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Embody, Inc. Announces $10.4 Million Series C Funding Round

Embody, Inc., a privately-held medical device company focused on soft tissue healing, announced that it closed a $10.4 million Series C funding round led by Genesis Innovation Group’s cultivate(MD) Capital Funds LP. The financing will enable Embody to expand its world-class operations, post-market clinical studies of the recently launched Tapestry RC System for rotator cuff and prepare for the commercial launch of ActivBraid™ high-strength collagen-based suture technology in 2023.

“This financing represents a notable step in the continued growth of Embody” said Jeff Conroy, Embody’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to have the continued support of our highly seasoned investor base, further illustrating the opportunity and need of our soft tissue healing technology portfolio.”

Embody has pioneered the next generation regenerative platform with novel collagen-based bio-fabrication techniques and products for the fast-growing sports medicine market, including rotator cuff repair, foot & ankle, and knee.

“Embody’s collagen technologies have the potential to redefine the standard of care and approaches to the treatment of tendon and ligament injuries,” noted Genesis Innovation Group and the cultivate(MD) venture funds Executive Director, R. Sean Churchill, MD, MBA. “We are proud to partner with Embody and believe the technology and team are well positioned to be a leader in the sports medicine market space.”

 

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