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Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M seed to pursue FDA clearance for Traverse remote robotic ultrasound platform

Bothell-based Dopl Technologies raised $6.3 million in seed funding from over a dozen investors to advance FDA clearance for its remote robotic ultrasound platform, including the Traverse scanner, Dopl Connect data platform and SonoFlex workflow solution. The company says the system enables sonographers to perform diagnostic ultrasounds remotely using existing hospital infrastructure, aiming to address workforce shortages and improve imaging access in rural and underserved areas.

Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M seed to advance remote robotic ultrasound, plans FDA submission in 2027

Dopl Technologies, a Bothell, Washington startup developing a remote robotic ultrasound platform, raised $6.3 million in a seed round (more than $8 million total raised) to advance its device and regulatory work. The company, founded by CEO Ryan James with Dr. Steve Seslar and Dr. Wayne Monsky, plans an FDA submission in 2027 and says the technology could expand access to diagnostic ultrasound for millions.

Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M (total >$8M) to pursue FDA clearance for remote robotic ultrasound system

Dopl Technologies raised $6.3 million (bringing total funding to over $8 million) to develop and commercialize a remotely operated robotic ultrasound system that pairs off-the-shelf probes with commercial robots and supports remote sonographers via haptic feedback and video. The Bothell, Wash. startup is pursuing FDA clearance and conducting clinical evaluations to target rural and underserved communities.

Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M seed round led by SpringTide Ventures, total funding tops $8M to push robotic ultrasound toward FDA clearance

Dopl Technologies closed a $6.3 million seed round led by SpringTide Ventures, bringing total funding to over $8 million to advance its remote robotic ultrasound platform toward FDA clearance. The funds will support product development, clinical evaluation, regulatory submission, and initial pilot deployments of its Traverse, Dopl Connect, and SonoFlex offerings.

Bob Crimmins On Early Stage Startups And His Journey To Investing In The Early Ones

Bob Crimmins is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as a startup founder, mentor, advisor, writer, speaker, and organizer. He is the founder and general partner of Startup Haven Ventures, a pre-seed venture fund and accelerator that has grown into the largest founder and investor community of its kind, with over 2,500 members across the U.S. Bob’s entrepreneurial journey began early in life, working in his family’s business at age nine and launching various ventures throughout his youth, from selling Blow Pops in middle school to founding a consulting firm in college. Bob’s career in technology startups…

Seattle Startup Osyte Raises $4M Seed Round to Advance Portfolio Optimization Software for Multi-Asset Investors

Seattle startup Osyte raised $4 million in a seed round led by Moneta Ventures to expand its software that automates portfolio optimization and liquidity management for multi-asset investors. Founded by Charles Anselm and Sellappa Gopalaswamy, Osyte targets outsourced CIOs, family offices, and institutional investors managing both liquid and illiquid assets.

Outbound AI Raises $16 Million to Expand GPT-Powered Healthcare Billing Automation Amid Rising Patient Demand

Outbound AI, a Seattle-based startup specializing in AI tools for healthcare billing automation, raised $16 million to advance its GPT-powered solutions that streamline insurance claims processes. The company aims to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare workers amid rising patient volumes by offering faster, cost-effective, and HIPAA-compliant AI services.

Brightly founders Laura Alexander Wittig and Liza Moiseeva raise $1M to scale eco-focused content, community and e-commerce

Seattle startup Brightly, founded by Laura Alexander Wittig and Liza Moiseeva, raised $1 million to expand its eco-focused content, community and upcoming e-commerce platform after growing from a popular 2019 podcast into a social-media-driven brand reaching over 250,000 women daily. The founders leveraged accelerators (Snapchat Yellow, Female Founders Alliance), a 10,000+ ambassador program, and brand partnerships to monetize recommendations and will expand the five-person team later this year.

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