FIRE1
Venture Round in 2025
FIRE1 is an Irish-based company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic devices. Its flagship product is a remote monitoring system designed to enhance heart failure patients' lives by providing real-time data to healthcare providers, facilitating early detection and proactive interventions.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
Magenta Medical
Venture Round in 2024
Magenta Medical is a private medical device company based in Kadima, Israel, founded in 2012. It develops catheter-based therapies for acute decompensated heart failure, including a self-expanding heart pump and temporary venous catheter-based treatments designed to relieve renal venous congestion. The technology enables quicker and safer removal of excess fluid and salt while protecting renal function, addressing a core pathophysiological element of acute heart failure and related conditions.
In-House Health
Seed Round in 2024
In-House Health is an AI-powered technical platform for modern nursing teams.
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products targeting significant unmet medical needs. Founded by former executives from Receptos, the company focuses on areas such as immunology, inflammation, fibrosis, and oncology. Its pipeline includes several promising candidates: Seralutinib, aimed at addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension; GB004, for inflammatory bowel disease; GB1275, targeting various oncology indications; and GB001, designed for moderate-to-severe eosinophilic asthma. Gossamer Bio's strategy involves leveraging a rich in-licensing environment to enhance its therapeutic offerings, supported by a team recognized for their successful track record in drug development.
Spyglass Pharma
Series C in 2023
Spyglass Pharma specializes in developing innovative treatments for chronic eye diseases using advanced technologies. The company aims to deliver multiple drugs to address additional ophthalmic indications.
Magenta Medical
Venture Round in 2023
Magenta Medical is a private medical device company based in Kadima, Israel, founded in 2012. It develops catheter-based therapies for acute decompensated heart failure, including a self-expanding heart pump and temporary venous catheter-based treatments designed to relieve renal venous congestion. The technology enables quicker and safer removal of excess fluid and salt while protecting renal function, addressing a core pathophysiological element of acute heart failure and related conditions.
Relievant Medsystems
Venture Round in 2023
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
FIRE1
Venture Round in 2023
FIRE1 is an Irish-based company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic devices. Its flagship product is a remote monitoring system designed to enhance heart failure patients' lives by providing real-time data to healthcare providers, facilitating early detection and proactive interventions.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Venture Round in 2023
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Minerva Surgical
Post in 2022
Minerva Surgical Inc. is a medical technology company based in Redwood City, California, dedicated to women's healthcare. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing minimally invasive solutions for uterine health. Its flagship product, the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System, is designed to treat abnormal uterine bleeding, a common issue affecting many women. Minerva Surgical offers a comprehensive range of alternatives to hysterectomy, aiming to address the underlying causes of abnormal uterine bleeding while preserving the uterus. These solutions are applicable in various medical environments and seek to overcome the limitations of traditional treatment methods, providing women with effective and less invasive options for their healthcare needs.
Launchpad Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Launchpad Therapeutics is an antibody-focused precision oncology company.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products targeting significant unmet medical needs. Founded by former executives from Receptos, the company focuses on areas such as immunology, inflammation, fibrosis, and oncology. Its pipeline includes several promising candidates: Seralutinib, aimed at addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension; GB004, for inflammatory bowel disease; GB1275, targeting various oncology indications; and GB001, designed for moderate-to-severe eosinophilic asthma. Gossamer Bio's strategy involves leveraging a rich in-licensing environment to enhance its therapeutic offerings, supported by a team recognized for their successful track record in drug development.
Spiras Health
Series B in 2021
Spiras Health operates a healthcare service that delivers specialized care to patients' homes for those managing complex chronic conditions. Their multidisciplinary clinical team offers services enhanced by telehealth, digital communications, and remote monitoring, aiming to improve patients' quality of life and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for migraine. The company's lead product candidate, STS101, is a drug-device combination that incorporates a proprietary dry-powder formulation of dihydroergotamine mesylate. Designed for self-administration, STS101 utilizes a pre-filled, single-use nasal delivery device, enhancing patient convenience and accessibility. The product is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials, marking a significant step in its development. Founded in 2016, Satsuma is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Personal Genome Diagnostics
Series C in 2021
Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on patient-specific analyses of cancer genomes. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has pioneered technologies for non-invasive "liquid biopsy" approaches, allowing for the detection of tumor-specific alterations in circulating cell-free DNA. Its offerings include the METDetect Assay for identifying MET gene amplifications, LungSelect for detecting actionable genetic alterations in non-small cell lung cancer patients, and PGDx elio plasma resolve, which analyzes various genetic mutations from plasma samples. Additionally, Personal Genome Diagnostics provides RNAcomplete, enabling researchers to extract both RNA and genomic DNA from a single tissue sample, and CancerXOME, which captures and analyzes coding regions of genes. The company collaborates with institutions like Mayo Clinic and partners with KingMed Diagnostics to enhance its research and diagnostic capabilities, thereby empowering oncologists and researchers with crucial genomic insights to combat cancer.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Venture Round in 2021
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Relievant Medsystems
Venture Round in 2020
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.
