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Ned Scheetz

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at Aphelion Capital · Board director at Clearflow · Board director at Mercator MedSystems

Denver, Colorado

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

FoundedClearflowMercator MedSystems

About

Ned Scheetz is Founder and Managing Partner of Aphelion Capital, a venture capital firm focused on healthcare investments. Previously, he was a partner and managing director at Piper Jaffray Ventures investing in emerging medical technology companies, and prior to that served as Senior Research Analyst covering healthcare and technology at Janus Funds. Scheetz holds a CFA designation and degrees from Colby College, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and was a postgraduate scholar at Oxford University.

Board director at Clearflow

Intro paths

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In turn, Ned can intro founders to Clearflow's investors below.

Clearflow's investors · 3

Aphelion CapitalCalifornia Technology VenturesPasadena · $250K – $2M checksOregon Venture FundPortland · $500K – $5M checks

Co-founders at Clearflow

EM
Edward M. BoyleDirector
PM
Paul MolloyExecutive Officer, Director
HB
Hannah BeathardExecutive Officer
AF
Andrew FirlikDirector
AS
Alex SuhDirector
AD
Andrew D FirlikDirector
EM
Edward M Boyle, Jr.Director

Board director at Mercator MedSystems

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In turn, Ned can intro founders to Mercator MedSystems's investors below.

Mercator MedSystems's investors · 3

Aphelion CapitalMedvest CapitalPalm Beach Gardens · $1M – $3M checksNational Institutes of Health (NIH)since 2021

Co-founders at Mercator MedSystems

TR
Trent ReutimanExecutive Officer, Director
SB
Stephen BakerExecutive Officer
KS
Kirk SewardExecutive Officer
CC
Charles CrockerDirector
DW
Doug WallDirector
KP
Kirk P. SewardCo-founder, President and CEO

Experience

  1. Aphelion CapitalFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2005 — present
  2. Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc.Member Board Of Directorscurrent2015 — present
  3. CyMedica OrthopedicsMember Board Of Directorscurrent2013 — present
  4. Mercator MedSystems, Inc.Member Board Of Directorscurrent2013 — present
  5. ClearFlow, Inc.Member Board Of Directorscurrent2011 — present
  6. Catheter Connections, Inc.Member Board Of Directors2009 — 2017
  7. SURGIQUESTMember Board Of Directors2006 — 2016
  8. Providence Medical Technology, Inc.Member Board Of Directors2014 — 2015
  9. OrthAlign, Inc.Co-Founder & Member Board of Directors2004 — 2012
  10. OrthoScan, IncMember Board Of Directors2007 — 2011
  11. VasoNova, IncMember Board Of Directors2007 — 2011
  12. Suros Surgical SystemsMember Board Of Directors2003 — 2005
  13. Piper Jaffray VenturesManaging Director1997 — 2005
  14. InSound MedicalMember Board Of Directors2000 — 2005
  15. BroncusMember Board Of Directors2000 — 2004
  16. Janus Capital GroupSenior Research Analyst1993 — 1997

Education

  1. Duke UniversityMBA, Business1990 — 1992
  2. Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessMBA, Business1991 — 1992
  3. Colby CollegeBA, Economics1983 — 1987

Skills & more

Strategic Planning35Management20Strategy10Funding24Financial Structuring22Venture Capital75Mergers6Medical Devices32Mergers & Acquisitions23Private Equity20Start-ups23Investments23
+12 moreProduct ManagementHealthcareDue DiligenceBusiness StrategyCapitalCorporate DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipCommercializationProduct MarketingInvestor RelationsCorporate FinanceEmerging Markets

From Ned's professional profile.

Colleagues at Aphelion Capital

Bob Mellen
Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital
Chris Baker, MD
Clinical Partner at Aphelion Capital
Jacob Martellaro (Jake)
Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital
Jake Martellaro
Principal at Aphelion Capital
John Kim
Managing Director at Aphelion Capital
John Kim, MD
Managing Director at Aphelion Capital
Katie Belt
Executive Assistant at Aphelion Capital
Lisa Suennen
Venture Partner at PROOF

Network1

Bob Mellen
Venture Partner at Aphelion Capital

Investors connected to Ned in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Ned Scheetz work?
Ned Scheetz is Managing Partner at Aphelion Capital and Founder at Clearflow and Founder at Mercator MedSystems.
What check size does Ned Scheetz write?
Ned Scheetz typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Ned Scheetz found?
Ned Scheetz founded Clearflow, Mercator MedSystems.

Founder mafias

Duke University mafia125

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Fred EhrsamB.S.Founded CoinbaseDavid CummingsBSFounded Undaunted +4Romesh SubramanianM.S.Founded RaNA Therapeutics +2Ian PeikonBSEFounded Cajal Therapeutics +1Carmichael RobertsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) 1995Founded Lyratherapeutics +1Steve SemelsbergerMBAFounded YouEarnedIt +1

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Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business mafia18

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Corinna ChenMBAFounded Tierra Biosciences +1Lawrence GentilelloMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Optery +1Guy SnirMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Nest Genomics +1Luke RoushMBA (Global Program)Founded 410 MedicalSidney McLaurinMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Fleet RoboticsDoug BrownMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Affordable Care

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Colby College mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Cadran CowansageComputer ScienceFounded ElphaKevin SimonsBAFounded KitemakerHenson OrserBachelor's degreeFounded Two Dots

Same school

Also attended Duke University499

Fred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersJulie YangVice President at InvestcorpScott RaneyManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture GroupVinnie McSweeneyInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners

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Also attended Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business174

Dave BlivinMANAGING PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundVinnie McSweeneyInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersBrooke BalcomBoard Member at CincyTechChad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechMatias BarberoVenture Partner at FJ LabsTracie RotterPartner, Platform at Lux Capital

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Also attended Colby College43

Katie RiesterPartner, Head of Investor Relations at Felicis VenturesJoel CutlerInvestment Team at General CatalystGraham BrownManaging Partner at Lerer HippeauGretchen McCareyChief Financial Officer at Castle Island VenturesRen ZanzeAnalyst at PeakSpan Capital PartnersEllie McGuireManaging Partner at Polaris Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc.1

David CashManaging Partner at Medvest Capital

Also worked at Mercator MedSystems, Inc.1

David CashManaging Partner at Medvest Capital

Also worked at Providence Medical Technology, Inc.1

David CashManaging Partner at Medvest Capital

Also worked at Janus Capital Group14

Dr. John L Evans JrVenture Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalNeville TeagardenCo-Founder and General Partner at AI CapitalKaiti DelaneyPrincipal at Ten ElevenMukund SubramanianStrategic Advisor at Advance Venture PartnersJason RodriguesPartner at RCP FinancePeter BeckhouseHead of Product & Operations, Singapore at Investible Climate Tech Fund

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