Highlife Medical
Paris, FR · Founded 2010 · 96 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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HighLife develops a transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR/TSMVR) technology for patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, implanted in a beating heart while preserving the native valve structure. The medical device company operates across Europe, the USA and Australia, with valves manufactured in Irvine, California.
Founders & leadership
Highlife Medical was founded in 2010 by Georg Börtlein, Malek Nasr, Rüdiger Lange, and Nicolo Piazza.
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Georg BörtleininFounder
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Malek NasrinFounderBiomechanical engineer with 16+ years in structural heart innovation who led development of a transcatheter mitral valve technology from concept through preclinical and first-in-human studies, and oversaw global clinical implementation and regulatory approval across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
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Rüdiger LangeFounder (Heart Surgeon)
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Nicolo PiazzaFounder (Interventional Cardiologist)
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Stefan PilzinCEO
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Stephen BreckerinChief Medical Officer
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Steve BackerinChief Operations Officer
Board
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Jose Calle GordoChairman
Investors · 4
Frequently asked questions
- What does Highlife Medical do?
- HighLife develops a transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR/TSMVR) technology for patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, implanted in a beating heart while preserving the native valve structure. The medical device company operates across Europe, the USA and Australia, with valves manufactured in Irvine, California.
- Who founded Highlife Medical?
- Highlife Medical was founded by Georg Börtlein, Malek Nasr, Rüdiger Lange, Nicolo Piazza in 2010.
- Who are Highlife Medical's investors?
- Highlife Medical's investors include Andera Partners, Sofinnova Partners, US Venture Partners, VI Partners.
- Where is Highlife Medical headquartered?
- Highlife Medical is headquartered in Paris, FR.

