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Affera

Affera

Affera makes cardiac mapping, navigation, and catheter-based ablation technologies for treating cardiac arrhythmias.

: Acquired, subsidiary of Medtronic
: 2013
: Newton, MA, USUnited States

Affera designs and manufactures cardiac mapping and navigation systems and catheter-based cardiac ablation technologies, including a focal pulsed field ablation solution, for the treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, and its acquisition gave Medtronic its first cardiac mapping and navigation platform. Affera spent its first year in space that Boston University provided, and the Business Innovation Center enabled it to launch into research and development and collaborate with other start-ups. Affera operates as a Medtronic company.

Medtronic's acquisition of Affera added Medtronic's first cardiac mapping and navigation platform, encompassing a fully integrated diagnostic, focal pulsed field and radiofrequency ablation solution. The Affera system gives electrophysiologists detailed maps to diagnose arrhythmias and deliver ablation therapy.

M & A Snapshot

Medtronic
Acquired Affera Aug 30, 2022 for $925M

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Quick Facts

Who are Affera's competitors?

Companies similar to Affera include Lifetech Scientific, Mani, Synchron and Huihe Healthcare.

When was Affera founded?

Affera was founded in 2013.

Where is Affera's headquarters located?

Affera's headquarters is located in Newton, MA, US.

How much disclosed funding has Affera raised?

As of Jan 10, 2022, Affera has disclosed funding of $5M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

Classification

Industry: Biotech
Medical Devices
Technology: Pulsed Field Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation
Geographic Exposure: United States

Model: B2B
Revenue: Product Sales
Customer: B2B

Tags: Medical Devices

Headquarters: 320 Nevada Street
Suite 401
Newton, MA, 02460
US