Vampiro Inc. Attracts Investment From VC Firm, Surgical Society

The SINC Fund and Varia Ventures Management Company LLC have strategically invested in Vampiro Inc., a medical device company focused on optimizing irrigation and suction in laparoscopic surgery. Details of the investment were not disclosed.

“At Vampiro, we are focused on creating simple, clever solutions to real problems in the operating room. This investment represents a transformative moment in the advancement of Vampiro,” Vampiro Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer Abbey Santanello said. 

Previously, the only available suction instrument for minimally invasive surgery would frequently be occluded or clogged by surrounding organs, tissue, and debris. This impediment requires additional time and effort to clear the surgical area, and oftentimes, complete fluid evacuation cannot be efficiently accomplished. Now, the Vampiro—reportedly the first minimally invasive pool suction sleeve that creates a dual lumen—will significantly improve the suction capabilities in laparoscopic surgery.

“Laparoscopic surgeons everywhere have always been hoping to have a pool suction just like in open surgical cases,” said S.D. Schwaitzberg, M.D., chair of the SINC Fund Investment Committee. “It was this feature that impressed us and motivated the SINC fund to invest. Vampiro will be a useful tool in MIS surgery.”

“This investment will allow us to bring our product to surgeons across the country, enabling more effective irrigation and suction, with ultimately the potential to aid in the reduction of deep surgical site infections,’ Vampiro Co-Founder/CEO Steven Santanello stated. “By improving such a fundamental part of the procedure, our goal is to improve the efficiency and operative experience for surgeons and provide better outcomes for patients.”

The SINC Fund was launched to allow SAGES Ingenuity Inc. members and others to invest in a venture fund with a portfolio of startups primarily in the GI/GI surgery space. This investment supports SAGES Ingenuity’s broader mission to champion technologies that enhance operative technique, streamline provider experience, and improve outcomes.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) represents more than 7,000 surgeons worldwide who bring minimal access surgery and emerging techniques to patients. SAGES’ mission is to innovate, educate, and collaborate to improve patient care, with a vision of reimagining surgical care for a healthier world.

Varia Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with medical societies and expert communities to manage targeted investment funds that accelerate innovation in their fields.

Vampiro Inc. aims to transform laparoscopic surgery with device solutions designed by surgeons to optimize clinical efficiency. By combining smart engineering with user-centered design, Vampiro is striving to enhance outcomes across healthcare settings.