VisionSense

Developer of minimally invasive visualization solutions for surgery.

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Acquired by Medtronic
Acquired Petah Tikva, Israel Founded 1998
Website ↗
Last updated 2026-07-24
Total raised
Last: Undisclosed Round 2004-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1998
Headcount
0
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

VisionSense developed imaging and visualization technology for minimally invasive surgery, including a 3D-HD camera that optically maps the surgical field. Their VSiii system enables surgeons to use a minimally invasive stereoscopic (3D) camera for neurosurgical, ENT, arthroscopy, and laparoscopy applications. The company also offered the Visiosense Iridium system for interventional infrared fluorescent visualization in the surgical block and solutions for plastic and reconstructive surgeries. VisionSense was founded in 1998 by Avi Yaron, an engineer who sought to develop better surgical visualization tools after his own experience with a brain tumor. The company was previously known as Envision Advanced Medical Systems Ltd.

Funding history · 1 round · — total

2004-08
Undisclosed Round Undisclosed
★ Peregrine Ventures

Q&A

What is VisionSense's primary focus?
VisionSense develops visualization solutions to provide natural stereoscopic sight for minimally invasive surgery.
When was VisionSense founded?
VisionSense was founded in July 1998.
What is the status of VisionSense?
VisionSense was acquired by Medtronic in April 2018 and is currently inactive.
What is VisionSense's core product?
VisionSense's VSiii solution is based on a small-diameter, single-channel endoscope that delivers visual information to a stereoscopic camera, providing depth perception and 3D HD-resolution images.
In which medical fields can the VSiii system be used?
The VSiii system can be used in minimally invasive neurosurgery, ENT, arthroscopy (CE only), and general surgery procedures.
Has VisionSense's product received regulatory clearances?
Yes, the VSiii system has been cleared by the FDA and CE.
Where is VisionSense headquartered?
VisionSense is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
Which investor participated in VisionSense's funding round in September 2004?
Peregrine Ventures participated in VisionSense's funding round in September 2004.

Team · 1

Avi Yaron
Founder · Founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesMedical DevicesMedical Treatment & Therapeutics
Technologies
Simulation & ImagingPlatforms & InterfacesSoftwareSensing
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProviders
Business model
B2B

Tags

medical-devicesimagingsurgical-instrumentsminimally-invasivelaparoscopyneurology3d-technologyoperating-roomsendoscopysurgerysensorssoftware-applicationsorthopedicsmedical-technologiesoptronics
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)

External links

Websitewww.visionsense.com
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2IhHDQq7fpLzC9lt7cYkwg

Identifiers & details

Legal nameVISIONSENSE LTD.
Founded1998-7
OfficesPhiladelphia
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Medtronic on Apr 2018 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Medtronic 2018-04 $75.0M

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO31

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)512660911
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated1998-07-21
Purposeלעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2024
Active charges / liens0
Registry events2 — charge (2)
Registered addressהמגשימים 20 פתח תקווה

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2025-11-10סילוק שעבוד
2025-11-09סילוק שעבוד