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Chris Kaster

Founder & Managing Partner

Chris Kaster has spent more than two decades inside the innovation engines of healthcare-backing breakthrough technologies. Chris has shaped MedTech companies from the ground up, guiding them to successful exits.

Full Bio
  • Early Career: Started as a Senior Research Analyst covering medical devices and diagnostics on Wall Street.
  • MedVenture Associates (2003–2012): Served as General Partner, managing multiple funds and building early relationships with strategics.
  • Boston Scientific Ventures (2012–2019): Founded and led the corporate venture arm, deploying $780M across 45 companies and generating $1.2B in proceeds through 14 exits.
  • Entrepreneur & Builder: Co-founded Alhambra Medical and 33 BioMedical in partnership with Boston Scientific.
  • Cadence Healthcare Ventures (2021–Present): Founded Cadence, raising $41M for Fund I and investing in 12 purpose-built companies to date.
Career Impact
  • $1B+ invested across 60+ MedTech companies
  • $1.5B+ proceeds generated across 10+ landmark exits
  • Member on 40+ healthcare boards across seed, growth, and commercial stage companies

Chris is also the co-founder of the MedTech Summit, an invite-only forum for leading strategics and VCs. Beyond venture, he’s a Midwest native with a passion for live music, skiing, hiking, and cycling.

Advisory Behind the Outcomes

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Cadence’s advisors form a deep bench of MedTech expertise, trusted thought partners who have worked alongside Chris across numerous deals, boards, and exits. Drawn from industry leaders like Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Shockwave Medical, Inari Medical, and Genesis MedTech, they bring insight from every side of the table – founder, operator, investor, and acquirer. Together, they help shape how we invest, support founders, and deliver outcomes.