CVRx
Venture Round in 2020
CVRx develops and markets implantable neuro-modulation therapies for treating high blood pressure and heart failure. Its flagship product, BAROSTIM NEO, triggers the body's natural reflex to regulate blood pressure, slowing heart failure progression. CVRx serves patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.
Cardionomic
Venture Round in 2020
Cardionomic is a medical device company developing a catheter-based neuromodulation therapy for acute decompensated heart failure. The device delivers targeted electrical stimulation to cardiac nerves via placement in the right pulmonary artery through the internal jugular vein and modulates autonomic signals to improve ventricular contractility without increasing heart rate. The therapy aims to increase cardiac output, renal blood flow, urine production, and pharmacological tolerance while reducing deleterious hormonal signaling associated with heart failure. It addresses the root cause of ADHF by non-systemically enhancing contractility to improve in-hospital outcomes. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Venture Round in 2019
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Magenta Medical
Venture Round in 2019
Magenta Medical is a private medical device company based in Kadima, Israel, founded in 2012. It develops catheter-based therapies for acute decompensated heart failure, including a self-expanding heart pump and temporary venous catheter-based treatments designed to relieve renal venous congestion. The technology enables quicker and safer removal of excess fluid and salt while protecting renal function, addressing a core pathophysiological element of acute heart failure and related conditions.
CVRx develops and markets implantable neuro-modulation therapies for treating high blood pressure and heart failure. Its flagship product, BAROSTIM NEO, triggers the body's natural reflex to regulate blood pressure, slowing heart failure progression. CVRx serves patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.
Intact Vascular
Series D in 2019
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which aims to enhance the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). Intact Vascular focuses on creating safe and effective solutions that improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with vascular diseases, while also providing physicians with innovative treatment options.
Vesper Medical
Venture Round in 2019
Vesper Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development of minimally invasive peripheral vascular products aimed at treating patients with deep venous disease. Its primary offering is the Vesper DUO Venous Stent System, designed specifically for venous stenting. This system features a unique combination of strength and flexibility to address the complex anatomical challenges encountered in the iliac and femoral veins. Vesper Medical is dedicated to creating safe, effective, and user-friendly products that enhance patient care and support healthcare providers in improving patient outcomes in venous treatment.
Barricaid
Series E in 2019
Barricaid is a medical device company that specializes in developing therapeutic solutions for patients undergoing back surgery. Their primary product is a bone-anchored implant designed to reduce the incidence of reherniation and reoperation in patients with large annular defects. The implant works by physically blocking the annulus at the post-surgery defect, using a titanium alloy anchor component that secures the device in position within either the caudal or cranial-adjacent vertebral body. This innovative approach aims to improve outcomes for patients who are at high risk of requiring repeated surgeries due to herniation following lumbar discectomy surgery, particularly those suffering from sciatica.
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.
Lungpacer Medical
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2009, Lungpacer Medical is a medical device company based in Vancouver, Canada. It specializes in developing therapeutic solutions to preserve and restore the strength of the diaphragm muscle in critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation. The company's flagship product, the Lungpacer DPT System, uses a minimally invasive, transvascular nerve stimulation approach to activate the diaphragm, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital care costs.
EarLens is a privately held medical technology company focused on enhancing the hearing experience for individuals with hearing loss. The firm has pioneered the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution, a groundbreaking device that directly activates the natural hearing process. This innovative system utilizes low-frequency radio signals and a small lens placed on the eardrum to vibrate it, allowing for superior sound quality and a broader bandwidth than traditional hearing aids. Unlike conventional devices that amplify sound, the Earlens solution delivers sound directly to the eardrum, thereby minimizing feedback and ensuring clear hearing in various environments. The second generation of this technology received FDA clearance in 2019, marking a significant advancement in the standard of care for hearing performance.
