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The Medical Alley Venture Report is a quarterly analysis of investment, M&A, and developments driving growth in The Global Epicenter of Health Innovation and Care. Produced by the Medical Alley Starts team to provide vital insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and deal makers on the state of the market. Now entering its 15th year, the report […]
The digital health company plans to hire aggressively and leverage technology and partnerships to create a future where Americans thrive longer NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 – DUOS, a digital health company on a mission to increase the longevity and independence of older adults, announced today a $15 million Series A funding led by Imaginary […]
Medical Alley, MN – CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), a Minneapolis-based professional services company, pledges support for Medical Alley entrepreneurs through a sponsorship of Medical Alley Starts. CLA is teaming up with the Medical Alley Association to provide financial services to startup companies, clearing barriers for them to grow. The firm is offering a 25% discount on […]
Medical Alley’s startup community raised over $3 billion in capital in the public and private markets in 2021, cementing the region as one of the top health innovation ecosystems in the world. Past Medical Alley investment leader Bright Health Group went public in April, raising $924 million, one of four public offerings in the year. […]
Biopharma’s rapid growth in Medical Alley could get a kickstart with up to $100 million of federal investment in shared labs, infrastructure, and workforce development. Medical Alley Association worked with Greater MSP to organize and apply for the grant, part of the American Rescue Plan legislation passed in 2020. Up to 30 regions will be […]
Scott has spent over 25 years in technology leadership positions primarily focused on Healthcare. He has been an executive at publicly traded, VC and PE backed companies. He internationalized Digital River’s ecommerce platform; commercialized and scaled Medtronic’s connected care systems; transformed XRS to a mobile technology company; founded a mobile outpatient management company; launched a […]
University of Wisconsin-Madison-based venture studio generates new startup to harmonize the process between primary and specialty veterinarians. MADISON, WI — October 21, 2021 — Today Varsity Venture Studio (Varsity) announced the public launch of Transfur (https://www.transfur.vet), a comprehensive referral management platform for the vet industry. Transfur is the first startup to emerge from Varsity — […]
2021 has been a record year for Medical Alley’s early-stage companies, and Q3 was no exception. A total of 28 companies raised almost $200 million in the quarter, powered by large raises from GeneMatters, Francis Medical and Flywheel Exchange. M&A was also hot, with at least six different acquisitions, the majority of which were led […]
Using artificial intelligence for a clinically efficient experience, Transfur harmonizes the process between primary and specialty veterinarians. MINNEAPOLIS, MN — October 5, 2021 — Transfur (https://www.transfur.vet), a comprehensive referral management platform for the vet industry, announced its public launch today. The company has received funding from Varsity Venture Studio, a venture studio collaboration between the […]
Medical Alley is known for being a source of innovation in healthcare thanks to a thriving culture of startups. No company has been more influential in helping to build this culture and reputation than the global venture capital firm NEA. The Medical Alley Association was honored to welcome Emily Zhen, a Healthcare Investor from NEA […]