Off-The-Record At Jefferies London: Dealmaking In A Tumultuous Environment

The Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2022 was packed with big medtech names, with Siemens Healthineers, Smith & Nephew and CMR Surgical among presenters. In-between seminars, Medtech Insight was able to glean some candid insights into medtech, pharma and finance that are rarely given freely.  

• Source: Shutterstock

Compared with 2021, investors in 2022 are much warier about how they spend, and start-ups are having to fight harder than ever to raise funds. The Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2022, held in The Waldorf Hilton, London, 15-17 November, provided an opportunity for the groups to meet and discuss future prospects, and for Medtech Insight to take the temperature of the room...

"Have you seen the VCs here? Tons of money, lots of ego, but we only get the latter!"

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Medtech Insight for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Business

Waters’ Purchase Of BD Biosciences & Dx Brings Growth Potential Alongside Trade-Offs

 
• By 

Waters Corp. will acquire Becton Dickinson’s Biosciences and Diagnostics business for $17.5bn, doubling its TAM to $40B. Analysts praise the flow cytometry addition but see weaker growth in diagnostics.

Medtronic, Philips Cement New Pact To Embed Next-Gen Tech In Monitoring Platforms

 
• By 

Under the terms of the new agreement, Philips will also begin bundling essential supplies – including ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) components, and batteries – with its Medtronic-enabled monitors.

Deals Shaping The Medtech And Diagnostics Industries, June 2025

 
• By 

An interactive look at medtech and diagnostics deals made during June 2025. Data courtesy of Biomedtracker.

HealthAI: ‘Established Regulations Already Exist For Regulating AI In Healthcare Safely’

 

Paul Campbell, chief regulatory officer at HealthAI, emphasizes existing regulations for AI in healthcare should not be overlooked as new regulations are developed.

More from Medtech Insight

Medtronic, Philips Cement New Pact To Embed Next-Gen Tech In Monitoring Platforms

 
• By 

Under the terms of the new agreement, Philips will also begin bundling essential supplies – including ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) components, and batteries – with its Medtronic-enabled monitors.

Bivacor Rotary Heart Could Upend The Artificial Heart Market, If It Reaches Its Destination

 
• By 

Bivacor aims to be first to the US market with a permanent total artificial heart, starting with use as a bridge to transplant. CMO William Cohn says data from countries with low transplant rates could support pivotal trials and long-term use.

Study: FDA’s Breakthrough Path Speeds Access, But Raises Safety Questions

 
• By 

Research recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the FDA met its review timeline goals for the majority of breakthrough devices – but also revealed some apparent shortcomings in safety data supporting the submissions.