FUKUOKA, Japan, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medmain Inc., a Japanese medtech startup that offers PidPort, an AI-powered cloud system to assist in digital pathology, is pleased to announce that it has raised 3.3 million USD through a third-party allotment of shares, with One Capital as the lead investor and Niremia Collective and Plug and Play as additional participants. With this round, the company's total equity funding has reached 18 million USD.
About Medmain Inc.
Medmain Inc. is a Japanese medtech startup with the corporate mission "To create a world where medical services can be accessed with technology anywhere, anytime". As a partner to medical professionals around the world, the company develops and provides PidPort, an AI-powered cloud system that supports digital pathology. Learn more at: https://en.medmain.com
Medmain has been providing a full range of services in the field of digital pathology, starting with a digitization service for specimen slides, to remote diagnosis support that connects remote facilities via cloud computing, to the presentation of high accuracy and rapid analysis of pathology results using AI, all of which are utilized at many facilities. We have also succeeded in accelerating the speed of development of pathology AI, our core technology, by creating a proprietary platform that accelerates AI development by means of transfer learning. About PidPort: https://us.medmain.com
- Purpose and Background of the Fundraising (Challenges Medmain Aims to Address)
The funds raised will be used to further enhance the development of our product "PidPort," invest in infrastructure for digitalization, strengthen our sales organization, apply for regulatory approval of our pathology AI, and build a foundation for international expansion.
With the global increase in cancer diagnoses, the number of pathology examinations has also risen significantly, leading to a chronic shortage of personnel and placing a heavy workload on medical institutions. Traditionally, pathology diagnoses have long relied on physical glass slides, but at Medmain, we have been supporting medical institutions through the provision of digital services and our platform, "PidPort."
PidPort is currently used by many clients in a wide range of settings, including remote diagnostic support and consultations between medical institutions, multi-facility conferences, academic conferences, educational use in lectures and training sessions, as well as research and quality control at universities and corporations.
Moving forward, we will continue to enhance functionality and strengthen integration with surrounding systems to further improve service convenience. At the same time, we are committed to expanding support and value delivery to more medical sites, and to strengthening our organizational structure in preparation for global expansion.
[Comments from Investors]
One Capital
"Medmain is delivering and implementing an innovative solution that integrates digital pathology and AI in the highly specialized and experience-driven field of pathology diagnosis.
We are deeply impressed by their AI diagnostic technology grounded in a strong understanding of pathology, the high level of product maturity, the exceptional breadth of cancer types covered—surpassing global competitors—their ability to embed solutions into clinical settings through co-creation with healthcare professionals, and the passion and execution capability of Mr. Iizuka and the team.
We are confident that Medmain will play a vital role in dramatically advancing the quality, speed, and accessibility of medical care. We will fully support their business expansion across funding, talent, and strategic development." — Yukako Yokota, Partner, One Capital.
[About One Capital]
One Capital is an independent venture capital firm that invests in and supports SaaS and healthcare startups. They provide hands-on support from both a business and financial perspective, fully backing bold initiatives that create lasting value for society. They also operate a unique business model that includes offering DX advisory services and developing SaaS products for their limited partners.
Niremia Collective
"We at Niremia Collective are honored to participate in this funding round, strongly resonating with Medmain's vision and technological capabilities in addressing challenges within the field of pathology. Amid a global shortage of pathologists, Medmain's AI-powered digital pathology solution "PidPort" offers a profoundly impactful approach by simultaneously improving access to care and diagnostic accuracy.
In particular, the platform's ability to handle multiple organ types with high precision and its strong implementation capability, grounded in collaboration with clinical settings, suggest tremendous potential for further expansion both in Japan and abroad.
Guided by our mission to realize wellbeing through technology, we are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the quality and sustainability of healthcare. We will continue to stand alongside Medmain as a strategic partner in creating global impact and driving growth." — Naoko Okumoto, Founder and Managing Partner, Niremia Collective.
[About Niremia Collective]
Niremia Collective is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, USA, specializing in the wellbeing technology sector. It was founded by Naoko Okumoto, an expert in business development and investment across Silicon Valley and the Asia-Pacific region, and Nichol Bradford, the founder of Transformative Technology, the world's largest and most recognized ecosystem for wellbeing technology.
Plug and Play
"We at Plug and Play are thrilled to announce our investment in Medmain, a healthcare AI company transforming pathology through technology. With the strong support of numerous corporate partners and new government initiatives in Japan, we believe the country is emerging as a prime destination for global investors seeking the next generation of unicorns." — Alireza Masrour, General Partner, Plug and Play.
[About Plug and Play]
Plug and Play is a top-tier global venture capital firm and accelerator headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA. The company invests in and supports startups with innovative technologies and ideas. Plug and Play has a strong track record of nurturing unicorn companies such as PayPal, Dropbox, Guardant Health, and LendingClub.
