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Bob Mellen

Investor

Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital

Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

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Paul LaVioletteunlockedBob: together at C.R. Bard, Inc. (1993)
Bob: together at CoLabs
Γ—8Bob: together at Aphelion Capital
Γ—2Bob: together at C.R. Bard, Inc.

About

Bob Mellen is a Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital and serves as a Director at NeurOptics and CoLabs Medical. He brings 40 years of medical device industry experience, including 15 years in marketing and general management, 10 years leading corporate strategy and business development at C.R. Bard, and 11 years in venture capital. As President of a $200 million device business, he delivered double-digit growth and generated over $800 million in revenue through business development initiatives.

Experience

  1. Aphelion CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2014 β€” presentBoston Area/San Francisco Bay Area
  2. NeurOpticsDirectorcurrent2014 β€” presentIrvine, CA
  3. CoLabs MedicalDirectorcurrent2018 β€” present
  4. Venova Medical, Inc.Board Observercurrent2022 β€” present
  5. CR BardVice President, Strategic Planning & Business Development2002 β€” 2012Greater New York City Area
  6. Bard Peripheral Vascular TechnologiesPresident2000 β€” 2002
  7. Bard Peripheral TechnologiesVP and General Manager1997 β€” 2000
  8. C.R. Bard, Inc.VP, Marketing, Bard Access Systems; Dir. Marketing, Bard Radiology1993 β€” 1997
  9. Stericycle, Inc.General Manager, Mid Atlantic1992

Skills & more

Market Development22Medical Devices29FDA5Business Strategy7Product Launch12Capital Equipment9Business Development15Operating Room5Start-ups4Product Development10Marketing Strategy2Commercialization8
+8 moreDisposablesBiotechnologyDesign ControlMergers & AcquisitionsHealthcareVascularRadiologyStrategic Planning

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bob Mellen?
Bob Mellen is a Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital and serves as a Director at NeurOptics and CoLabs Medical. He brings 40 years of medical device industry experience, including 15 years in marketing and general management, 10 years leading corporate strategy and business development at C.R. Bard, and 11 years in venture capital. As President of a $200 million device business, he delivered double-digit growth and generated over $800 million in revenue through business development initiatives.
Where does Bob Mellen work?
Bob Mellen is Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital.
What check size does Bob Mellen write?
Bob Mellen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Bob Mellen go to school?
Bob Mellen studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Harvard University (AB, Biology).

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