Galera Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Galera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics to mitigate radiotherapy-induced side effects in cancer patients. Its lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule superoxide dismutase mimetic currently in Phase III trials for treating radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.
MORE Health
Series C in 2018
MORE Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed a cloud-based physician collaboration platform to facilitate joint diagnosis and treatment planning between attending doctors and specialists. Founded in 2013 and based in Foster City, California, the platform integrates a clinical database containing medical histories, hospital records, lab results, and medical images, along with secure communication tools for real-time discussions. MORE Health offers a variety of services, including a patient portal for personal health records, an Overseas Co-Diagnosis service for international patients, and a Secure Medical Record service for traveling employees. Initially launched as a concierge service for private clients, it now serves U.S. companies as a supplemental health benefit, providing employees access to top-tier medical expertise during serious health issues. With strategic alliances with prominent medical institutions, MORE Health aims to become a virtual global hospital for serious illnesses, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of diagnosis and treatment when needed.
Relievant Medsystems
Series E in 2018
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
Vesper Medical
Series A in 2018
Vesper Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development of minimally invasive peripheral vascular products aimed at treating patients with deep venous disease. Its primary offering is the Vesper DUO Venous Stent System, designed specifically for venous stenting. This system features a unique combination of strength and flexibility to address the complex anatomical challenges encountered in the iliac and femoral veins. Vesper Medical is dedicated to creating safe, effective, and user-friendly products that enhance patient care and support healthcare providers in improving patient outcomes in venous treatment.
Intact Vascular
Series C in 2018
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which aims to enhance the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). Intact Vascular focuses on creating safe and effective solutions that improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with vascular diseases, while also providing physicians with innovative treatment options.
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.
MORE Health
Series B in 2018
MORE Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed a cloud-based physician collaboration platform to facilitate joint diagnosis and treatment planning between attending doctors and specialists. Founded in 2013 and based in Foster City, California, the platform integrates a clinical database containing medical histories, hospital records, lab results, and medical images, along with secure communication tools for real-time discussions. MORE Health offers a variety of services, including a patient portal for personal health records, an Overseas Co-Diagnosis service for international patients, and a Secure Medical Record service for traveling employees. Initially launched as a concierge service for private clients, it now serves U.S. companies as a supplemental health benefit, providing employees access to top-tier medical expertise during serious health issues. With strategic alliances with prominent medical institutions, MORE Health aims to become a virtual global hospital for serious illnesses, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of diagnosis and treatment when needed.
FIRE1 is an Irish-based company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic devices. Its flagship product is a remote monitoring system designed to enhance heart failure patients' lives by providing real-time data to healthcare providers, facilitating early detection and proactive interventions.
Personal Genome Diagnostics
Series B in 2018
Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on patient-specific analyses of cancer genomes. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has pioneered technologies for non-invasive "liquid biopsy" approaches, allowing for the detection of tumor-specific alterations in circulating cell-free DNA. Its offerings include the METDetect Assay for identifying MET gene amplifications, LungSelect for detecting actionable genetic alterations in non-small cell lung cancer patients, and PGDx elio plasma resolve, which analyzes various genetic mutations from plasma samples. Additionally, Personal Genome Diagnostics provides RNAcomplete, enabling researchers to extract both RNA and genomic DNA from a single tissue sample, and CancerXOME, which captures and analyzes coding regions of genes. The company collaborates with institutions like Mayo Clinic and partners with KingMed Diagnostics to enhance its research and diagnostic capabilities, thereby empowering oncologists and researchers with crucial genomic insights to combat cancer.
The Foundry
Venture Round in 2018
The Foundry, LLC is a medical device incubator based in Menlo Park, California, established in 1998. Specializing in seed investments, it focuses on collaborating with inventors to transform innovative concepts into successful companies. The Foundry offers a robust platform that includes mentorship, a multi-disciplinary team of experienced professionals, and access to an extensive funding network. By actively engaging as directors, engineering consultants, or advisors, The Foundry supports its portfolio companies throughout the development process and regulatory approval, leveraging the expertise of veteran entrepreneurs and investors in the medical device industry to foster growth and success.
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.
