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Edwards Lifesciences

NYSE: EW

Irvine, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Edwards Lifesciences develops innovative medical technologies for treating cardiovascular disease, focusing on structural heart interventions. The company serves patients and healthcare providers globally through partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders.

Founders & leadership

DE
Donald E. Bobo, Jr.Corporate Vice PresidentDonald E. Bobo, Jr. is a Corporate Vice President at Edwards Lifesciences, where he oversees initiatives in medical technology and cardiovascular therapeutics. He brings over 35 years of experience in executive leadership, strategic management, and business development.
SBScott B. Ullem
Scott B. UllemChief Financial Officer2014–2026
LLLarry L. Wood
Larry L. WoodCorporate Vice President, Transcatheter Heart Valves2007–2025
HWHuimin Wang
Huimin WangCorporate Vice President: Irvine, USA2013–2022Huimin Wang has over 30 years of experience in medical device development and executive leadership, with clinical background spanning cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care medicine, and anesthesiology. He has led cross-functional teams through product development and commercialization cycles in the US and international markets, including work with Japan's regulatory and reimbursement bodies.
CMCatherine M. Szyman
Catherine M. SzymanExecutive
BZBernard Zovighian
Bernard ZovighianChief Executive Officer

Board

WJ
William J. LinkBoard directorGeneral Partner at Versant Venture AIV Holdings
NJ
Nicholas J. ValerianiBoard director
SR
Steven R. LorangerBoard director
WW
Wesley W. von SchackBoard director
LS
Leslie S. HeiszBoard director
JT
John T. CardisBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$307.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2018

▶$34.9MraisedJun 2018 · 25 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William J. LinkDirector
  • Kieran T. GallahueDirector
  • Jean-Luc LemercierExecutive Officer
  • Leslie S. HeiszDirector
  • Donald E. Bobo, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Nicholas J. ValerianiDirector
  • Steven R. LorangerDirector
  • Wesley W. von SchackDirector
  • Martha H. MarshDirector
  • Catherine M. SzymanExecutive Officer
  • Larry L. WoodExecutive Officer
  • Michael A. MussallemExecutive Officer, Director
  • Huimin WangExecutive Officer
  • Scott B. UllemExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$34.9M
Amount sold
$34.9M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$272.4MraisedFeb 2017 · 25 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas J. ValerianiDirector
  • William J. LinkDirector
  • Steven R. LorangerDirector
  • Donald E. Bobo, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Wesley W. von SchackDirector
  • Scott B. UllemExecutive Officer
  • Larry L. WoodExecutive Officer
  • Leslie S. HeiszDirector
  • Huimin WangExecutive Officer
  • Catherine M. SzymanExecutive Officer
  • John T. CardisDirector
  • Bernard J. ZovighianExecutive Officer
  • Michael A. MussallemExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick VerguetExecutive Officer
  • Kieran GallahueDirector
  • Martha H. MarshDirector
Offering amount
$272.4M
Amount sold
$272.4M
First sale
Jan 2017
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Edwards Lifesciences do?
Edwards Lifesciences develops innovative medical technologies for treating cardiovascular disease, focusing on structural heart interventions. The company serves patients and healthcare providers globally through partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders.
Who are Edwards Lifesciences's investors?
Edwards Lifesciences's investors include ALIVE Israel HealthTech Fund, Peregrine Ventures, Versant Venture AIV Holdings.
How much funding has Edwards Lifesciences raised?
Edwards Lifesciences has disclosed $307.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Edwards Lifesciences headquartered?
Edwards Lifesciences is headquartered in Irvine, US.