Deals


Medtech M&A Resurges: How To Define Startup Exit Strategy

 

The medtech M&A landscape is experiencing a resurgence fueled by significant capital from private equity and venture firms, says Alex Wakefield, CRO of AcuityMD. Building strong relationships with physicians remains crucial in medtech, and defining an exit strategy early is imperative.

Private Equity Firm Archimed To Buy ZimVie As Antitrust Concerns Sideline Strategic Buyers

 
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Archimed will acquire dental implant firm ZimVie for $730m in a deal that reflects private equity’s growing role in medtech M&A, as strategic buyers face antitrust scrutiny. The deal includes a 125% premium and a 40-day window for competing offers.

FDA Document Request Denied As Case Against SurModics Merger Intensifies

 
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A federal court in Illinois ruled against SurModics and BC Holdings' request for FDA documents to support a proposed merger. The FTC has challenged the merger, claiming it threatens competition in hydrophilic device coatings. The ruling may indicate the FTC is likely to succeed.

Abbott Lowers Outlook But Headwinds Are Temporary

 

Despite headwinds, executives remain optimistic about growth in Abbott’s medical devices and diabetes divisions and plan several product rollouts, including the Volt PFA catheter for electrophysiology and the dual glucose-ketone sensor CGM.

Financing


Medtech M&A Resurges: How To Define Startup Exit Strategy

 

The medtech M&A landscape is experiencing a resurgence fueled by significant capital from private equity and venture firms, says Alex Wakefield, CRO of AcuityMD. Building strong relationships with physicians remains crucial in medtech, and defining an exit strategy early is imperative.

Rising Oncology Start-ups Recognized For Breakthrough Cancer Research

 

The Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Awards took place on July 10. Medtech Insight spoke to nominees for the women’s entrepreneur of the year award: Mireia Crispin-Ortuzar, CEO of 52 North Health; Anita Grigoriadis, CEO of PharosAI; and Maria Giovanna Lizio, Founder of WILD-Imaging Technology.

Abbott Lowers Outlook But Headwinds Are Temporary

 

Despite headwinds, executives remain optimistic about growth in Abbott’s medical devices and diabetes divisions and plan several product rollouts, including the Volt PFA catheter for electrophysiology and the dual glucose-ketone sensor CGM.

PFA Market Surges As UK NICE Opens Doors And US FDA Approves Boston, J&J Incremental Innovations

 

The pulsed-field ablation market is surging, with the UK NHS opening doors and FDA updates for major players. Medtech Insight spoke with Steven Mickelsen, founder of Farapulse (the first clinically approved PFA system), about the sector's growth and his new venture, Field Medical.

Investor Eye


Thena Capital’s New Fund Up And Running With £1M Investment In Plexāā’s Breast Cancer Device

 

Thena Capital, the first UK-based early-stage specialist medtech firm, has made its first investment since closing its £50m fund. Medtech Insight spoke with general partner Pamela Walker Geddes to gain insight into Thena Capital’s investment strategy.

Stealth Mode AI Imaging Startup Faction Imaging Raises $10M

 

Faction Imaging has come out of stealth mode following six years of research and development studying medical imaging workflows in India, Japan and the US.

Disparities — Including Financial Shortcomings — Remain In Women’s Health, Execs Say

 

FemTech leaders discussed some of the barriers that remain in unlocking the full potential of the women’s health market during SiS New York last week. They also offered solutions.

LSX Europe: Women’s Health Education Is The Key For Unlocking VC Investment

 

Flo Health was the first femtech unicorn to be valued at over $1bn. But the company faced 49 investment rejections before reaching that status, Anna Klepchukova, the company’s chief medical officer, told the LSX World Congress Europe. THENA Capital’s Esther Reynal de St Michel Richardot talked through the firm’s gender-smart investment strategy.

R&D


FDA ‘Regulatory Accelerator’ Aims To Speed Digital Health Development

 
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The US FDA has launched the Regulatory Accelerator to expedite digital health product development. This includes resources like a Resource Index for Innovators, a Medical Device Software Guidance Navigator, and best practices for early meetings.

Opinion: Catch A Fraudulent Scientist -- If You Can

 
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As AI tools make research fraud and résumé fraud easier than ever, life sciences companies need to take steps to protect themselves. Snedden Campbell CEO Ivor Campbell has some tips on successful strategies.

Rising Oncology Start-ups Recognized For Breakthrough Cancer Research

 

The Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Awards took place on July 10. Medtech Insight spoke to nominees for the women’s entrepreneur of the year award: Mireia Crispin-Ortuzar, CEO of 52 North Health; Anita Grigoriadis, CEO of PharosAI; and Maria Giovanna Lizio, Founder of WILD-Imaging Technology.

Abbott Lowers Outlook But Headwinds Are Temporary

 

Despite headwinds, executives remain optimistic about growth in Abbott’s medical devices and diabetes divisions and plan several product rollouts, including the Volt PFA catheter for electrophysiology and the dual glucose-ketone sensor CGM.

Startups & SMEs


Medtech M&A Resurges: How To Define Startup Exit Strategy

 

The medtech M&A landscape is experiencing a resurgence fueled by significant capital from private equity and venture firms, says Alex Wakefield, CRO of AcuityMD. Building strong relationships with physicians remains crucial in medtech, and defining an exit strategy early is imperative.

Rising Oncology Start-ups Recognized For Breakthrough Cancer Research

 

The Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Awards took place on July 10. Medtech Insight spoke to nominees for the women’s entrepreneur of the year award: Mireia Crispin-Ortuzar, CEO of 52 North Health; Anita Grigoriadis, CEO of PharosAI; and Maria Giovanna Lizio, Founder of WILD-Imaging Technology.

PFA Market Surges As UK NICE Opens Doors And US FDA Approves Boston, J&J Incremental Innovations

 

The pulsed-field ablation market is surging, with the UK NHS opening doors and FDA updates for major players. Medtech Insight spoke with Steven Mickelsen, founder of Farapulse (the first clinically approved PFA system), about the sector's growth and his new venture, Field Medical.

HealthAI: ‘Established Regulations Already Exist For Regulating AI In Healthcare Safely’

 

Paul Campbell, chief regulatory officer at HealthAI, emphasizes existing regulations for AI in healthcare should not be overlooked as new regulations are developed.

Strategy


Medtech M&A Resurges: How To Define Startup Exit Strategy

 

The medtech M&A landscape is experiencing a resurgence fueled by significant capital from private equity and venture firms, says Alex Wakefield, CRO of AcuityMD. Building strong relationships with physicians remains crucial in medtech, and defining an exit strategy early is imperative.

Intuitive Surgical Sees Early Wins With Da Vinci 5, Lifts FY25 Guidance As Tariff Impact Eases

 
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For the full year, the company now expects tariffs to increase the cost of sales by approximately 1% of revenue, plus or minus 20 basis points. This is lower than the previous estimate of approximately 1.7% of revenue. The updated gross margin guidance for 2025 is 66%-67%, up from 65%-66.5%.

Private Equity Firm Archimed To Buy ZimVie As Antitrust Concerns Sideline Strategic Buyers

 
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Archimed will acquire dental implant firm ZimVie for $730m in a deal that reflects private equity’s growing role in medtech M&A, as strategic buyers face antitrust scrutiny. The deal includes a 125% premium and a 40-day window for competing offers.

Opinion: Catch A Fraudulent Scientist -- If You Can

 
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As AI tools make research fraud and résumé fraud easier than ever, life sciences companies need to take steps to protect themselves. Snedden Campbell CEO Ivor Campbell has some tips on successful strategies.