Aperture Venture Partners

Aperture Venture Partners is a venture capital group committed to working with exceptional entrepreneurs to tackle significant problems and create major new opportunities. They work with companies across a variety of sectors, primarily within the healthcare and healthy living industries. Their initial investment size ranges between $1 million and $5 million and they invest nationally. Their principals have been entrepreneurial leaders in the healthcare and investment industries over the past 30 years. They have successfully invested more than $1 billion and founded companies that have had combined revenues greater than $1 billion.

Thomas Cooper

Senior Partner

Tony Natale

Managing Partner

Eric H. Sillman

Co-Founder

Paul E. Tierney

Partner

49 past transactions

XII Medical

Series A in 2022
XII Medical is a medical device developer company. It develops a minimally invasive outpatient technology for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Nalu Medical

Venture Round in 2022
Nalu Medical is an early-stage company that develops a range of medical devices. Their vision to modernize and improve the technology in medical devices, thus improving the lives of people. The Nalu neurostimulation system is a battery-free, micro-implantable pulse generator (iPG) currently cleared by the FDA for both Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) for mitigating chronic pain. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

PetDx

Series B in 2021
PetDx® – The Liquid Biopsy Company for Pets is a San Diego-based molecular diagnostics company dedicated to unleashing the power of genomics to improve pet health. The company's flagship product, OncoK9®, enables veterinarians to detect cancer in dogs with a simple blood draw. As a first-in-class multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, OncoK9 employs cutting-edge genomic analysis that leverages next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and proprietary bioinformatics algorithms, empowering veterinarians to provide superior care to canine patients.

Cortica

Series C in 2021
Cortica provides diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and developmental differences. They offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services. Their services include gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, ABA therapy, parent coaching, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, and more.

Neuros Medical

Series B in 2021
Neuros Medical is a neuromodulation company, is focused on developing proprietary therapies for the unmet needs of patients worldwide. The Company's patented platform technology, Electrical Nerve Block, is focused on the elimination of chronic pain in a variety of applications including neuroma/residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine.

Cardiac Dimensions

Series C in 2020
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. is a medical device company developing novel interventional tools for the treatment of heart failure and the related condition of mitral valve regurgitation. Our product, the Carillon® Mitral Contour System®, is a groundbreaking, non-surgical device developed to treat functional mitral valve regurgitation. Our system uses a catheter based approach to reshape the mitral valve and reduce mitral regurgitation.

V-Wave

Series C in 2020
V-Wave is a privately held company with offices in Israel and the US. The company is focused on developing percutaneous implantable devices for treating patients with Chronic Heart Failure (HF). V-Wave’s vision is to help patients who remain with disabling symptoms or need hospitalization despite optimized medical treatment. V-Wave has developed a proprietary interatrial shunt intended to relieve symptoms, reduce hospitalization, increase exercise capacity, and improve the overall quality of life. The original concept and development started in Israel with a talented team of engineers and medical scientists. The company’s senior management has decades of experience successfully developing, clinically testing, and bringing to market multiple implantable cardiovascular devices.

Cortica

Venture Round in 2020
Cortica provides diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and developmental differences. They offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services. Their services include gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, ABA therapy, parent coaching, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, and more.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2020
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic candidates to address large market opportunities, initially in ophthalmic conditions, where there are limited treatment alternatives. It is advancing its pipeline to address several diseases across therapeutic categories including eye care, dermatology, and other diseases with high, unmet needs. Its lead product candidate, TP-03, is a novel therapeutic in Phase 2b/3 that is being developed for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis.

ShiraTronics

Series A in 2019
ShiraTronics develops neuromodulation technology to combat debilitating chronic migraine. The company is driven by a mission to transform the lives of those living with chronic migraine.

Verix Health

Series A in 2019
Verix Health is developing a suite of actively steerable surgical devices enabling minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of lesions in difficult-to-access anatomies. The company was founded by Professor Mark Yim, PhD and PCI Ventures at the University of Pennsylvania and incubated at the Pennovation Center in Philadelphia.

