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National Institutes of Health (NIH) — 2014 Investments

186 investments dated 2014 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Scynexisscynexis.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SCYXDec 2014 · $448.3K

SCYNEXIS is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing drug therapies for severe rare diseases, including anti-infective and antifungal treatments.

BiotechMedical DevicesDurham, US

Yves J. Ribeill(Executive Officer, Director)inCharles F. Osborne, Jr.(Executive Officer)Brian Schwab(Executive Officer)inDavid Angulo(President & Chief Executive Officer)inEric Sukenick(General Counsel)Sanjay Subramanian(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsDecheng CapitalForesite CapitalDeerfield Management CompanyRA Capital

3-C INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INC3cisd.comAug 2014 · $36.2M

3C Institute builds custom technology and digital health software for researchers, educators, program developers, and clinicians, supporting the development and delivery of research-based programs.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech

ACCENTS ON HEALTH, INC.healthydining.bizinAug 2014 · $3.1M

Healthy Dining Inc. develops digital health and wellbeing technology that helps people optimize their eating habits for health, performance, and longevity.

Digital HealthFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

ADVANCED BRAIN MONITORING, INC.b-alert.comSep 2014 · $13.3M
ADVANCED CELL DIAGNOSTICS, INC.acdbio.comSep 2014 · $6.1M

Co-investorsNew Leaf Venture Partners

ADVANCED RNA TECHNOLOGIES, LLCadvirna.comSep 2014 · $2.5M

Advirna provides research tools and support for therapeutic oligonucleotide and gene knockdown studies, serving laboratories worldwide in the biotechnology field.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Dr. Alexey Wolfson(Founder)Dr. Anastasia Khvorova(Founder)Alexey Wolfson, PhD, MBA(Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer)

ADVENTIUM ENTERPRISES, LLCadventiumlabs.comAug 2014 · $2.6M

Adventium Labs offers the CAMET Library, a subscription-based collection of model-based engineering and analysis tools that help system engineers and architects detect flaws in complex cyber-physical systems during the requirements and design phases.

Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper Tools

ALTEC, INCaltecresearch.comFeb 2014 · $20.8M

Altec Research develops human sensing technologies for applications in health science, operational security, and human performance.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtech

Carlo De Luca

Altor BioScience, LLCaltorbioscience.comJun 2014 · $20.1M
Ambergenambergen.cominMar 2014 · $39.8M

AmberGen operates the MaxOmic Laboratory, offering multiomic spatial biology imaging and analysis services along with probes, panels, and antibody conjugation kits based on its patented photocleavable mass-tag technology.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechWatertown, US

Kenneth Rothschild(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Easterling(Director)John Gillespie(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Finn(Executive Officer)Brian Rothschild(Director)

Amplyxamplyx.comJun 2014 · $11.4M

Developing a new class of antifungal medicine to overcome limitations of current therapies.

Co-investorsBioBritGolden SeedsKeiretsu ForumPappas CapitalSofinnova Ventures3x5 Partners+5 more

APDM, INC.apdm.com𝕏Jul 2014 · $12.3M

APDM makes the Opal V2R, a research-grade wearable motion sensor with accompanying software (Motion Studio, Mobility Lab, Moveo Explorer) for capturing movement, gait, and balance data.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

APPLIED GEOSOLUTIONS LLCappliedgeosolutions.comJun 2014 · $2.4M
ARISAPH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.arisaph.comSep 2014 · $2.3M
Aronorabioaronorabio.cominMar 2014 · $33.7M

Aronora is a clinical-stage biotech developing antithrombotic therapies, including factor XI/XIa inhibitors and thrombolytic drug candidates, to treat and manage thrombotic and thromboembolic conditions such as acute ischemic stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechPortland, US

Erik I. Tucker(President & Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsNYBC Ventures

Ascent Bio-Nano Technologies Incascentbionano.comDec 2014 · $10.5M

Ascent is a research and development firm that develops and commercializes acoustofluidic (combined acoustics and microfluidics) chips and instruments for sample preparation, separation, and manipulation of bioparticles such as cells and vesicles, and for bioanalysis.

BiotechDeep TechHardware

AsclepiX Therapeutics, Inc.asclepix.cominJul 2014 · $3.5M

Biopharmaceutical company using computational biology to identify and develop novel peptide therapies, including AXT107 for retinal/eye diseases.

