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Aperture Venture Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Aperture Venture Partners, established in 2018 and based in New York, is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage life science companies. The firm strategically focuses on innovative solutions within the medical device, diagnostics, and digital health sectors. With a clear mandate to support groundbreaking technologies, Aperture aims to back companies that are poised to transform healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating a preference for companies in their formative stages of development. Aperture Venture Partners typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, providing crucial early capital to promising startups. Their investment philosophy emphasizes leveraging the partners' deep industry expertise and operational experience to guide portfolio companies through critical growth phases, from product development to market entry.

Aperture's portfolio reflects its commitment to advancing healthcare innovation, featuring companies that are developing novel medical devices, sophisticated diagnostic tools, and impactful digital health platforms. The firm's hands-on approach extends beyond capital infusion, offering strategic guidance and network access to help founders navigate the complex landscape of the life sciences industry. By concentrating on specific, high-potential segments, Aperture Venture Partners positions itself as a specialized and supportive partner for emerging leaders in healthcare technology.

Investor Profile

Aperture Venture Partners has backed more than 60 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 24 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical Device.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (32%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series D (12%)
  • Series E (5%)
  • Series F (2%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Israel (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Science
  • Wellness
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Hospital
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Aperture Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

Ajax Health
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
Endeavour Vision
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 5
Lumira Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 6
Longitude Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Third Point Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
OUP (Osage University Partners)
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Bala Cynwyd
Co-Investments: 6
U.S. Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 7
Vivo Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 6
Arboretum Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Aperture Venture Partners often collaborate with?

CI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
AB
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 1
GB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Aperture Venture Partners?

Neuros Medical

Willoughby, Ohio, United States

Neuros Medical develops neurostimulation therapies for patients suffering with unmet medical needs.

Health CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series DJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Shoulder Innovations

Holland, Michigan, United States

Shoulder Innovations is a medical device company that develops inset glenoid fixation technology.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series EMar 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
ShiraTronics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

ShiraTronics develops neuromodulation technology to combat debilitating chronic migraine.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedical Device
Series BSep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $66,000,000
XII Medical

Union City, California, United States

XII Medical provides minimally invasive technology for obstructive sleep apnea.

Health CareMedical DeviceWellness
Series BAug 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Miach Orthopaedics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Miach Orthopaedics is a medical device company that designs technologies intended to facilitate new tissue growth.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceWellness
Series BApr 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Nalu Medical

Carlsbad, California, United States

Nalu Medical is a medical technology company that develops innovative solutions for patients with chronic neuropathic pain.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series EJan 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $85,000,000
Cortica

San Diego, California, United States

Cortica provides neurological therapies for children with autism and other developmental differences.

Health CareHospitalTherapeutics
Series DApr 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Shoulder Innovations

Holland, Michigan, United States

Shoulder Innovations is a medical device company that develops inset glenoid fixation technology.

BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyInnovation ManagementMedical Device
Series DMar 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $42,000,000
XII Medical

Union City, California, United States

XII Medical provides minimally invasive technology for obstructive sleep apnea.

Health CareMedical DeviceWellness
Series AMay 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Nalu Medical

Carlsbad, California, United States

Nalu Medical is a medical technology company that develops innovative solutions for patients with chronic neuropathic pain.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series UnknownFeb 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $104,000,000