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…
When investing in medical device startups, investors evaluate many factors to assess the potential for success, mitigate risks, and maximize their return. Here are three key criteria and how you can improve your odds. 1. Team Quality Team quality is arguably the most critical factor investors evaluate. Investors are betting that YOU can execute on…
Raising money for a medical device startup is difficult. Avio’s team interviewed over 100 venture capitalists (VCs) to understand why they decline to invest. While there are always exceptions, understanding these common pitfalls can increase your chances of success. Before we discuss the factors, let’s discuss the math. Most venture funds will invest in between…