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At KIC Ventures, we’re transforming the future of spine surgery through strategic investments and physician-led innovation. By maintaining majority ownership in our portfolio companies, we have the control and agility needed to drive advancements that address real clinical needs.Physician-Led Leadership
Long-Term Strategic Investments
We focus on sustainable growth by acquiring breakthrough technologies like AxioMed’s viscoelastic discs and NanoFuse Biologics for their long-term potential. With AxioMed’s targeted launch next year and key milestones ahead, including international expansion, we are positioned to accelerate growth and our valuation.
Collaboration Plus Data
True success stems from collaboration among our spine colleagues, esteemed chief medical officers, and dedicated engineers, working together to measure data and produce peer-reviewed research. This approach aligns us with the actual needs of surgeons and patients, ensuring we deliver impactful solutions.
Proven Commercialization
NANISX, our LESS™ Exposure Advanced Spine Technologies (LEAST™) platform, is dedicated to driving the global transformation of outpatient Interventional Spine Surgery (ISSU™)—drawing inspiration from the breakthroughs pioneered in interventional cardiology. Since 2021, NANISX has delivered consistent growth and profitability, achieving positive EBITDA while proving our ability to translate innovation into real-world clinical and financial success.
Physician-Led Leadership
With medical experience dating back to 1992 and 20+ years of clinical expertise as an orthopedic spine surgeon, our physician-founder and CEO brings a deep understanding of the needs of surgeons and patients, giving us a unique advantage in shaping the future of outpatient spine surgery.
We have always believed in building for the long-term
-Dr Kingsley R Chin MBA CEO
The Problem
The current market for low back pain (LBP) management presents a robust investment opportunity, fueled by a rising global prevalence due to the aging population. With LBP affecting approximately 619 million individuals in 2020 and projected to rise to 843 million by 2050, the demand for effective surgical interventions is escalating. US insurance coverage from leading providers grants access to over 150 million people for these therapies, highlighting a significant market potential. A milestone is to treat at least 0.1% (150,000) of the annual global market.
The Market
Analysts project substantial growth in sales of spinal surgery implants, instruments, pharmaceuticals, and novel treatments for chronic back pain, indicating a significant market opportunity to address the $250 billion annual economic cost of chronic back pain, aligning returns with societal impact. 1.The Market: The market for minimally invasive spine surgery is large and growing. 2.The Environment: A fundamental transition from inpatient to outpatient surgery is underway. 3.The Future: Motion and disc replacement are becoming increasingly favored over fixation and fusion.
Investment Thesis
At KIC Ventures, our investment philosophy emphasizes the critical sequence of Team, Technology, and Traction. We focus first on assembling the right team and maintaining fiscal discipline, guiding our technology investments through the prudent reinvestment of portfolio revenues.
Why Invest in Spine Technology with KIC Ventures?
We deployed $100M of our own capital to lead the transition to outpatient surgery. Join us to diversify your retirement against financial shocks with majority-owned medical assets.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
OF SPINE CARE
At KIC Ventures, we offer more than just an opportunity for financial growth; we provide a chance to invest in technologies that could directly impact your life and the lives of those you care about. With over 20 years of spine surgery industry expertise, our physician-led company is laser-focused on advancing spine technologies that make surgery less risky, more effective, and easier to perform. Whether you or someone you know faces back problems, the innovative treatments from our portfolio companies, including our proprietary Less Exposure Spine Surgery (LESS™) philosophy, are designed to provide safer, faster recoveries and better results.
PROVEN LEADERSHIP AND
TRACK RECORD
For investors seeking steady returns and long-term security, KIC Ventures offers a proven track record of anticipating market trends and overcoming obstacles. With a leadership team that’s been together for over 15 years, we’re focused on growing our valuation driven by our groundbreaking AxioMed viscoelastic disc replacement platform and innovative interventional pain management solutions like NANISX. These technologies are positioned to advance LESS invasive outpatient spine surgery and make a meaningful impact on lives.
A SECURE INVESTMENT IN
A GROWING MARKET
In a world of market volatility, health technologies offer a secure, non-discretionary investment. Partnering with KIC Ventures means investing in a firm with a proven track record of driving new innovations with high returns on capital invested. You’re not just investing in financial growth but in the future of spine care. Physicians and patients alike can take comfort in knowing that the demand for spine technologies is ever-increasing with an aging and active population, and that our technologies will supply this demand to improve outcomes and create a lasting global impact. By becoming an investor, you help us scale and grow while benefiting from technologies that could one day improve your own health or that of your loved ones.
