John E. Abele is an angel investor who primarily targets early-stage companies in the healthcare and life sciences. See sector focus and contact routes.
About John E. Abele
John E. Abele is an angel investor who primarily targets early-stage companies in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with specific focus on medical devices, biotechnology, and digital health solutions. His recorded investments include notable portfolio companies such as Boston Scientific (which he co-founded), Color Kinetics (acquired by Philips for $791 million), Joule Unlimited, Knowledgehook, Biocogniv, and Groundwork BioAg. Abele's distinctive thesis centers on "for-profit philanthropy," seeking ventures with the potential to "change the world" by leveraging his medical device expertise to advance patient care and explore adjacent fields like education and alternative energy.
John E. Abele at a glance
Role
Angel Investor
Organization
John Abele
Location
Marlborough, MA, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Mr. John Abele is a Co-Founder and serves as a Director Emeritus at Boston Scientific. He is also an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at Ascend Technology Ventures. Mr. Abele was our Treasurer from 1979 to 1992, our Co-Chairman from 1979 to 1995 and our Vice Chairman and Founder, Office of the Chairman from February 1995 to March 1996. Mr. Abele is also the owner of The Kingbridge Centre and Institute, a 120-room conference center in Ontario that provides special services and research to businesses, academia and government. He was President of Medi-tech, Inc. from 1970 to 1983, and prior to that served in sales, technical and general management positions for Advanced Instruments
Frequently asked about John E. Abele
What does John E. Abele invest in?
John E. Abele at John Abele (Marlborough, MA, United States) — sector focus: Mr. John Abele is a Co-Founder and serves as a Director Emeritus at Boston Scientific. He is also an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at Ascend Techno….
How do I contact John E. Abele?
John E. Abele's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is John E. Abele based?
John E. Abele is based in Marlborough, MA, United States.
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