The MedTech Startup Podcast - Kelly Prchal - Engage Ventures

The MedTech Startup Podcast

Aug 8 2024 • 39 mins

In this in-depth interview with Kelly Prchal, the founder and managing director of Engage Venture Partners, we discuss her unique investment approach in the MedTech industry. Prchal shares details about Engage's Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) based model, where they invest in individual companies and rounds by assessing opportunities through their collective expertise and extensive diligence process. She speaks highly of the Twin Cities' rich culture of angel investing and its strong medical technology ecosystem. Prchal also highlights Engage's interest in finding innovative companies that are solving real-world problems to enhance healthcare. The conversation also covers various aspects like the importance of a strong team in startups, the due diligence process, and the benefits of investing in healthcare technologies.