Startups are the lifeblood of medtech innovation, and this week, we celebrate a standout achievement: SIME Diagnostics has been named the winner of the $20,000 cash prize at the Medtech MVP Venture & Partnering Conference pitch contest, held June 16-17, 2025. This annual pitch contest, now in its second year, is a collaborative effort powered…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…