Lungpacer Medical
Exton, US · Founded 2009 · 58 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Lungpacer Medical develops neurostimulation technologies for critical care, focused on ventilator weaning to improve outcomes for patients. Its offerings are built by a team of clinical and engineering experts.
Founders & leadership
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Viral ThakkarChief Operating OfficerViral Thakkar has over 20 years of experience in medical device development and manufacturing, with background in leadership roles across product development, manufacturing operations, R&D, and quality functions. He is COO of Lungpacer Medical, which develops neurostimulation technologies for critical care applications.
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Rosemarie DhavaleChief Financial Officer & VP of Human Resources2023–2026She brings over 25 years of financial and operational experience in the medical device and insurance industries, with expertise in corporate finance, fundraising, business valuation, and commercialization strategy across public and private organizations.
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Doug EvansPresident and CEODoug Evans is President and CEO of Lungpacer Medical, which develops neurostimulation technologies for ventilator weaning in critical care. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Kensey Nash Corporation (acquired by Royal DSM for $360M) and held board positions at TELABio (NASDAQ: TELA), WhiteSwell Medical, and Intact Vascular (acquired by Philips Medical for $360M in 2020).
Board
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Jan PensaertBoard director
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Bob DonohueBoard director
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Guillaume DarnandBoard director
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Christopher KipleChair of the Board
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Joseph W. KaufmannBoard director
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Michael L. FavetBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$137.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2017–2026
▶$16MraisedJul 2026 · 2 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$16MraisedJul 2026 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Douglas G. EvansExecutive Officer, Director
- Joseph W. KaufmannDirector
- Bob DonohueDirector
- Christopher KipleExecutive Officer
- Jan PensaertDirector
- Jonathan ConlinExecutive Officer
- Steven E. PfanstielExecutive Officer
- Viral ThakkarExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $16M
- First sale
- Apr 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10MraisedApr 2025 · 2 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedApr 2025 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jan PensaertDirector
- Jonathan ConlinExecutive Officer
- Bob DonohueDirector
- Douglas G. EvansExecutive Officer, Director
- Viral ThakkarExecutive Officer
- Rosemarie DhavaleExecutive Officer
- Christopher KipleExecutive Officer, Director
- Joseph W. KaufmannDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Mar 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$16MraisedDec 2022 · 3 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$16MraisedDec 2022 · 3 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joseph KaufmannDirector
- Josh MakowerDirector
- Jose Calle GordoDirector
- Karen LongDirector
- Christopher KipleExecutive Officer, Director
- Douglas G. EvansExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan ConlinExecutive Officer
- Bob DonohueDirector
- Nawzer MehtaExecutive Officer
- Rosemarie DhavaleExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $21.1M
- Amount sold
- $16M
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20MraisedApr 2022 · 4 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$20MraisedApr 2022 · 4 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Josh MakowerDirector
- Chris KipleExecutive Officer, Director
- Valeska SchroederDirector
- Rosemarie DhavaleExecutive Officer
- Lesley FronioExecutive Officer
- Douglas G. EvansExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan ConlinExecutive Officer
- Joseph W. KaufmannDirector
- Bob DonohueDirector
- Jose Calle GordoDirector
- Nawzer MehtaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $20M
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$55.8MraisedMay 2019 · 8 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$55.8MraisedMay 2019 · 8 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonathan ConlinExecutive Officer
- Josh MakowerDirector
- Guillaume DarnandDirector
- Michael FavetDirector
- Joseph W. KaufmannDirector
- Douglas EvansExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $65M
- Amount sold
- $55.8M
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$19.6MraisedJun 2017 · 15 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$19.6MraisedJun 2017 · 15 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Douglas EvansExecutive Officer, Director
- Shannon KaustinenExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael L. FavetDirector
- Guillaume DarnandDirector
- Offering amount
- $19.6M
- Amount sold
- $19.6M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $173.5K
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- 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 Lungpacer Medical do?
- Lungpacer Medical develops neurostimulation technologies for critical care, focused on ventilator weaning to improve outcomes for patients. Its offerings are built by a team of clinical and engineering experts.
- Who are Lungpacer Medical's investors?
- Lungpacer Medical's investors include Keiretsu Forum, New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
- How much funding has Lungpacer Medical raised?
- Lungpacer Medical has disclosed $137.4M raised across 6 rounds.
- Where is Lungpacer Medical headquartered?
- Lungpacer Medical is headquartered in Exton, US.


