Project Medtech

In this episode, Giovanni and Charlie discuss what they are doing at Modulim, the first money that came in the door, their different rounds of funding, how they made non-dilutive funding last so long, when it makes sense to pursue non-dilutive funding, why the name of your round matters, and more. Charlie Huiner LinkedIn Modulim Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Jen discuss how she got involved in the space, what her fund invests in, contrasting time to exit for Biotech vs. Medtech, failure rates of an investment in Medtech, the MDR and how it is affecting deal flow in Europe, the Medtech ecosystem in Ireland, women in Medtech and more. Jennifer McMahon LinkedIn Seroba Life Sciences Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Gaston discuss early stage investments in Medtech, how they invest on a deal by deal basis through network of investors, the Medtech scene in France and Europe as a whole, filling the gap in France between early stage investors and late stage investors, how the French government is supporting innovation, how the MDR is affecting Medtech deal flow, and more.  Gaston Vasseur LinkedIn  Anaxago Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Tracy discuss the Stanford design program, how Materna Medical was founded, discusses their two seed rounds and series A round, why she called it a series 2A, the ignite fire pitch event, the importance of naming your round properly, and more. Tracy MacNeal LinkedIn Materna Medical Website  Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Thomas discuss what an investment banker can do for a Medtech start-up, how they can help work strategics, the life of an investment banker, the minimum raise an investment banker will get involved in, and more.  Thomas Busby LinkedIn Outcome Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Paul discuss Medtech Innovator, how they add value to a start-up company, common errors he used to see in start-up companies, the mechanics of how Medtech Innovator works, how they prepare their companies for external capital and more. Paul Grand LinkedIn Medtech Innovator Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Florian discuss how venture capital works in BENELUX, going from Medtech entrepreneur to a VC, new hubs that are forming in Medtech in Europe, and more.  Florian Ludwig LinkedIn Thuja Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Tom discuss founding and managing a midwestern fund, the relationships they must build to be successful, why they are so focused on investing in Medtech, raising money as a venture capital fund, and more. Tom Shehab LinkedIn Arboretum Ventures Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Michael discuss quitting medical school to launch a medical device start-up company, raising capital for the first time, East Coast vs. Midwest vs. West Coast investors, the importance of telling your story as an entrepreneur, lessons learned along the way, and more.  Michael Moore LinkedIn Pathware Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Simon discuss raising capital as a European company in software as a medical device (SaaS), being on the phone with an investor during a heist, and more. Simon Sonngtag LinkedIn Virtonomy Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website