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VentureMed Group

Plymouth, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Todd Chaffeeunlockedknows Shelby Hautman · together at UMN Carlson School of Management
×11knows the team · via UMN Carlson School of Management
Healthtech

Founders & leadership

VentureMed Group was founded in 2017 by John Pigott.

JP
John PigottinFounder
JZ
Jenny ZeroniExecutive
DMDave Michaelson
Dave MichaelsoninExecutive
KLKathy Leith
Kathy LeithinExecutive
JSJill Schweiger
Jill SchweigerinExecutive
SHShelby Hautman
Shelby HautmaninExecutiveShelby Hautman is Chief Financial Officer at VentureMed Group with experience across medical devices, staffing, insurance, and venture capital. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in Accounting from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.
DHDenis Harrington
Denis HarringtoninExecutive
DC
David CoxNamed on SEC filing

Board

ASAlexander Schmitz
Alexander SchmitzinBoard directorPartner at Endeavour Vision
KSKaren Spilizewski
Karen SpilizewskiinBoard directorBiomedical engineer helping accelerate life science technologies from development into the marketplace
JR
J. Robert Paulson, Jr.Board director

Investors · 3

Endeavour Visionreported · 2 sourcesGeneva
RiverVest Venture Partnersreported · 4 sourcesSt. Louis · $500K – $3Mvia Karen Spilizewski · board
S3 VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $15M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$59.8M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2019–2025

▶$49.2MraisedOct 2025 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dave MichaelsonExecutive Officer
  • Denis HarringtonDirector, Executive Officer
  • Brian SmithDirector
  • Shelby HautmanExecutive Officer
  • John PigottExecutive Officer
  • J. Robert Paulson, Jr.Director
  • Jill SchweigerExecutive Officer
  • Jenny ZeroniExecutive Officer
  • Kathy LeithExecutive Officer
  • Jacques EssingerDirector
  • Alexander SchmitzDirector
Offering amount
$49.2M
Amount sold
$49.2M
Sales commissions
$600K
Placement agents
Lake Street Capital Markets LLC
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7MraisedFeb 2025 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • J. Robert Paulson, Jr.Director
  • Jenny ZeroniExecutive Officer
  • Dave MichaelsonExecutive Officer
  • Kathy LeithExecutive Officer
  • Jill SchweigerExecutive Officer
  • Alexander SchmitzDirector
  • Shelby HautmanExecutive Officer
  • John PigottExecutive Officer, Director
  • Karen SpilizewskiDirector
  • Denis HarringtonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$7M
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedJan 2024 · 3 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Denis HarringtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • John PigottExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alexander SchmitzDirector
  • Karen SpilizewskiDirector
  • Shelby HautmanExecutive Officer
  • Dave MichaelsonExecutive Officer
  • Jenny ZeroniExecutive Officer
  • Jill SchweigerExecutive Officer
  • J. Robert Paulson, Jr.Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$587.5KraisedJan 2023 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • J. Robert Paulson, Jr.Director
  • Dave MichaelsonExecutive Officer
  • Jenny ZeroniExecutive Officer
  • John PigottExecutive Officer, Director
  • Denis HarringtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Karen SpilizewskiDirector
  • Jill SchweigerExecutive Officer
  • Shelby HautmanExecutive Officer
  • Alexander SchmitzDirector
Offering amount
$5.4M
Amount sold
$587.5K
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedJun 2019 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shelby HautmanExecutive Officer
  • Karen SpilizewskiDirector
  • Alexander SchmitzDirector
  • Jenny ZeroniExecutive Officer
  • Jill SchweigerExecutive Officer
  • David CoxExecutive Officer
  • John PigottExecutive Officer, Director
  • J. Robert Paulson, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

VentureMed Group Closes $28M Series C Funding to Accelerate Commercial Adoption and Expand Indications for the FLEX VPTM Systemprnewswire.com · Oct 2025VentureMed Group Raises $28M in Series C Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2025VentureMed Group Raises Bridge Financing and Embarks on 2023 Objectivesprnewswire.com · Jan 2023VentureMed Group Raises Convertible Note Along With Leadership Transitionprnewswire.com · Nov 2021PRESS RELEASE - Venture Med Groupventuremedgroup.com · Feb 2020VentureMed Group raises $15m in Series B | Endeavour Visionendeavourvision.com · Aug 2017

Frequently asked questions

Who founded VentureMed Group?
VentureMed Group was founded by John Pigott in 2017.
Who are VentureMed Group's investors?
VentureMed Group's investors include Endeavour Vision, RiverVest Venture Partners, S3 Ventures.
How much funding has VentureMed Group raised?
VentureMed Group has disclosed $59.8M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is VentureMed Group headquartered?
VentureMed Group is headquartered in Plymouth, US.