Surgical navigation tech startup HRS Navigation raises $5 million; founder says, 'Our mission is to make...'

Indian medtech startup HRS Navigation has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by GVFL, Physis Capital, Sathguru Catalysers, India EXIM Bank and KITVEN.

The startup will use the raised capital to accelerate product innovation, global market expansion, enabling HRS to scale manufacturing and advance next-generation navigation.

Founded by Arpit Paliwal and Shweta Paliwal, HRS Navigation designs and manufactures surgical navigation systems that empower surgeons to perform complex cranial, spine & ENT surgeries.

The startup has developed the easyNav platform, which it calls India’s first navigation system that integrates with existing operating room infrastructure. By enabling hospitals to adopt advanced navigation technology, easyNav has made surgical navigation accessible to both smaller and larger hospitals. The platform has supported more than 20,000 surgeries, helping surgeons perform procedures with greater accuracy and confidence.

“Our mission is to make advanced surgical navigation accessible to every hospital and surgeon, so that patients across India and beyond can benefit from precision surgery,” said Arpit Paliwal, Founder and Director of HRS Navigation.

“With this investment, we are not only strengthening our ability to innovate and expand internationally but also showcasing India’s capability to develop world-class medtech solutions.” 

“HRS Navigation exemplifies the kind of deep-tech, impact-driven innovation that is shaping the future of Indian medtech,” said Mihir Joshi, Managing Director of GVFL.

“By building globally competitive navigation platforms, HRS is helping India emerge as a reliable exporter of high-end surgical technologies while improving access to precision surgery across the country.”

Vinay Bansal, Partner at Physis Capital, said, “HRS Navigation exemplifies the innovation edge emerging from India — globally competitive technology, engineered with smart design and efficiency, solving critical healthcare challenges. We’re excited to partner with a team that’s building scalable Medtech from India for the world.”

“What truly excites us is the relevance of the HRS platform in improving health outcomes and making healthcare accessible, not only in the fast-growing Indian market but also in its potential to transform healthcare in other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),” said Vijayaraghavan Kannan, Partner at Sathguru Catalysers.