Bardy Diagnostics

Series B in 2019
Bardy Diagnostics is a developer of a cardiac monitor and arrhythmia detection device. The company has created a new, state-of-the-art heart monitor known as Carnation Ambulatory Monitor (CAM) that can be worn comfortably and discreetly for up to 7 days. Unlike many other heart monitors, CAM can be worn during exercise or while showering. Its unique, narrow, hourglass shape makes it especially advantageous for the female anatomy. It is also designed to be comfortable for women to wear, with its narrow, hourglass shape. Bardy Diagnostics uses his expertise to develop cardiac monitoring solutions that help physicians obtain more accurate information about actionable events in the hopes of saving lives. The company's mission is to improve clinical management and outcomes for patients and their physicians by employing innovative P-wave centric ECG detection into patient-friendly technologies that result in greater patient compliance and more confident physician diagnoses. Bardy Diagnostics was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Cortica

Venture Round in 2018
Cortica provides diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and developmental differences. They offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services. Their services include gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, ABA therapy, parent coaching, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, and more.

Endotronix

Series D in 2018
Endotronix is a developer of hemodynamic monitoring technologies to help detect worsening heart failure earlier than ever before. The company's platform includes a cloud-based disease management data system and outpatient hemodynamic management with a breakthrough implantable wireless pulmonary artery sensor for early detection of worsening heart failure. It was founded in 2007 and is based in Lisle, Illinois.

Cardiac Dimensions

Series B in 2018
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. is a medical device company developing novel interventional tools for the treatment of heart failure and the related condition of mitral valve regurgitation. Our product, the Carillon® Mitral Contour System®, is a groundbreaking, non-surgical device developed to treat functional mitral valve regurgitation. Our system uses a catheter based approach to reshape the mitral valve and reduce mitral regurgitation.

Channel Medsystems

Series C in 2017
Channel Medsystems is a medical device company offering cryotherapy devices for endometrial cryoablation. Its mission is to empower every woman to take control of her health journey and live their best life.

Neuros Medical

Series A in 2017
Neuros Medical is a neuromodulation company, is focused on developing proprietary therapies for the unmet needs of patients worldwide. The Company's patented platform technology, Electrical Nerve Block, is focused on the elimination of chronic pain in a variety of applications including neuroma/residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine.

Trevi Therapeutics

Series C in 2017
Trevi Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of nalbuphine ER to treat serious neurologically mediated conditions. Trevi is currently developing nalbuphine ER for the treatment of chronic pruritus, chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) in patients with Parkinson’s disease. These conditions share common pathophysiology that is mediated through opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Trevi is currently conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of nalbuphine ER, referred to as the PRISM trial, in patients with severe pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis.

Endotronix

Series C in 2016
Endotronix is a developer of hemodynamic monitoring technologies to help detect worsening heart failure earlier than ever before. The company's platform includes a cloud-based disease management data system and outpatient hemodynamic management with a breakthrough implantable wireless pulmonary artery sensor for early detection of worsening heart failure. It was founded in 2007 and is based in Lisle, Illinois.

Spirox

Series C in 2016
Spirox is a California-based medical device company improving the quality of life for patients suffering from nasal obstruction. They are formerly known as Nasoform. Their first product, the LATERA absorbable nasal implant is designed to address one of the most common, yet undertreated, causes of nasal obstruction today, nasal valve collapse (NVC). The company intends to use the funds to complete development, seek US marketing authorization, and initiate product commercialization. Spirox was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Channel Medsystems

Series C in 2015
Channel Medsystems is a medical device company offering cryotherapy devices for endometrial cryoablation. Its mission is to empower every woman to take control of her health journey and live their best life.

Aclaris Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Aclaris Therapeutics started by the founders of Vicept Therapeutics, is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical dermatology company focused on the development of novel dermatologic therapies. It is committed to identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative therapies to address significant unmet needs in dermatology, both medical and aesthetic, and immunology. Aclaris is focused on market segments with no FDA-approved medications or where treatment gaps exist.

