roclub funding will help overcome global medical technologist shortages
Teleoperation platform for medical technology roclub has raised US$11.7 million to fuel its next stage of growth. The Series A round was led by Smedvig Ventures and YZR Capital, with participation from existing investor Speedinvest and angel investors. The company claims its teleoperation technology is redefining how healthcare providers operate medical equipment, starting in radiology with MRI and CT scanners and shortly expanding to other healthcare segments, amid a global shortage of medical technologists.
Its cloud and AI-based platform enables teleoperation of any MedTech equipment from any vendor, allowing technologists from remote locations to manage multiple machines simultaneously. The smartphone-sized roclub connector can connect to any medical 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.
Co-founder and managing director André Glardon 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 new funding will help us expand our support to include more machinery, supercharge our international expansion and, ultimately, deliver our mission to transform healthcare for better patient outcomes.”
Picture: founders and managing directors of roclub Matthias Issing and André Glardon.
Read this report on page 12 of the January 2026 issue of RAD Magazine.