Tempus, established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company specializing in precision medicine. It develops a comprehensive library of molecular and clinical data, along with an operating system that makes this information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers. Tempus offers services such as genomic sequencing, clinical data restructuring, and biological modeling, enabling real-time data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and facilitating the discovery of optimized therapeutic options.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Series D in 2017
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Nightstar Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
Nightstar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of innovative one-time treatments for rare inherited retinal diseases. The company is advancing several product candidates, including its lead candidate NSR-REP1, which is in phase 3 clinical development for choroideremia. Additionally, Nightstar is working on NSR-RPGR, currently in phase 2/3 trials for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, as well as NSR-BEST1. The company is also developing NSR-ABCA4, which is in preclinical development for Stargardt disease. Founded in 2017, Nightstar Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the field of retinal disorders.
EarLens is a privately held medical technology company focused on enhancing the hearing experience for individuals with hearing loss. The firm has pioneered the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution, a groundbreaking device that directly activates the natural hearing process. This innovative system utilizes low-frequency radio signals and a small lens placed on the eardrum to vibrate it, allowing for superior sound quality and a broader bandwidth than traditional hearing aids. Unlike conventional devices that amplify sound, the Earlens solution delivers sound directly to the eardrum, thereby minimizing feedback and ensuring clear hearing in various environments. The second generation of this technology received FDA clearance in 2019, marking a significant advancement in the standard of care for hearing performance.
Barricaid
Debt Financing in 2017
Barricaid is a medical device company that specializes in developing therapeutic solutions for patients undergoing back surgery. Their primary product is a bone-anchored implant designed to reduce the incidence of reherniation and reoperation in patients with large annular defects. The implant works by physically blocking the annulus at the post-surgery defect, using a titanium alloy anchor component that secures the device in position within either the caudal or cranial-adjacent vertebral body. This innovative approach aims to improve outcomes for patients who are at high risk of requiring repeated surgeries due to herniation following lumbar discectomy surgery, particularly those suffering from sciatica.
EPIX Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2017
EPIX Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative temperature-sensing irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheters for treating atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. The company utilizes its proprietary TempaSure technology, which employs microwave radiometry to provide real-time assessment of temperature within the heart, allowing physicians to accurately control lesion formation and enhance clinical outcomes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, EPIX Therapeutics was previously known as Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics, Inc. and rebranded in August 2018. The company has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Abbott Laboratories and Hansen Medical Inc., to further advance its catheter-based systems aimed at improving the management of irregular heart rhythms. EPIX Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc.
Syllable
Seed Round in 2017
Syllable is a technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers through text and voice interactions. The platform enables patients to access vital healthcare information regarding primary care, specialty referrals, vaccinations, and general practice, facilitating guidance outside of traditional clinical settings. Additionally, Syllable focuses on building AI agents and managing AI operations, integrating tools and services from third-party providers of large language models and AI technologies, which further supports its mission to improve patient-provider communication.
Vertiflex
Venture Round in 2017
Vertiflex Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, is a medical device company specializing in minimally invasive spinal surgery technologies. The company's primary product is the Superion Interspinous Spacer, a titanium implant designed to treat moderate lumbar spinal stenosis by fitting between the spinous processes in the lumbar spine. This motion-preserving solution offers an indirect decompression system, providing an alternative treatment option for patients with lumbar stenosis who may not require traditional spine surgery. As of June 11, 2019, Vertiflex Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Venture Round in 2017
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
Cartiva, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for orthopedic surgeons and patients suffering from osteoarthritis and cartilage damage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Cartiva markets the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant, which is designed to mimic natural cartilage and alleviate pain by restoring the joint structure in affected areas, including the first metatarsophalangeal joint, ankle, and knee. Additionally, Cartiva offers the ProxiFuse Hammertoe Correction System for the fixation of osteotomies and reconstruction of lesser toes. The company sells its products through various distributors in regions such as Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With a management team and board composed of experts in orthopedics, Cartiva aims to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatments for cartilage injuries and related discomfort. As of October 2018, Cartiva operates as a subsidiary of a larger medical group.
Intact Vascular
Series B in 2017
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which aims to enhance the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). Intact Vascular focuses on creating safe and effective solutions that improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with vascular diseases, while also providing physicians with innovative treatment options.
Relievant Medsystems
Series D in 2016
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
Rotation Medical
Series B in 2016
Rotation Medical Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, that specializes in the development of a minimally invasive rotator cuff implant system aimed at treating rotator cuff disease. The company's innovative implant system utilizes a collagen scaffold designed to be affixed to the affected rotator cuff tendon, offering a surgical solution for managing and protecting tendon injuries. This system is particularly beneficial for patients with small rotator cuff tears and provides additional protection for those with larger tears. Founded in 2009, Rotation Medical was originally known as Denali Medical Inc. before rebranding in March 2010. As of December 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc.
