Chris Neil

Chris Neil is a prominent venture and angel investor, as well as a senior executive in the medical technology sector. He is currently the Partner and Co-Founder of the MedTech Advantage Fund, which focuses on investing in early-stage and mid-stage medtech companies that have graduated from the MedTech Innovator accelerator program. The fund aims to leverage a network of subject matter experts to identify high-potential startups, providing them with guidance and investment to enhance their growth prospects.12

Before establishing the MedTech Advantage Fund in May 2023, Neil had a significant career at Maxim Integrated, where he served for over 30 years. He was the Senior Vice President overseeing the Industrial & Medical Solutions Group, which generated $1 billion in revenue. He also co-founded and led Maxim Ventures, focusing on investments in medical devices and life sciences until Maxim Integrated was acquired by Analog Devices in 2021.123

Neil holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), graduating in 1990.12 His extensive experience in the medtech industry includes serving on the boards of various startups, such as UnaliWear and Spire Health, where he contributed to their strategic direction and funding efforts.12