William Mercer
Founder at Avocet Ventures LLC
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William J.
Mercer is the founder of Avocet Ventures LLC.
He was previously the President & CEO of CareFusion 303, Inc. from 1996 to 1999 and a Director at Rotech Healthcare, Inc. from 2002 to 2006.
He also served as a Director at ZOLL Medical Corp., Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Invitrogen Corp., and R2 Technology, Inc. Mercer received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University.
William Mercer active positions
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Avocet Ventures LLC
Avocet Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Avocet Ventures LLC operates as a private equity and venture capital firm which specializes in early stage to buyout and corporate acquisition investments. It prefers to invest in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The company was founded by William J. Mercer and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Founder | - |
Former positions of William Mercer
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R2 Technology, Inc.
R2 Technology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology R2 Technology, Inc. develops and commercializes computer aided detection (CAD). The company also offers CAD systems for a variety of imaging modalities and disease states. The firm was founded in May, 1993 by S.P. Bob Wang and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-07 |
ZOLL Medical Corp.
ZOLL Medical Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ZOLL Medical Corp. develops and markets medical devices and related software solutions for emergency care. It provides products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, fluid resuscitation, and therapeutic temperature management. The firm provides technologies which help fire professionals, clinicians, and rescuers in providing critical care and resuscitation treatment. It also designs software that automates data documentation and management for both clinical and non-clinical information. The company was founded by William Bright, Rolf S. Stutz, Paul M. Zoll, Leigh Stein, and Thomas M. Claflin in 1980 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2006-10-10 |
Rotech Healthcare, Inc.
Rotech Healthcare, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Rotech Healthcare, Inc. engages in the development and provision of home respiratory equipment. It caters to the treatment of respiratory problems and sleep apnea. Its services include home oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and equipment compliance. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2006-07-29 |
CareFusion 303, Inc.
CareFusion 303, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CareFusion 303, Inc. designs, makes and distributes infusion therapy and vital signs measurement instruments. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-10-30 |
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of William Mercer
North Carolina State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 6 |
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ZOLL Medical Corp.
ZOLL Medical Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ZOLL Medical Corp. develops and markets medical devices and related software solutions for emergency care. It provides products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, fluid resuscitation, and therapeutic temperature management. The firm provides technologies which help fire professionals, clinicians, and rescuers in providing critical care and resuscitation treatment. It also designs software that automates data documentation and management for both clinical and non-clinical information. The company was founded by William Bright, Rolf S. Stutz, Paul M. Zoll, Leigh Stein, and Thomas M. Claflin in 1980 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA. | Health Technology |
CareFusion 303, Inc.
CareFusion 303, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CareFusion 303, Inc. designs, makes and distributes infusion therapy and vital signs measurement instruments. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Invitrogen Corp.
Invitrogen Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Invitrogen develops, manufactures and markets research tools in kit form and provides other research products and services to corporate, academic and government entities. These research kits simplify and improve gene cloning, gene expression and gene analysis techniques. | Electronic Technology |
R2 Technology, Inc.
R2 Technology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology R2 Technology, Inc. develops and commercializes computer aided detection (CAD). The company also offers CAD systems for a variety of imaging modalities and disease states. The firm was founded in May, 1993 by S.P. Bob Wang and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Health Technology |
Rotech Healthcare, Inc.
Rotech Healthcare, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Rotech Healthcare, Inc. engages in the development and provision of home respiratory equipment. It caters to the treatment of respiratory problems and sleep apnea. Its services include home oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and equipment compliance. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Health Technology |
Avocet Ventures LLC
Avocet Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Avocet Ventures LLC operates as a private equity and venture capital firm which specializes in early stage to buyout and corporate acquisition investments. It prefers to invest in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The company was founded by William J. Mercer and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Finance |
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