iSTAR Medical

Wavre, Belgium Founded: 2010 • Age: 16 yrs
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery implants are developed for open-angle treatment.

About iSTAR Medical

iSTAR Medical is a Healthcare company based in Wavre (Belgium) founded in 2010. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery implants are developed for open-angle treatment. iSTAR Medical has raised $60.84 million across 4 funding rounds from investors including BNP Paribas Fortis, Gimv and Life Sciences Partners. Its focus areas include Life Sciences, Ophthalmology, Medical Devices and Therapy.

Company details

iSTAR Medical was founded in 2010 in Wavre, Belgium, within the medical device sector focused on ophthalmology. Operations center on the development of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) implants. The flagship product, MINIject, is designed for patients with open-angle glaucoma and is constructed from a proprietary silicone material known as STAR. Natural fluid outflow is enhanced by this material, which also reduces intraocular pressure.

  • Headquarters Wavre, Belgium
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    Healthcare
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  • Total Equity Funding
    $60.84M (USD)

    in 4 rounds

  • Latest Funding Round
    $44.03M (USD), Series C

    Sep 2019

  • Investors

Apps and channels of iSTAR Medical

its YouTube channel iSTAR Medical has 121 subscribers and 30 videos.

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Videos from iSTAR Medical

The most watched videos on iSTAR Medical's YouTube channel, iSTAR Medical (121 subscribers). Click a video to play it here.

Animation of MINIject MIGS device and surgical procedure
8.4K views
Animation of STARflo implant and surgical procedure
2.9K views
Animation of MINIject MIGS device and surgical procedure
2.9K views
Dr Ike Ahmed demonstrates how MINIject® works
1.8K views

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Funding Insights of iSTAR Medical

iSTAR Medical has successfully raised a total of $60.84M across 4 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Series C round of $44.03 million completed in September 2019. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.

  • Total Funding $60.84M
  • Total Rounds 4
  • Last Round Series C — $44.03M
  • First Round $4.65M

    (Sep 2012)

  • Investors Count 14

All 4 funding rounds of iSTAR Medical with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.

DateAmountTransaction NameValuationLead InvestorsInvestors
Sep 2019$44.03MSeries C–Life Sciences Partners, Gimv
Apr 2016$11.41MSeries B–Capricorn Partners, SRIW
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Nov 2013$5.41MSeries A–SRIW, Namur Invest
Sep 2012$4.65MGrant––
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14 investors in total: 13 institutional and 1 angel.

Investors in iSTAR Medical

iSTAR Medical has secured backing from 14 investors, including venture fund, institutional, and angel investors. Prominent investors backing the company include BNP Paribas Fortis, Gimv and Life Sciences Partners.

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InvestorDescriptionFounded YearDomainLocation
Private equity investments in life sciences businesses are managed.
1998lspvc.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
Private equity firm
1980gimv.comAntwerp, Belgium
Earlybird is recognized as a venture capital investor focused on early-stage tech companies.
earlybird.comBerlin, Germany
Investments are directed by Capricorn Partners into European tech ventures.
1993capricorn.beLeuven, Belgium
Buyouts are pursued by SRIW as a private equity firm.
sriw.beLiege, Belgium
Private equity is directed toward private and public companies.
sfpi-fpim.beBrussels, Belgium
Demeter is recognized as a major European investor in venture capital and private equity for energy and ecological transition.
demeter-im.comParis, France
Investment and financing services are provided for entrepreneurs in Walloon Brabant.
investbw.beLouvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Investsud is engaged in investment and support for SMEs.
capitaletcroissance.beMarche-en-Famenne, Belgium
Retail banking services are offered across multiple sectors.
1934bnpparibasfortis.comBrussels, Belgium
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Timeline of iSTAR Medical

3 dated milestones of iSTAR Medical across 9 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded iSTAR Medical is founded.
  2. Funding First funding round of $4.7M.
  3. Funding Latest funding round, Series C, of $44.0M.

Web traffic of iSTAR Medical

The website of iSTAR Medical (istar-medical.com) receives about 2.2K visits a month.

  • Monthly visits
    2.2K

    ▲ 170.9% vs previous month

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Frequently Asked Questions about iSTAR Medical

iSTAR Medical was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 2 years after it was founded.

iSTAR Medical is headquartered in Wavre, Belgium. It is registered at Wavre, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

iSTAR Medical is a funded company, having raised a total of $60.84M across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Grant of $4.65M, raised on Sep 2012.

iSTAR Medical was founded in 2010 in Wavre, Belgium, within the medical device sector focused on ophthalmology. Operations center on the development of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) implants. The flagship product, MINIject, is designed for patients with open-angle glaucoma and is constructed from a proprietary silicone material known as STAR. Natural fluid outflow is enhanced by this material, which also reduces intraocular pressure.

iSTAR Medical has 14 investors. Key investors include BNP Paribas Fortis, Gimv, Life Sciences Partners, Capricorn Partners, and Wallonia.

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