“Can you look at my pitch deck?” We’ve all asked the question. Your pitch deck is critically important…and just a stack of text and images. At Avio, we don’t believe in gatekeeping, so we’re sharing the template we use when building decks for clients and own ventures. You can download the template below. A couple…
The first quarter of 2025 saw notable momentum in medtech venture funding. A total of $3.7 billion was invested in 117 funding rounds, reflecting a 9% year-over-year growth compared to Q1 2024. However, this growth was accompanied by a significant shift in investment patterns: larger rounds were flowing to fewer companies. This investment boom occurred…
Minneapolis, MN — Avio Medtech Consulting, in partnership with Mobius Medical, Fredrikson & Byron, and the Destination Medical Center, announces three finalists have been selected for the highly anticipated Avio Medtech MVP Pitch Contest. The contest, which awards $20,000 in non-dilutive funding, will take place live at the Medtech MVP Conference on June 16, 2025, in…
Missed the webinar? The recording is now available! Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers unparalleled tax-saving opportunities for founders and their investors. QSBS has been available for the past 30 years, but its appeal has been enhanced by recent shifts in the tax landscape. The presentation covers…
Market risk, the uncertainty surrounding market demand, competition, and economic factors, is a significant challenge for medical device startups. Developing strategies to mitigate market risk is crucial to attract investors and achieve long-term success. 1. Conduct Thorough Market Research A deep understanding of your target market is essential. Conduct market research to gather insights into:…
Addressing and mitigating the risks of medtech development is crucial to attract investors. These risks can be categorized into three main areas: clinical, technical, and market. 1. Clinical Risk Clinical risk refers to the potential for a medical device to cause harm to patients or fail to meet its intended purpose. Investors are cautious about…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2025 Avio Medtech Consulting Strengthens Board with the Addition of Carmen Volkart ST. PAUL, MN – Avio Medtech Consulting, the innovators’ consultants, announces the addition of Carmen Volkart to its Board of Directors. Ms. Volkart has over 30 years of experience as a senior executive and independent board director in…
Why do investors say no? And say no so often? The Avio team has interviewed over 100 VCs and angels and organized their responses into a presentation, along with suggestions you can use to improve your odds. The presentation was given as a webinar, which you can watch here An AI-generated (and human-edited) summary of…
You’re driven, visionary, and a risk-taker. And startups are lonely, prone to failure, high stress, and high impact on your mental health. And if your mental health declines, so will your business. Your team, your family, and you will feel it. Here are three strategies to help: 1. Prioritize Self-Care: 2. Build a Strong Support Network:…
Avio’s friends at Nocturnal wrote a great post on medtech funding in 2024 and what that could mean for 2025. Avio’s take? The pickup in M&A and (brief) return of IPOs are positives. Challenges with NIH funding, the FDA, and economic uncertainty are negatives. But you knew that already! What to do? Spend small money…