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Vena Medical

YC W18

Kitchener, CA · Founded 2016 · 7 employees · 2 known investors

Vena Medical develops medical devices for neuro-interventional applications, founded by mechanical engineering graduates. The company focuses on vascular and interventional neurology solutions.

Also known as Vena Medical

Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Vena Medical was founded in 2016 by Michael Phillips, Phillip Cooper, and Phil.

MPMichael Phillips
Michael PhillipsinCo-Founder & CEOMichael Phillips holds a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and co-founded Vena Medical upon graduation. He has published research in neuro-interventional surgery journals and holds five granted patents in the field.
PCPhillip Cooper
Phillip CooperinFounder
P
Phil

Investors · 2

Graphite VenturesToronto · $500K – $1.5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Vena Medical is a medical device company based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Its website is centered on the MicroAngioscope, a product presented under the Vena Medical brand.

The company distinguishes product availability and indications by country, prompting visitors to select either a USA or Canada region before viewing product information, indicating that regulatory clearance and labeling differ between those markets.

▸Full profile — technology, geography

Technology

The company's identified product is the MicroAngioscope.

Geography

Headquartered at 809 Wellington Street North, Unit 2, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5L6, Canada, with region-specific product information provided for the United States and Canada.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Intervene Inc3 shared keywordsInterVene, Inc. is a medical device company that has developed a fully integrated mechanical thrombectomy system to treat venous in-stent restenosis and residual thrombotic venous obstructions and occlusions. Its technology targets venous disease conditions such as postthrombotic syndrome that current therapies fail to address.

Companies competing with Vena Medical for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Vena Medical’s MicroAngioscope Cleared by FDA for Use in Peripheral Vasculature - Endovascular Todayevtoday.com · Feb 2026The Ottawa Hospital uses breakthrough stroke technology to improve patient careottawahospital.on.ca · Jan 2024Vena Medical’s Balloon Distal Access Catheter Investigated in Canada With First-Ever Procedures - Endovascular Todayevtoday.com · Aug 2022

▸Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Vena Medical do?
Kitchener, Ontario medical device company behind the MicroAngioscope for neuro-interventional procedures.
Who founded Vena Medical?
Vena Medical was founded by Michael Phillips, Phillip Cooper, Phil in 2016.
Who are Vena Medical's investors?
Vena Medical's investors include Graphite Ventures, Y Combinator.
Where is Vena Medical headquartered?
Vena Medical is headquartered in Kitchener, CA.