Incision, an Amsterdam-based healthtech company, has closed a €4 million investment round led by HERAN Partners through its HERAN HealthTech Fund II. The funding will support the company’s expansion into the United States, deepen relationships with medical-technology partners, and advance its operating-room support platform.
Founded in 2014, Incision has developed a software suite designed to optimize operating room efficiency and staff preparedness. The platform delivers work instructions, knowledge support, and improvement tools to surgical teams, aiming to standardize procedure readiness across healthcare facilities regardless of location or staffing composition.
Addressing U.S. Healthcare Priorities
The American hospital market presents significant opportunities for Incision’s solution. U.S. healthcare systems face mounting pressure to maximize operating room utilization rates, accelerate onboarding of new staff members, and control supply chain costs. These operational challenges align directly with the capabilities Incision’s platform offers to surgical teams.
“Our goal is that every OR team performs at par with the best surgical teams out there,” said Ritsaart van Montfrans, CEO of Incision. “To achieve this, Incision’s OR Staff Support platform provides work instructions, knowledge support and improvement support, so OR staff start each procedure fully prepared, wherever they work. US hospital systems are looking for ways to make better use of their OR capacity, bring new staff up to speed faster, and reduce supply costs, and that is where Assist makes a difference. HERAN’s investment and their experience in healthcare technology will help us grow our team and partnerships in the United States.”
Strategic Partnership and Growth
The investment from HERAN Partners reflects confidence in Incision’s market approach and technology trajectory. HERAN’s involvement brings not only capital but also healthcare sector expertise that will support the startup’s U.S. market entry strategy. The funding will enable Incision to strengthen collaborations with established medical-technology companies while scaling its operations across the Atlantic.
Operating room management remains a critical focus area for healthcare providers globally. Inefficient OR scheduling, inconsistent staff preparation, and supply chain visibility issues contribute to rising healthcare costs and suboptimal patient outcomes. Incision’s platform addresses these challenges by creating standardized workflows and knowledge repositories accessible to surgical teams.
European Healthtech Momentum
Incision’s funding round reflects ongoing investor interest in European healthtech solutions targeting operational efficiency in hospitals. The Netherlands has become a notable hub for healthcare technology innovation, with companies addressing everything from diagnostic imaging to patient management systems. HERAN Partners’ focus on healthcare technology investing underscores the region’s commitment to supporting startups that improve clinical operations and patient care delivery.
The investment positions Incision to scale its impact beyond its current markets while maintaining its focus on practical, staff-facing solutions that drive measurable improvements in surgical team performance and hospital efficiency.