SWPDC
Overview
A “free no-strings-attached” virtual accelerator based at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine that supports pediatric device innovators nationwide. It is one of five consortia supported by an FDA P50 grant to address the deficit in pediatric medical device development. The consortium provides seed funding, consulting, engineering support, and connections to resources for innovators in the pediatric device space.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
swpdc.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| PolyVascular, Inc. | Mar 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Vascular Perfusion Solutions | Dec 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Intake Breathing Technology | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Advanced Optronics | Apr 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Neurava | Apr 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
R. Brandon Hunter
Associate Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SWPDC based?
SWPDC is headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States.
When was SWPDC founded?
Founding year information for SWPDC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SWPDC have?
SWPDC has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SWPDC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include PolyVascular, Inc., Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Intake Breathing Technology, Advanced Optronics, Neurava.
What was SWPDC's most recent investment shown here?
SWPDC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Vascular Perfusion Solutions in 2023.
What sectors does SWPDC focus on?
SWPDC focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SWPDC focus on?
SWPDC typically invests at the MultiStage stage.