ivWatch
Newport News, US · Founded 2010 · Virginia LLC
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ivWatch develops sensors and monitoring systems that detect peripheral IV infiltrations and extravasations at early stages to prevent patient harm in hospital settings. The company serves healthcare providers and hospitals globally through direct partnerships and a network of distributors.
Founders & leadership
ivWatch was founded in 2010 by Gary Warren.
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Gary WarrenFounder, Member of the Board of ManagersGary Warren earned an engineering degree while interning at NASA, where he subsequently worked for 14 years before founding and selling a company to a public corporation. He has led multiple ventures as CEO and executive through high-growth stages in aerospace, internet infrastructure, mobile technology, and medical devices, including ivWatch, which developed an IV infiltration detection system recognized by Fast Company as a top global health innovation.
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Holly NovakExecutiveHolly Novak is an executive leader with over two decades of experience in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and product development in the medical device, IVD, and biotech sectors. She has led quality management systems across 16 global regions and successfully obtained multiple regulatory clearances including 510(k) approvals, CE Marking, and MDSAP certification.
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Helen StephensExecutiveHelen Stephens holds a nursing background and brings 15+ years of medtech industry experience, including leadership roles at ICU Medical/Smiths Medical, Vygon, Carefusion, and Alaris Medical Systems, where she developed expertise in intravenous infusion delivery systems and hospital infusion therapy standards. She serves as Executive Officer at ivWatch.
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Jaclyn LautzExecutiveJaclyn Lautz holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and brings over 15 years of experience in medical device development, regulatory compliance, and operations. She has led product lifecycles from concept through FDA clearance and CE marking for Class II devices, built Quality Management Systems for FDA and ISO 13485 compliance, and previously advised pharmaceutical and life sciences clients on regulatory strategy at PwC.
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Erin WendellExecutiveErin Wendell is an Executive Officer at ivWatch with nearly 20 years of experience in marketing communications and brand strategy across healthcare, technology, consumer, sports, and retail sectors.
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F. Brian Clare Jr.Executive
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Gregory SchearsExecutive
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MICHAEL GAHANExecutive
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F. Brian ClareExecutiveF. Brian Clare is an emergency medicine physician who has worked on early-stage healthcare companies focusing on clinical care delivery, operational efficiency, and financial performance. He serves as Executive Officer and Director at ivWatch, which develops sensors and monitoring systems to detect peripheral IV infiltrations and extravasations in hospital settings.
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Chuck EgressExecutiveChuck Egress held leadership positions at Symantec managing product development and business operations across enterprise security, gateway products, and a technology partner program, and previously worked in sales and product development roles at smaller companies before his acquisition involvement. He is now Executive Officer at ivWatch, which develops sensors and monitoring systems for detecting peripheral IV infiltrations in hospital settings.
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$105.3M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2014–2024
- $14.8MraisedJun 2017 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
▶$26.9MraisedSep 2024 · 16 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$26.9MraisedSep 2024 · 16 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Holly NovakExecutive Officer
- John R. Lawson IIDirector
- Gary P. WarrenExecutive Officer, Director
- Jerrold L. MillerDirector
- John ZwirschitzExecutive Officer
- Helen StephensExecutive Officer
- Michael N. PetkovichDirector
- Anne ConnerDirector
- John O. Wynne Jr.Director
- Jaclyn LautzExecutive Officer, Director
- Erin WendellExecutive Officer
- F. Brian Clare Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $33.3M
- Amount sold
- $26.9M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$17.5MraisedJan 2024 · 21 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$17.5MraisedJan 2024 · 21 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gary P. WarrenExecutive Officer, Director
- Jerrold L. MillerDirector
- Erin WendellExecutive Officer
- Kathleen CoxExecutive Officer
- F. Brian Clare Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Holly NovakExecutive Officer
- John O. Wynne Jr.Director
- Anne ConnerDirector
- John R. Lawson IIDirector
- Jaclyn LautzExecutive Officer, Director
- Helen StephensExecutive Officer
- Michael N. PetkovichDirector
- Offering amount
- $17.5M
- Amount sold
- $17.5M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Apr 2023
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13.7MraisedFeb 2022 · 15 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$13.7MraisedFeb 2022 · 15 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John O. WynneDirector
- William Jason NaramoreExecutive Officer
- Gary P. WarrenExecutive Officer, Director
- Scott AnchellExecutive Officer
- Jerrold L. MillerDirector
- Kathleen CarterExecutive Officer
- Holly NovakExecutive Officer
- Michael N. PetkovichDirector
- John R. Gahan Jr.Executive Officer
- Anne ConnerDirector
- F. Brian Clare Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- John R. Lawson IIDirector
- Matthew AlleyExecutive Officer
- Erin WendellExecutive Officer
- Jaclyn LautzExecutive Officer
- Chuck EgressExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $13.7M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.9M
- First sale
- Jun 2020
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$18.9MraisedJan 2020 · 51 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$18.9MraisedJan 2020 · 51 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Erin WendellExecutive Officer
- F. Brian Clare Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Holly NovakExecutive Officer
- Teresa BlevinsExecutive Officer
- Chuck EgressExecutive Officer
- Scott AnchellExecutive Officer
- Matthew AlleyExecutive Officer
- William Jason NaramoreExecutive Officer
- Jaclyn LautzExecutive Officer
- Jerrold L. MillerDirector
- Gary P. WarrenExecutive Officer, Director
- Anne ConnerDirector
- John R. Lawson IIDirector
- Michael N. PetkovichDirector
- John O. WynneDirector
- John R. Gahan Jr.Executive Officer
- Paul StoddardExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $21M
- Amount sold
- $18.9M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.9M
- First sale
- Sep 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$12.8MraisedMar 2017 · 74 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$12.8MraisedMar 2017 · 74 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Melissa FireExecutive Officer
- Gregory SchearsExecutive Officer
- Jaclyn LautzExecutive Officer
- MICHAEL GAHANExecutive Officer, Director
- ANNE CONNERDirector
- JOHN R. LAWSONDirector
- F. Brian ClareExecutive Officer, Director
- Chuck EgressExecutive Officer
- Leah MooreExecutive Officer
- MICHAEL N. PETKOVICHDirector
- Scott AnchellExecutive Officer
- John O WynneDirector
- GARY P. WARRENExecutive Officer, Director
- John GahanExecutive Officer
- William Jason NaramoreExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $14.5M
- Amount sold
- $12.8M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.4M
- First sale
- Sep 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$668.7KraisedApr 2014 · 8 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$668.7KraisedApr 2014 · 8 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MICHAEL GAHANDirector
- MICHAEL N. PETKOVICHDirector
- Javier GarrizExecutive Officer
- ANNE CONNERDirector
- Scott AnchellExecutive Officer
- F. Brian ClareExecutive Officer
- GARY P. WARRENExecutive Officer, Director
- JOHN R. LAWSONDirector
- Gregory J. SchearsExecutive Officer
- Garret BonnemaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5.8M
- Amount sold
- $668.7K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $685K
- First sale
- Mar 2014
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2010
- 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 ivWatch do?
- ivWatch develops sensors and monitoring systems that detect peripheral IV infiltrations and extravasations at early stages to prevent patient harm in hospital settings. The company serves healthcare providers and hospitals globally through direct partnerships and a network of distributors.
- Who founded ivWatch?
- ivWatch was founded by Gary Warren in 2010.
- How much funding has ivWatch raised?
- ivWatch has disclosed $105.3M raised across 7 rounds.
- Where is ivWatch headquartered?
- ivWatch is headquartered in Newport News, US.

