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Allotrope Medical

AcquiredYC S18

Houston, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 7 known investors

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Allotrope Medical makes electrical stimulation devices that integrate with surgical instruments to help surgeons visualize and assess urinary and digestive system structures during procedures. The technology targets surgeons performing abdominal and pelvic operations.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRobotic SurgeryUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

Allotrope Medical was founded in 2016 by Albert Huang.

AHAlbert Huang
Albert HuangCEO2016–2023Albert Huang trained at Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Weill Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Rochester. He founded Allotrope Medical, a developer of electrical stimulation devices integrated with surgical instruments to help surgeons visualize urinary and digestive system structures, and has previously taken a medical device startup to exit.

Board

MS
Mira SahneyBoard director
DF
David FranklinBoard director
DG
Donald GonzalesBoard director

Investors · 7

MEDA Angelslisted by MEDA AngelsArlington · $130K – $350K

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Nvested Equitylisted by Nvested EquityHayward

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Rockies Venture Clublisted by Rockies Venture ClubDenver · $100K – $500K
Texas HALO Fundlisted by Texas HALO FundHouston

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Houston Health VenturesreportedHouston

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$5MraisedApr 2021 · 90 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Albert HuangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mira SahneyDirector
  • David FranklinDirector
  • Donald GonzalesDirector
Offering amount
$5.6M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2019$701.9K
National Science FoundationPhase I2018$224.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Allotrope Medical Inc.

In the news

Allotrope Medical 6/2/2021 Capital Raise - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Allotrope Medical do?
Allotrope Medical makes electrical stimulation devices that integrate with surgical instruments to help surgeons visualize and assess urinary and digestive system structures during procedures. The technology targets surgeons performing abdominal and pelvic operations.
Who founded Allotrope Medical?
Allotrope Medical was founded by Albert Huang in 2016.
Who are Allotrope Medical's investors?
Allotrope Medical's investors include Berkeley Angel Network, MEDA Angels, Nvested Equity, Rockies Venture Club, Texas HALO Fund, Y Combinator, Houston Health Ventures.
How much funding has Allotrope Medical raised?
Allotrope Medical has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Allotrope Medical headquartered?
Allotrope Medical is headquartered in Houston, US.