Empowering
Health Tech
Innovators to
Change Lives
We are a venture studio
dedicated to nurturing high-potential startups in the healthcare sector. At Vitruvius, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support the growth and success of our portfolio startups.
We launch and advance healthcare innovation.
Transforming the Healthcare Industry
Revolutionizing the future of healthcare, Inspiring change, empowering health.
Medical Technology Advancements
Leading the way in cutting-edge Healthcare solutions.
Identifying and Nurturing Startups
Fueling healthcare innovators for success.
Improving Patient Outcomes
Transforming healthcare, one life at a time.
in transforming healthcare.
We launch and advance healthcare innovation.
Transforming the Healthcare Industry
Revolutionizing the future of healthcare, Inspiring change, empowering health.
Medical Technology Advancements
Leading the way in cutting-edge Healthcare solutions.
Identifying and Nurturing Startups
Fueling healthcare innovators for success.
Improving Patient Outcomes
Transforming healthcare, one life at a time.
in transforming healthcare.
The Vitruvius Team
Our team of professionals are the backbone of Vitruvius.
We have assembled a group of talented individuals with diverse expertise in healthcare, business, and technology. They work closely with our portfolio startups, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in various areas. Get to know our dedicated team members who are passionate about driving innovation and creating a positive impact on the healthcare industry.
Renzo Cecere
Co-founder / President / CEO
Dr. Renzo Cecere is the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Vitruvius Innovation Group and Venture Studio, a cutting-edge organization dedicated to transforming the landscape of healthcare innovation.
Nadia Giannetti
Co-founder / CMO
Dr. Nadia Giannetti is a McGill and Stanford-trained Advanced Heart Failure cardiologist with leadership experience at the McGill University Health Centre, where she served as Chief of Cardiology and Associate Physician-in-Chief.
Amir Hooshiar
Co-founder / CTO
Amir Hooshiar, PhD (Mechanical Engineering) is an expert in medical robotics, augmented reality, and medical AI with a strong background in mechanical and biomedical engineering.
Ugo Cloutier
CFO
With over two decades of strategic finance expertise under his belt, Ugo is a seasoned professional who has left an indelible mark in the emerging tech ecosystem.
Mitchel Benovoy
Entrepreneur in-residence / EIR
Mitchel Benovoy, PhD, is a serial entrepreneur and researcher specializing in medical technology.
Julie Lebel
Office & Operation Manager
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and research, Julie brings extensive expertise in operations, program management, and healthcare innovation.
Identify. Nurture. Advance.
Our portfolio companies are at the forefront of health technology innovation, creating groundbreaking solutions to address critical healthcare challenges. Explore their success stories, cutting-edge technologies, and the impact they are making in improving patient care and outcomes.
CryoCinch: A novel, catheter-based system for mitral valve repair, that uses on-demand cryoadhesion to compensate for heart motion, pushing the boundaries of the current annuloplasty standard of care.
MiFlex: A proprietary sensor-free contact state monitoring technology for more accurate and effective cardiac ablation therapy
HoloRay connects healthcare teams across distances through mixed reality and real-time telecollaboration. Its HoloXR and HoloPod technologies allow clinicians to securely share live medical device feeds, images, and hands-on perspectives with remote experts, supporting clinical guidance, education, training, and access to specialized expertise from virtually anywhere.
Spin surgical is developing a durable percutaneously deployed ventricular assist device (VAD) for patients suffering from advanced cardiac failure.
Taurus Surgical the world’s first percutaneous soft- robotic platform for minimally invasive surgery. Taurus’ proprietary technology will revolutionize percutaneous intervention through smart instrumentation, 3D preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance, and streamlines surgeon-robot collaboration via semi-autonomous robotic surgical interventions.
ENTobot a pioneering technology dedicated to transforming ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery through innovative soft robotics, increasing accessibility and precision for better patient outcomes.
SonoHL is reimagining cardiopulmonary assessment through remote digital auscultation. Its wearable vest captures and transmits heart and lung sounds, enabling specialists to remotely review patient data, support clinical triage, and expand access to specialized care, particularly in communities where expertise may not be readily available.
Percucision a device company bringing precision to percutaneous procedures.
AeroCardia brings cardiopulmonary fitness testing beyond the traditional laboratory. Its portable technology provides real-time insights into VO₂ max, heart rate, lung function, and other key performance measures, helping athletes and coaches better understand fitness, track progress, and optimize training.
The AI Secretary for Healthcare Providers. InstaClinic AI is your virtual healthcare secretary, designed to handle patient calls efficiently and effectively.
Since 2021, Vope has empowered surgical teams with cutting-edge, AI-enhanced vision technology for safer and more efficient surgeries. Addressing the need for clear vision in minimally invasive procedures, Vope’s software reduces obstructions like fog and debris, which can compromise 37% of operating time.
PercuTech 3D is combining the power of high-accuracy percutaneous surgical robotics with state-of-the-art transcutaneous 3D in-situ bioprinting for fast and highly accurate tissue repair, pharmaceutical and cell therapy delivery.
Telescope Therapeutics is transforming personalized medicine through patient-derived stem cell disease models. Its platform supports individualized drug testing, the repurposing of existing therapies, and the development of new treatments tailored to each patient.
MedAlign AR brings greater precision to the operating room by combining robotics, augmented reality, and surgical navigation. Its real-time, image-guided platform helps clinicians visualize critical information during procedures, supporting accuracy, efficiency, and safer surgical care.
Global Care Innovations (GCI) helps turn promising healthcare ideas into practical, market-ready solutions. Through AI, expert mentorship, and strategic guidance, its accelerator supports innovators from early concept and development through commercialization.
Haply brings the sense of touch into digital, simulated, and robotic environments through force-feedback haptic technology. Its solutions enhance medical simulation, robotics, research, and training by creating more intuitive and realistic human-machine interactions.
Nexus Santé Canada uses Human Digital Twin technology to create a more personalized view of health. With a focus on women’s and cardiovascular health, its platform combines health data and AI to virtually assess disease progression and treatment response, supporting more informed care decisions.
Caveat Labs turns complex healthcare data into clear, actionable intelligence. By combining AI, advanced analytics, and healthcare expertise, its solutions help clinicians and organizations uncover meaningful insights and make more informed, personalized decisions.
A-Levo is developing wearable biosensing technology to support more personalized Parkinson’s disease management. By continuously monitoring levodopa levels and treatment response, its technology aims to provide real-time insights that can help guide more precise therapeutic decisions.