MedVenture Associates
Description
MedVenture Associates is a highly experienced venture capital firm with a singular focus on the medical technology industry. Established in 1986, the firm has cultivated a deep expertise in identifying and nurturing companies that develop innovative products and services aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, MedVenture Associates has been a consistent presence in the healthcare investment landscape for over three decades, contributing to the advancement of medical practice through strategic capital deployment and operational guidance.
The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, targeting companies across various stages of development, from early-stage startups to more mature growth-stage enterprises. MedVenture Associates typically commits an initial check ranging from $5 million to $15 million, with the flexibility to provide substantial follow-on funding throughout a company's lifecycle. This approach allows them to support ventures through critical development milestones, from product conceptualization and clinical trials to market commercialization. Their portfolio spans a wide array of medical innovations, including medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health solutions.
With a robust track record, MedVenture Associates has successfully raised over $1 billion in capital across six dedicated funds, with their most recent fund, MedVenture Associates VI, closing at $280 million in 2007. Over its history, the firm has invested in more than 100 companies, demonstrating a broad and impactful reach within the medical technology sector. Their commitment to fostering groundbreaking technologies has resulted in over 50 successful exits, including notable acquisitions by industry giants such as Johnson & Johnson (Acclarent), Medtronic (Spinal Dynamics), and Boston Scientific (CryoCor), as well as successful public offerings like CardioNet. This extensive experience underscores their capability to identify and scale promising ventures that redefine healthcare.
Investor Profile
MedVenture Associates has backed more than 45 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Medical.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (20%)
- Series C (20%)
- Series A (18%)
- Series Unknown (16%)
- Series D (11%)
- Series E (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Series G (2%)
- Series F (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (98%)
- Germany (2%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical Device
- Medical
- Biotechnology
- Therapeutics
- Health Diagnostics
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Hardware
- Manufacturing
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