fundamentalXR

fundamentalXR

AI-augmented surgical VR haptic platform

Overview

FundamentalVR provides a SaaS surgical training platform called Fundamental Surgery that uses virtual reality with patented HapticVR tactile feedback to simulate real procedures. AI and machine learning added in 2024 deliver real-time assessments, predictive analytics, and personalized guidance. The platform is hardware-agnostic, usable on devices from Oculus Quest to full haptic simulators, serving hospitals, medical schools, and industry partners. Its goal is to improve surgical proficiency and patient safety by delivering measurable, transferable skills at scale through training, product rollouts, and compliance programs with partners like Mayo Clinic and Novartis.

About fundamentalXR

Simplify's Rating
Why fundamentalXR is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

VR & AR

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$36.4M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Orbis launched a low-cost cataract VR program in July 2026 across five countries.
  • @HomeVR expanded in July 2025 to standalone headsets, widening adoption and usage.
  • Google Cloud board appointment in February 2024 strengthens enterprise and AI distribution.

What critics are saying

  • No fresh funding since August 2022 leaves runway pressure before 2026 expansion plans.
  • The July 2025 rebrand to fundamental XR signals a broader push before revenue proof.
  • Clinical training budgets concentrated in hospitals and medtech create existential churn risk if pilots stall.

What makes fundamentalXR unique

  • HapticVR combines VR and tactile feedback for surgical rehearsal, unlike headset-only simulators.
  • AAOS and Royal College accreditation validates Fundamental Surgery for professional medical education.
  • Philips, Mayo Clinic, and Orbis partnerships anchor credibility across devices and procedures.

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Funding

Total Funding

$36.4M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Home Office Stipend

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership

Employee Discounts

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 6%

1 year growth

↓ -1%

2 year growth

↑ 4%
Fundamental Surgery
Dec 17th, 2024
GHP Magazine Announces FundamentalVR as Best Surgery Training VR Technology

FundamentalVR, global leader in immersive medical and surgical training, has been named Best Surgery Training VR Technology Company in this year's Global Excellence Awards.

Ophthalmology Times
Oct 24th, 2024
AAO launches VR education program in collaboration with FundamentalVR to improve worldwide ophthalmic care

This initiative is supported by a $5 million grant from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

Fundamental Surgery
Sep 5th, 2024
FundamentalVR Unveils Version Two of Apple Vision Pro App for Hands-On Medical Training with Spatial Computing

BOSTON, MA - FundamentalVR, the global leader in immersive surgical training, is pleased to announce the release of the second version of its Apple Vision Pro app.

Fundamental Surgery
Mar 26th, 2024
FundamentalVR Honored with Two BOLD Awards with Partners Abiomed and Sana Kliniken

BOSTON, MA - March 26, 2024 - FundamentalVR, a global leader in immersive surgical training, is proud to announce that it has been awarded two BOLD Awards for 'Boldest EdTech' and 'Boldest Metaverse.'

PR Newswire
Feb 14th, 2024
Fundamentalvr Announces The Appointment Of Carlos De Torres Gimeno To Its Board Of Directors

BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leader in immersive surgical training FundamentalVR is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos de Torres Gimeno to its board of directors. With an impressive background in global technology leadership, De Torres brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to further accelerate FundamentalVR's growth and innovation. The important designation arrives during a crucial juncture for the company, highlighting FundamentalVR's continuous progress and industry-wide expansion."I am excited to be working with the Board and supporting the team with this exciting technology as they execute on initiatives to propel the healthcare industry toward digital surgery by providing innovative solutions that drive MedTech commercial success," said De Torres. "I look forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of this remarkable organization."De Torres currently serves as an Executive in Global Partner Ecosystem at Google Cloud, overseeing a multi-billion dollar ARR revenue stream for GCP consumption. In this role, he leads a diverse team dedicated to developing global partners' overall business through strategic planning and execution.Before joining Google Cloud in 2022, De Torres held various executive roles at Microsoft, where he led the ISV Partner ecosystem for Microsoft US for three years and served as the Vice President for the Device Sales Business in North America, responsible for fostering partnerships with OEMs and delivering over 55 million units of consumer and commercial devices annually.De Torres holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering, an MBA from IESE, and is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program (SEP) at Stanford University.Deeply committed to community development, De Torres actively supports education initiatives that integrate technology into the learning process

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