# Baxano: Medical devices, San Jose, United States

> Baxano: Baxano is a medical device company dedicated to developing minimally invasive tools for spinal surgery. Based in San Jose, United States. Founded 2005.

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# Baxano

Baxano is a medical device company dedicated to developing minimally invasive tools for spinal surgery.

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Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Medical devices San Jose, United States

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2005 21 years old
- **Team:** 14 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $61M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Apr 2014

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Baxano

Baxano is a medical device company dedicated to developing minimally invasive tools for spinal surgery.

The company focuses on treating degenerative lumbar spine conditions and aims to restore spine function while preserving healthy tissue. Baxano's core product lines include the iO-Flex system, designed for minimally invasive lumbar decompression, and the iO-Tome instrument for precise bone removal. Additionally, the company offers the AxiaLIF family, VEO lateral access and interbody fusion system, and the Avance MIS pedicle screw system. The iO-Flex system features flexible instruments that target stenosis in various areas of the spine. Baxano primarily serves surgeons and healthcare providers involved in spinal decompression and fusion procedures, particularly in the lumbar region. The company is committed to designing, developing, and marketing innovative surgical tools for spine care.

## What company datasets say Baxano raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$61M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **$10M**

Last round date **Apr 2014**

Investors listed **6**

SEC Form D **$29M sold, 1 filing, last Jun 2010**

## Founders and team

From Baxano's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 6 on the team.

- **Aline Turner** Laboratory Director
- **Iris Joe** Lead Research Scientist
- **Mich Stark** Laboratory Manager
- **Anthony Recupero** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Michael Gandy** Executive Officer i
- **Stephen Thau** Executive Officer i

On the board, as filed i *David Clapper* *Frank Phillips* *James Shapiro* *Jeffery Bleich* *Russell Hirsch* *Vahid Saadat* *William Harrington*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care medical equipment manufacturing hospital & health care health medical devices healthcare b2b wellness & fitness

- **Sector:** Medical devices
- **Industry code:** NAICS 339112, SIC 3841
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $20M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/baxano)

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired TranS1 undisclosed Mar 2013

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