Behind the Deal: Inside Major MedTech Transactions
MedTech founders and executives are navigating a more complex transaction landscape, where capital is selective, timing matters, and early decisions often shape the outcome years later.
In this live interview-style webcast, Scott Phillips, CEO of StarFish Medical, sits down with Peter van der Velden, Managing General Partner at Lumira Ventures, to discuss recent high-profile MedTech transactions. Drawing from real deal experience, they will go beyond the headlines to explore the strategic decisions, timing considerations, and trade-offs that influence successful outcomes.
The session will also include a live audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask candid questions and gain practical insight into today’s MedTech deal environment.
Behind the Deal: Inside Major MedTech Transactions
A 1:1 with Peter van der Velden
Presenter Bios:
Peter van der Velden
Peter van der Velden is the Managing General Partner of Lumira Ventures, one of North America’s leading life sciences venture capital firms focused on identifying and building transformative biopharmaceutical, medtech, and digital health companies. He has more than 30 years of experience as an investor and operator, partnering with mission-driven entrepreneurs to grow innovative healthcare companies from early-stage through expansion and exit.
Under his leadership, Lumira has become one of the most active life sciences investors in Canada and across North America, raising significant capital and supporting numerous successful companies. Peter is widely recognized for his strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and the broader startup ecosystem. He also serves on multiple boards and has played a prominent role in industry associations, including leadership positions with the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.
Scott Phillips
Scott holds a degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia. Prior to starting StarFish, he worked in diverse areas such as lithium battery development and manufacturing, UV spectroscopy instrumentation and hi-fi audio speakers. Under his leadership StarFish has grown into a diverse professional organization with clients around the world and 100% focus on medical devices. Scott is a past Chair and current member of the LifeSciences British Columbia board, member of the 2022 VIATEC Board of Directors, Fellow of The Canadian Academy of Engineering, winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2017 Pacific Awards Technology category, 2017 recipient of the VIATEC Technology Champion award, and volunteers with Junior Achievement, Entrepreneurs Organization, and University of British Columbia.