CorRen Secures Seed Funding to Revolutionize PAD Testing and Save Limbs We’re excited to announce the successful closing of seed funding from St. Louis Arch Angels and Alliance of Angels, propelling the development of our UltraSense platform—a groundbreaking solution to combat Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD is a public health crisis that disproportionately affects marginalized communities. By 2050, it is projected to impact 19 million Americans, with Black communities experiencing twice the prevalence and significantly higher risks of mobility loss and amputations. At CorRen, our mission is clear: make PAD testing universal and accessible. Our AI-powered ultrasound technology improves testing accuracy, reduces testing time by 70%, eliminates the need for specially trained technicians, and empowers primary care providers to perform PAD tests directly in their offices. This innovation bridges the care gap, creating access for the 70 million patients recommended for annual screening—compared to fewer than 20 million tested today. We’re grateful for the support of St. Louis Arch Angels and Alliance of Angels, which brings us closer to achieving regulatory clearance later this year. With our current seed round 65% subscribed, we anticipate closing the remaining funding in early 2025. Together, we are paving the way to revolutionize PAD testing, reduce limb loss, and improve health outcomes for patients everywhere. #PADTesting, #SaveLimbs, #HealthcareInnovation, #HealthEquity, #AIInHealthcare
CorRen Medical Inc.
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
UltraSense, an autonomous, hands-free, precise, ankle brachial index test for early peripheral artery disease diagnosis
About us
CorRen is developing an autonomous, hands-free Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) test for detecting Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The worldwide market potential for ABI testing equipment stands at $1.6B. Existing ABI testing methods face challenges of complexity and time constraints. CorRen's UltraSense is designed to bridge this gap, providing an accurate, user-friendly, and reimbursable solution that has the potential to revolutionize PAD diagnosis and treatment.
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External link for CorRen Medical Inc.
- Industry
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2022
Employees at CorRen Medical Inc.
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CorRen Medical is thrilled to announce that Dr. Richard E. Browne, MD, FACC, has joined our Medical Advisory Board! Dr. Browne is a distinguished leader in cardiovascular medicine with over two decades of experience and a deep passion for advancing awareness and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). His groundbreaking work has transformed countless lives, particularly in underserved communities. As a senior medical executive at Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Browne led impactful initiatives through the "Save Legs, Change Lives" PAD Awareness, Education and Testing Program. This program resulted in over 5,200 free PAD screenings, education for more than 2,600 community members, and outreach that touched an astounding 63 million people. Dr. Browne’s advocacy extends beyond clinical settings. He has appeared on national platforms like American Broadcasting Company (ABC) to amplify the voices of diabetic patients battling PAD and has courageously shared his personal story to highlight gaps in care disproportionately affecting communities of color. His impressive career also includes leadership at both Atrium and Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institutes, serving as Team Cardiologist for the Charlotte Hornets, and holding roles such as Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Councilor for the North Carolina Chapter of the ACC. Dr. Browne’s expertise in PAD awareness and testing aligns perfectly with CorRen Medical’s mission to prevent limb loss through early diagnosis of PAD. We are honored to have him join us on our journey to transform PAD testing and cardiovascular care. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Browne to the CorRen Medical family! 👏 #HealthcareInnovation #PADawareness #CardiovascularCare #MedicalAdvisoryBoard #CorRenMedical #TransformingHealthcare
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CorRen is excited to have participated in the Augsburg Entrepreneur Cup, collaborating with MBA student Patrick McMonagle, business students Danny Ho and Charlet Waver, and graphic arts students Pachia Vang and Anthonella Laurens. Our student team brought fresh ideas, conducted a business analysis, and designed a new logo for UltraSense, showcasing creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration. Thank you to Augsburg University and our talented team for their hard work and ingenuity. We’re honored to support the next generation of innovators!
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1 in 20 Americans over age 50 has peripheral artery disease, but many mistake their leg pain for arthritis or a normal part of aging. Ask your doctor about PAD. Early detection and treatment can help prevent complications such as amputation.
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Exciting news! CorRen Medical, Inc. has been selected as a finalist for the American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ program, focused on tackling health disparities. We’re proud to be one of 11 finalists chosen from nearly 300 applicants nationwide. Each day, over 400 Americans lose a limb due to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), which disproportionately affects underserved communities. The AHA recommends annual PAD testing for 70 million Americans, but only 20% are currently tested. This gap exists due to outdated tools that make testing complex and time-consuming. At CorRen, we’re closing this gap with our AI-powered ultrasound technology, making PAD testing faster, easier, and more accessible. This program strengthens our commitment to advancing health equity, and we’re excited to drive meaningful change!
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CorRen Medical is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Hess to its Board of Directors. Melanie brings 25 years of experience in the medical device industry, with a strong focus on regulatory strategy, quality systems, and global compliance. Her extensive career includes leadership roles at Endogenex, Osprey Medical, American Medical Systems, Endo Pharmaceuticals, and St. Jude Medical. She has played a key role in achieving commercial approvals with regulatory authorities globally and has led quality and compliance initiatives across multiple organizations. Prior to her work in the medical device industry, Melanie spent 8 years as a medical and surgical intensive care nurse. She holds a BSN from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. We look forward to her valuable contributions as we continue to advance our mission of preventing lower limb amputations by making Peripheral Artery Disease testing universal and assessable.
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We’re excited to announce that CorRen Medical has been selected to participate in the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Health and Wellness program. At CorRen, our mission is to advance the early diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD) while it is most treatable. With CDL’s support, we aim to accelerate our vision of preventing limb loss by making PAD testing universal and accessible. The CDL Health program offers startups access to a network of seasoned entrepreneurs, clinicians, engineers, and investors, helping refine business strategies and identify growth opportunities. This aligns with our goal of improving the quality, speed, and accessibility of PAD testing. We look forward to collaborating with experts as we continue to make strides in PAD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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We are excited to announce the addition of Rodney Houfburg as VP of Research and Development to our CorRen Medical team! Rod has a broad range of executive engineering leadership experience in both publicly held and private venture backed medical device companies. He has a thirty plus (30+) year proven track record of developing multiple successful medical device implant and instrumentation systems from initial concept through final commercialization in early-stage start-up to mature organizations. Rod has a diverse medical device background, including orthopedics, spine and cardiology.
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Mike McCormick and David Lerner will be attending BETA’s demo day along with startup founders, investors, and engineers to celebrate the #beta spring cohort finalists. See you June 10!
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Proud to share that CorRen is a MN Cup semifinalist! We are honored to have been chosen to move on to the next level of this distinguished startup competition. Read more about this opportunity and our semifinalist peers at https://lnkd.in/e5HfFaUE #mncup #semifinalist #startupcompetition #medicaldevicestartup