The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has named Lumira Ventures portfolio company HistoSonics as the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Startup Innovator Award.
“HistoSonics is a shining example of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at its best,” said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. “It all started with groundbreaking research at the University of Michigan, followed by dedicated entrepreneurs and investors working together to bring that innovation to market. In collaboration with government medical and regulatory agencies, this incredible technology is now transforming tumor treatment—offering patients a way to fight the disease without the harsh side effects of traditional methods. By changing the paradigm of health care with this cutting edge technology, HistoSonics is making a profound impact on both science and society, and we are proud to name them our 2025 NVCA Startup Champion.”
NVCA will celebrate HistoSonics at the 2025 NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner. The event will take place on June 5, 2025, at the Rosewood Hotel in Menlo Park, CA.
This award recognizes a VC-or growth equity-backed portfolio company that has made a positive and measurable impact on addressing an area of need, an ongoing crisis, or a significant challenge that exists in our world.
About Histosonics
HistoSonics is a privately held medical device company developing non-invasive platforms and proprietary sonic beam therapy utilizing the science of histotripsy, a novel mechanism of action that uses focused ultrasound to mechanically destroy and liquify unwanted tissue and tumors. For more information about Histosonics, please visit www.histosonics.com
About The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.