Ekso Bionics, Inc.
RICHMOND, CA · CIK 0001552921 · Medtech · Acquired
Exoskeletons for rehabilitation and industrial work that enhance human strength and mobility
eksobionics.com →- Grants
- —
- No SBIR or STTR on record
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- $14M
- 2 Form D · Nov 2013
- 154 months since last filing
- Contracts
- $1.5M
- 2 awards · Veterans Affairs, Defense
- #254 of 4531 in medtech
- Patents
- 40
- 33 granted · 7 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓20112012201320142015
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $9,069,222 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $5,000,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Igf::ct::igf Continued Maintenance&repair Of Eksoskeleton Bionic Suits Used For Rehabilitation Purposes | $20,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf STTR II Contract For Upper Body Exo Skeleton | $1,499,979 |
Federal contract · USAspendingForm D · SEC
Peer position
| # | Company | Contracts | Disclosed equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Fluxion Biosciences Inc. | $1.5M | — |
| 252 | PRAEVIUM RESEARCH INC | $1.5M | — |
| 253 | SAGE SCIENCE, INC. | $1.5M | $9.9M |
| 254 | Ekso Bionics, Inc. | $1.5M | $14M |
| 255 | Far UV Technologies Inc | $1.5M | $1.6M |
| 256 | TANZEN MEDICAL, INC. | $1.5M | — |
| 257 | MICRO-LEADS INC | $1.5M | — |
Ranked on federal contract value rather than capital raised. The equity column is the comparison worth making — companies at the same procurement position often sit at very different points in their funding history.
Founders & Team
- Russ AngoldExecutive Officer · Promoter
- Scott BanisterDirector
- Eythor BenderDirector · Executive Officer
- Michael FawkesDirector
- Marilyn HamiltonDirector
- Nathan HardingDirector · Executive Officer · Promoter
- Amal MooradDirector · Promoter
- Frank MoremandExecutive Officer
- Jack PeurachDirector
- Max Scheder-BieschinExecutive Officer
Patents
- Actuator Devices for Human Exoskeleton Jointsgranted
- Control Mechanisms And Methods Of Tool-holding Arm For Exoskeletonsgranted
- Devices for the Support of Toolsgranted
- Ensuring Operator Engagement in an Exoskeleton Bionic Devicegranted
- Ball Screw and Tensile Member Exoskeleton Joint Actuation Devicegranted
- Methods of Exoskeleton Communication and Controlgranted
- Device and Method for Strengthening the Arms of Human Exoskeletonsgranted
- Exoskeleton and Method of Increasing the Flexibility of an Exoskeleton Jointgranted
- Methods of Enhancing the Rehabilitation or Training of an Exoskeleton Wearergranted
- Exoskeleton And Method Of Providing An Assistive Torque To An Arm Of A Wearergranted
- Machine to Human Interfaces for Communication from a Lower Extremity Orthoticgranted
- Tool Arm Mount for Aerial Work Platformgranted
Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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