Medmain Inc.
CEO Osamu Iizuka
"We are honored to welcome such strong investors who highly value Medmain's mission, technological capabilities, and accomplishments in addressing critical healthcare challenges in the field of pathology through the power of technology.
Our platform, "PidPort," is already being used in a wide range of clinical settings, contributing to improvements in the quality of care, operational efficiency, and research and development.
Moving forward, we will further accelerate product development by enhancing integration with hospital and diagnostic systems, strengthening AI functionalities, and improving overall usability to deliver an even better service.
Beyond Japan, we aim to expand globally and actively contribute to solving healthcare challenges around the world."
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Medmain, a Japanese pathology AI startup, has raised 3.3M USD (total 18M USD), with investments from One Capital, Niremia Collective, and Plug and Play
Medmain, a Japanese pathology AI startup, has raised 3.3M USD (total 18M USD), with investments from One Capital, Niremia Collective, and Plug and Play
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock, the global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, became the most awarded Robotic Vacuum Brand at CES 2026, after announcing its new product line-up for the first half of the year. Under the theme "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest", the brand's keynote presentation led by Roborock's President, Quan Gang, unveiled the Saros Rover, the world's first robotic vacuum with AI-powered wheel-leg architecture that can both navigate stairs and slopes with human-like agility while cleaning them.
Announcements also included the Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, Roborock F25 ACE Pro, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow. These launches happened in partnership with Real Madrid Football Club for the Vacuum Cleaner category, announced ahead of the show's starting date.
Roborock also announced separate to the Real Madrid partnership its entry into the US market for lawnmower products, including the new RockMow X1 LiDAR. Consumers, clients, and interested parties can visit Roborock's Booth #52632 at Venetian Expo CES 2026 from January 6 to January 9th during show hours.
Roborock Saros Rover - The World's First Wheel-Leg Robovac
In a world-first, Roborock introduced at CES 2026 the Roborock Saros Rover, featuring the world's first two-wheel-leg architecture in a robovac. Each wheel-leg provides reach, lift, height, and imitates human mobility, enabling the robot to raise and lower each one of the wheel-legs independently, execute small jumps, agile turns, sudden stops, and directional changes, all while maintaining a level body as the ground changes.
At a software level, Saros Rover harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence algorithms, in conjunction with complex motion sensors and 3D spatial information to understand its environment and make its wheel-legs react with precision.
The Saros Rover excels in multi-storey homes, where it is able to clean each one of the steps of a staircase as it goes to the second floor, dramatically reducing "no-go" zones and transitioning into cleaning areas previously inaccessible for homes with a single robovac.
The Saros Rover is able to tackle several types of non-flat surfaces, with staircases being the most obvious one. This includes not only traditional staircases but also curved staircases, or even carpeted staircases with bullnose fronts, all while cleaning each one of their steps as it navigates through them. Other types of surfaces that Saros Rover is able to tackle include slopes as well as complex multi-level room thresholds requiring height and power. Saros Rover is a real product in development with an unconfirmed launch date.
The Greatest Meeting The Greatest - Roborock and Real Madrid Football Club join hands
Announced days before the show's beginning, Roborock presents at CES its first activation within the strategic global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club's First Men and First Women teams, widely ranked as one of the greatest football clubs in history. The partnership is solely related to Roborock's extensive portfolio of Vacuum Cleaner products and excludes other product lines from the brand. Under the umbrella theme of "The Greatest Meeting The Greatest", the partnership responds to a deep affinity between the brand ethos of both organizations, which have achieved remarkable historical performance with innovation as common denominator. The partnership will bring Roborock's smart-cleaning innovations to life through stadium exposure, campaigns and player-led storytelling that translate the meaning of "Real Smart Cleaning" from the pitch to the home.
Roborock's early 2026 Robovac line-up: Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
At its keynote, Clarbi Lu, product marketing lead at Roborock, unveiled new smart cleaning products launching in the first half of the year. Leading the lineup are the Roborock Saros 20 and Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, the latest flagship models in the Saros Series. Saros 20 upgrades the StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0 with enhanced AI object recognition and a new AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 for improved threshold climbing. Saros 20 Sonic adds RetractSense™ Navigation, an ultra-slim body, and the VibraRise® 5.0 Mopping System. Both use a 35,000 Pa HyperForce® motor and a new RockDock®. The Qrevo Series also expands with the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow.
Rockmow X1 LiDAR, X1, RockNeo Q1 lead the Roborock North American Roll-Out of Lawnmowers
Roborock has announced its North American expansion into the lawnmower category with three key models. The flagship RockMow X1 LiDAR features Sentisphere™ LiDAR Environmental Perception, 4WD traction, and Active Steering for flawless coverage. Alternatively, the RockMow X1 utilizes RTK and VSLAM navigation alongside a Dynamic Suspension System for industry-leading edge cutting. For smaller gardens, the entry-level RockNeo Q1 makes smart care accessible by combining RTK + VSLAM navigation with Stereo Vision Obstacle Avoidance.