Spirox

Series B in 2015
Spirox is a California-based medical device company improving the quality of life for patients suffering from nasal obstruction. They are formerly known as Nasoform. Their first product, the LATERA absorbable nasal implant is designed to address one of the most common, yet undertreated, causes of nasal obstruction today, nasal valve collapse (NVC). The company intends to use the funds to complete development, seek US marketing authorization, and initiate product commercialization. Spirox was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Cardiac Dimensions

Series A in 2015
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. is a medical device company developing novel interventional tools for the treatment of heart failure and the related condition of mitral valve regurgitation. Our product, the Carillon® Mitral Contour System®, is a groundbreaking, non-surgical device developed to treat functional mitral valve regurgitation. Our system uses a catheter based approach to reshape the mitral valve and reduce mitral regurgitation.

Collegium Pharmaceutical

Venture Round in 2015
Collegium Pharmaceutical is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes products aimed at treating chronic pain while addressing the concerns of prescription drug abuse. The company utilizes its patented DETERx platform technology to create abuse-deterrent formulations that maintain the extended-release profiles and safety of medications despite potential misuse methods such as chewing or crushing. Collegium's product lineup includes Xtampza ER, an extended-release oral formulation of oxycodone designed to deter abuse, as well as Nucynta ER and Nucynta IR, which are extended-release and immediate-release formulations of tapentadol respectively, for managing severe pain and acute pain in adults. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Collegium focuses on delivering innovative solutions for patients with chronic pain, utilizing formulation improvements backed by strong intellectual property protections.

Lyric Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2015
Lyric is a clinical-stage company developing novel gastrointestinal therapeutics for unmet medical needs in the hospital setting. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Inspire Medical Systems

Series E in 2014
Inspire Medical Systems is a developer of innovative, implantable neurostimulation technologies to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Utilizing well-established technologies from the fields of cardiac pacing and neurostimulation, Inspire has developed a proprietary Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy for patients who suffer from OSA.
Axonics is a pre-revenue company developing novel implantable neuromodulation technology licensed from The Alfred Mann Foundation directed toward a number of clinical indications, including the treatment of chronic pain and overactive bladder.

Xlumena

Series C in 2013
Xlumena develops image-guided therapeutic endoscopy products. It develops Bile Duct Stenting, a self-expanding anchor stent and precision XL delivery system. The company also develops Pseudocyst Drainage, an integrated XF system designed to enable reliable pseudocyst drainage; and Hiatal Hernia Repair that enables the repair of a hiatal hernia from inside the GI lumen. Xlumena was founded in 2007 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Otonomy

Series C in 2013
Otonomy is an expert in the otology field in order to build the premier company dedicated to the treatment of otic disorders via localized drug delivery. This approach has already been widely adopted for the delivery of short-acting antibiotics to treat otitis media through a tympanostomy tube. In addition, otolaryngologists have demonstrated that the injection of steroids into the middle ear cavity can provide a therapeutic effect for patients with acute inner ear disorders such as Ménière’s disease and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Expansion of this effort holds great promise for the treatment of chronic hearing loss, severe vertigo, and even tinnitus. The key to Otonomy's leading position in this nascent field is the development of a proprietary formulation platform that provides sustained drug exposure from a single administration. Broad application of this technology has already been established across a number of therapeutic classes, and from these, three product candidates have been advanced into development.

Channel Medsystems

Series B in 2013
Channel Medsystems is a medical device company offering cryotherapy devices for endometrial cryoablation. Its mission is to empower every woman to take control of her health journey and live their best life.

Avedro

Series D in 2013
Avedro is a privately held medical device and pharmaceutical company advancing the science and technology of corneal cross-linking. Avedro recently completed its US‐based, multi-centered, Phase III studies of corneal cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Outside the United States, Avedro has commercialized both VibeX and its KXL System for performing Lasik Xtra and accelerated cross-linking. Additionally, Avedro is developing the science of Thermo‐biomechanics for therapeutic medical applications. The Keraflex® refractive correction procedure is the first technology developed from the Thermo‐biomechanics platform and is a non‐invasive, incision‐less ophthalmic procedure for flattening the cornea without the removal of tissue. Keraflex offers the unique ability to induce refractive change without weakening the cornea’s biomechanical integrity, as happens with Lasik and other refractive correction procedures. Keraflex is commercially available outside of the United States.