VytronUS, Inc. is a manufacturer of cardiac medical devices, specializing in solutions for treating cardiac arrhythmia. Founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops innovative technologies that leverage ultrasound energy for both imaging and therapeutic purposes. Its devices facilitate precise, non-contact energy delivery and create high-resolution maps of cardiac anatomy, empowering physicians to address complex arrhythmias with enhanced visualization and precision. VytronUS's focus on automation and flexibility in its device offerings positions it as a key player in the cardiac medical device market.
Vtesse, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing treatments for patients with rare diseases. The company is primarily engaged in the clinical study of VTS-270 for the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) and is also involved in the pre-clinical discovery and development of additional novel drugs for NPC and other lysosomal storage diseases. Vtesse operates as a subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and is recognized as the first spin-out from Cydan Development, Inc., an orphan-drug accelerator. The company collaborates with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance its clinical programs and is supported by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in drug development. Vtesse's initiatives aim not only to provide innovative therapies but also to offer resources and support for patients and families affected by NPC and related conditions.
EarLens is a privately held medical technology company focused on enhancing the hearing experience for individuals with hearing loss. The firm has pioneered the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution, a groundbreaking device that directly activates the natural hearing process. This innovative system utilizes low-frequency radio signals and a small lens placed on the eardrum to vibrate it, allowing for superior sound quality and a broader bandwidth than traditional hearing aids. Unlike conventional devices that amplify sound, the Earlens solution delivers sound directly to the eardrum, thereby minimizing feedback and ensuring clear hearing in various environments. The second generation of this technology received FDA clearance in 2019, marking a significant advancement in the standard of care for hearing performance.
Spine Wave
Series F in 2016
Spine Wave, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and marketing of innovative solutions for spinal disorders. Founded in 2001 and based in Shelton, Connecticut, the company offers a diverse range of products including expandable PEEK spacers, interbody devices for posterior surgery, and lateral stabilization systems. Its offerings also encompass the GraftMag Graft Delivery System for large bone graft delivery, fixation products for treating thoracolumbar spine conditions, and anterior cervical plate systems for spinal fusion. Spine Wave prioritizes a surgeon-driven product development approach, enabling it to create a differentiated portfolio of less invasive and efficient surgical solutions aimed at restoring spinal function and improving patients' quality of life. The company's products are distributed through various channels, ensuring wide accessibility for spine surgeons and their patients.
FIRE1 is an Irish-based company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic devices. Its flagship product is a remote monitoring system designed to enhance heart failure patients' lives by providing real-time data to healthcare providers, facilitating early detection and proactive interventions.
Tesaro, Inc. is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company established in 2010 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company is dedicated to developing and commercializing cancer therapeutics and supportive care products. Its primary offerings include ZEJULA, a potent oral poly polymerase inhibitor for the maintenance treatment of recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, and VARUBI, a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist designed to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Additionally, Tesaro is engaged in the development of several immunotherapy antibody candidates, including TSR-042, TSR-022, and TSR-033, all currently in phase I clinical trials. The company collaborates with various organizations, such as AnaptysBio, Janssen Biotech, and Merck Sharp & Dohme, to enhance its research and development efforts. Tesaro aims to leverage its management team's expertise to identify and commercialize innovative treatments that improve the lives of cancer patients. As of January 2019, Tesaro operates as a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline.
Galera Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Galera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics to mitigate radiotherapy-induced side effects in cancer patients. Its lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule superoxide dismutase mimetic currently in Phase III trials for treating radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
Cascadian Therapeutics
Post in 2016
Cascadian Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing innovative therapeutic products for cancer treatment. The company's lead product candidate, tucatinib, is an oral, HER2-selective small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor currently undergoing two Phase Ib clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer in combination therapies. In addition to tucatinib, Cascadian Therapeutics is advancing its preclinical pipeline, which includes CASC-578, a Chk1 cell cycle inhibitor, and CASC-674, an antibody targeting immuno-oncology. The company has established collaborative agreements with Array BioPharma for tucatinib development, Sentinel Oncology for novel Chk1 inhibitors, and Adimab for discovering new antibodies targeting immunotherapy in oncology. Founded in 1985 and formerly known as Oncothyreon Inc., Cascadian Therapeutics continues to focus on providing targeted therapies that aim to improve cancer treatment outcomes.
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.
