Venture Investors

Venture Investors, LLC, established in 1982, is a Wisconsin-based venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments in the healthcare sector, with a focus on the Midwest region. The firm invests in biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and other technology-enabled healthcare companies. It seeks to invest $0.25 million to $2.5 million initially, with the potential for follow-on investments of up to $8 million, typically holding investments for five to seven years. Venture Investors aims to be the lead investor and prefers to invest in the form of preferred stock and/or debt with warrant coverage. The firm has offices in Madison, Wisconsin, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has over $200 million in assets under management.

Jim Adox

Executive Managing Director

Scott Button

Managing Director

Jenni Le

Principal

Jenni Le

Associate

John Neis

Managing Director

Paul Weiss

Managing Director

Paul Weiss Ph.D

Managing Director

Past deals in Minnesota

HistoSonics

Series D in 2024
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

HistoSonics

Convertible Note in 2022
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

HistoSonics

Series C in 2020
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

HistoSonics

Series C in 2019
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

HistoSonics

Series B in 2017
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

HistoSonics

Series A in 2014
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

Celleration

Series E in 2011
Celleration Inc. is a privately held medical device company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, founded in 1999. The company specializes in developing and commercializing therapeutic ultrasound technologies for wound care. Its flagship product, the MIST Therapy System, utilizes low-frequency ultrasound delivered through a saline mist to promote healing in wounds. This innovative approach allows ultrasound energy to penetrate beyond the surface of the wound, stimulating cellular activity and enhancing the healing process. Since receiving FDA clearance in 2005, Celleration has established a strong presence in the U.S. market, with over 1 million MIST Therapy treatments performed, benefiting more than 65,000 patients across numerous healthcare facilities. Celleration's commitment to advancing wound care technology has resulted in significant clinical and economic benefits, reinforcing its role in the medical community.

HistoSonics

Series A in 2010
HistoSonics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, established in 2009. It specializes in developing non-invasive tumor ablation systems, notably the Edison platform. This innovative technology employs sonic beam therapy to deliver pulsed sound energy into the body, effectively liquefying and destroying targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level. By harnessing advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology, HistoSonics provides personalized treatments with high precision and control, allowing physicians to continuously monitor the treatment's effects in real time. The platform aims to offer a safer alternative to traditional interventional and surgical methods by minimizing undesirable side effects associated with these approaches.

Celleration

Series B in 2002
Celleration Inc. is a privately held medical device company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, founded in 1999. The company specializes in developing and commercializing therapeutic ultrasound technologies for wound care. Its flagship product, the MIST Therapy System, utilizes low-frequency ultrasound delivered through a saline mist to promote healing in wounds. This innovative approach allows ultrasound energy to penetrate beyond the surface of the wound, stimulating cellular activity and enhancing the healing process. Since receiving FDA clearance in 2005, Celleration has established a strong presence in the U.S. market, with over 1 million MIST Therapy treatments performed, benefiting more than 65,000 patients across numerous healthcare facilities. Celleration's commitment to advancing wound care technology has resulted in significant clinical and economic benefits, reinforcing its role in the medical community.
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