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Overland Park, US · Kansas LLC · 4 known investors
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Spinal Simplicity is a medical device company founded in 2008 that develops implants and procedure solutions for spinal fusion and sacroiliac joint stabilization, sold to physician partners treating chronic back pain. Its products address posterior lumbar fixation, SI joint fusion, and cervical spine stabilization.
Founders & leadership
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Jonathan HessVice PresidentJonathan Hess holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and an MBA with a concentration in financial analysis from 2009. At Spinal Simplicity, he has served in executive and operational capacities including business development, finance, and quality, and contributed to securing FDA clearances and CE mark approval for spinal implant products.
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Tim McCownChief Operating OfficerTim McCown is Executive Officer of Spinal Simplicity, a medical device company that develops implants and procedure solutions for spinal fusion and sacroiliac joint stabilization.
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Julie MckeeGeneral Counsel and Director of Compliance & Human Resources2011–2018Julie Mckee is Executive Officer at Spinal Simplicity, a medical device company developing implants and procedure solutions for spinal fusion and sacroiliac joint stabilization. She previously worked as an employment defense lawyer and corporate in-house counsel with expertise in HR compliance, organizational development, and workplace investigations.
Investors · 4
Blue Hour Ventureslisted by Blue Hour VenturesNashville
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Keiretsu Forumlisted by Keiretsu ForumSan Francisco East Bay · $250K – $2M
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Nueterra Capitallisted by Nueterra CapitalLeawood
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.6M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2013–2024
▶$6.1MraisedJul 2025 · 27 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.1MraisedJul 2025 · 27 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonathan HessExecutive Officer
- Todd MoseleyExecutive Officer
- Tim McCownExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $6.1M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Dec 2024
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Kansas
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10.9MraisedMar 2022 · 80 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.9MraisedMar 2022 · 80 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Todd MoseleyExecutive Officer
- Harold HessExecutive Officer
- Tim McCownExecutive Officer
- Jonathan HessExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $16M
- Amount sold
- $10.9M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Kansas
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$250KraisedOct 2014 · 3 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$250KraisedOct 2014 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Harold HessExecutive Officer
- Julie MckeeExecutive Officer
- Todd MoseleyExecutive Officer
- Jonathan HessExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $250K
- Minimum investment
- $30K
- First sale
- Oct 2014
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Kansas
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2014 · 25 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2014 · 25 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Harold HessExecutive Officer
- Julie MckeeExecutive Officer
- Todd MoseleyExecutive Officer
- Jonathan HessExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- Minimum investment
- $30K
- First sale
- Jan 2013
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Kansas
- 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 Spinal Simplicity do?
- Spinal Simplicity is a medical device company founded in 2008 that develops implants and procedure solutions for spinal fusion and sacroiliac joint stabilization, sold to physician partners treating chronic back pain. Its products address posterior lumbar fixation, SI joint fusion, and cervical spine stabilization.
- Who are Spinal Simplicity's investors?
- Spinal Simplicity's investors include Blue Hour Ventures, CANTILEVER INVESTORS, Keiretsu Forum, Nueterra Capital.
- How much funding has Spinal Simplicity raised?
- Spinal Simplicity has disclosed $18.6M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Spinal Simplicity headquartered?
- Spinal Simplicity is headquartered in Overland Park, US.