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Winter Innovations

Knoxville, US · Founded 2019 · 3 known investors

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Winter Innovations develops surgical tools for orthopedic procedures, with a focus on improving ligament and tendon repair techniques. The company serves orthopedic surgeons seeking more efficient and reliable stitching solutions.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

Winter Innovations was founded in 2019 by Lia Winter and Preston Dishner.

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Lia WinterCEO and Co-founderLia Winter holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and dual Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is Co-Founder and CEO of Winter Innovations, which develops surgical tools for orthopedic procedures, including the FDA-cleared EasyWhip® needle device for soft tissue repair.
PDPreston Dishner
Preston DishnerCOO and Co-founder
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Anthony R. LettichNamed on SEC filing
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Lynn YoungsNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Clem C. Wilkes IIIBoard director

Investors · 3

Boston Harbor Angelslisted by Boston Harbor AngelsBoston · $250K – $1.5M

How we know: Boston Harbor Angels's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Launch Tennesseelisted by Launch TennesseeNashville

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.1M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2019–2026

  • Undisclosed amountseed funding roundOct 2023
    Source ↗
▶$1.3MraisedSep 2026 · 3 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lia WinterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Preston DishnerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Clem C. Wilkes IIIDirector
  • Anthony R. LettichDirector
  • Lynn YoungsDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Aug 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$405KraisedMar 2023 · 19 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anthony R. LettichDirector
  • Preston DishnerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lia WinterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lynn YoungsDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$405K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$376KraisedJun 2021 · 5 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Preston DishnerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lia WinterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Anthony R. LettichDirector
  • Lynn YoungsDirector
Offering amount
$600K
Amount sold
$376K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$350KofferedDec 2019 · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Preston DishnerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lia WinterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$350K
Minimum investment
$25K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$50KraisedMay 2019 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Preston DishnerExecutive Officer
  • Lia WinterExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$50K
Amount sold
$50K
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Tennessee, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2021$256K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Winter Innovations do?
Winter Innovations develops surgical tools for orthopedic procedures, with a focus on improving ligament and tendon repair techniques. The company serves orthopedic surgeons seeking more efficient and reliable stitching solutions.
Who founded Winter Innovations?
Winter Innovations was founded by Lia Winter, Preston Dishner in 2019.
Who are Winter Innovations's investors?
Winter Innovations's investors include Ballad Ventures, Boston Harbor Angels, Launch Tennessee.
How much funding has Winter Innovations raised?
Winter Innovations has disclosed $2.1M raised across 4 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Winter Innovations headquartered?
Winter Innovations is headquartered in Knoxville, US.