Nightstar Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Nightstar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of innovative one-time treatments for rare inherited retinal diseases. The company is advancing several product candidates, including its lead candidate NSR-REP1, which is in phase 3 clinical development for choroideremia. Additionally, Nightstar is working on NSR-RPGR, currently in phase 2/3 trials for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, as well as NSR-BEST1. The company is also developing NSR-ABCA4, which is in preclinical development for Stargardt disease. Founded in 2017, Nightstar Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the field of retinal disorders.
Personal Genome Diagnostics
Series A in 2015
Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on patient-specific analyses of cancer genomes. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has pioneered technologies for non-invasive "liquid biopsy" approaches, allowing for the detection of tumor-specific alterations in circulating cell-free DNA. Its offerings include the METDetect Assay for identifying MET gene amplifications, LungSelect for detecting actionable genetic alterations in non-small cell lung cancer patients, and PGDx elio plasma resolve, which analyzes various genetic mutations from plasma samples. Additionally, Personal Genome Diagnostics provides RNAcomplete, enabling researchers to extract both RNA and genomic DNA from a single tissue sample, and CancerXOME, which captures and analyzes coding regions of genes. The company collaborates with institutions like Mayo Clinic and partners with KingMed Diagnostics to enhance its research and diagnostic capabilities, thereby empowering oncologists and researchers with crucial genomic insights to combat cancer.
Cardionomic
Series A in 2015
Cardionomic is a medical device company developing a catheter-based neuromodulation therapy for acute decompensated heart failure. The device delivers targeted electrical stimulation to cardiac nerves via placement in the right pulmonary artery through the internal jugular vein and modulates autonomic signals to improve ventricular contractility without increasing heart rate. The therapy aims to increase cardiac output, renal blood flow, urine production, and pharmacological tolerance while reducing deleterious hormonal signaling associated with heart failure. It addresses the root cause of ADHF by non-systemically enhancing contractility to improve in-hospital outcomes. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Galera Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Galera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics to mitigate radiotherapy-induced side effects in cancer patients. Its lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule superoxide dismutase mimetic currently in Phase III trials for treating radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.
Therachon
Series A in 2015
Therachon is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of treatments for rare genetic diseases that lack available therapies. Primarily based in Basel, Switzerland, with research labs in Nice, France, the company is advancing its lead candidate, TA-46, a novel protein therapy aimed at treating achondroplasia, the most prevalent form of short-limbed dwarfism. In addition to its focus on achondroplasia, Therachon is also committed to developing therapeutics targeting rare gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal disorders, with the goal of enabling medical professionals to effectively manage conditions such as short bowel syndrome.
Median Technologies
Post in 2015
Median Technologies develops medical imaging software and services for oncology clinical trials and cancer care. It offers iBiopsy, an AI-powered imaging biomarker phenotyping platform that supports translational research and biomarker identification, and iSee, an image analysis and management solution for clinical trials. The company standardizes and automates the interpretation of medical images to optimize cancer diagnosis and the assessment of treatment response, and provides imaging contract research services such as study startup, image and clinical data management, scientific consulting, independent reviews, image data processing, site support, and study close-out. Median Technologies serves drug development and patient care markets with international reach and has partnerships with industry players to expand imaging capabilities. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Valbonne, France.
ClarVista Medical
Series B in 2015
ClarVista Medical, Inc. is a California-based company focused on developing innovative products to address challenging ophthalmic conditions. Founded in 2012, it specializes in the HARMONI modular intraocular lens system, which enhances vision optimization during cataract surgery. The company emerged from Prospex Medical, a medical device incubator, and has since developed a robust portfolio of intellectual property. ClarVista Medical has successfully completed the first generation of the HARMONI system and conducted initial human clinical studies. It is currently working on the second generation of the HARMONI system, aiming to conduct larger clinical trials and secure essential regulatory approvals. The company's technology allows for the initial positioning of the lens and facilitates easy exchange of the lens optic, thereby providing healthcare practitioners with a customizable solution for cataract surgery tailored to individual patient needs.
Intact Vascular
Series B in 2015
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which aims to enhance the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). Intact Vascular focuses on creating safe and effective solutions that improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with vascular diseases, while also providing physicians with innovative treatment options.
