The Vensana Capital Mafia
12 people came through Vensana Capital and went on to found or lead other companies.
Kevin HykesAdvisorFounded Augmedics +2Todd BergAdvisorFounded Metavention +2Earl FenderAdvisorFounded VertiFlex +1Adam BermanAdvisorFounded Alleviant Medical IncMalik KahookAdvisorFounded Spyglass PharmaBob PaulsonAdvisorFounded Nxthera IncAaron SmithAdvisorFounded ArtelonPete SommernessAdvisorFounded Enterra MedicalLeslie TriggAdvisorFounded Outset MedicalDennis WahrAdvisorFounded NuvairaTom WilderAdvisorFounded Sequent MedicalNadim YaredAdvisorFounded Encora Therapeutics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vensana Capital mafia?
- The Vensana Capital mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Vensana Capital and went on to found or lead other companies, including Augmedics, Metavention, VertiFlex, Alleviant Medical Inc, Spyglass Pharma.
- Who is in the Vensana Capital mafia?
- Notable members include Kevin Hykes (Augmedics), Todd Berg (Metavention), Earl Fender (VertiFlex), Adam Berman (Alleviant Medical Inc), Malik Kahook (Spyglass Pharma), Bob Paulson (Nxthera Inc), Aaron Smith (Artelon), Pete Sommerness (Enterra Medical), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Vensana Capital alumni found?
- Companies founded by Vensana Capital alumni include Augmedics, Metavention, VertiFlex, Alleviant Medical Inc, Spyglass Pharma, Nxthera Inc, Artelon, Enterra Medical, Outset Medical, Nuvaira.










