Innova Memphis
Innova Memphis is a pre-seed, seed, and early-stage investor focused on starting and funding high-growth companies in the Biosciences, Technology, and AgTech fields. Founded in 2007, Innova aims to bridge the funding gap left by traditional venture capital firms by providing seed capital and hands-on mentorship to early-stage companies. Their mission is to enable and create high-growth companies and jobs by investing in companies with strong intellectual property or competitive advantages, particularly in the Biosciences, Technology, and AgTech sectors.
Portfolio
Birds Eye Robotics designs broiler house solutions to improve facility upkeep and bird welfare, addressing labor market pressure on poultry farmers.
#AgTech
Arkis BioSciences offers next-generation surgical tools and implantables for treating intracranial hypertension. They have secured $3.4 million in Series A funding led by Innova Memphis. Recently, they obtained FDA clearance for their new CerebroFloTM catheter, which incorporates Endexo® technology to reduce complications.
#Medical Device
Advanced Catheter Therapies focuses on innovative catheter technologies for vascular diseases. They have received FDA clearance for their Occlusion Perfusion Catheter and are expanding their Series B equity financing.
#Medical Device