Sherpa Healthcare Partners announces the appointment of Raymond W. Cohen as Venture Partner in its Beijing and Irvine offices

Sherpa Healthcare Partners, a global healthcare venture capital firm with offices in Beijing, China, and Irvine, California, has made a notable addition to its team.

The firm has announced the appointment of Raymond W. Cohen as its new Venture Partner.

Specializing in early and growth-stage healthcare companies in Asia and the U.S., Sherpa Healthcare Partners is committed to supporting advancements in the healthcare industry.

A Long Career in Healthcare

Raymond W. Cohen brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

As a seasoned healthcare executive, Cohen most recently served as the CEO and board member of Axonics, Inc., a medical technology company based in Irvine, California.

He co-founded Axonics in 2013 and led it through a successful public listing in October 2018.

Cohen retired as CEO after the company was acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) in a $3.7 billion deal in November 2024.

Prior to his time at Axonics, Cohen was the CEO of Vessix Vascular, which was also acquired by Boston Scientific in 2012.

Current Leadership Roles

In addition to his new position at Sherpa Healthcare Partners, Cohen remains active in the healthcare field.

He is the chairman of the board at SoniVie, Ltd., an Israeli company developing an innovative ultrasound device for hypertension treatment.

He also serves as an independent director at Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc., a Washington-based company focused on wearable defibrillators for patients at risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

Kestra is preparing for an IPO on the NASDAQ after filing an S-1 in December 2024.

Sherpa Healthcare Partners’ Expanding Impact

Under the leadership of Managing Partner Darren Cai, Sherpa Healthcare Partners continues to make strategic investments in a wide range of healthcare sectors, from pharmaceuticals and medical technology to gene therapy and medical services.

The addition of Cohen to their team further strengthens their commitment to driving innovation in healthcare.

What’s next for Sherpa Healthcare Partners? With this new appointment, the firm is poised for even greater impact in the global healthcare space.

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