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Inspire Medical

Golden Valley, US · Founded 2007 · Delaware corporation · 1,326 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Find your way into Inspire Medical

65 people in our graph share verified history with the Inspire Medical team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mudit K. Jainunlockedknows Tim Herbert · together at Inspire Medical (overlapped)
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×7knows the team · via University of St. Thomas
×3knows the team · via North Dakota State University

Inspire Medical Systems develops an FDA-approved implantable device that treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by working with the patient's natural breathing, controlled via a small remote and intended for patients for whom CPAP is not effective. The device is surgically placed by an ENT and configured by a sleep medicine professional.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

Inspire Medical was founded in 2007 by Tim Herbert.

THTim Herbert
Tim HerbertinFounder · Chairman & CEOTim Herbert is CEO of Inspire Medical Systems, which develops an implantable device for obstructive sleep apnea treatment. He previously spent 11 years at Medtronic in roles spanning product development, clinical research, sales, marketing, and healthcare reimbursement.

Board

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Mudit JainBoard director
JEJoyce Erony
Joyce EronyinBoard directorManaging Partner at Amzak Health
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Dana MeadBoard director
CKChau Khuong
Chau KhuonginBoard directorPartner at OrbiMed
CTCasey Tansey
Casey TanseyBoard directorGeneral Partner at US Venture Partners
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Jerry GriffinBoard director
GB
Gary BrothersBoard director
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Marilyn NelsonBoard director
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Glen D. NelsonChairman of the Board (2007-2016)
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Benjamin PlessBoard director
MF
Mark FletcherBoard director

Investors · 4

Amzak HealthNew York
APERTURE Venture PartnersBoston · $1M – $5M
US Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $500K – $10M
OrbiMedreportedNew York · $1M – $75Mvia Chau Khuong · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$12.5MraisedNov 2016 · 22 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jerry GriffinDirector
  • Timothy HerbertExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary BrothersDirector
  • Mudit JainDirector
  • Marilyn NelsonDirector
  • Joyce EronyDirector
  • Dana MeadDirector
  • Chau KhuongDirector
  • Casey TanseyDirector
Offering amount
$37.5M
Amount sold
$12.5M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40MraisedMay 2014 · 13 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jerry GriffinDirector
  • Timothy HerbertExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chau KhuongDirector
  • Casey TanseyDirector
  • Glen NelsonDirector
  • Mudit JainDirector
  • Benjamin PlessDirector
  • Mark FletcherDirector
  • Edward ShuckDirector
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$40M
First sale
Mar 2014
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.

Founder mafia

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

Mudit K. JainBoard of Directros/Venture InvestorFounded ShiraTronicsMudit JainBoard of Directros/Venture InvestorFounded ShiraTronics

In the news

18,382 Shares in Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. $INSP Acquired by GSA Capital Partners LLP - Markets Dailythemarketsdaily.com · Aug 2026Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Updates Guidance As Valuation Questions Persistsahmcapital.com · Aug 2026Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - AOLaol.com · Aug 2026INSP Raises 2026 Outlook as Reimbursement Headwinds Start to Easesg.finance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026Piper Sandler raises Inspire Medical stock price target on guidance boost By Investing.comin.investing.com · Aug 2026Inspire Medical Systems Raises Outlook, Launches Project Horizon - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Inspire Medical do?
Inspire Medical Systems develops an FDA-approved implantable device that treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by working with the patient's natural breathing, controlled via a small remote and intended for patients for whom CPAP is not effective. The device is surgically placed by an ENT and configured by a sleep medicine professional.
Who founded Inspire Medical?
Inspire Medical was founded by Tim Herbert in 2007.
Who are Inspire Medical's investors?
Inspire Medical's investors include Amzak Health, APERTURE Venture Partners, US Venture Partners, OrbiMed.
How much funding has Inspire Medical raised?
Inspire Medical has disclosed $52.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Inspire Medical headquartered?
Inspire Medical is headquartered in Golden Valley, US.