# Illuminant Surgical funding: rounds and investors

> Illuminant Surgical has raised across 1 round since 2026. Investors include Y Combinator, National Science Foundation and Soma Capital.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/company/illuminant-surgical (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Who invested in *Illuminant Surgical*

One round we have observed, with the 5 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Healthcare

Raised 7 months ago Y Combinator: S22

Funding summary Updated 26 Oct 2026

**Undisclosed** raised across 1 round since 2026, from 1 source

- **Latest round:** Venture Apr 2026
- **Investors:** 5

See who backed them

## The rounds

- **Apr 2026** Venture **Amount undisclosed** [Y Combinator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/y-combinator) [National Science Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/nsf-small-business-innovation-research-small-business-techno) [Soma Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/soma-capital) [Dorm Room Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dorm-room-fund) [National Institute on Aging](https://millionrounds.com/fund/national-institute-on-aging) Source recorded

## Founders and team

From Illuminant Surgical's own website.

Advisers *Brad Smith* *Joe Kiani*

## Everyone who backed them

[Y Combinator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/y-combinator) Accelerator **1** round

[National Science Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/nsf-small-business-innovation-research-small-business-techno) Government **1** round

[Soma Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/soma-capital) VC firm **1** round

[Dorm Room Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dorm-room-fund) VC firm **1** round

[National Institute on Aging](https://millionrounds.com/fund/national-institute-on-aging) VC firm **1** round

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## Quick answers about Illuminant Surgical

### Who invested in Illuminant Surgical?

Illuminant Surgical's investors include Y Combinator, National Science Foundation, Soma Capital, Dorm Room Fund and National Institute on Aging.

### How much has Illuminant Surgical raised?

Illuminant Surgical has raised 1 round since 2026, none with a disclosed amount.

### When did Illuminant Surgical last raise?

Illuminant Surgical's most recent round was a Venture in Apr 2026.

### Who backed Illuminant Surgical first?

Illuminant Surgical's first round on record, in Apr 2026, was backed by Y Combinator, National Science Foundation and Soma Capital and 2 others.

### What stage is Illuminant Surgical at?

Illuminant Surgical's latest named round is a Venture, in Apr 2026.

### Where is Illuminant Surgical based?

Illuminant Surgical is based in the United States.

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