Fluid Biomed Inc. Raises $27 Million USD in Oversubscribed Series A Financing to Advance World’s First Bioabsorbable Polymer-Based Stent To Treat Brain Aneurysms The company is thrilled to announce the successful close of an oversubscribed $27M USD Series A financing, co-led by Amplitude Ventures and an undisclosed major strategic investor. Funding will be used to advance our ReSolv™ stent, the world’s first bioabsorbable polymer-based stent to treat brain aneurysms, into additional human clinical trials. Fluid Biomed also thanks the many institutional and private investors who helped us reach this milestone, including IAG Capital Partners, LifeArc Ventures, ShangBay Capital, METIS Innovative, Accelerate Fund III managed by Yaletown Partners, Wharton Alumni Angels, Threshold Impact, Thin Air Labs, One Six 8 Ventures, HaloHealth, Bluesky Equities, UCeed Neuro Fund from the University of Calgary UCeed Investment Funds, and Adara Venture Capital. Please read the full press release here: https://bwnews.pr/4fjnycS Note that the ReSolv™ stent is an investigational medical device and not available for routine clinical use or sale.
Fluid Biomed Inc.
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Calgary, Alberta 5,585 followers
Developing the next generation of stents to improve patient well-being.
About us
Fluid Biomed is a medical device start-up founded by two neurosurgeons at the University of Calgary that has developed an implantable dissolving stent to divert blood flow and heal blood vessels. The desire to innovate and create positive change has always been a priority for the founders and inventors, Dr. John Wong and Dr. Alim Mitha. Working together for the past 18 years to help people with stroke, their drive and commitment to improve patient health sparked a vision to create a radical new stent to cure brain aneurysms without invasive surgery.
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http://www.fluidbiomed.com
External link for Fluid Biomed Inc.
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- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
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3655 36 St NW
Calgary, Alberta T2L1Y8, CA
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Most of the time Fluid Biomed Inc. is calm and collected. However, during Halloween things become a bit “unhinged” ☺️
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Fluid Biomed Inc. is honoured to be a Bronze Sponsor. Looking forward to engaging with a diverse group of students, and industry leaders.
3 Days to go - the 25th Alberta BME Conference starts this Friday in Banff! Guest speakers, industry panelists, mentor match event Sunday and some amazing student posters and podium presentations - can't wait! Featuring Nigel Shrive Janet Ronsky Alan Wilman. Thanks so much to sponsors Alberta Innovates, Garmin, Providence Therapeutics, One Health Medical Technologies, Inc., NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) CAMS, Fluid Biomed Inc., CardiAI.Inc, BioAro Inc. and UCalgary Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute!
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Fluid Biomed Inc. is thankful to its partners for the continued support.
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Fluid Biomed Inc. Director of Operations Kevin Huey and Director of Engineering Ehsan Rezabeigi, Ph.D., P.Eng. met many students at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary Engineering Students Society annual career fair. The future looks very bright!
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Fluid Biomed Inc. Co-founder & CEO John Wong is honoured to be a ASTech Awards finalist. Good luck to all the nominees!
🏆 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭🏆 We’re pleased to reveal the next group of 2024 #ASTech Awards Finalists—leaders who are shaping the future of Alberta’s innovation landscape through their dedication. Join us at the 35th Annual #ASTechAwardsGala in #Edmonton on Friday, November 1st, at the Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre, where we’ll recognize and honour their outstanding contributions. Meet finalists at this special evening, bringing together innovators and innovation champions from across Industry, Government, Academia, and Entrepreneurship for a night of celebration, networking, and valuable insights into Alberta’s dynamic and growing innovation ecosystem. Early Bird tickets are still available, but 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡— get yours now: https://lnkd.in/gSrhq4Yy Help us congratulate our finalists and celebrate their remarkable achievements while growing your networks and understanding across Alberta's Innovation System! 𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: 👏 👏 👏 shengnan chen, University of Calgary John Wong, Fluid Biomed Inc. Dr. Simaan AbouRizk, University of Alberta Patty Rooks and Team, Praxis Science Outreach Society Darren Fast, University of Alberta Christopher Clarkson, University of Calgary Amina Hussein, University of Alberta Amber Huskich and Team, FEMINEN - Enbridge Dr. Nashaat Nassar, University of Calgary Get your Early Bird tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gSrhq4Yy Deadline: Monday, October 7th #YEG #YYC #ABtech #ASTechAwards #ChangeMakers #AlbertaInnovates Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN) | Edmonton RIN | Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) | East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network | Calgary Innovation Coalition
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Fluid Biomed Inc. Co-founder and CEO John Wong shared his funding experience, along with Orpyx® Founder and CEO Breanne Everett MD MBA. Thank-you to David Edmonds and Peter Calverley for championing this initiative, as well as to Nadia Lachman and Amplitude Ventures for supporting the life sciences ecosystem.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Life Sciences CEO Panel and Social, where we discussed moving beyond early-stage financing and explored Series A & B capital raises. It was a privilege to take the stage representing Amplitude Ventures alongside incredible founders, John Wong from Fluid Biomed Inc. and Breanne Everett from Orpyx®, who shared their invaluable experiences and insights on securing significant funding. A big shout-out to David Edmonds, as the mastermind behind this event series and Peter Calverley for expertly moderating the session. The open discussions and new connections formed are exactly what this series is all about—building a strong, supportive network within the life sciences community. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters! Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), Accelerate Fund, Alberta Female Founders, Funders and Fortifiers (ABF4) Looking forward to the next event in January!
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This happening now: #lifesciencesweek #API
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Earlier this month most of the Fluid Biomed Inc. team went on a “relaxing” hike. #rawsonlake #gettingbacktonature #workhardplayhard #teambuilding
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Fluid Biomed Inc. Co-Founder & CEO John Wong will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Crystal Phillips on September 25, 2024. #LifeSciencesWeek
The Latest on Life Sciences Innovation in Calgary & Region! 🧬🌎 Explore the vibrant and thriving life sciences innovation ecosystem in the Calgary region! Crystal Phillips from Thin Air Labs will be moderating an engaging panel session showcasing a range of local innovative life sciences companies. Get ready for a dynamic, rapid-fire Q&A session that will keep the conversation lively and powerful insights flowing! 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 25 🕛 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 📍 Location: Studio Bell, Calgary, Alberta Panelists Include: Brent Willis B.sc.Eng, CEO, Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Peter Calverley, Chairperson, Orpyx® Medical Technologies Dr. Faisal Masood Khan, CEO and Co-Founder, OncoHelix Jumai Abioye, PhD, Founder & CEO, PanAccess Innovations Inc. Josh Abbott, CEO, Tangent Design Engineering John Wong, CEO & Co-Founder, Fluid Biomed Inc. Moderator: Crystal Phillips - Vice President, Thin Air Labs Don’t miss out—join us for an exciting deep dive into the cutting-edge life sciences innovations shaping Calgary and the region! 👉 https://lu.ma/9w6m3mti #LifeSciencesWeek #Innovation #Entrepreneurs #Startups #LifeSciences #Calgary
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