Getting ready for a strategic: a toolkit for medtech startups
Strategics can become partners, investors or acquirers. Learn what they look for and how your medtech startup can prepare, from regulatory strategy to IP.
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The scorecard investors already run on your commercialization plan
Most founders assume a pitch lives or dies on the technology. The panelists on this year’s Designing for Commercialization session at Houston MedTech Oktoberfest made a different case: by the time a team is in the room, investors have usually already decided the science is credible. What they’re actually evaluating is everything sitting quietly around…
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Winner of 2026 Avio Medtech MVP Pitch Contest Announced
Congratulations to LIQID Medical, who was named the winner of the 2026 Avio Medtech MVP Pitch Contest at the Medtech MVP Venture & Partnering Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The company earned the $19,000 non-dilutive cash prize after presenting its novel approach to glaucoma treatment. LIQID Medical is developing novel ocular implants for glaucoma treatment, including…
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Finalists for Prize at 2026 Medtech MVP Conference Announced
Minneapolis, MN, May 19, 2026, — Avio Medtech Consulting, in partnership with the Destination Medical Center Fredrikson, F&N Med and Mobius Medical, announces that three finalists have been selected for the 2026 Avio Medtech MVP Pitch Contest. The contest, which will award $19,000 in non-dilutive funding, will take place live at the Medtech MVP Conference in Minneapolis, MN on June…
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Stop Pitching, Start Selling: How Medtech Founders Raise Capital Faster
Raising capital in medtech has never been harder—and yet some founders consistently move faster, close better rounds, and stay in control of their company’s story. They are not “better pitchers.” They are better sellers. They treat fundraising like a disciplined sales process, not a one-shot performance. They understand that investors are customers, capital is the…
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Rethinking Medtech Leadership: Foresight, Adaptability, and Humanity in the Boardroom
In medtech, turbulence isn’t an exception — it’s the norm. Market cycles shift, capital tightens, regulatory frameworks evolve, and reimbursement realities change faster than most startups can adapt. Yet amid this uncertainty, one truth holds steady: leadership — at both the executive and board level — defines whether a company navigates the storm or gets…
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Talking with Corporate Strategics – Timing and IP Protection
When to Engage with Strategic Partners Build Relationships Early, Without Immediately Seeking Funding Establishing relationships with strategic investors early in your company’s development can be highly beneficial, even if you’re not immediately seeking investment. These relationships develop over time, and early engagement allows you to align long-term interests and facilitate smoother future transactions. By engaging…
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Leadership Skills for MedTech Founders and CEOs
In today’s fast-paced world, leading a MedTech startup presents unique challenges. It requires more than just technical skills or innovative ideas. The recent webinar, “Leadership Skills for MedTech Founders and CEOs,” presented by Avio MedTech Consulting and led by executive coach Nirav Sheth, explored what distinguishes competent founders from truly effective and resilient leaders. If…
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5 Strategies for Optimizing Medical Device Startup Fundraising Success
The medical device landscape is full of innovation. However, securing funding can feel like navigating through a stormy sky. Avio Medtech is your co-pilot, guiding you through the turbulence. Sharpen Your Value Proposition Investors are drawn to ventures that solve real problems in growing markets. Identify a clear, unmet clinical need and demonstrate how your…
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SIME Diagnostics wins 2nd Annual Avio Pitch Contest
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…
