Germany-based roclub has raised $11.7m to fuel the US launch of its platform for the remote operation (teleoperation) of medical devices in healthcare settings where practitioner shortfalls exist.
The Series A funding round was led by Smedvig Ventures and YZR Capital, and saw participation from existing investor Speedinvest and a range of angel investors.
roclub’s cloud-based platform facilitates the teleoperation of any medical equipment with a front-end monitor, allowing operators who are part of the company’s technologist marketplace to remotely manage multiple machines simultaneously.
Since launching in 2022, roclub is operational in 11 countries across Europe and other international markets. With the Series A funding, the company plans to double its headcount in 2026 and build out its sales and customer engagement provisions.
A report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) forecasts that the radiologist shortfall in the US could reach almost 42,000 by 2036.
For this reason, roclub is initially focused on the remote operation of radiology equipment such as MRI and CT scanners. Using the company’s smartphone-sized connector, remote access to medical equipment from any location supports direct video and audio communication between on-site teams, operators, and patients.
Fully compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the startup’s platform received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in February 2025.
Roclub’s co-founder and managing director André Glardon highlights that staff shortages are being felt globally across public and private sector healthcare providers in both rural and urban locations.
Glardon told Medical Device Network: “We have customers in areas spanning hospital, outpatient, radiology, and orthopaedics. With cost-effectiveness in mind, the company is developing scalable pricing models, offering flexible partnership structures, and emphasising measurable ROI.
“Our goal is to make remote operations both accessible and sustainable for every healthcare provider, regardless of size or location.”
All technologists who are part of roclub’s platform marketplace undergo a multi-stage vetting process.
Glardon added: “This includes credential verification, experience and background checks, skills assessments via medtech simulators to evaluate technical proficiency and bedside manner in a teleoperations context.
“Remote professionals also undergo ongoing performance reviews and continuous education to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality care.”
