EnVision Endoscopy raises $11.5M to take endoscopic suturing beyond expert centers

EnVision Endoscopy co-founders Azadeh Khanicheh and Christopher Thompson are using the Puma-led round to expand training, manufacturing and commercial availability after pilot use in 2026.

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Endoscopic procedures can leave tissue defects that need secure closure, but EnVision says suturing has stayed concentrated in expert centers. If SimpleStitch works reliably on standard scopes and can be taught broadly, more physicians could offer less invasive closure without dedicated suturing equipment.

Three people in scrubs use instruments on a flesh-colored anatomical model in a medical lab.

EnVision Endoscopy co-founder and chief executive Azadeh Khanicheh has closed an oversubscribed $11.5 million Series A and completed the first 50 patient procedures with SimpleStitch, EnVision's suturing system for gastrointestinal endoscopy, according to EnVision's November 10th, 2026 announcement.…

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