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Kevin Chu

Principal

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Kevin Chu is a Principal on the healthcare team at F-Prime Capital. Prior to F-Prime Capital, Kevin was an Associate Consultant with IMS Consulting Group in New York, where he advised biopharmaceutical clients on development and commercial strategy across multiple therapeutic areas.

Kevin is currently based in the San Francisco office, and works across the healthcare sub-sectors including Therapeutics, MedTech, and Healthcare IT and Services, and also works closely with Eight Roads Ventures China healthcare team to manage F-Prime’s existing and new investment efforts in China.

  • Adagene (Nasdaq: ADAG) is an antibody discovery and engineering company with proprietary Smart Antibody Technology, which increases success rates, substantially accelerates time to market, and reduces the costs associated with developing a therapeutic antibody. Learn more at www.adagene.com.

    • Category

      • Therapeutics

    • Status

      • Public

    • Location

      Suzhou, China

    • Year Invested

      2011

    • Team

      Chong Xu, Ph.D.

  • The company specializes in personalized full-cycle cancer treatments and management, from prevention and early test of symptoms to the adoption of advanced cancer treatment methods. Learn more at www.arion.care.

    • Category

      • Health IT/Services

    • Status

      • Private

    • Location

      Beijing, China

    • Year Invested

      2019

    • Team

      Kevin Chu

  • Avivomed, is a medical device company developing innovative neuromodulation technology to treat large disease populations.  Learn more at www.avivomed.com.

     

  • b-ONE Ortho Corp. is an emerging orthopedic technology company dedicated to the development of innovative orthopedic healthcare solutions that restore patient mobility and improve surgical outcomes. Every day we are committed to becoming the most credible choice for orthopedic products worldwide. Learn more at http://www.b1.co/.

  • Cadence Neuroscience is a medical device company developing new therapies for the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The company’s core technology was developed at Mayo Clinic and is under clinical evaluation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Cadence is led by seasoned executives with extensive backgrounds in neural implant product development and clinical studies. Learn more: https://www.cadenceneuro.com/

  • Curegenix is a Chinese leader in discovery and development of novel drugs in stem cell related diseases. Learn more at www.curegenix.com.

    • Category

      • Therapeutics

    • Status

      • Private

    • Location

      China

    • Year Invested

      2016

    • Team

      Kevin Chu

  • Cytek Biosciences Inc.  (NASDAQ: CTBK) is a leading flow cytometry solution provider that provides compact, affordable instruments with high multiplexing capabilities. Learn more at www.cytekbio.com.

    • Category

      • MedTech

    • Status

      • Public

    • Location

      China

    • Year Invested

      2015

    • Team

      Kevin Chu

  • Farapulse is a medical device company developing a novel approach to treating a range of arrhythmias using pulsed electric field. Farapulse was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2021.

  • Gu Sheng Tang (“GST”) is a Guangzhou, China-based healthcare services provider that operates a chain of private clinics specializing in traditional Chinese medicine. Learn more at www.gstzy.cn.

    • Category

      • Health IT/Services

    • Status

      • Private

    • Location

      Guangzhou, China

    • Year Invested

      2015

    • Team

      Kevin Chu

  • Huan Qui Li Kang Technology Co., Ltd. (“HQ”) is an early stage hemostatic product manufacturer in China.

  • Hua Medicine (2552.KHK) is a leading clinical-stage, innovative drug development company in China, focused on novel therapies for the treatment of diabetes and CNS disorders. Learn more at www.huamedicine.com.

  • KnowYourself is a digital health company that is focused on promoting mental wellness in China.

  • MDDF is a medical device company focused on the manufacturing, development, and commercialization of high quality, affordably priced cardiovascular and general surgery medical devices for the Chinese market.

     

    • Category

      • MedTech

    • Status

      • Private

    • Location

      Beijing, China

    • Year Invested

      2011

    • Team

      Kevin Chu

  • Medbanks (0314:HK) is building a data service platform for oncologists and cancer care centers in China. Learn more at www.medbanks.cn.

  • Modis Therapeutics, Inc. was formed in 2016 through a collaboration with academic experts in mitochondrial biology. The company’s lead program (MT1621) is in clinical development for thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), an inherited mitochondrial disease. Modis Therapeutics is headquartered in Oakland CA, with offices in New York City. Modis was acquired by Zogenix.

    • Category

      • Therapeutics

    • Status

      • Acquired

    • Location

      Oakland, CA

    • Year Invested

      2018

    • Team

      Kevin Chu

  • OriGynMED is a developer of medical devices designed for women’s health. The company is mainly engaged in developing various gynecology medical devices such as hysterectomy cold knife and functional hysteroscope, enabling client to improve treatment effect. Learn more at www.origynmed.com.

  • RareCyte offers Precision Biology™ solutions focused on multiplexed analysis of cells and tissue with applications in both research and clinical diagnostics. The Company has deep experience in developing advanced precision life science systems used in cutting-edge labs worldwide. RareCyte customers perform innovative research, bring new therapeutics to market, and perform a wide range of single cell applications in oncology and disease research. Learn more at www.rarecyte.com.

  • REDPINE is a medical technology company that provides complete solutions for medical business. It focuses on the research and development and production of single-use Class III medical devices, initially endoscopes for urology and gynecology. Learn more at en.gzredpine.com.

  • TreeENT is a Hangzhou, China-based operator of private, premium-positioned ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) focused on high volume, high unmet need, and self-pay surgery markets.

    • Category

      • Health IT/Services

    • Status

      • Private

    • Location

      Hangzhou, China

    • Year Invested

      2019

    • Team

      Carl Byers, Kevin Chu

  • Zenflow is a medical device company developing the Spring Implant for patients with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Learn more at www.zenflow.com.