MD Start

MD Start is an incubator and fund dedicated to medical technologies. MD Start creates, develops, and operates medical projects, turning them into new companies with both strategic and hands-on approaches, in order to bring them to investment stage and commercial development.

Gérard Hascoët

Executive Chairman

4 past transactions

Moon Surgical

Venture Round in 2023
Moon Surgical is a medical device company focused on enhancing laparoscopic surgery through its innovative Maestro System. This system is designed to facilitate access to minimally invasive surgical techniques while optimizing resource utilization in the operating room. By providing features such as stabilization and automatic positioning of endoscopes, along with organ retraction, the Maestro System aims to improve surgical efficiency and patient care. Moon Surgical's technology allows surgeons to maintain their existing workflows and techniques, integrating the advantages of robotic assistance without disrupting traditional practices. Through its commitment to advancing surgical technology, Moon Surgical seeks to transform the landscape of surgery today.

Moon Surgical

Seed Round in 2020
Moon Surgical is a medical device company focused on enhancing laparoscopic surgery through its innovative Maestro System. This system is designed to facilitate access to minimally invasive surgical techniques while optimizing resource utilization in the operating room. By providing features such as stabilization and automatic positioning of endoscopes, along with organ retraction, the Maestro System aims to improve surgical efficiency and patient care. Moon Surgical's technology allows surgeons to maintain their existing workflows and techniques, integrating the advantages of robotic assistance without disrupting traditional practices. Through its commitment to advancing surgical technology, Moon Surgical seeks to transform the landscape of surgery today.
Gradient Denervation Technologies is a Paris-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on the development of an endovascular catheter-based medical device designed to treat pulmonary hypertension. This innovative technology aims to reduce pulmonary vascular resistance and enhance cardiovascular hemodynamics through a minimally invasive procedure. The device is built on prior research and intellectual property developed at Stanford University and offers a novel approach to pulmonary artery denervation, addressing heart failure and associated pulmonary hypertension. By providing a reliable and effective treatment option, the company seeks to improve patient outcomes in the healthcare industry.

HEPTA Medical

Seed Round in 2019
HEPTA Medical is a medical technology company focused on developing a microwave ablation platform for the treatment of early lung cancer. The company's innovative solution includes a microwave ablation catheter equipped with a proprietary temperature sensor, which allows healthcare professionals to monitor and control the ablation volume in real-time. This technology aims to provide a minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment option, enhancing the efficiency and safety of cancer ablation procedures. By enabling precise control over the size of the lesion being treated, HEPTA Medical seeks to improve patient outcomes in cancer care.
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