5th Medical, Inc.

5th Med is pioneering the next generation of cardiac medical devices. We are committed to improving outcomes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing cost.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Location Chicago, IL, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2026
  • Employees 3
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website 5thmedical.com

Company Summary

5th Medical is developing innovative technologies in the cardiac medical device arena. The company is committed to creating affordable solutions that ensure safety and improve productivity, enabling healthcare providers to deliver the highest quality care to patients. The company has closed ~$7M of a $8M maximum Seed Round at $10M pre-money valuation.

Team

  • John Slump
    CEO/Co-Founder

    Mr. Slump has 4 prior medical device company exits ranging $100M to $800M. He was most recently CEO/Co-Founder of Atraverse Medical acquired in 2026 by J&J for $185M. Previously, Mr. Slump served as CFO/Co-Founder of Attune Medical acquired in 2024 by Haemonetics for $160M. Prior to that, he served as CFO of SIA acquired in 2022 by Integra for ~$100M. Mr. Slump was also the Co-founder of Farapulse acquired in 2021 by Boston Scientific for $800M.

  • Ariel Garcia
    VP Engineering/R&D

    Mr. Garcia is an engineer with +25 years of experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams in the medical device industry with roles at J&J, Atraverse (1099), and YorLabs. Specializing in EP catheter development, he's led novel products from concept through FDA clearance, translating complex clinical needs into practical engineering solutions & driving innovation that enhances patient outcomes, product performance, and manufacturing excellence.

  • James Hauserman, MD
    Head of Operations/Medical Affairs

    Dr. Hauserman is a physician-scientist and medtech operator with nearly a decade of experience taking cardiac and surgical technologies from bench to clinic. He has led development, regulatory, and clinical work across three device companies, Most recently, he spearheaded a $3.67M Fast-Track SBIR program advancing a first-in-class non-viral gene therapy for atrial fibrillation, where he has developed deep cardiac EP expertise the last 5+ years.

Advisors

  • Alexei Mlodinow, MD, MBA - Founding CEO of SIA acquired by Integra for ~$100M
    Unconfirmed
    Steven Mickelsen, Founding CEO of Farapulse acquired by Boston Scientific for $800M+
    Unconfirmed
  • Robert Hess, JD - Angel Investor in >100 Startups, Member of NVG, LSA, BOA Angel Groups
    Unconfirmed
    Vivek Reddy, MD - Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC; world-renown EP physician and prior advisor to Farapulse, Atraverse, and countless other disruptive EP device startups
    Unconfirmed
    Devi Nair, MD - Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Research at St. Bernard's Hospital; world renown KOL EP involved with a myriad of new EP technologies and cardiac device startups
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Pertzborn Family Office - Inaugural Investor in Atraverse & Major Investors in SIA, Attune, etc. Seasoned family office investor of 30+ years.
    Unconfirmed
    Michael Garrett, CEO of Garrett Technologies and Strategic Partner for 5th Medical (and previously Atraverse acquired by J&J for $185M, and prior to that Attune Medical acquired for $160M by Haemonetics)
    Unconfirmed

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