Ton van den Hoven

Managing Partner @ TVH Life Science Partners

About

With a proven track record of leading startups to successful commercialization in the MedTech & Life Science industry, I am passionate about driving innovation and growth. Via TVH Business Consultancy I bring my expertise to startups (flowView Diagnostics and Sabiad) As the former CEO and co-founder of SurgVision, I have demonstrated my ability to navigate complex business landscapes, culminating in a successful acquisition by Bracco. Drawing on my extensive experience in senior management positions at Philips Healthcare, Stentor Inc., and Cemax-Icon, I bring a wealth of knowledge in business development, strategy, and international operations. My expertise encompasses introducing new business models, implementing quality systems and regulatory processes, and expanding sales and business development into new domains and markets. I am dedicated to leveraging my skills to propel startups towards commercial success while pushing the boundaries of healthcare technology.

Country

Netherlands

City

Heerenveen

Industry

Medical Device

Skill

Funding, Startup Development, Venture Capital, Strategy, Business Development, Healthcare Information Technology, PACS, Medical Imaging, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, International Sales, Radiology, Product Management, Digital Imaging, Product Marketing

Experience

Managing Partner

TVH Life Science Partners

1992 - Present · 34 yrs

TVH Life Science Partners supports early-stage life science companies from research to real-world impact. We work alongside founders, investors, and innovation teams to build, fund, and scale biotech, medtech, and diagnostics ventures. Rather than short-term consulting, we act as hands-on venture partners — contributing strategic direction, operational leadership, fundraising support, and access to a deep international network across science, industry, and capital. Our focus is on companies where strong science meets clear clinical and commercial relevance, helping transform promising ideas into sustainable businesses. 🔗 https://tvhlifescience.com/

Founder and CEO

Sabiad

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Groningen, Nederland

Founder and CEO

FlowView Diagnostics BV

2020-4 - 2025-11 · 5 yrs 8 mos

HEERENVEEN

CEO

Machnet Medical Robotics B.V.

2020-4 - 2024-3 · 4 yrs

Heerenveen

General Manager EMEA

Viz.ai

2021-1 - 2023-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Heerenveen

Founder and CEO

SurgVision

2013-8 - 2020-1 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Groningen, Netherlands

SurgVision develops solutions for targeted Fluorescence Image Guided Surgery. Patent pending technology invented at the Technical University of Munich. Starting with the application for breast-cancer SurgVision is the first company to apply fluorescence imaging to patients in a clinical setting.

Founder

API Solutions BV

2012-9 - 2017-8 · 5 yrs

Bilthoven, The Netherlands

Development of custom application in the field of healthcare IT. Intelligent data mining applications allowing for intelligent use of existing clinical data.