BiotechBethesda, US

Aleksander S. Popel, PhD(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan J. Green(Executive Officer, Director)inWendy Perrow(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsRapha Capital Management, LLCPerceptive Xontogeny Venture

Ashwin-Ushas Corporationashwin-ushas.comJun 2014 · $2.4M

Ashwin-Ushas develops advanced materials and electrochromic technologies for defense, aerospace, and environmental applications, serving U.S. government agencies and major defense contractors.

Deep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsSpace Tech

ASTRAEA THERAPEUTICS, LLCastraeatherapeutics.com𝕏Jun 2014 · $5.1M

Astraea Therapeutics develops small-molecule drugs targeting drug addiction, pain, and neurodegenerative disorders, with a focus on novel pharmacological approaches for the opioid crisis and smoking cessation.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesMountain View, US

Nurulain T. Zaveri(President and Chief Scientific Officer)

AVENTUSOFT L.L.Caventusoft.comJul 2014 · $9.6M

Aventusoft develops technology-based healthcare solutions focused on cardiac health and internal bleeding management.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBoca Raton, US

Kaustubh Kale(Founder & CEO)

BANFIELDBIO INCbanfieldbio.comJun 2014 · $5.1M
BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC.barron-associates.comAug 2014 · $42.9M

Barron Associates develops human interface technologies using motion tracking, gesture recognition, and haptics to serve people with disabilities and specialized users such as astronauts.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareHealthtechRobotics

Biolinq Incorporatedelectrozyme.cominAug 2014 · $4.1M

Biolinq develops the Shine glucose sensor, a wearable device that measures glucose without a hypodermic needle and also tracks physical activity and sleep.

Digital HealthMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness

Biomedical Research Models, Inc.brmcro.comJun 2014 · $12.3M
BIOSENSING INSTRUMENT INCbiosensingusa.comin𝕏Dec 2014 · $9.6M

Biosensingusa manufactures Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) instruments for measuring binding affinity and kinetics of proteins and cells, serving pharmaceutical, academic, and research labs studying molecular interactions and infectious disease.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices

BIOTILLION LLCbiotillion.comMay 2014 · $14.8M

BioTillion develops electronic tracking solutions for biological sample management in biobanks and research repositories, using RFID tags and dedicated reading technology to improve inventory accuracy and sample integrity.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Blackrock Neurotechblackrockneurotech.comin𝕏Jul 2014 · $9.5M

Blackrock Neurotech develops a neurotechnology platform, including brain-computer interface systems, aimed at improving patient lives and treating neurological conditions.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Florian Solzbacher(Co-Founder & CSO)inMarcus Gerhardt(Co-Founder & CEO)inThomas Thiele(CFO)in

BoardChristian Angermayer(Co-Chairman)Tim Sievers(Co-Chairman)

Co-investors2050 CapitalCatalio Capital Management, LPForepont Capital PartnersPresight CapitalWPSS InvestmentsTether

BLUE MARBLE REHAB INCbluemarblehealthco.cominSep 2014 · $10.4M

Blue Marble Health offers a software platform providing home health tools to improve star ratings, referral and reimbursement rates, and staffing, along with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) tools for staff time tracking and billing.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

BMSEED LLCbmseed.cominJul 2014 · $3.8M

BMSEED develops integrated in vitro research platforms that combine cell stretching, multielectrode array electrophysiology, and live imaging in a single system for mechanobiology and injury research.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesMesa, US

BRIDGE 12 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.bridge12.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $13.7M

Bridge12 Technologies develops high-frequency terahertz sources and magnetic resonance spectroscopy systems for scientific and medical applications, drawing expertise from MIT scientists in microwave technology and NMR/EPR/DNP systems.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Dr. Jagadishwar Sirigiri(President and Chief Operating Officer)Darpan Gokharu(Vice President Finance and Administration)

C4 Innovations, LLCc4innovates.comSep 2014 · $11.7M
Caktus Consulting Group, LLCcaktusgroup.comin𝕏Dec 2014 · $1.1M

Caktus Group provides team augmentation services, supplying vetted software developers and technical specialists to extend or establish development teams for organizations.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

CARDIOSOLV ABLATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.cardiosolv.comAug 2014 · $4.3M
CELDARA MEDICAL, LLCceldaramedical.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $41.9M

Celdara Medical identifies and develops early-stage biotech innovations from academic inventors into clinical-stage companies.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHanover, US

Michael W. Fanger(Cofounder, CSO, and Chairman Emeritus (deceased))Jake Reder(CEO and Director)

CELL BIOLOGICS INCcellbiologics.comin𝕏Dec 2014 · $906.6K

Cell Biologics manufactures primary cultured cells and cell culture products, offering human and animal primary cells (endothelial, epithelial, tumor, and stem cells) along with cell culture media and reagents for research use.

