VC Scouts in Orthopedic Medtech Funding
Discover why VC scouts are vital for orthopedic medtech startups. Learn how scouts with insights like Tiger unlock funding and […]
Discover why VC scouts are vital for orthopedic medtech startups. Learn how scouts with insights like Tiger unlock funding and […]
I just read an article after Medtronic’s earnings call – Why Medtronic plans to spin out its diabetes business. Quick
A recent conversation sparked a thought-provoking question: Is a significant portion of this market—perhaps as much as 80%—effectively “locked up”?
“The Big Orthos are hunting for early stage orthos with cameras, not guns.” I have conversations with startup leaders each week
Learn how the “Onion Theory of Risk” helps ortho startups peel away uncertainties, secure funding, and build investor confidence. Today
Wow, Anika’s stock tanked post-Q1 2025 earnings due to a 10% revenue drop, lower OEM pricing, manufacturing issues, and reduced
The orthopedic industry is a dynamic landscape where innovation, strategy, and execution determine which companies thrive and which languish. While
The Problem – Vague Silence. Orthopedic startups struggle to secure funding, facing a wall of silence from VCs. Pitch after
Key Points Research suggests Trump’s tariffs are likely impacting US-based orthopedic medical device companies, increasing costs and disrupting supply chains.
The ONLY orthopedic-related company to pursue the public markets since Monogram (2023) and Treace (2021) is HingeHealth – https://www.hingehealth.com/ On March
The acquisition of Amplitude Surgical by Zydus Lifesciences is highly significant for the hip and knee orthopedic industry for several
I have been writing about how simplicity is the answer, choice is a tax on everyone, and some orthopedic device
We are the guilty ones. The orthopedic device industry has collectively conditioned our customers to expect unrestricted access to any
Website – https://nanovistechnology.com/ Medtronic buys Nanovis’ nano technology for use in spine implants (MedTechDive) Medtronic will use the technology to
Recent developments at Mass General Brigham (MGB), where the health system announced the largest layoffs in its history, suggest a
Times are getting strange. I have seen a disturbing trend where some capital allocators engage in predatory practices, particularly targeting
In simple terms, Nevro Corp. focuses on developing and providing medical devices that help manage chronic pain. They are known
This one was hard to gather my thoughts on. It’s kinda boring when a public company buys another public company
VB website – https://www.vbllc.com I am going to share thoughts on this interesting acquisition. I don’t have any inside information
Websites – https://www.orthosol.com/ and https://meshworksimplants.com/ The strategic importance of OrthoSolutions acquiring Meshworks lies in enhancing patient care through personalized 3D-printed
My 7 thoughts. The merger of Tyber Medical, Intech, and Resolve Surgical Technologies, facilitated by Montagu, is driven by several
Medline announces confidential submission of draft registration statement for proposed initial public offering (press release) Medline UNITE, which is part
Since Coronavirus, there has been a lull in orthopedic IPOs’, but the lull may be over next year. First let’s
1/ Medtronic acquires Fortimedix Surgical – This acquisition aimed to enhance Medtronic’s surgical portfolio, particularly in joint-type instruments and technologies
Discover how 25 loyal customers can drive a profitable orthopedic startup with deep relationships, low expenses, and sustainable success. What
Let’s cut to the chase. When you pitch, you’ve got 10-15 minutes to make it or break it. In those
This is a real question? Please explain this to me @ tiger@tigerbuford.com Robot-Assisted vs. Manual Total Knee Replacement: It’s a
Wall Street punished Anika for this U-turn. Let’s dive into a tale of corporate ambition, strategic shifts, and the harsh
Exactech, founded in 1985 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bill Petty, Betty Petty, and biomedical engineer Gary Miller, began with a
Like it or not, we are firmly living through “The Austerity Era”. We have been here since May 2022. If
Learn to set and justify startup valuations using peer calibration, multipliers, and traction to secure funding and maintain control. Alright,
Starting a company is exhilarating, but raising capital can feel like stepping into a foreign country where everyone speaks a
M&A activity in the medtech and orthopedic sectors has slowed to a decade-low in 2024, with only six orthopedic acquisitions
In your 20’s – “Greatest job in history. I am so lucky!” In your 30’s – “Trading up to different
Tiger’s take – At a high level strategically, RTI Surgical’s acquisition of Collagen Solutions strengthens its position in the regenerative
The rising trend of healthcare claims denials, as highlighted in the recent State of Claims 2024 report, presents both challenges
For innovation to happen the orthopedic industry, capital is needed to fuels the innovation. I am sharing this article for
As we get ready to enter 2025, the VC landscape is a far cry from the heady days of a
Johnson & Johnson must pay over $1 billion to former Auris Health investors for breaching a 2019 merger agreement by
Medtech venture investment recovery continues, but startup M&A remains limited: Pitchbook Acquisitions of late-stage VC startups have been rare, a
The orthopedic and spine space has specific dynamics and characteristics that influence valuation multiples. Here are the common PitchBook multiples
Stryker press release Dive Brief: Stryker said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Vertos Medical, an Aliso Viejo, California-based company whose
P28 stock recently took a dive and alot of people are asking me what happened. Let me try to shed
Stryker plans ‘very active’ M&A, ortho robot launches in 2H (MedTechDive) After another record quarter of orthopedic robot installations, CEO
The venture capital funding landscape is signaling a shift from a tight money cycle to a more open and risk-on
For the first time, Orthopedic companies have access to an abundant pool of talent. This is a real phenomenon caused
Originally published on Forbes in multiple parts. Part 1 here. You’re more likely hear about the companies that venture capitalists said
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) Formula: CAC = Total Marketing and Sales Expenses/ Number of New Customers Acquire Concept: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) represents the total cost of acquiring
The public markets may be reopening later this year for orthopedic companies. My guess is that the sweet spot for
Ortho companies make bad hires every day. Often, the interviewee that they see during the process is not the person