An article from the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation highlights Parasol Med Tech’s $2.75 million pre-seed funding round and the university research that helped launch the company.
The coverage traces founder Dr. Atman Shah’s work with the Polsky Center, including early device development, participation in the I-Corps program, and Parasol’s selection for the George Shultz Innovation Fund.
The article also examines the company’s investigational approach to left atrial appendage closure, its institutional investors, and its participation in the UChicago Science Incubator.
Source: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Published: October 26, 2026