Fundamental VR defy Brexit start to Join European Trade Mission as Part of Mayor’s International Business Programme

Advanced tech medical simulation company visit Berlin to support growth strategy as London continues to collaborate across Europe.

28th March – London – Fundamental VR, a fast growing Holographic, Haptic and Virtual surgery simulation company, is today with London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s team on a trade mission to Europe. The initiative, led by the Mayor’s International Business Programme and London & Partners, is designed to help high-growth B2B tech companies identify partnerships and to explore business opportunities in Europe and show that London is still very much open for business.

Deputy Mayor for Business, Rajesh Agrawal, said: “I am delighted that Fundamental VR is joining me in Berlin as we showcase some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses London has to offer.

“Our great city has a long and proud history of trading and doing business with our friends overseas and that will never change.

“The Mayor and I look forward to working with team at Fundamental VR, to build new relationships, attract investment and show the entire continent that London is Open and the best city in the world to do business with.”

As part of the 3 day mission timed to coincide with the triggering of article 50 formerly commencing the Brexit negotiations, Fundamental VR and other selected organisations will be given the opportunity to connect with senior-level tech executives at one-to-one meetings, roundtables and networking events, as well as with international investors at investor pitching events in Berlin.

Fundamental was one of a small number of fast growth tech companies in Life Science invited to join the The Mayor’s International Business Programme. The 12-month programme is designed to support high-growth businesses from London’s technology, life sciences and urban sectors achieve their growth ambitions through trade missions, a bespoke mentoring scheme and expert advice and workshops.

Chris Scattergood, co-founder of Fundamental said: “The support offered by The Mayor’s International Business Programme has been invaluable as Fundamental continues to be recognised as market leaders for mixed reality training simulations featuring our ground breaking FeelReal VR haptic touch, and I’m delighted to now be joining the mission to Berlin as Britain formerly starts the Brexit process at this historical period in British Business history. Fundamental has extremely ambitious plans for growth in Europe and America and this trip will provide a unique opportunity to continue to collaborate and build European relationships ”

About Fundamental VR

Headquartered in London, and focused on the US and European markets, Fundamental creates cutting edge mixed reality simulations for pharma companies, equipment manufacturers, medical colleges and hospitals. The team uses world leading Haptic, mixed reality and holographic technologies to advance knowledge transfer between surgeons and clinicians. Our solutions advance the speed, volume and general efficacy of surgeon and clinician knowledge transfer in ways that surpass existing training simulations and training resources, which are largely unchanged in the last 100 years or more. Utilising this latest technology will enable the world to meet the growing healthcare needs of humanity into the next decade. Whether in the streets of India, the African bush, or a teaching hospital in California, our solutions will make a difference to the speed medical professionals learn and are therefore able to reach people who need treatment.