BioStar Capital
Venture capitalCharlevoix · Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
Also known as BIOSTAR MANAGERS, LLC
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Investment thesis
BioStar Capital focuses on transformational medical technology, combining clinical expertise with business and financial acumen. The firm brings together renowned healthcare clinicians, executives, and medical thought leaders alongside financial professionals to identify and back medical technology innovations. With more than two decades at the forefront of medtech investment, its strategy aims to produce meaningful outcomes for patients while generating strong returns for investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesPhysician and founder of BioStar Capital serving as Senior Managing Director.
Physician serving as Managing Director at BioStar Capital.
Physician serving as a Director at BioStar Capital.
What they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×6Medical Devices ×5Biotech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12022 · 12020 · 14 dated
AVS develops the Pulse IVL system, a medical device for treating calcified arterial disease using a unique mechanism of action for improved deliverability in peripheral and coronary applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US
Robert Chisena, Ph.D.(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)Andrew Casey(Executive Officer)inSean Gilligan(Executive Officer)inMark Toland(Executive Officer, Director)Hitinder Gurm, M.D.(Chief Clinical Officer)Robert Chisena(Executive Officer)
Board seatWilliam H. (Hank) KuchemanHank Kucheman· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCorewell Health VenturesID Ventures
MMI develops miniaturized robotic surgical instruments and platforms to enable surgeons to perform complex microsurgery and supermicrosurgery on delicate anatomical structures with greater precision.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsJacksonville, US
Mark Toland(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Cleeland(Director)Justin Lynch(Director)inTheresa Jean Cameron(Director)Caleb Moore(Executive Officer)Augusto Vianna Castello(Director)
Co-investorsAndera PartnersDeerfield Management CompanyFidelity InvestmentsRA CapitalCorewell Health VenturesFountain Healthcare Partners
XLerateHealth supports healthcare innovation by providing resources and mentorship to startups in the sector, with a focus on regional development in the Midwest and Southeast.
BiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSector AgnosticLouisville, US
Bob Saunders(Chairman & Co-founder)inTed Smith(Co-founder)Jackie Willmot(CEO & Co-founder)Bobby Ferreri
Co-investorsChrysalis VenturesOCA VenturesRender Capital
Foldax develops heart valve replacement technology leveraging polymer expertise and biologic design.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US
Frank Maguire(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKen Charhut(Director)George Wallace(Director)Morteza Gharib(Director)Mory Gharib(Director)
Co-investorsAngel Physicians FundKairos Venture Investments, LlcMemorialCare Innovation FundBioStar VenturesKairos Venture PartnersSUMMATION HEALTH VENTURES
Nectero Therapeutics develops therapeutic devices for vascular medicine, working with key opinion leaders in the field.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesDover, US
Jack Springer(President & CEO)inBruce Roberts(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAphelion CapitalCorewell Health VenturesNorwest Venture Partners
Versa Vascular is developing a tricuspid valve repair device with a delivery system designed for precise, repositionable implant placement.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSanta Cruz, US
Co-investorsCorewell Health VenturesSanta Cruz VentureView VenturesCadence Healthcare VenturesS3 Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Versa Vascular · santacruzworks.org · Aug 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BioStar Capital made?
- BioStar Capital has 6 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does BioStar Capital invest at?
- BioStar Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is BioStar Capital's typical check size?
- BioStar Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
- What sectors does BioStar Capital focus on?
- BioStar Capital focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is BioStar Capital located?
- BioStar Capital is headquartered in Charlevoix, US.
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