Cartiva, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for orthopedic surgeons and patients suffering from osteoarthritis and cartilage damage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Cartiva markets the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant, which is designed to mimic natural cartilage and alleviate pain by restoring the joint structure in affected areas, including the first metatarsophalangeal joint, ankle, and knee. Additionally, Cartiva offers the ProxiFuse Hammertoe Correction System for the fixation of osteotomies and reconstruction of lesser toes. The company sells its products through various distributors in regions such as Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With a management team and board composed of experts in orthopedics, Cartiva aims to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatments for cartilage injuries and related discomfort. As of October 2018, Cartiva operates as a subsidiary of a larger medical group.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
MORE Health
Series A in 2015
MORE Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed a cloud-based physician collaboration platform to facilitate joint diagnosis and treatment planning between attending doctors and specialists. Founded in 2013 and based in Foster City, California, the platform integrates a clinical database containing medical histories, hospital records, lab results, and medical images, along with secure communication tools for real-time discussions. MORE Health offers a variety of services, including a patient portal for personal health records, an Overseas Co-Diagnosis service for international patients, and a Secure Medical Record service for traveling employees. Initially launched as a concierge service for private clients, it now serves U.S. companies as a supplemental health benefit, providing employees access to top-tier medical expertise during serious health issues. With strategic alliances with prominent medical institutions, MORE Health aims to become a virtual global hospital for serious illnesses, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of diagnosis and treatment when needed.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Vtesse, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing treatments for patients with rare diseases. The company is primarily engaged in the clinical study of VTS-270 for the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) and is also involved in the pre-clinical discovery and development of additional novel drugs for NPC and other lysosomal storage diseases. Vtesse operates as a subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and is recognized as the first spin-out from Cydan Development, Inc., an orphan-drug accelerator. The company collaborates with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance its clinical programs and is supported by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in drug development. Vtesse's initiatives aim not only to provide innovative therapies but also to offer resources and support for patients and families affected by NPC and related conditions.
Ivantis Inc. is a medical device company based in Irvine, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for primary open-angle glaucoma. Founded in 2007, the company has created a minimally invasive intracanalicular scaffold that helps alleviate high intraocular pressure by restoring the natural drainage pathway in Schlemm's canal. This device aims to provide a less invasive and more effective solution for the over 60 million individuals worldwide affected by this condition. In addition to its glaucoma treatments, Ivantis plans to expand its research and development efforts to address other challenging diseases within the field of ophthalmology. The company's products are utilized in clinical trials by ophthalmology specialists across the United States.
Median Technologies
Post in 2014
Median Technologies develops medical imaging software and services for oncology clinical trials and cancer care. It offers iBiopsy, an AI-powered imaging biomarker phenotyping platform that supports translational research and biomarker identification, and iSee, an image analysis and management solution for clinical trials. The company standardizes and automates the interpretation of medical images to optimize cancer diagnosis and the assessment of treatment response, and provides imaging contract research services such as study startup, image and clinical data management, scientific consulting, independent reviews, image data processing, site support, and study close-out. Median Technologies serves drug development and patient care markets with international reach and has partnerships with industry players to expand imaging capabilities. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Valbonne, France.
Galera Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Galera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics to mitigate radiotherapy-induced side effects in cancer patients. Its lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule superoxide dismutase mimetic currently in Phase III trials for treating radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.
Rotation Medical
Series B in 2014
Rotation Medical Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, that specializes in the development of a minimally invasive rotator cuff implant system aimed at treating rotator cuff disease. The company's innovative implant system utilizes a collagen scaffold designed to be affixed to the affected rotator cuff tendon, offering a surgical solution for managing and protecting tendon injuries. This system is particularly beneficial for patients with small rotator cuff tears and provides additional protection for those with larger tears. Founded in 2009, Rotation Medical was originally known as Denali Medical Inc. before rebranding in March 2010. As of December 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Solace Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2014
Solace Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company based in Framingham, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing non-surgical, office-based treatments for common bladder disorders, including stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), male voiding dysfunction, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The company’s flagship product, the Vesair Bladder Control System, is a lightweight device designed to float within the urinary bladder, effectively addressing involuntary urinary leakage without the need for anesthesia or surgical intervention. Solace Therapeutics aims to enhance patients' quality of life by offering a treatment option that minimizes the side effects often associated with traditional drug and surgical therapies, allowing for a reversible and less intrusive approach to bladder health.
