Scientific Health Development
Venture capitalDallas · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Also known as SHD MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
SHD focuses on early-stage, innovative medical technologies in the U.S. that address unmet clinical needs and can be adopted easily to improve patient outcomes while limiting economic burden. It targets capital-efficient companies requiring smaller amounts of funding with attainable, near-term value inflection points that can lead to exits. The firm maintains close relationships with portfolio companies, supplying skills and disciplines young companies need, and offers limited partners medical-device-focused exposure to early-stage private companies that is shielded from public-market volatility and makes use of Qualified Small Business tax advantages.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 19 of 20 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×14Healthtech ×12Biotech ×8Digital Health ×6Hardware ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Cloud Computing ×1Creator Economy ×1
HQs:United States×16
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×3
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2020 · 12014 · 12 dated
BiotechMenlo Park, US
Paul Badawi(Executive Officer, Director)David Badawi(Director)
BoardMack Hicks(Director)Carter Meyer(Director)Tommy Hicks(Director)
Mindera Health develops digital predictive skin analytics technology, described as Dermal Intelligence, aimed at improving health economic outcomes in dermatology.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesVista, US
Tahir Mahmood(Executive Officer, Director)inPhilippe ` Nore(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTyler Whitmore(Director)inJoseph C. Cook III(Director)Patrick Rivelli(Director)
Board seatAndrew Offer· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsMountain Group Capital
AlgoMedica develops AI-powered software for medical imaging centers to enhance CT scan quality and reduce radiation exposure.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesPalo Alto, US
Jagdish C. Vij(Executive Officer, Director)inRamesh Neelmegh(Executive Officer, Director)
Arctx Medical develops an investigational cooling therapy device designed to treat acute pancreatitis by reducing pancreatic inflammation through localized temperature control.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsSolas BioVentures
Azevan Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing orally bioavailable V1a receptor antagonists targeting vasopressin biology for neuropsychiatric, neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, and brain injury conditions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMental Health
Neal G. Simon(Chief Executive Officer & Director)
Centese develops Thoraguard, a digital surgical drainage system for cardiothoracic surgery that automates chest tube clog clearance and measures air leak rate and drainage volume, alerting care teams to disruptions.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesOmaha, US
Evan Luxon(Executive Officer, Director)inRandy Preston(CEO)inAlan Chesler(Director)
BoardRadu Cautis(Director)Daniel Burnett(Director)Deepak Gangahar(Director)
Co-investorsInvest NebraskaNew York AngelsMedical Technology Venture Partners
CereVu Medical develops an AI-driven wearable sensor that continuously monitors vital signs and detects biomarkers for pain and dyspnea, designed for use by healthcare providers and clinical settings.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
HealthtechEmeryville, US
Bill Malecki(Executive Officer)Daniel Burnett(Director)Ulric Cote(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDr. Jason Hong(Director)Anthony Natale(Director)inCarter Mayer(Director)
Co-investorsAPERTURE Venture PartnersGreen Park & Golf VenturesThird Point VenturesLongwood FundVHM
BiotechPittsburgh, US
Joshua M. Tarnoff(Executive Officer, Director)Diane Jorkasky(Chief Medical Officer)Federica O'Brien(Chief Financial Officer)
BoardI. Wistar Morris(Director)Kenji Harada(Director)Miwa Toyoda(Director)
Co-investorsAndera PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Pfizer Venture InvestmentsHBM Healthcare Investments
Cooler Heads develops scalp cooling technology to prevent hair loss in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Diego, US
Kate Dilligan(Founder & CEO)in
BoardMaria Gonzalez-Blanch(Director)inMICHAEL SCHOTZINGER(Director)inLIZ TODIA(Director)LIZ ZAMBORY(Director)inJASON PESTERFIELD(Director)
Co-investorsAd Astra VenturesAloft VCAstiaCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONGolden SeedsMutual Capital Partners+1 more
Eirion Thera develops therapeutics focused on aesthetic medicine and medical dermatology.
BiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsKinled Holding
Neptune Medical designs and manufactures medical devices using proprietary Dynamic Rigidization technology that toggles thin-walled tubes between flexible and rigid states.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSilicon Valley, US
Co-investorsLB InvestmentMighty Capital
Koya Medical develops wearable compression therapy devices, including its Dayspring system, for treating conditions such as lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesOakland, US
Anand Doraiswamy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJosh Baltzell(Director)inJan Garfinkle(Director)in
Co-investorsAphelion CapitalArboretum VenturesZühlke VenturesOrbiMed
BiotechCrestwood, US
Angus McLachlan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Offer(Director)inCedric Francois(Director)John Landry(Director)John Moore(Director)Rod Wolford(Director)
Co-investorsBluegrass Angel VentureHouston Angel NetworkPEGASUS CAPITAL
LimiFlex develops the Dynamic Sagittal Tether, a spinal implant that stabilizes the lumbar spine after surgical decompression while preserving natural motion, positioned as an alternative to spinal fusion.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Carlos, US
Louie Fielding(Founder)
Co-investorsGreen Park & Golf Ventures
Podimetrics offers a remote monitoring and care program for people with complex diabetes, centered on the SmartMat device that collects foot-health data to enable early intervention and prevent complications such as amputations.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSomerville, US
David Linders(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Bloom(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAaron Sandoski(Director)in
Co-investorsNorwich VenturesSV Health InvestorsPolaris PartnersRock Health
Procyrion develops medical devices for circulatory support in heart failure treatment, supported by a team of cardiologists and medical device industry veterans.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Reynolds, III M. Delagado(Director)Benjamin A. Hertzog(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. Fain(Founder/Executive)Jason J Heuring(Executive Officer)Bryan E. Nearn(Vice President)
BoardLeo III E Linbeck(Director)
Co-investorsBluebird VenturesTexas VenturesFannin Goldenrod Holdings
SecondWave Systems develops a noninvasive, wearable ultrasound stimulation device that modulates nerves, cells, and organs deep in the body for at-home treatment of conditions such as inflammation and pain.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Anuj Bhardwaj(Chief Executive Officer)inHubert H. Lim(Chief Scientific Officer)inJeff Heyman(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsTreo Ventures, Llc
Co-investorsLongevity Venture Partners
WordPress.com provides managed WordPress hosting with unmetered bandwidth, security protection, a global CDN, and storage, alongside tools for building websites, registering domains, running newsletters, and blogging.
Cloud ComputingCreator EconomySaaS
Co-investorsLevel Eight Ventures
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSight SciencesNASDAQ: SGHT
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKoya Medical · briefglance.com · May 26, 2026
Channel Medsystems · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Cooler Heads · femtechinsider.com · Jul 23, 2025
Centese · trysignalbase.com · Mar 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Scientific Health Development made?
- Scientific Health Development has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does Scientific Health Development invest at?
- Scientific Health Development invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Scientific Health Development's typical check size?
- Scientific Health Development typically writes checks of $2M.
- What sectors does Scientific Health Development focus on?
- Scientific Health Development focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Scientific Health Development located?
- Scientific Health Development is headquartered in Dallas, US.
- Who does Scientific Health Development co-invest with?
- Scientific Health Development most often shares deals with Green Park & Golf Ventures, Arboretum Ventures, Golden Seeds, among 29 tracked co-investors.
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