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NVision Medical
Device to collect cells from fallopian tubes used for early detection of ovarian cancer
About NVision Medical
NVision Medical, founded in 2009 by Surbhi Sarna, operated as a medical device company focused on advancing women's health. The impetus for the company's creation was a personal health scare Sarna experienced as a teenager, which highlighted the lack of effective diagnostic tools for certain gynecological conditions. This personal experience fueled her dedication to developing new technologies to address unmet needs in female health. After graduating from college, Sarna founded the company and embarked on a challenging fundraising journey, ultimately securing the necessary capital to build a prototype by demonstrating immense personal commitment.
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The company's primary focus was the development of devices for the in-office diagnosis of conditions such as fallopian tube blockages, a leading cause of infertility, and the early detection of ovarian cancer. Its main product was a microcatheter-based device, the first and only one cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect cells from the fallopian tubes. This technology offered a platform for earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer, as recent studies have shown that many types of this cancer originate in the fallopian tubes. The device was designed for use in a gynecologist's office without requiring incisions or general anesthesia.
After successfully developing its core technology and gaining FDA clearance, NVision Medical was acquired by Boston Scientific in April 2018. The acquisition involved an upfront payment of $150 million, with potential for an additional $125 million based on clinical and commercial milestones. The acquisition was seen as a strategic move for Boston Scientific to expand its women's health portfolio, with plans to conduct further clinical research to solidify the diagnostic capabilities of the nVision device. Following the acquisition, Sarna planned to remain with the company to continue advancing the product's development and reach.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- San Bruno, United States
- Employees
- 65
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 55.5/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- BioTechnology, Medical Devices
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Collectibles, Biotechnology, Oncology, Surgery, Biotech and Pharma, Woman Founder, DT and LS, science-based
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Apr 2018 | $275M | $275M | Boston Scientific | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jul 2016 | $12M | $48M | Astia · Catalyst Health Ventures · Arboretum Ventures · Sharon Knight | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for NVision Medical is 140 monthly website visits, down 44% over the last three months. NVision Medical's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
- CVCatalyst Health Ventures
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
Draper Associates
Sharon Knight
Golden SeedsLife Science Angels
Astia
Seraph Group- LVLMN Ventures
Arboretum Ventures
Other known investors5 additional known investors
Boston Scientific
Bee Cave Capital
Berkeley Angel Network
Excelestar Ventures
Nucleate
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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