Somavac
Memphis, US · Founded 2016 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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SOMAVAC makes a smart surgical drain pump that delivers continuous sensor-controlled negative pressure therapy to the deep wound space, replacing traditional JP bulb drains and enabling earlier drain removal after surgery. The FDA-cleared device is used by surgeons and patients for seroma prophylaxis in plastic and general surgery, including breast cancer surgery, reconstruction, and body contouring.
Founders & leadership
Somavac was founded in 2016 by Elizabeth Hoff.

Investors · 3
How we know: Innova Memphis, Inc.'s portfolio page · venturenashville.com · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedOct 2017
Innova Memphis, MB Venture Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Somavac do?
- SOMAVAC makes a smart surgical drain pump that delivers continuous sensor-controlled negative pressure therapy to the deep wound space, replacing traditional JP bulb drains and enabling earlier drain removal after surgery. The FDA-cleared device is used by surgeons and patients for seroma prophylaxis in plastic and general surgery, including breast cancer surgery, reconstruction, and body contouring.
- Who founded Somavac?
- Somavac was founded by Elizabeth Hoff in 2016.
- Who are Somavac's investors?
- Somavac's investors include Innova Memphis, Inc., Launch Tennessee, MB Venture Partners.
- Where is Somavac headquartered?
- Somavac is headquartered in Memphis, US.

