Lumira Ventures

Lumira Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in emerging, mid, and late-stage companies within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, it has additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, and Boston. The firm focuses on biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and consumer health companies, primarily in North America, particularly Canada and the United States. Lumira Ventures typically invests between 5 million and 15 million in its portfolio companies, which currently includes over 30 active investees. The firm collaborates closely with management teams to enhance the value of their technology pipelines through strategic financing, board participation, and facilitating access to funding sources, partners, and market opportunities. With a history of over 100 investments since 1989, Lumira Ventures is recognized for its commitment to fostering innovation and addressing significant unmet needs in healthcare.

Gerry Brunk, MBA

Managing Director

Daniel Hetu

Managing Director

Jacki Jenuth

Partner

Vasco Larcina. CPA

CFO

Alice Luo

Analyst

David Novak

Venture Partner

Suman Rao

Senior Associate

Benjamin Rovinski, Ph.D.

Managing Director

Nikhil Thatte

Principal

Peter van der Velden, MBA, M.Sc.

Managing General Partner

Benjamin Rovinski Ph.D

Managing Director

Baye Galligan, M.A., HBA

Associate

Past deals in Quebec

Opsens

Post in 2016
Opsens Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of fiber optic sensors for various applications, including interventional cardiology, fractional flow reserve (FFR), and industrial uses. The company operates through two segments: Medical and Industrial. The Medical segment focuses on physiological measurements, particularly in coronary artery disease, offering products such as the OptoWire, an advanced optical-based pressure guidewire designed to improve clinical outcomes, and a range of miniature optical sensors for pressure and temperature measurement that can be integrated into other medical devices. The Industrial segment provides fiber optic sensing solutions for various industries, including life sciences, energy, defense, aerospace, and civil engineering. Opsens markets its products through a direct sales force and distributors in regions such as the United States, Japan, and Canada, with its headquarters located in Québec, Canada.
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