Aspero Medical
Boulder, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Aspero Medical develops the Pillar balloon overtube solution with micro-textured design to improve control and anchoring during balloon endoscopy for small bowel diagnosis and treatment. The technology reduces procedure time and sedation requirements for gastrointestinal interventions.
Founders & leadership
Aspero Medical was founded in 2019 by Mark Rentschler and Steven Edmundowicz, MD.
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Mark RentschlerinFounding CEOMark Rentschler is a mechanical and biomedical engineering professor with over 20 years of experience in engineering consulting, medical device design, and surgical robotics, holding more than 30 U.S. patents. He is the Executive Officer and Director of Aspero Medical, which develops endoscopic balloon technologies for gastrointestinal interventions.
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Steven Edmundowicz, MDCo-Founder, Chief Medical Officer
Board
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Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$580K disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$580KraisedOct 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$580KraisedOct 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark RentschlerExecutive Officer, Director
- Mike FreemanDirector
- Offering amount
- $830K
- Amount sold
- $580K
- First sale
- Sep 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aspero Medical do?
- Aspero Medical develops the Pillar balloon overtube solution with micro-textured design to improve control and anchoring during balloon endoscopy for small bowel diagnosis and treatment. The technology reduces procedure time and sedation requirements for gastrointestinal interventions.
- Who founded Aspero Medical?
- Aspero Medical was founded by Mark Rentschler, Steven Edmundowicz, MD in 2019.
- Who are Aspero Medical's investors?
- Aspero Medical's investors include Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Innosphere Ventures, Rockies Venture Club.
- How much funding has Aspero Medical raised?
- Aspero Medical has disclosed $580K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Aspero Medical headquartered?
- Aspero Medical is headquartered in Boulder, US.