GIE Medical
Plymouth, US · Founded 2018 · 1 known investors
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GIE Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company developing the ProTractX3, a drug-coated balloon for treating benign strictures of the esophagus and bowel. It is conducting clinical trials in the United States aimed at offering gastroenterology patients sustained patency and fewer repeat treatments.
Founders & leadership
GIE Medical was founded in 2018 by Lixiao Wang.
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Lixiao WangFounder & Chief Executive OfficerLixiao Wang is founder and CEO of GIE Medical, a clinical-stage medical device company developing treatments for benign gastrointestinal strictures. He brings over 30 years of experience in medical device development and leadership.
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James NessChief Financial Officer
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Harrison MalinoffVP of Operations and Quality
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Dave HendricksonVP of Research & Development
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2023
▶$5MraisedSep 2023 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedSep 2023 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ling ShangDirector
- Hui HuDirector
- Ouyang XiangyuDirector
- Lixiao WangExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Rushu LuoDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Sep 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11MraisedFeb 2021 · 33 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$11MraisedFeb 2021 · 33 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lixiao WangExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $32.9M
- Amount sold
- $11M
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedAug 2018 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedAug 2018 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lixiao WangExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $4.1M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Aug 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- 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 GIE Medical do?
- GIE Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company developing the ProTractX3, a drug-coated balloon for treating benign strictures of the esophagus and bowel. It is conducting clinical trials in the United States aimed at offering gastroenterology patients sustained patency and fewer repeat treatments.
- Who founded GIE Medical?
- GIE Medical was founded by Lixiao Wang in 2018.
- Who are GIE Medical's investors?
- GIE Medical's investors include HM Venture Partners.
- How much funding has GIE Medical raised?
- GIE Medical has disclosed $18M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is GIE Medical headquartered?
- GIE Medical is headquartered in Plymouth, US.

