The Vertical Group


The Vertical Group is a venture capital firm with a focus on medical technology and biotechnology. With over 40 years of experience, the firm has been instrumental in founding, investing in, and managing some of the most successful companies in the medical technology industry. Originally part of F. Eberstadt & Co., The Vertical Group has operated as an independent firm since 1988, continuing to drive innovation and growth in the healthcare sector.

The Vertical Group

The Vertical Group


Portfolio

BioSET is developing synthetic growth factors for medical devices, with successful clinical trials in Canada and FDA-approved trials in the US.

#Medical Technology

Galil Medical specializes in cryotherapy systems for cancer treatment, with a direct sales organization in the US and worldwide sales exceeding $20 million.

#Medical Technology

Incumed partners with inventors to develop new medical products that may not attract large corporations or venture capital.

#Medical Device Incubator

InPhenix develops optoelectronic devices for medical, defense, and telecom markets, and is cash flow positive.

#Optoelectronic Devices

Monteris Medical provides MRI-guided neurosurgical ablation tools for treating brain lesions and tumors.

#Neurosurgical Technology

Meritage Pharma develops prescription products for gastrointestinal and atopic diseases, with a focus on eosinophilic esophagitis.

#Pharmaceuticals

Omada Health builds digital health programs for chronic disease prevention, with a flagship product based on the Diabetes Prevention Program.

#Digital Health

Oncomed develops drugs targeting cancer stem cells, with strategic alliances with GSK and Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

#Biopharmaceuticals

Outset Medical focuses on dialysis technology, with the Tablo system designed for ease of use and cost-efficiency.

#Medical Technology

ProteinSimple develops research tools for biotechnology, improving throughput and accuracy of protein detection assays.

#Biotechnology

Remedy Pharmaceuticals develops new drug treatments for stroke victims, using intellectual property from the University of Maryland.

#Healthcare

Silk Road Medical develops endovascular approaches for neurovascular disease treatment, with ongoing clinical trials.

#Medical Technology

SingularBIO is developing a platform for cost-effective, high-precision diagnostic tests in personalized medicine.

#Diagnostics

Tepha develops medical devices using unique biomaterials, with FDA approval for a PHA polymer derived device.

#Medical Devices

TetraLogic develops drugs for cancer treatment, with promising clinical studies and major equity financing.

#Pharmaceuticals

Tornier is a leader in shoulder and extremity joint replacement systems, with annual sales of approximately $200 million.

#Orthopedics

ViaCyte is developing islet cell transplantation technology for diabetes treatment, with strategic partnerships in place.

#Biotechnology


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