Axiles Bionics, a deeptech and medtech spin-off from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)'s Brubotics, has successfully closed the first €6 million tranche of an €8 million Series A financing round. This significant investment will accelerate the global rollout of Lunaris, its cutting-edge biomimetic prosthetic foot, and advance the development of next-generation bionic devices.
The funding round was led by PE Group as the cornerstone investor, with strong support from the EIC Fund and finance&invest.brussels, alongside seasoned entrepreneurs, private investors, and Axiles Bionics' management team.
Lunaris, renowned for its adaptive mechanics and embedded intelligence, delivers intuitive and natural motion, significantly improving the quality of life for lower limb amputees. It has already secured CE and FDA approval and is reimbursed in multiple countries, leading to rapidly increasing adoption in clinical settings.
"Axiles Bionics is setting a new benchmark in robotic prosthetics," stated Stefan Yee, Founder and CEO of PE Group. "With Lunaris already demonstrating clinical, regulatory, and initial commercial success, and disruptive bionic technology on the horizon, Axiles is well positioned to scale globally and transform the quality of life for amputees worldwide."
Pierre Cherelle, Founder and CEO of Axiles Bionics, emphasized the company's vision:
"We envision a future where advanced bionics become standard, enhancing lives with superior mobility, health, and wellbeing. This funding is a vote of confidence in our vision, our team, and the patients we serve."
Axiles Bionics, which originated from VUB's Brubotics in 2019, continues to be a leader in human-machine interaction, leveraging expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human biomechanics. The company's innovative work has been consistently supported by Innoviris, the Brussels public agency for research and innovation. Axiles Bionics is also representing Belgium at the Universal Exhibition in Osaka 2025, highlighting its role as a global ambassador for innovation.
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