London-based surgical technology startup XRlabs announced on October 19, 2026, that it had raised $8.4 million in seed funding led by Playground Global, with participation from Eka Ventures. The investment will support the development of its AI-powered surgical intelligence software and further clinical evaluation of its technology.
Founded in 2024 by practising neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Haddad, XRlabs develops software designed to integrate artificial intelligence and extended reality into surgical workflows. Headquartered in London, the company also maintains an office in Palo Alto, California.
XRlabs develops two complementary surgical technologies. Its XRlabs SIM platform converts CT and MRI scans into interactive three-dimensional anatomical models, allowing surgical teams to visualise patient anatomy, prepare procedures and conduct surgical rehearsals.
The company is also developing SurgicalOS, a software platform designed to combine live surgical video, navigation data and medical imaging into a unified, anatomy-aware view during operations. The technology uses computer vision and deep learning and is designed to work alongside existing surgical equipment. SurgicalOS remains under development and is not commercially available.
XRlabs plans to use the new capital to expand its engineering and clinical teams, pursue regulatory pathways in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, and strengthen its clinical evidence base through partner institutions across three continents.
Alongside the financing, XRlabs received a compute allocation through the UK Government’s AI Research Resource (AIRR), providing additional computing resources for AI development and testing.
The company also announced the appointment of Omar Ishrak, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, as chair of its board of directors.
XRlabs previously announced a $2.3 million financing round in February 2025, led by technology executive and angel investor Eric Johnson, with participation from Eka Ventures and other investors. That funding supported the expansion of its surgical visualisation platform, XRlabs SIM.
