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V-Flow Medical

DefunctYC S21

San Clemente, US · Founded 2019 · 4 employees · 2 known investors

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V-Flow Medical develops medical devices intended to address the underlying causes of chronic pelvic pain in women, aiming to reduce opioid dependence and improve patient quality of life.

Also known as Inc

HealthtechMedical DevicesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

V-Flow Medical was founded in 2019 by Peter Balmforth, Rodney Brenneman, paul sobotka, and Darren Spencer.

PBPeter Balmforth
Peter BalmforthFounderuntil 2025Peter Balmforth has worked across medical device development and leadership roles, with experience building teams and stakeholder relationships in the medtech sector.
RBRodney Brenneman
Rodney BrennemanFounderuntil 2025Rodney Brenneman is a mechanical engineer with over 40 years of experience developing medical devices across multiple specialties including general surgery, laparoscopy, interventional cardiology, and orthopedics, primarily in early-stage companies. He holds over 100 patents and has helped establish multiple medical device startups.
PSpaul sobotka
paul sobotkaFounderuntil 2025Paul Sobotka holds a BS from Stanford and MD from the University of Illinois, with fellowship training in internal medicine at Michigan and cardiovascular diseases at Northwestern. He held faculty positions in medicine and physiology at Loyola University and served as Vice Chair of Medicine at Wayne State University and Chief Medical Officer at St Mary Hospital. He has held Chief Medical Officer roles at Ardian, CHF Solutions, and Rox Medical, and was an Entrepreneur in Residence at The White House. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications in cardiovascular and hemodynamic topics.
DSDarren Spencer
Darren SpencerFounderuntil 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does V-Flow Medical do?
V-Flow Medical develops medical devices intended to address the underlying causes of chronic pelvic pain in women, aiming to reduce opioid dependence and improve patient quality of life.
Who founded V-Flow Medical?
V-Flow Medical was founded by Peter Balmforth, Rodney Brenneman, paul sobotka, Darren Spencer in 2019.
Who are V-Flow Medical's investors?
V-Flow Medical's investors include Y Combinator, Immeasurable.
Where is V-Flow Medical headquartered?
V-Flow Medical is headquartered in San Clemente, US.