roclub, the teleoperation platform for medical technology out of Berlin, today announces it has raised €10 million in Series A funding in order to accelerate the global rollout of its AI-powered remote operations platform, expand support for additional MedTech equipment, and strengthen its international commercial teams.
The round was led by Smedvig Ventures and YZR Capital, with participation from existing investor Speedinvest and angel investors.
André Glardon, Co-Founder and Managing Director of roclub said, “From our own experience running an international chain of diagnostics centres, Matthias and I saw firsthand how technologist shortages are impacting access to care for patients. roclub is changing that by helping healthcare providers across the world maximise the value of their MedTech equipment through AI-driven remote operations.”
This Series A funding for roclub builds on the company’s earlier €4 million Seed round in 2024. This new investment underlines continued investor interest in AI-driven healthcare operations and technologies that tackle workforce shortages and equipment utilisation challenges.
With no comparable MedTech teleoperation funding announced from Germany in 2025 so far, roclub remains a distinctive example of how European innovators are applying automation and connectivity to improve access to diagnostic care.
Glardon added: “This new funding will help us expand our support to include more medtech machinery, supercharge our international expansion and, ultimately, deliver upon our mission to transform healthcare for better patient outcomes.”
Founded in 2022, roclub is a teleoperation platform designed to transform the way MedTech equipment is operated. By enabling remote access and control and seamless integration with scanners of all vendors, roclub allegedly enhances efficiency, optimises workflows, and helps healthcare providers overcome staffing shortages and geographic barriers.
Co-founders, Dr Matthias Issing and André Glardon launched roclub after running a large chain of diagnostic centres in Europe, where they directly suffered from the shortage of technologists with MedTech equipment lying idle, in turn, resulting in lost revenue. Since its founding, roclub has grown to span 11 countries.
Its cloud- and AI-based platform claims to enable teleoperation of any MedTech equipment from any vendor, allowing technologists from remote locations to manage multiple machines simultaneously. This secures business continuity for any examination at any time, maximises medical device utilisation, and prevents costly equipment downtime.
The smartphone-sized roclub connector can connect to any MedTech device with a monitor as a front-end, enabling remote access and control from anywhere and supporting direct video and audio communication between on-site teams, remote operators and patients.
Matthias Issing, Co-Founder and Managing Director of roclub said, “We want to become the global standard for teleoperation in MedTech – enabling seamless, safe, and intelligent remote access and control of medical devices anywhere in the world. By unifying MedTech, robotics, AI, and ultra-low-latency connectivity, roclub aims to empower technologists and clinicians to perform complex procedures with precision and collaboration across borders, transforming access to expert care into a truly global capability.”
The company is building on this momentum with its launch into the U.S., doubling its headcount in 2026. To capitalise on the large market opportunity, it will focus on building more established sales and customer success functions.
Joshua Seyler, President, roclub Americas said, “Amid rising labour costs and critical skills shortages, U.S. healthcare providers are embracing innovative MedTech solutions to optimize operations and meet the rising demand for radiology procedures. roclub, the world’s only dedicated remote, vendor-agnostic platform company, is proud to bring our transformative solution to the U.S. market.
“Through our user friendly platform and exclusive remote staffing marketplace, roclub empowers providers to access top expertise and deliver exceptional, high-quality care to every patient, every time.”
The funding will also fuel the AI-based development of roclub’s teleoperation platform and marketplace, which will connect healthcare organisations with remote technologists to operate connected MedTech devices.
Set to launch in late 2025, it is expected to have a transformational impact for hospitals and clinics that often suffer from a lack of access to qualified technologists.
Joe Knowles, Partner at Smedvig Ventures added, “André and Matthias have identified a transformational solution to a truly global problem; the skilled technologists needed to operate MedTech equipment are not keeping pace with demand. Building on their success in Europe, we look forward to supporting their launch in the US and, in turn, their mission to ensure more equitable access to healthcare.”
Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/10/e10-million-boost-for-germanys-roclub-to-scale-ai-powered-remote-operations-in-medical-technology/
