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102 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Capstan Medical develops surgical robotics combined with catheter-based technology and next-generation implants to repair and replace heart valves. Its minimally invasive approach targets structural heart disease, including mitral and tricuspid valve conditions, as an alternative to open heart surgery.

HealthtechMedical DevicesRobotics

Founders & leadership

DWDan Wallace
Dan WallaceFounder & CTO at Capstan MedicalDan Wallace holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Rice University and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. He co-founded Hansen Medical and Occam Labs, and previously developed the EndoWrist robotic instruments at Intuitive Surgical; his device designs have been commercialized by Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott, with over 250 U.S. patents and published applications to his name.
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Maggie NixonFounder

Investors · 6

Intuitive Ventureslisted by Intuitive VenturesSunnyvale

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Star51 Capitallisted by Star51 CapitalNew York
EclipsereportedPalo Alto

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Yu GalaxyreportedSilicon Valley

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Gideon Strategic Partners

Funding

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Capstan went on to found or lead other companies.

Dan WallaceFounderFounded Versa Vascular +1Justin ButlerBoard MemberFounded Nucleusrad

In the news

Capstan Medical Raises $110M in Series C Fundingfinsmes.com · Dec 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Capstan do?
Capstan Medical develops surgical robotics combined with catheter-based technology and next-generation implants to repair and replace heart valves. Its minimally invasive approach targets structural heart disease, including mitral and tricuspid valve conditions, as an alternative to open heart surgery.
Who founded Capstan?
Capstan was founded by Dan Wallace.
Who are Capstan's investors?
Capstan's investors include Eclipse Ventures, Intuitive Ventures, Star51 Capital, Eclipse, Yu Galaxy.