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VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Funding Round

VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, operating out of Saratoga, scored $20 million from Boston Scientific Corporation, Infinity Venture Capital Fund and ONSET Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
3/7/2005
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$20,000,000
Round
Series D
Proceeds Purpose
VisionCare intends to use the new capital to complete clinical development of the implantable miniature telescope (IMT) gain regulatory approval for the indication of end-stage AMD, and build sales and marketing capabilities.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Medical Devices & Instruments
Mailing Address
14395 Saratoga Ave. 150
Saratoga, CA 95070
USA
Email Address
Overview
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies (VisionCare) is a privately-held development stage company engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of proprietary implantable ophthalmic devices and technologies that are intended to significantly improve vision and quality of life for individuals with untreatable retinal disorders.
Profile
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Company Twitter Account
Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Blake Michaels
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Executive Vice President
Richard Powers
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VP - Finance
Doron Raz
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VP - Manufacturing
Yona Katz
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VP - R & D
Eli Aharoni
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