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Embody

MaterialsNorfolk, Virginia, United StatesFounded 2014· One of 915 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Embody developed collagen-based regenerative matrices for soft tissue repair using advanced biofabrication.

CEO / Founder
Jeff Conroy
Team Size
50-100
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$44.2M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Zimmer Biomet (acquirer), DARPA, Horizon Technology Finance, Genesis Innovation Group/cultivate(MD), 757 Angels, Black Forest Ventures

Technology & Products

Key Products

Collagen repair matrices, Regenerative tissue products

Technological Advantage

Developed under DARPA Atoms 2 Products program; molecular-scale assembly for superior strength

Differentiation

Value Proposition

High-strength biocompatible collagen repair materials with tailorable 3D structures.

How They Differentiate

Molecular-level assembly creating superior collagen structures; DARPA-validated technology

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, hospitals

Industry Verticals

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Regenerative Medicine

Competitors

Smith & Nephew, Arthrex, Stryker

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

$44.2M total funding raised; $14.35M DARPA non-dilutive funding; Acquired by Zimmer Biomet January 2023 for $155M

Major Milestones

2014: Founded in Norfolk, VA by Jeff Conroy and Michael Francis; 2018: $3.6M seed round; DARPA Atoms 2 Products funding ($14.35M total); Developed Tapestry biointegrative implant, Microbraid collagen suture, Microbrace; 2021: $20.5M funding round; 2022-09: $10.4M Series C; 2023-01-05: Acquired by Zimmer Biomet for $155M

Notable Customers

Orthopedic surgeons, Sports medicine practitioners, Medical centers using Tapestry implant and Microbrace products