Leading 20+ years investments in differentiated innovations for spine surgery

We are a private equity healthtech investment firm with the world's largest portfolio of majority-owned differentiated spine technology companies

A Growing Challenge

Each year, over 266 million people worldwide suffer from degenerative spine disease. At KIC Ventures, we recognize that as people live longer, more active lifestyles, they are increasingly likely to experience disc degeneration and back pain that may require surgery. Traditional spinal fusion performed by spine surgeons limits natural spine movement, often resulting in complications and costly revision surgeries. Many patients seek temporary relief from Interventional Pain Management (IPM) physicians, relying on opioids or spinal cord stimulators—treatments that fail to address the root cause.

Shaping the Future of Spine Care

We are leading the global transition of spine surgery into outpatient centers with our proprietary LESS™ Exposure Spine Surgery philosophy. This approach drives the development of LESS™ Exposure Advanced Spine Technologies (LEAST™), delivering 10x advancements in spine innovations. Through the development, acquisition, and commercialization of pioneering patented technologies, we are transforming spine care for physicians and patients alike.

The growing transition to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) has fueled demand for our NANISX’s LESS™ invasive spine technologies, which restore natural anatomy, reduce anesthesia risks, and shorten recovery times. This safer, cost-effective approach enables physicians to provide early interventions, while our AxioMed motion-preserving solutions minimize the need for fusion.

A Commitment to Long-Term Value Creation

We deeply value our investors who take a long-term position with us, enabling us to remain nimble and prioritize innovation-driven growth. By focusing on cutting-edge technology solutions, we accelerate adoption in the market, knowing that increasing adoption and revenues naturally follow breakthrough advancements.

Through our private equity model, where we own and operate a portfolio of companies, investors benefit from multiple opportunities for returns as our portfolio companies evolve from early innovation to industry leadership, ultimately attracting strategic exits and public offerings.

We are laser-focused on decisive strategies that invest in transformative technologies with global applications—technologies that are not only redefining industries but also improving lives. By leveraging advanced research, proprietary intellectual property, and disruptive innovations, we create sustainable value that could directly impact your life and the lives of those you care about.

Key Solutions

Focus Areas

At the core of our strategy is an urgent but disciplined approach to selecting niche areas where our strengths lie, aiming to develop best in class solutions with significant market growth potential over the next decade.