Uptake Medical

Medical Devices & EquipmentSeries CTustin, USuptakemedical.com

Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Dec 2011

Total raised

$62M

Investors

8

About Uptake Medical

Uptake Medical® Technology Inc.Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tustin, US, Uptake Medical specializes in medical device technology for pulmonary conditions.10 mn.Uptake Medical® Technology Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices designed to enhance the treatment of pulmonary diseases, particularly emphysema and lung cancer. Their flagship offering, Bronchoscopic Thermal Vapor Ablation® (InterVapor® or BTVA®), utilizes a non-surgical approach to deliver heated vapor to targeted areas of diseased lung tissue. This outpatient procedure is characterized by its minimally invasive nature, requiring typically less than 15 minutes under light sedation, and aims to significantly alleviate breathing difficulties associated with severe emphysema. The primary end users of Uptake Medical's products include patients suffering from chronic pulmonary diseases, while healthcare providers such as hospitals and specialized clinics serve as key clients.Uptake Medical's revenue model is predicated on direct sales to healthcare providers and institutions that offer innovative pulmonary therapies to their patients. The company generates income through the provision of its proprietary vapor ablation technology, specifically the InterVapor® system, which is integrated into the treatment protocols utilized by these healthcare facilities. Transactions typically occur as one-time purchases, wherein hospitals acquire the necessary equipment and consumables for the procedure, ensuring their capacity to deliver advanced treatments to patients. The structure of these transactions allows for ongoing partnerships with healthcare providers, who may also engage in training and support programs facilitated by Uptake Medical to effectively implement the BTVA procedure. The company is also exploring opportunities to expand its market reach geographically, particularly focusing on international markets to increase its presence in regions with a high prevalence of pulmonary diseases.

Who invested in Uptake Medical

8 investors across 3 rounds

See all investors in Uptake Medical

Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table, the rounds they joined, and how much each round raised.

Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Dec 15, 2011

    Amount

    $35M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Jul 7, 2010

    Amount

    $18M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    May 8, 2006

    Amount

    $9M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Uptake Medical

Who invested in Uptake Medical?

Uptake Medical has 8 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Uptake Medical raised?

Uptake Medical has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Uptake Medical last raise money?

Uptake Medical's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Dec 2011.

What does Uptake Medical do?

Uptake Medical® Technology Inc.

Where is Uptake Medical headquartered?

Uptake Medical is headquartered in Tustin, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Uptake Medical?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back medical devices & equipment companies at Uptake Medical's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

Raising like Uptake Medical? Find the right VCs.

Capital Atlas matches your startup to active investors by stage, sector and region.

Free to start. Upgrade when you're ready to reach out.