Empirical Spine Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 8

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Series C

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $14.7M

  • Investors
  • 10

Empirical Spine General Information

Description

Developer of a medical stabilization system designed to treat degenerative lumbar spinal disorders. The company's system is a minimally invasive flexion-restricting stabilization device that aids patients suffering from spinal stenosis with grade I degenerative spondylolisthesis, enabling healthcare providers to access tools for secure spinal surgeries.

Contact Information

Website
www.limiflex.com
Formerly Known As
Simpirica Spine
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 885
  • San Carlos, CA 94070
  • United States
+1 (650)
Primary Industry
Surgical Devices
Other Industries
Therapeutic Devices
Vertical(s)
HealthTech, Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 885
  • San Carlos, CA 94070
  • United States
+1 (650)

Empirical Spine Timeline

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Empirical Spine Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Later Stage VC (Series C) 18-Jun-2024 $14.7M Completed Generating Revenue
10. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Oct-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC (Series B) 09-Jun-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Oct-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 15-Jun-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jun-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series A) 15-Jan-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 22-Jan-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series C) 20-Sep-2011 $22M $30.8M Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 30-Jun-2008 $5M $8.77M Completed Generating Revenue
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Empirical Spine Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series C
Series B
Series A 1,986,925 $0.000100 $0.15 $1.9 $1.9 1x $1.9 1.86%
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Empirical Spine Patents

  • 141

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 74

    Granted

  • 6

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Empirical Spine Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-2677974-A1 Flexion limiting device with spinous process attachment Inactive 23-Feb-2011
US-20130325068-A1 Flexion limiting device with spinous process attachment Inactive 23-Feb-2011
EP-2677949-A1 Spinous process cerclage for bone graft containment Inactive 22-Feb-2011
US-20130325065-A1 Spinous process cerclage for bone graft containment Inactive 22-Feb-2011
EP-2624774-A2 Device and accessories for limiting flexion Inactive 06-Oct-2010 A61B17/7053
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Empirical Spine Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
SUNP Venture Capital Minority
Doorga Capital Venture Capital Minority
Scientific Health Development Venture Capital Minority
Acorn Campus Taiwan Venture Capital Minority
Western Technology Investment Venture Capital Minority
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Empirical Spine FAQs

  • When was Empirical Spine founded?

    Empirical Spine was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Empirical Spine headquartered?

    Empirical Spine is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

  • What is the size of Empirical Spine?

    Empirical Spine has 8 total employees.

  • What industry is Empirical Spine in?

    Empirical Spine’s primary industry is Surgical Devices.

  • Is Empirical Spine a private or public company?

    Empirical Spine is a Private company.

  • What is Empirical Spine’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Empirical Spine is .

  • How much funding has Empirical Spine raised over time?

    Empirical Spine has raised $72.6M.

  • Who are Empirical Spine’s investors?

    SUNP, Doorga Capital, Scientific Health Development, Acorn Campus Taiwan, and Western Technology Investment are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Empirical Spine.

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