Ceptaris Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that is developing a proprietary gel formulation of mechlorethamine hydrochloride for the treatment of early stage (stages I-IIA) mycosis fungoides, a type of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). If approved, Ceptaris' investigational drug would be the first topical mechlorethamine product available to treat the signs and symptoms of this rare cancer.

Ceptaris Therapeutics

Series D in 2011
Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that is developing a proprietary gel formulation of mechlorethamine hydrochloride for the treatment of early stage (stages I-IIA) mycosis fungoides, a type of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). If approved, Ceptaris' investigational drug would be the first topical mechlorethamine product available to treat the signs and symptoms of this rare cancer.

Avedro

Series C in 2011
Avedro is a privately held medical device and pharmaceutical company advancing the science and technology of corneal cross-linking. Avedro recently completed its US‐based, multi-centered, Phase III studies of corneal cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Outside the United States, Avedro has commercialized both VibeX and its KXL System for performing Lasik Xtra and accelerated cross-linking. Additionally, Avedro is developing the science of Thermo‐biomechanics for therapeutic medical applications. The Keraflex® refractive correction procedure is the first technology developed from the Thermo‐biomechanics platform and is a non‐invasive, incision‐less ophthalmic procedure for flattening the cornea without the removal of tissue. Keraflex offers the unique ability to induce refractive change without weakening the cornea’s biomechanical integrity, as happens with Lasik and other refractive correction procedures. Keraflex is commercially available outside of the United States.

Xlumena

Series B in 2011
Xlumena develops image-guided therapeutic endoscopy products. It develops Bile Duct Stenting, a self-expanding anchor stent and precision XL delivery system. The company also develops Pseudocyst Drainage, an integrated XF system designed to enable reliable pseudocyst drainage; and Hiatal Hernia Repair that enables the repair of a hiatal hernia from inside the GI lumen. Xlumena was founded in 2007 and is based in Mountain View, California.

CardioMEMS

Venture Round in 2010
CardioMEMS is a medical device company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Their technology platform is designed to improve the management of severe chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. Their miniature wireless sensors can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques and transmit cardiac output, blood pressure and heart rate data that are critical to the management of patients.

CardioMEMS

Series F in 2009
CardioMEMS is a medical device company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Their technology platform is designed to improve the management of severe chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. Their miniature wireless sensors can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques and transmit cardiac output, blood pressure and heart rate data that are critical to the management of patients.

Interlace Medical

Series C in 2009
Interlace Medical, Inc. is focused on designing and developing devices for the Interventional Gynecologist to perform office-based procedures to treat diseases and conditions traditionally requiring surgery in the operating room.

TherOx

Venture Round in 2008
TherOx operates as a private venture-financed medical device company based in Irvine, California. It is dedicated to elevating the standard of care for the treatment of heart attack patients. Its proprietary technology has been developed and iterated over a number of years and has been thoroughly studied in benchtop studies, animal studies, and clinical trials. Beyond the initial treatment of heart attack with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy (SSO2), TherOx has identified applications for SSO2 in stroke, oncology, and wound care. The Company currently holds 20 issued patents with additional applications pending.

MAKO Surgical

Series C in 2007
MAKO Surgical is a medical device company, markets its advanced robotic arm solution, joint specific applications for the knee and hip, and orthopedic implants for orthopedic procedures in the United States and internationally. The company offers MAKOplasty, a restorative surgical solution that enables orthopedic surgeons to treat patient specific osteoarthritic disease. It also provides robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (RIO) consisting of a tactile robotic arm utilizing an integrated bone cutting instrument; and a patient specific visualization component, which offers pre-operative and intra-operative guidance to the orthopedic surgeon, enabling tissue sparing bone removal, and accurate implant insertion and alignment. In 2011, The company was named the No.1 on the Technology Fast 500 as the fastest growing technology company by Deloitte and received the CSSEC Award for loyal, customer-focused staff members presented by the Technology Services Industry Association and ACE Award (Achievement in Customer Excellence) from MarketTools and Fast Tech Award as one of the 25 fastest growing technology companies in South Florida by South Florida Business Journal. MAKO Surgical was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Florida, USA.

Ception Therapeutics

Series C in 2007
Ception Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel products to address areas of unmet medical need. Ception was founded by experienced pharmaceutical executives in order to develop and commercialize therapeutics in areas of significant unmet medical need.

