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Inquis Medical

Clinical-stage thrombectomy system developer for VTE

Overview

Inquis Medical is a clinical-stage medtech company developing the AVENTUS Thrombectomy System for non-surgical removal of blood clots in venous thromboembolic diseases. The system uses TrueClot tissue-sensing to give real-time feedback and distinguishes blood, clot, and vessel wall, while integrating navigation, aspiration, and a blood-return/filtration loop for single-pass clot removal with reduced blood loss. It differentiates itself with real-time tissue sensing, a single-pass approach, and an integrated blood filtration/return system that aims to improve precision and efficiency over existing devices. The company’s goal is to complete pivotal trials and commercially launch the AVENTUS system, initially for peripheral clots and later for pulmonary embolism, beginning with a 2025 market entry supported by a recent Series B round.

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About Inquis Medical

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Why Inquis Medical is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$115M

Headquarters

Menlo Park, CA

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • The January 12, 2026 $75 million Series C funded nationwide sales expansion.
  • June 2025 FDA PE clearance unlocked commercial use and broader physician adoption.
  • Aparna Kapur joined in July 2026, strengthening go-to-market execution and training.

What critics are saying

  • Penumbra, Inari, and Boston Scientific intensify PE thrombectomy competition immediately.
  • SENSE-PE is single-arm; payers may demand randomized proof before broad adoption.
  • If PE reimbursement lags, Inquis burns cash and stalls commercialization despite Series C.

What makes Inquis Medical unique

  • AVENTUS combines 360° directional aspiration, TrueClot sensing, and autologous blood return.
  • Inquis launched its latest PE catheter commercially on September 30, 2026.
  • SENSE-PE extends evidence generation with 600-patient real-world data across 60 U.S. sites.

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Funding

Total Funding

$115M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$50M
$50M
$62M
$75M
$100M

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Vascular News
Oct 1st, 2026
Inquis Medical launches "first" thrombectomy catheter with full 360-degree directional aspiration for PE.

Inquis Medical launches "first" thrombectomy catheter with full 360-degree directional aspiration for PE. 1st October 2026 Inquis Medical has announced the US commercial launch of its latest Aventus catheter, which is designed to provide physicians with 360-degree sweeping directional aspiration for clot removal within the vasculature. Austin Bourgeois performed the first-in-human pulmonary embolism (PE) procedure using the new catheter at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, USA. A company press release details that Aventus is the first and only thrombectomy system to offer physicians 360-degree directional aspiration, real-time TrueClot tissue sensing, and autologous blood return in a single platform. Inquis Medical received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the Aventus thrombectomy system to treat PE in June 2025 and expanded the platform with 510(k) clearance for the newest Aventus catheter in July 2026. "The latest Aventus catheter brings a new level of control to navigating the complex anatomy of the pulmonary vasculature," said Bourgeois. "The system made it easy to direct the aspiration tip toward the clot, while tissue sensing helped me distinguish clot from vessel wall. These features together made clot removal more targeted and efficient, and I was able to move through the branches of the pulmonary arteries with agility. In my first case with the new Aventus catheter, I saw firsthand the precise control it offers, which is exactly what we need in challenging PE cases with complex anatomy." Inquis Medical adds that the catheter pairs with the recently launched Aventus introducer sheath, which provides controlled haemostasis across device sizes and facilitates blood return. Vahid and Mojgan Saadat, Inquis Medical's co-CEOs, added in a joint statement: "The commercial launch of the Aventus catheter expands our purpose-built VTE [venous thromboembolism] portfolio, reinforcing our commitment to physician-centric technologies that streamline complex procedures and elevate patient care."

PitchOnNet
Jul 8th, 2026
Inquis Medical ropes in Aparna Kapur as Senior Director of Marketing.

Inquis Medical ropes in Aparna Kapur as Senior Director of Marketing. Kapur's expertise lies in medtech and has worked in cardiology, neurology, and ENT specialties in the US, EU and APAC Aparna Kapur has joined Inquis Medical as Senior Director of Marketing for the medtech company's venous thromboembolism (VTE) business. Kapur is also the principal and owner of Blue Maple Strategy. She was earlier Director-Global Marketing for Abbott. Kapur had an almost 10 year journey with Stryker. Her expertise lies in launching multiple Class II and III devices in cardiology, neurology, and ENT specialties in the US, EU and APAC, including Japan and China.

Business Wire
Jan 13th, 2026
Inquis Medical Announces $75 Million Series C Financing to Scale Commercial Adoption of its AVENTUS Thrombectomy System

Inquis Medical, Inc., a privately held medical technology company dedicated to advancing mechanical thrombectomy for venous thromboembolic disease (“VTE”), t...

Benzinga
Jan 12th, 2026
Inquis Medical raises $75M Series C to scale AVENTUS thrombectomy system

Inquis Medical has closed a $75 million Series C financing round from an undisclosed strategic investor to accelerate commercial expansion of its AVENTUS Thrombectomy System and advance its product pipeline. The system treats venous thromboembolic disease, including pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The funding follows a pivotal 2025 during which Inquis transitioned to commercial stage, securing expanded regulatory clearance for pulmonary embolism. Trial data published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions showed significant thrombus removal with minimal blood loss in 130 patients, with no device-related adverse events. Founded in 2020, Inquis previously raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Marshall Wace in August 2024. The company will use the new capital to expand sales infrastructure and physician training.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 12th, 2026
Inquis Medical Announces $75 Million Series C Financing to Scale Commercial Adoption of its AVENTUS Thrombectomy System

Inquis Medical announces $75 million Series C financing to scale commercial adoption of its AVENTUS Thrombectomy System. Strategic investment follows a transformative year marked by the national launch of the AVENTUS thrombectomy system. MENLO PARK, Calif., January 12, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Inquis Medical, Inc., a privately held medical technology company dedicated to advancing mechanical thrombectomy for venous thromboembolic disease ("VTE"), today announced the closing of a $75 million Series C financing round. The investment, provided by an undisclosed strategic investor, will be used to accelerate nationwide commercial expansion of the AVENTUS(TM) Thrombectomy System and advance the company's next-generation product pipeline. The financing follows a transformative 2025 during which Inquis Medical successfully transitioned into a commercial-stage organization. Key achievements include expanded regulatory clearance for pulmonary embolism ("PE") and publication of pivotal trial data in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI). The published data demonstrated significant thrombus removal while minimizing blood loss through integrated autologous blood reinfusion in 130 patients with intermediate-risk PE with no device-related adverse events. "The successful closing of our Series C financing marks a pivotal inflection point for Inquis Medical as we scale our footprint in the VTE market," said Vahid Saadat, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Inquis Medical. "This partnership with a strategic investor provides the capital necessary to execute our long-term vision of redefining the standard of care in VTE through the convergence of clinical excellence and technological innovation." This latest round builds upon the momentum established by a $40 million Series B financing led by Marshall Wace, completed in August 2024. "This capital infusion is a strong endorsement of our commercial trajectory and the clinical progress our team has achieved," said Mojgan Saadat, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Inquis Medical. "With this investment, we are well positioned to scale our market presence and advance our innovation roadmap, ensuring physicians have access to advanced tools to improve outcomes in VTE care." With the completion of this round, Inquis Medical will expand its sales and physician-training infrastructure while continuing to grow its clinical evidence base. The AVENTUS(TM) Advantage The AVENTUS(TM) Thrombectomy System is designed to address the procedural complexities of thrombectomy, including pulmonary embolism. By enabling directional aspiration with in-line blood reinfusion, the platform maximizes clot-removal efficiency while reducing blood loss and procedural complexity often associated with large-vessel thrombectomy procedures.

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