Point Designs LLC
The University of Colorado Connection
Point Designs is a pioneering medical device company specializing in high-strength, 3D-printed titanium prosthetic fingers for people with partial hand amputations. Jacob Segil (CU Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering), Levin Sliker (alum: CU Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering), Stephen Huddle (alum: CU Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering) and Richard Weir (CU Anschutz), founded the company in 2016 to commercialize prosthetic technology produced in the CU Biomechatronics Development Laboratory on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Point Designs integrates advanced engineering with clinical insight to create rugged, ratcheting prostheses that restore function and independence. The product lineup includes the Point Digit, Point Partial, Point Thumb, and Point Pivot+. All products feature anatomically accurate flexion, touchscreen-compatible fingertip pads, and load capacities up to 150 lbs., enabling users to perform tasks ranging from delicate manipulation to heavy-duty labor.
In addition to the products division, the Point Designs clinical services team provides expert fabrication and alignment consultations while actively supporting a community of ambassadors who exemplify the strength and durability of Point Designs products and services.
Funding Status and Investment Opportunities
- Industry Applications: Hardware and Instrumentation, Robotics, Sensors, Health and Wellness, Medical Devices
- Funding Stage: Seed Round
- Contact for Investment Inquiries: pointdesigns.com/contact
In the News
CU Programs
- Intellectual Property Management (2017)
- Venture Partners at CU Boulder works with innovators on the CU Colorado Springs and Denver campuses, except CU Denver bioscience investigators. To explore bioscience innovations from CU Denver and CU Anschutz Visit the CU Innovations Website
This page was last updated on July 3, 2025. Please email vpnews@colorado.edu for corrections or updates
The Insider Investor E-Newsletter
Media Inquiries
For marketing and communication inquiries, contact Daniel Leonard, senior marketing and communications specialist for Venture Partners at CU Boulder.
For media inquiries, please visit colorado.edu/news/formedia.