Altea Therapeutics

Series C in 2005
Altea Therapeutics Corporation develops and commercializes transdermal drug delivery systems. It offers PassPort patch, a skin patch that uses short bursts of focused thermal energy to create tiny channels in the surface of the skin and these channels permit the flow of proteins, peptides, carbohydrates, and small molecules into the body without the use of needles. The company also provides Transdermal vaccine patch, a delivery system for water-soluble drugs and proteins; disease prevention products; insulin skin patch, a non-injectable daily insulin product; and opioid patches that provide delivery of opioids and incorporates the layers of deterrents. Altea Therapeutics Corporation was formerly known as Altea Development Corporation. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of May 9, 2012, Altea Therapeutics Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Nitto Denko Corp.

MAKO Surgical

Series B in 2005
MAKO Surgical is a medical device company, markets its advanced robotic arm solution, joint specific applications for the knee and hip, and orthopedic implants for orthopedic procedures in the United States and internationally. The company offers MAKOplasty, a restorative surgical solution that enables orthopedic surgeons to treat patient specific osteoarthritic disease. It also provides robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (RIO) consisting of a tactile robotic arm utilizing an integrated bone cutting instrument; and a patient specific visualization component, which offers pre-operative and intra-operative guidance to the orthopedic surgeon, enabling tissue sparing bone removal, and accurate implant insertion and alignment. In 2011, The company was named the No.1 on the Technology Fast 500 as the fastest growing technology company by Deloitte and received the CSSEC Award for loyal, customer-focused staff members presented by the Technology Services Industry Association and ACE Award (Achievement in Customer Excellence) from MarketTools and Fast Tech Award as one of the 25 fastest growing technology companies in South Florida by South Florida Business Journal. MAKO Surgical was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Florida, USA.

Altea Therapeutics

Series C in 2005
Altea Therapeutics Corporation develops and commercializes transdermal drug delivery systems. It offers PassPort patch, a skin patch that uses short bursts of focused thermal energy to create tiny channels in the surface of the skin and these channels permit the flow of proteins, peptides, carbohydrates, and small molecules into the body without the use of needles. The company also provides Transdermal vaccine patch, a delivery system for water-soluble drugs and proteins; disease prevention products; insulin skin patch, a non-injectable daily insulin product; and opioid patches that provide delivery of opioids and incorporates the layers of deterrents. Altea Therapeutics Corporation was formerly known as Altea Development Corporation. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of May 9, 2012, Altea Therapeutics Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Nitto Denko Corp.

TherOx

Venture Round in 2005
TherOx operates as a private venture-financed medical device company based in Irvine, California. It is dedicated to elevating the standard of care for the treatment of heart attack patients. Its proprietary technology has been developed and iterated over a number of years and has been thoroughly studied in benchtop studies, animal studies, and clinical trials. Beyond the initial treatment of heart attack with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy (SSO2), TherOx has identified applications for SSO2 in stroke, oncology, and wound care. The Company currently holds 20 issued patents with additional applications pending.

Nina McLemore

Venture Round in 2004
Nina McLemore, Inc. designs high-quality clothing in simple, elegant styles that fit contemporary, successful executive women and women who are active in their communities. The Collection is sold on an exclusive basis through select better specialty stores and to private customers through exclusive sales consultants. Made of mostly natural fibers from the finest European mills, the fabrics are chosen for their luxurious textures, elegant design, quality and ability to withstand rigorous travel schedules. The Collection emphasizes jackets that transform an outfit with a timeless style. Prices range from $65 to $900, and represent a better value compared to more expensive designer collections.

Redpoint Bio

Series A in 2003
Redpoint Bio is following a strategy focused on preserving the value of the License and Commercialization Agreement it entered into with International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. (IFF), a global leader in the food and beverage industry. As part of this strategy, the Company continues its efforts to reduce its liabilities and sell its remaining assets. Given its lack of resources, the Company is not currently performing any research and development activities.

Metra Biosystems

Venture Round in 1992
Metra Biosystems develops and commercializes diagnostic products for the detection and management of metabolic bone and joint diseases and disorders.
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