# Kadir Kadhiresan

> Kadir Kadhiresan is a Series D investor at Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation backing Health Care. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated…

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/johnson-johnson-development-corporation)
- Location: Cambridge, United States
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Aug 2024
- Lead investor: 14%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/v-kadir-kadhiresan-24731a22/

Kadir Kadhiresan is a Series D investor at Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation in Cambridge focused on Health Care and Medical Device. V. Kadir Kadhiresan, PhD, joined Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) in 2007 and focuses on investments in medical devices and digital health. Kadir has more than two decades of operational, investment and business development experience.Based in Boston, Kadir works closely with Johnson & Johnson leadership to identifybusiness needs and has responsibility for sourcing, investing and managing venture investment opportunities. He holds board seats for several JJDC portfolio companies. Some of his investments include Coherex Medical (Acquired by Biosense Webster/JNJ), Spinal Modulation (Acquired by St.Jude/ABT), Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR), Torax Medical (Acquired by Ethicon/JNJ), Neotract (Acquired by Teleflex) and Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE: INSP).Before joining JJDC, Kadir was head of Business Development at Guidant, Inc., now Boston Scientific, Inc., where he led several transactions to access novel medical device technologies.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Health Care | 4 | 57% |
| Medical Device | 4 | 57% |
| Medical | 3 | 43% |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 14% |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 14% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series D | 2 | 29% |
| Series A | 1 | 14% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |
| Series C | 1 | 14% |
| Convertible Note | 1 | 14% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HistoSonics | HistoSonics provides the Edison Platform, which uses advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology to deliver non-invasive, personalized treatments with precision and control, and uses the science of histotripsy and focused sound energy to generate pressures to liquify and completely destroy targeted tissues at sub-cellular levels. | $102M | Series D | Aug 15, 2024 |  |
| HistoSonics | HistoSonics provides the Edison Platform, which uses advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology to deliver non-invasive, personalized treatments with precision and control, and uses the science of histotripsy and focused sound energy to generate pressures to liquify and completely destroy targeted tissues at sub-cellular levels. | $85M | Convertible Note | Dec 13, 2022 |  |
| Hyalex Orthopaedics | Hyalex Orthopaedics is a Lexington, MA medical device company advancing new products that feature HYALEX™ materials technology, a polymer that is designed to mimic cartilage. Unlike other polymers, synthetic HYALEX material has the unique capability of maintaining low friction and low wear under the high loads encountered in human joints. HyalexOrthopaedics' products are in the development stage and have not been approved for use in humans by any regulatory agency. | $17M | Series A | Mar 28, 2019 |  |
| Hyalex Orthopaedics | Hyalex Orthopaedics is a Lexington, MA medical device company advancing new products that feature HYALEX™ materials technology, a polymer that is designed to mimic cartilage. Unlike other polymers, synthetic HYALEX material has the unique capability of maintaining low friction and low wear under the high loads encountered in human joints. HyalexOrthopaedics' products are in the development stage and have not been approved for use in humans by any regulatory agency. | $16M | Series A | May 31, 2017 |  |
| Spinal Modulation | Spinal Modulation, Inc. provides medical devices research and development services. The company is based in Menlo Park, California.According to the 2002 Health Assessment on the Prevalence of Chronic Pain, severe chronic pain, as defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain, is prevalent in 10 to 13% of the adult population.Limited treatment options exist for these patients and the burden to the healthcare system is unsustainable.The Spinal Modulation AxiumTM Neurostimulator System is a next-generation intraspinal neuromodulation therapy that stimulates the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) to provide a new pain management option. It has shown promising results in managing chronic intractable leg pain, as well as difficult-to-target anatomies such as the back and foot.By stimulating the DRG, therapy can be adjusted to cover either broad or specific areas of pain throughout the torso and legs, while limiting uncomfortable postural effects typically experienced with other spinal cord stimulators. |  | Series D | Jun 15, 2011 |  |
| Spinal Modulation | Spinal Modulation, Inc. provides medical devices research and development services. The company is based in Menlo Park, California.According to the 2002 Health Assessment on the Prevalence of Chronic Pain, severe chronic pain, as defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain, is prevalent in 10 to 13% of the adult population.Limited treatment options exist for these patients and the burden to the healthcare system is unsustainable.The Spinal Modulation AxiumTM Neurostimulator System is a next-generation intraspinal neuromodulation therapy that stimulates the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) to provide a new pain management option. It has shown promising results in managing chronic intractable leg pain, as well as difficult-to-target anatomies such as the back and foot.By stimulating the DRG, therapy can be adjusted to cover either broad or specific areas of pain throughout the torso and legs, while limiting uncomfortable postural effects typically experienced with other spinal cord stimulators. |  | Series C | Nov 09, 2009 |  |
| Neotract | NeoTract, Inc. develops surgical devices for urological and gynecological disorders. | $28.1M | Series B | Sep 15, 2009 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Canaan Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/canaan-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [InCube Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/incube-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Lumira Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lumira-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [OUP (Osage University Partners)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/osage-university-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [State of Wisconsin Investment Board](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/state-of-wisconsin-investment-board) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Venture Investors](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/venture-investors) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

## About Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation

VC Fund · New Brunswick, United States

Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation (JJDC) is the venture capital subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. JJDC is comprised of experts and leaders in the health care and technology venture communities who identify early market indicators, health care trends, and strategic investment opportunities. Unlike traditional venture capital firms,JJDC determines the success of an investment’s performance not only in financial returns, but also in the viability of providing strategic growth options for Johnson & Johnson.JJDC plays an integral role in the identification of new business opportunities outside of Johnson & Johnson’s traditional portfolio and market presence. JJDC identifies new market opportunities and develops new businesses in emergent health care sectors while also creating support venture investments in alignment with the strategic objectives of Johnson & Johnson operating companies.

5 contacts available at Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asish Xavier | Vice President, Venture Investments | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/asish-k-xavier |
| Kadir Kadhiresan | Vice President, Venture Investments | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/v-kadir-kadhiresan |
| James J. Bergin | Vice President Law | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/james-j-bergin |
| Jeanne Bolger | Vice President Venture Investing | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jeanne-bolger |
| Marian Nakada | Vice President, Venture Investments | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/marian-nakada |

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## FAQ

### What does Kadir Kadhiresan invest in?

Kadir Kadhiresan invests primarily in Health Care, Medical Device and Medical startups, most often at Series D and Series A stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Kadir Kadhiresan last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Kadir Kadhiresan closed in Aug 2024. Shizune tracks 7 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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