Loxo Oncology
Series B in 2014
Loxo Oncology, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Stamford, Connecticut, focused on developing and commercializing targeted therapies for genetically defined cancers in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company aims to bring innovative cancer treatments to the clinic by identifying actionable "driver mutations" in tumors. Its lead product candidate, larotrectinib, is an oral selective inhibitor of tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) and is undergoing various clinical trials for multiple cancer types, including lung, melanoma, and breast cancer. Loxo Oncology is also advancing several preclinical programs, including candidates targeting RET fusion proteins and FGFR isoforms. The company has established collaborations with several organizations to enhance its drug discovery efforts and optimize its clinical development strategies. As a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, Loxo Oncology is dedicated to creating effective therapies that address specific genetic vulnerabilities in cancer patients.
EPIX Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2014
EPIX Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative temperature-sensing irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheters for treating atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. The company utilizes its proprietary TempaSure technology, which employs microwave radiometry to provide real-time assessment of temperature within the heart, allowing physicians to accurately control lesion formation and enhance clinical outcomes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, EPIX Therapeutics was previously known as Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics, Inc. and rebranded in August 2018. The company has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Abbott Laboratories and Hansen Medical Inc., to further advance its catheter-based systems aimed at improving the management of irregular heart rhythms. EPIX Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc.
EarLens is a privately held medical technology company focused on enhancing the hearing experience for individuals with hearing loss. The firm has pioneered the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution, a groundbreaking device that directly activates the natural hearing process. This innovative system utilizes low-frequency radio signals and a small lens placed on the eardrum to vibrate it, allowing for superior sound quality and a broader bandwidth than traditional hearing aids. Unlike conventional devices that amplify sound, the Earlens solution delivers sound directly to the eardrum, thereby minimizing feedback and ensuring clear hearing in various environments. The second generation of this technology received FDA clearance in 2019, marking a significant advancement in the standard of care for hearing performance.
NeoTract
Venture Round in 2014
NeoTract, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in the development and manufacture of minimally invasive surgical devices for urological disorders. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, NeoTract focuses on the UroLift system, which is designed to treat men with enlarged prostates while preserving normal sexual function. The company serves a diverse customer base across the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea. As a subsidiary of Teleflex Urology Limited, NeoTract aims to address critical needs in the urology field through innovative clinical solutions.
Ivantis Inc. is a medical device company based in Irvine, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for primary open-angle glaucoma. Founded in 2007, the company has created a minimally invasive intracanalicular scaffold that helps alleviate high intraocular pressure by restoring the natural drainage pathway in Schlemm's canal. This device aims to provide a less invasive and more effective solution for the over 60 million individuals worldwide affected by this condition. In addition to its glaucoma treatments, Ivantis plans to expand its research and development efforts to address other challenging diseases within the field of ophthalmology. The company's products are utilized in clinical trials by ophthalmology specialists across the United States.
FIRE1 is an Irish-based company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic devices. Its flagship product is a remote monitoring system designed to enhance heart failure patients' lives by providing real-time data to healthcare providers, facilitating early detection and proactive interventions.
TriVascular
Series E in 2013
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA). Based in Santa Rosa, California, TriVascular specializes in endovascular grafts and self-expanding stent grafts, including the Ovation and Ovation Prime Stent Grafts, which utilize polymer-filled sealing rings to enhance procedural efficacy. The company’s products are designed to improve patient outcomes by reducing mortality, morbidity, and costs associated with traditional open surgical repair. TriVascular markets its technologies through direct sales in the United States and select European countries, as well as through distributors in other regions. Founded in 2007, TriVascular operates as a subsidiary of Endologix Inc. and emphasizes addressing unmet clinical needs while fostering a supportive work environment for its employees.
Zosano Pharma
Debt Financing in 2013
Zosano Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics with a proprietary transdermal microneedle delivery system that enables rapid systemic administration of drugs. It focuses on migraine treatments, with its lead candidate Qtrypta (M207), a zolmitriptan formulation designed for quick relief. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Zosano aims to improve how migraine therapies are delivered by combining innovative drug delivery technology with clinically meaningful products.
Cartiva, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for orthopedic surgeons and patients suffering from osteoarthritis and cartilage damage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Cartiva markets the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant, which is designed to mimic natural cartilage and alleviate pain by restoring the joint structure in affected areas, including the first metatarsophalangeal joint, ankle, and knee. Additionally, Cartiva offers the ProxiFuse Hammertoe Correction System for the fixation of osteotomies and reconstruction of lesser toes. The company sells its products through various distributors in regions such as Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With a management team and board composed of experts in orthopedics, Cartiva aims to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatments for cartilage injuries and related discomfort. As of October 2018, Cartiva operates as a subsidiary of a larger medical group.