tumors.
When did Limaca Medical receive FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its Precision-GI product?
In May 2022, Limaca Medical's Precision-GI received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA.
Which company is Limaca Medical affiliated with as an incubator company?
Limaca Medical is a company incubated by The Trendlines Group.
When did Limaca Medical announce its partnership in Japan?
In May 2022, Limaca Medical and HekaBio announced a partnership for the Japanese market.
What was the total amount raised by Limaca Medical in its Seed round?
In November 2020, Limaca Medical raised $1.25 million in a Seed funding round, with investors including The Trendlines Group and Carl Rickenbaugh. For full financing history, please refer to startupim.
When did Limaca Medical initiate its first-in-human study for its biopsy device?
In May 2019, Limaca Medical initiated its first-in-human study of its biopsy device for improved tumor diagnosis.
What is the current employee count for Limaca Medical?
Limaca Medical currently has 9 employees.
When did Limaca Medical launch its Precision-GI device in the US market?
In February 2025, Limaca Medical launched its Precision-GI™ endoscopic automated motorized EUS biopsy device in the US market.
What significant payment status did Limaca Medical's Precision-GI receive in November 2024?
In November 2024, Limaca Medical's Precision-GI™ was granted CMS Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) Payment.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesMedical DevicesDiagnostics Devices
Technologies
Simulation & ImagingUltrasound
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProviders
Business model
B2B

Highlights

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