New England's medtech startups shrug off national VC shortage

New England's medtech startups shrug off national VC shortage-massdevice: MASSDEVICE ON CALL — Medical device startups in New England appear to be enjoying a venture capital renaissance as their peers around the nation are forced to tighten their belts and look for alternative funding. Local companies raked in more than $500 million through 46 listed deals last year, setting a new 10-year high, and 2013 is on track to match, the Boston Business Journal reported.