Scalpel Ventures

Overview

Scalpel Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation, particularly in the musculoskeletal sector. Co-founded by Dr. Selene Parekh, an orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience and more than 10 patents, and Saket Jain, a tech entrepreneur with over two decades in scaling companies, the firm leverages deep expertise in both medicine and business to drive impactful investments. Their mission is to partner with early-stage ventures that have the potential to revolutionize healthcare through cutting-edge solutions. The firm's investment strategy is hands-on and strategic, focusing on companies that address critical healthcare challenges. Scalpel Ventures specializes in identifying and supporting businesses developing innovative technologies in musculoskeletal care, regenerative medicine, and related fields. They offer tailored investment opportunities, allowing investors to select individual ventures aligned with their goals, ensuring a highly engaged and transparent experience. The firm has a proven track record, with portfolio companies achieving equity multiples ranging from 2.49x to 28x, demonstrating strong financial returns and successful exits. Scalpel Ventures emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate growth and success. Their investment criteria include strong leadership teams, innovative technologies, large addressable markets, sustainability and impact, regulatory readiness, and scalability. By focusing on these areas, Scalpel Ventures aims to make meaningful investments that not only provide financial returns but also improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery systems globally.

Investment Focus

• Strong Leadership Team
• Innovative Technologies
• Large Addressable Markets
• Sustainability & Impact
• Regulatory Readiness
• Scalability

Portfolio Companies