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June 14, 2022

SoftBank backs Proximie in $80m round for AR surgery

It’s a rare sight to see SoftBank back a European startup in 2022.


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Dr Nadine Hachach Haram

Proximie, a British healthtech startup, has raised an $80m Series C round for its augmented reality tech which allows surgeons to advise on operations remotely around the world.

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Proximie in action
A surgeon operates while another in a different part of the world gives guidance through Proximie
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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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