Vycor Medical

Vycor Medical

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Private Company

Total funding raised: $47M

Overview

Vycor Medical is a commercial-stage company with two complementary divisions targeting significant neurological care markets. Its flagship product, the ViewSite Brain Access System (VBAS), is a minimally invasive, FDA-cleared surgical device for brain lesion access, supported by over 50 clinical studies. The NovaVision division commercializes the only FDA-cleared therapy for vision restoration after stroke (VRT) and a complementary compensation therapy (NeuroEyeCoach), addressing a large, underserved patient population. The company boasts a strong intellectual property portfolio with 48 patents and is led by a management team with significant ownership.

NeurosurgeryNeurorehabilitationOphthalmology

Technology Platform

Minimally invasive surgical access devices (VBAS) and computer-based, non-invasive neurovisual rehabilitation software (NovaVision VRT & NeuroEyeCoach).

Funding History

2
Total raised:$47M
Series B$35M
Series A$12M

Opportunities

Large and growing underserved markets in minimally invasive neurosurgery and post-stroke vision rehabilitation.
Strong clinical validation (50+ studies for VBAS, FDA clearance for VRT) provides a competitive edge.
High gross margins and scalable software-based therapy model offer attractive unit economics.

Risk Factors

Commercialization risk in penetrating two distinct medical markets (neurosurgery and rehab clinics).
Significant dependence on securing and maintaining insurance reimbursement for NovaVision therapies.
Competition from larger medical device companies and potential new surgical techniques.

Competitive Landscape

In neurosurgical access, VBAS competes with traditional retractors and other minimally invasive systems from larger players. Its differentiation is its specific cylindrical design and clinical data. In vision rehab, NovaVision's VRT is the only FDA-cleared restorative therapy, giving it a unique position versus generic compensatory training or investigational approaches.