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A New Class of ECMO Blood Oxygenation Technology
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The Challenge

OptiLung is developing a next-generation blood oxygenator that reimagines how ECMO devices are designed and manufactured. Founded by Matthew Gelber, Ph.D., a researcher with deep expertise in additive manufacturing of medical devices, the company had breakthrough technology but no market-facing brand, no web presence, and no investor-ready collateral. With pitch competitions approaching and conversations with investors and institutional partners underway, OptiLung needed to move from lab-stage credibility to a polished, fundable presence—fast.

Specifically, OptiLung needed:

  • A brand identity that reflected the sophistication of the underlying technology and signaled credibility to investors, clinicians, and institutional partners
  • A custom-designed, investor-ready website that told the OptiLung story clearly and positioned the company as a serious contender in the ECMO innovation space
  • A functional pitch deck for use in live pitch competitions and investor meetings
  • Business cards and brand collateral for networking at accelerator events and industry conferences
  • SEO-optimized infrastructure to ensure the site was discoverable and technically sound from day one

Drive qualified traffic and leads through SEO and tailored campaigns.

CLIENT
OptiLung
Industry
Medical Devices / ECMO Technology
AUDIENCE
Texas Medical Center Innovation Accelerator, Southwest Pediatric Device Consortium
Services We Provided
Website Development
Website Design
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GrowthMaze took our complex technology and turned it into a brand and web experience that investors immediately understood. The website and deck were instrumental in helping us raise over a million dollars in funding. They didn’t just build us a website—they gave us the tools to tell our story.”
Matthew Gelber
Ph.D., Founder, OptiLung

Our Approach

We partnered with Dr. Gelber through a fully integrated engagement spanning brand development, web design and development, pitch deck creation, and print collateral. Each workstream was run through an iterative, feedback-driven process to ensure the final output reflected the precision of OptiLung’s technology and resonated with its target audiences: investors, clinicians, hospital administrators, and institutional partners.

Brand Identity and Logo Design

  • Explored 12+ logo concepts tied to the underlying ECMO and 3D-printing technology.
  • Developed a complete brand system including primary and secondary color palettes, typography hierarchy, and usage guidelines.
  • Designed professional business cards for use at accelerator events, pitch competitions, and investor meetings.

Investor-Ready Website Design and Development

  • Designed a single-page, narrative-driven layout covering ECMO context, technology differentiation, clinical impact, team story, and a contact form for interested parties.
  • Developed advanced technical visuals and graphics to illustrate blood flow architecture, device mechanics, and the science behind reduced hemolysis and clotting.
  • Incorporated clean, modern scroll effects to create a premium, immersive user experience.
  • Built as a custom-coded solution for rapid deployment and long-term performance.

SEO and Technical Optimization

  • Implemented Open Graph tags for rich link previews across LinkedIn, email, and messaging platforms.
  • Optimized title tags, meta descriptions, and heading hierarchy across all sections.
  • Ensured semantic HTML structure for search engine crawlability and accessibility.
  • Configured the site for fast load times and mobile responsiveness.
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The Results

The brand, website, and pitch deck became the foundation of OptiLung’s fundraising and partnership efforts. The collateral gave the company a polished, investor-grade presence that matched the sophistication of the technology itself.

  • $1,000,000+ in funding secured through pitch competitions and investor meetings, supported by the website and pitch deck developed by GrowthMaze.
  • Complete Brand System delivered including custom logo, color palette, typography, business cards, and brand guidelines.
  • Investor-Ready Website launched at www.opti-lung.com with modern scroll effects, technical visuals, and a conversion-optimized contact form.\
  • Functional Pitch Deck used in live pitch competitions and investor meetings, directly contributing to successful fundraising outcomes.
  • SEO-Optimized Foundation with Open Graph tags, metadata, heading hierarchy, and semantic structure in place from launch.
  • Institutional Credibility reinforced through brand alignment with Texas Medical Center Innovation Accelerator and Southwest Pediatric Device Consortium affiliations.

Services Provided

  • Brand Strategy and Identity Design
  • Custom Logo Design (12+ Concepts)
  • Color Palette and Typography System
  • Business Card Design
  • Website Design (Figma)
  • Custom Website Development
  • Technical and Scientific Visual Design
  • Copywriting and Messaging
  • SEO and Technical Optimization
  • Investor Pitch Deck Design
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