# Boston Scientific and Blackstone Life Sciences agree to $455M co-funding deal for heart pump

Boston Scientific formed an alliance with Blackstone Life Sciences to co-fund development of its Vitalyst miniature heart pump. Blackstone will provide up to $455 million in return for milestone payments and royalties.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: United States
- Value: $455.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: Vitalyst miniature heart pump
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Boston Scientific](https://endata.com/companies/15966.md) (partner)
- [Blackstone Life Sciences](https://endata.com/companies/16118.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [medtechdive.com](https://www.medtechdive.com/news/boston-scientific-blackstone-agree-to-455m-deal-to-co-fund-heart-pump-dev/873686/), 2026-11-05: "Boston Scientific has formed an alliance with Blackstone Life Sciences to co-fund development of its Vitalyst miniature heart pump."

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