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Mike Kramer

Partner at Vensana Capital

Santa Rosa, California

Overview 

Mike Kramer is a Venture Partner at Vensana Capital in Santa Rosa, California, with a strong background in surgery, medicine, medical devices, venture capital, and financial analysis. He has held executive roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer in prominent companies like Endologix, Inc. and TriVascular, showcasing his leadership and financial expertise in the healthcare industry. Kramer's career highlights include serving on the boards of companies like MedAvail, Inc. and Benvenue Medical, as well as his experience in executive management roles with a focus on acquisition integration, start-ups, and mergers & acquisitions.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2024 - Current

  • Venture Partner

    2021 - 2023

Vensana Capital is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on healthcare with breakthrough innovations in medical technology.

  • Board Member, Audit Committee Chair and Member of Compensation Committee

    2020 - 2024

  • Operating Partner

    2017 - 2021

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    2018 - 2020

  • Chief Operating Officer, Santa Rosa

    2016 - 2017

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2010 - 2016

    Cardiovascular device manufacturer focused on treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Successfully completed a $91 million initial public offering in April 2014. Sold to Endologix in February 2016 for approximately $211 Million.

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2006 - 2010

    Public cardiovascular device manufacturer providing solutions for heart valve disease and atrial fibrillation. Sold to Medtronic in August 2010 for approximately $375 Million.

ATS was originally founded to develop the ATS Open Pivot® Heart Valve as a new mechanical heart valve standard of care.

Raised $20,000,000.00 from Essex Woodlands Healthcare Partners.

  • Controller

    2005 - 2006

    Public cardiac surgery company developing an artificial bypass graft for CABG surgery.

  • Manager, Financial Analysis

    2004 - 2005

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services.

  • Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services

    2001 - 2004

Ernst & Young is a provider of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.

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