Recent advancements in neuroscience are opening new frontiers in healthcare, especially in the development of novel technologies to diagnose and treat diseases such as Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy and Seizures, Brain Tumors, and more.
Investing in next-generation neuro innovations has the potential to positively impact millions of people worldwide who suffer from challenging neurological disorders.
Why Invest in Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is one of 10 emerging technologies poised to transform our world over the next decade.
- Stanford Emerging Technology Review, 2023
Limited Treatment Options
Poor or limited treatments for brain diseases.
Life Extension
An aging population living longer.
Increased Funding
Greater government funding supporting the science.
Modern Advancements
A generational confluence of advances in neuroscience, hardware, devices, and AI — paving the way for movement forward.
A Growing Market Opportunity
$32 Billion
In 2021
$41 Billion
In 2030
Our Fund’s
“Secret Sauce”
World-Renowned Neuro Team with Deep Sector Experience
Globally recognized authorities, supported by an experienced venture, are uniquely positioned to identify and rigorously vet companies. This deep sector expertise, and our team’s roles as end users, help us understand the competitive landscape and identify which innovations are truly “best in class.
Early Access to Paradigm-Shifting Opportunities
We have unusual access to the most competitive investment opportunities because of our team’s credentials, relationships and experience. This gives us early access to paradigm-shifting opportunities at attractive valuations, helping to maximize returns.
Value Added Services and Support
Our team’s positions at leading neuro institutions, stroke centers and CROs give us the ability to support our capital investments with other critical support (including grant assistance, trial design, regulatory support, etc.) and provide connections to strategics to drive value creation through exit.
News
The end of medicine
The doctor leans forward, matching my posture: elbows on knees, fist nested in his opposite palm, like a model of a ball-socket…
Factors impacting neurosurgery residents’ operative case volume: a nationwide survey
Neurological surgery residency remains one of the most competitive and longest specialties in terms of training in medicine…
This ALS patient has a brain implant that translates his thoughts to computer commands
Staring at a computer screen, Mark focuses deeply, his arms resting by his side…
Q4 2023 Medtech Report
Medtech VC funding slowed in Q4, raking in $2.6 billion, down from $3 billion raised in Q3, according to PitchBook’s latest Emerging Tech Research…
Meet the Team
Aimee DeGaetano, RD, MPH
Neurotechnology Global Thought Leader
- Global Head, Clinical Affairs/Commercial Strategy, Vastrax (Neuro CRO)
- Global Industry Advisory Committee, Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology
- Director Neurotech Research Com., Digital Medicine Society
- Co-Author of >100 US/OUS neurotechnology abstracts, clinical studies, articles, presentations
Laszlo Metcher, MD
Neurology Global Thought Leader
- Medical Director of Dent Neurologic Institute (one of the world’s largest neurological institutes)
- Chief of Neuro-Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
- Professor of Neurology and Neuro-Oncology, University at Buffalo
- >100 Clinical trials and studies annually
Scott Friedman
Fund Manager
- Co-Founder & Managing Director, Varia Ventures
- Past Chairman & Managing Partner, Lippes Mathias LLP
Co-Team Leader of Startup & Venture Capital Practice, Lippes Mathias - Active Investor (Impact Capital, Niagara Gorge Venture Partners, etc.)
- Author of seven books and numerous articles
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