Action Potential Venture Capital
Overview
Action Potential Venture Capital is GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) $50 million strategic venture capital fund created to invest in companies that are pioneering bioelectronic medicines and technologies . The fund will build a portfolio with five to seven companies over the next five years . The focus for investments will be in three main areas: new start-up companies that aim to pursue the vision of bioelectronic medicines; existing companies with technologies that are interacting with the peripheral nervous system through first-generation devices that can stimulate or block electrical impulses; and companies advancing technology platforms that will underpin these treatment modalities .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetPoint Medical | Aug 2025 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Saluda Medical | Jan 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| MicroTransponder | Mar 2025 | Series F | - |
| Alpheus Medical | May 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Presidio Medical | Jun 2023 | Series C | - |
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Key People
Juan-Pablo Mas
Managing Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Action Potential Venture Capital based?
Action Potential Venture Capital is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Action Potential Venture Capital founded?
Action Potential Venture Capital was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Action Potential Venture Capital have?
Action Potential Venture Capital has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Action Potential Venture Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SetPoint Medical, Saluda Medical, MicroTransponder, Alpheus Medical, Presidio Medical.
What was Action Potential Venture Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Action Potential Venture Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SetPoint Medical in 2025.
What sectors does Action Potential Venture Capital focus on?
Action Potential Venture Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Action Potential Venture Capital focus on?
Action Potential Venture Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Action Potential Venture Capital's AUM?
Action Potential Venture Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.