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CVRx

NASDAQ: CVRX

Austin, US · Founded 2001 · Delaware corporation · 261 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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CVRx develops Barostim, an implantable medical device that uses baroreceptor activation to treat heart failure patients and improve their functional capacity and quality of life.

Founders & leadership

CPCraig Palmer
Craig PalmerCommercial Officer | Senior Vice President US Sales2022–2024Craig Palmer is Executive Officer at CVRx, which develops Barostim, an implantable medical device for heart failure treatment. He has experience creating clinical, commercial, and go-to-market strategies for therapeutic adoption.
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Nadim YaredExecutiveAdvisor at Vensana Capital
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Dean Bruhn-DingRetired
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John BrintnallCFO2003–2022
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Liz GalleExecutive
KHKevin Hykes
Kevin HykesPresident and CEOVenture Partner at Vensana Capital
PBPhilip B. Adamson
Philip B. AdamsonChief Medical OfficerPhilip B. Adamson is Chief Medical Officer of CVRx, which develops Barostim for heart failure treatment. Previously, he served as Divisional Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Abbott's Heart Failure Division, with experience in clinical trial design, regulatory affairs, and reimbursement strategy across the US and international markets. He holds an MD and a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Physiology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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Brent BinkowskiChief Operating Officer
RJRobert John
Robert JohnChief Revenue Officer (CRO)2024–2026Chief Revenue Officer of CVRx, which develops Barostim, an implantable medical device for heart failure treatment. Robert John has held commercial leadership roles and has experience in strategy, team building, and business operations.
GMGreg Morrison
Greg MorrisonChief Human Resources OfficerChief Human Resources Officer at CVRx, Greg Morrison has held HR leadership roles in both public and private companies focused on organizational development and management processes.
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Jared OasheimChief Financial Officer
PVPaul Verrastro
Paul VerrastroChief Marketing Officer for CVRx_Inc.

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$125.3M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2016–2020

▶$50MraisedJul 2020 · 21 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John BrintnallExecutive Officer
  • Elizabeth GalleExecutive Officer
  • Dean Bruhn-DingExecutive Officer
  • Kirk NielsenDirector
  • Ali BehbahaniDirector
  • Kadir KadhiresanDirector
  • Mudit K. JainDirector
  • Joseph SlatteryDirector
  • Nadim YaredExecutive Officer, Director
  • Geoff PardoDirector
  • John M. NehraDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$75.3MraisedMay 2019 · 20 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Craig PalmerExecutive Officer
  • Geoff PardoDirector
  • Nadim YaredExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dean Bruhn-DingExecutive Officer
  • John BrintnallExecutive Officer
  • Liz GalleExecutive Officer
  • John M. NehraDirector
  • Kadir KadhiresanDirector
  • Ali BehbahaniDirector
  • Joseph SlatteryDirector
  • Tom HeymanDirector
Offering amount
$93M
Amount sold
$75.3M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$347.3Mvaluation at IPOJul 2021 · $18.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does CVRx do?
CVRx develops Barostim, an implantable medical device that uses baroreceptor activation to treat heart failure patients and improve their functional capacity and quality of life.
Who are CVRx's investors?
CVRx's investors include ABS Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Treo Ventures, Llc, Windham Capital Partners, Ysios Capital, Action Potential Venture Capital Ltd., Hatteras Venture Partners, Vensana Capital.
How much funding has CVRx raised?
CVRx has disclosed $125.3M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is CVRx headquartered?
CVRx is headquartered in Austin, US.