Cultivate(MD) | Focus Fund
◆ Fund Size
$30M
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
18 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
cultivate(MD) invests in early stage medical device companies focused on solving real, practical problems to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare system costs. The firm leverages deep medical device industry experience to add technical competency, operational know-how, and financial resources, thereby accelerating commercialization and creating value in transformative medical technologies that address unmet clinical needs.
◆ About Cultivate(MD)
cultivate(MD) is a specialized medical device venture capital fund with multiple dedicated funds including Seed Fund I, Seed Fund II, Accelerator Fund, Opportunity Fund, and the latest Focus Fund. Founded with a unique approach combining clinical expertise, engineering, and business acumen, cultivate(MD) identifies, invests in, and supports innovative early stage medical device companies that aim to improve patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs globally.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Blue, MD | Capital Fund Advisor - Former President Sanford World Wide Health Clinics | Advisor | |
| Dave Blue | Director | Director | |
| Freddie Coffey | Managing Director | — | |
| Matt Ahearn | Director | Director | |
| Michael Alexiades, MD | Capital Fund Advisor | Advisor | |
| Nathan Estruth | Capital Fund Advisor - Vice-Chairman KPS Global Board of Directors | Advisor | |
| Paul Buckman | Capital Fund Advisor - President, North American Operations – Livanova | Advisor | |
| R. Sean Churchill, MD, MBA | Managing Director | Managing Director | |
| Rob Ball | Director | Director | |
| Steve Bishop | Capital Fund Advisor - Retired CEO Procter & Gamble Health | Advisor |
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◆ FAQ
What does Focus Fund invest in?
Focus Fund invests in Medtech at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does Focus Fund focus on?
Focus Fund focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.