For pricing and availiability, please contact your local Roborock sales or communications representative.
About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. Having become the #1 best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner brand according to IDC*, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in millions of homes across more than 170 countries and regions. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and South Korea, Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. As of 2026, Roborock serves more than 22 million households. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock, the global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, became the most awarded Robotic Vacuum Brand at CES 2026, after announcing its new product line-up for the first half of the year. Under the theme "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest", the brand's keynote presentation led by Roborock's President, Quan Gang, unveiled the Saros Rover, the world's first robotic vacuum with AI-powered wheel-leg architecture that can both navigate stairs and slopes with human-like agility while cleaning them.
Announcements also included the Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, Roborock F25 ACE Pro, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow. These launches happened in partnership with Real Madrid Football Club for the Vacuum Cleaner category, announced ahead of the show's starting date.
Roborock also announced separate to the Real Madrid partnership its entry into the US market for lawnmower products, including the new RockMow X1 LiDAR. Consumers, clients, and interested parties can visit Roborock's Booth #52632 at Venetian Expo CES 2026 from January 6 to January 9th during show hours.
Roborock Saros Rover - The World's First Wheel-Leg Robovac
In a world-first, Roborock introduced at CES 2026 the Roborock Saros Rover, featuring the world's first two-wheel-leg architecture in a robovac. Each wheel-leg provides reach, lift, height, and imitates human mobility, enabling the robot to raise and lower each one of the wheel-legs independently, execute small jumps, agile turns, sudden stops, and directional changes, all while maintaining a level body as the ground changes.
At a software level, Saros Rover harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence algorithms, in conjunction with complex motion sensors and 3D spatial information to understand its environment and make its wheel-legs react with precision.
The Saros Rover excels in multi-storey homes, where it is able to clean each one of the steps of a staircase as it goes to the second floor, dramatically reducing "no-go" zones and transitioning into cleaning areas previously inaccessible for homes with a single robovac.
The Saros Rover is able to tackle several types of non-flat surfaces, with staircases being the most obvious one. This includes not only traditional staircases but also curved staircases, or even carpeted staircases with bullnose fronts, all while cleaning each one of their steps as it navigates through them. Other types of surfaces that Saros Rover is able to tackle include slopes as well as complex multi-level room thresholds requiring height and power. Saros Rover is a real product in development with an unconfirmed launch date.
The Greatest Meeting The Greatest - Roborock and Real Madrid Football Club join hands
Announced days before the show's beginning, Roborock presents at CES its first activation within the strategic global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club's First Men and First Women teams, widely ranked as one of the greatest football clubs in history. The partnership is solely related to Roborock's extensive portfolio of Vacuum Cleaner products and excludes other product lines from the brand. Under the umbrella theme of "The Greatest Meeting The Greatest", the partnership responds to a deep affinity between the brand ethos of both organizations, which have achieved remarkable historical performance with innovation as common denominator. The partnership will bring Roborock's smart-cleaning innovations to life through stadium exposure, campaigns and player-led storytelling that translate the meaning of "Real Smart Cleaning" from the pitch to the home.
Roborock's early 2026 Robovac line-up: Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
At its keynote, Clarbi Lu, product marketing lead at Roborock, unveiled new smart cleaning products launching in the first half of the year. Leading the lineup are the Roborock Saros 20 and Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, the latest flagship models in the Saros Series. Saros 20 upgrades the StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0 with enhanced AI object recognition and a new AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 for improved threshold climbing. Saros 20 Sonic adds RetractSense™ Navigation, an ultra-slim body, and the VibraRise® 5.0 Mopping System. Both use a 35,000 Pa HyperForce® motor and a new RockDock®. The Qrevo Series also expands with the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow.
Rockmow X1 LiDAR, X1, RockNeo Q1 lead the Roborock North American Roll-Out of Lawnmowers
Roborock has announced its North American expansion into the lawnmower category with three key models. The flagship RockMow X1 LiDAR features Sentisphere™ LiDAR Environmental Perception, 4WD traction, and Active Steering for flawless coverage. Alternatively, the RockMow X1 utilizes RTK and VSLAM navigation alongside a Dynamic Suspension System for industry-leading edge cutting. For smaller gardens, the entry-level RockNeo Q1 makes smart care accessible by combining RTK + VSLAM navigation with Stereo Vision Obstacle Avoidance.
For pricing and availiability, please contact your local Roborock sales or communications representative.
About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. Having become the #1 best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner brand according to IDC*, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in millions of homes across more than 170 countries and regions. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and South Korea, Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. As of 2026, Roborock serves more than 22 million households. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