BiotechLongevity

CELLOPTICcelloptic.comAug 2014 · $1.9M
CHADIS, INC.chadis.cominJul 2014 · $16.5M

CHADIS is a clinical process support system that delivers questionnaires and clinical decision support to help pediatric and healthcare providers manage and document common developmental-behavioral and other conditions during in-office or telehealth visits.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Barbara Howard(Co-founder)Raymond Sturner(Co-founder)

CHISQUARE BIOIMAGING LLCchisquarebioimaging.comSep 2014 · $904.4K

ChiSquare Bioimaging develops fluorescence imaging technology and spectroscopy tools for pre-clinical life science research, with a focus on neuroscience and cancer biology applications.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices

CHROMOLOGIC LLCchromologic.comin𝕏Jun 2014 · $9.3M

ChromoLogic develops and commercializes solutions in medical, aerospace, and security sectors, using applied research and development across multiple scientific disciplines.

BiotechDeep TechDefense TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMonrovia, US

CLAREMONT BIOSOLUTIONS LLCclaremontbio.comSep 2014 · $6.8M

ClaremontBio manufactures sample preparation devices and reagents for molecular diagnostics and genomic research, including cell lysis, DNA/RNA extraction, and detection systems.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesUpland, US

Mark BrowninGary Blackburn(CEO)

Co-investorsIn-Q-TelBill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Coapt LLCcoaptengineering.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $3.3M

Coapt develops myoelectric pattern recognition control systems for upper limb prostheses, using machine learning algorithms to decode residual muscle signals and translate a user's intended movements into prosthetic control.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsSaints Capital

Codagenixcodagenix.comin𝕏Jun 2014 · $8.2M

Codagenix develops viral vaccines and virotherapeutics using codon deoptimization, a method for engineering attenuated viruses.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechFarmingdale, US

John Robert Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)Steffen Mueller(Co-Founder, President & Chief Scientific Officer)inCharlie Petty(Director)Steven Winick(Director)Jill Howe(Director)Paul Grint(Executive Chairman & Interim CEO)in

Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalIn-Q-TelTopspin Partners

Cogitocogitocorp.com𝕏Jul 2014 · $3.6MAcquired

Cogito, now part of Verint, provides real-time AI coaching and monitoring solutions for contact centers to improve customer and employee experience.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US

Joshua Feast(Executive Officer, Director)inAli Azarbayejani(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Pentland(Director)Charles Popkin(Executive Officer)Dustin Pederson(Executive Officer)

BoardKrishna Gupta(Director)in

Co-investorsBeyond CapitalKube VCLigo Partners LLCOssian CapitalREMUS CapitalSafar Partners+1 more

Corvida Medicalcorvidamedical.comSep 2014 · $5.2M

HealthtechIowa City, US

Kent T Smith(Executive Officer)JARED M. GARFIELD(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN R. SLUMP(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMatthew Busick(Director)Terry Sullivan(Director)Prasad Sunkara(Director)

Co-investorsKeiretsu Forum

CREARE LLCcreare.cominMar 2014 · $38.6M

Creare is an engineering and research company with advanced laboratory and fabrication facilities for experimental work across scales and temperatures.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechHanover, US

Dr. Jay Rozzi(Vice President, Principal Engineer)Jeff Breedlove(Senior Staff)Dr. Odile Clavier(Senior Staff)Dr. Patrick Magari(President, Principal Engineer)

CUROVERSE, INC.curoverse.comSep 2014 · $1.8MAcquired

Curoverse provides solutions built on Arvados, an open source computing platform for managing and processing large-scale data from terabytes to petabytes.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechBoston, US

Ward Vandewege(Executive Officer)Alexander Wait Zaranek(Director)Adam Berrey(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMichael Dial(Director)David Martirano(Director)

Co-investorsHatteras Venture PartnersHyperplane Venture Capital

Daktari Diagnosticsdaktaridx.comAug 2014 · $2.7M

BiotechCambridge, US

William Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)inDonald Hawthorne(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAaron Sandoski(Director)inRoger Kitterman(Director)Edward Roberts(Director)Peter Kaspar(Director)

Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsNorwich Ventures

DFUSION INC.dfusioninc.comSep 2014 · $9.9M
DIAGNOLOGIX, LLCdiagnologix.comNov 2014 · $7.3M

Diagnologix develops cell-processing systems using microbubble technology to sort, isolate, and manipulate circulating tumor cells, stem cells, and immune cells from blood for research and clinical applications.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Diego, US

DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTING NETWORK, LLCdcndx.comin𝕏Aug 2014 · $4.2M

DCN Dx is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical research organization (CRO) specialized in in vitro diagnostics, providing immunoassay development, manufacturing across lateral flow and other formats, and end-to-end regulatory and clinical research services for diagnostic developers.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesCarlsbad, US

DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD LIMITEDdrw-ltd.comin𝕏Jul 2014 · $14.7M

Diagnostics for the Real World (DRW) develops the SAMBA platform, a point-of-care molecular diagnostic system for rapid detection of infectious diseases such as HIV in remote and resource-limited settings.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Dr. Helen Lee(Chairman & CEO)

DISCOVERYBIOMED, INC.discoverybiomed.comJul 2014 · $11.5M
DRVISION TECHNOLOGIES LLCdrvtechnologies.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $13.5M

Aivia is an AI-guided image analysis and visualization software for microscopists and researchers, offering deep learning tools for image enhancement, segmentation, 3D rendering, neuron tracing, and object tracking.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBellevue, US

Dura LLCdurabiotech.comAug 2014 · $4.3M
DXDISCOVERY INCdxdiscovery.comJun 2014 · $6.6M
Electrical Geodesics, Inc.egi.comin𝕏Aug 2014 · $14.3M
Elex Biotech, Incelexbiotech.comDec 2014 · $6.2M

Elex Biotech operates in biotechnology, with references to genomic and protein structure research tools based on navigation elements mentioning genes, genomes, and molecular structure exploration.

BiotechHardwareHealthtech

Energy Research Companyer-co.comDec 2014 · $300K

Energy Research Co. develops laser diagnostic technologies to measure the chemistry of materials in real-time.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareNew Materials

Epigen Biosciences, Inc.epigenbiosciences.comSep 2014 · $18.3M
EpimedX, LLCepimedx.comDec 2014 · $218.4K
ETECT, INC.etectbio.comMar 2014 · $1.4M
Evidence-Based Practice Institutejasprhealth.comin𝕏Dec 2014 · $11.8M

Jaspr Health provides a digital assistant integrated into healthcare provider workflows to deliver evidence-based suicide risk assessments and create personalized safety plans for patients.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSeattle, US

Linda Dimeff(Executive Officer, Director)inKelly Koerner(Director)in

BoardKris Kelsay(Director)

EXPRESSION THERAPEUTICS, LLCexpressiontherapeutics.comFeb 2014 · $9.5M
Eyenukeyenuk.cominJul 2014 · $12.4M

Eyenuk provides autonomous AI-based eye exams performed at the point of care to detect eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and glaucomatous signs.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWoodland Hills, US

Kaushal Solanki(Founder; Director, PhD)inGaurav Agarwal(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardMads Dall(Director)Zina Affas Besse(Director)Marie-Louise Little(Director)

Co-investorsKendall Capital Partners

FGH Biotechfghbiotech.comMay 2014 · $1.8M

FGH BioTech develops small molecule drugs that regulate SREBP transcription factors and related pathways, targeting the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases and cancer.

BiotechHouston, US

Salih J. Wakil PhD(Founder)Motonari Uesugi PhD(Founder)Lutfi Abu-Elheiga PhD(Founder)Lufti Abu-Elheiga(Executive Officer)Joe Wakil(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Kuspa(Director)

FIMBRION THERAPEUTICS INCfimbrion.comJul 2014 · $5.4M
FLINT REHABILITATION DEVICES, LLCflintrehab.cominJan 2014 · $15.6M

Flint Rehab offers a remote neuro recovery program for stroke and other neurological injury survivors, combining therapist-designed home exercises with monthly coaching check-ins to support continued progress when in-person therapy ends or is unavailable.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessIrvine, US

Nizan Friedman(CEO)Dan Zondervan(Vice President)David Reinkensmeyer(Clinical Advisor)Mark Bachman(Technical Advisor)

FluGenflugen.comJun 2014 · $4.7M

BiotechMadison, US

Paul V. Radspinner(Executive Officer, Director)inPamuk Bilsel(Executive Officer)in

BoardPhillip M. Halpern(Director)Terence F. Kelly(Director)Dan Stinchcomb(Director)C. Boyd Clarke(Director)

Co-investorsVenture ManagementWisconsin Investment PartnersClarevia Ventures

FLUID SYNCHRONY, LLCfluidsynchrony.comSep 2014 · $4.2M

Fluid Synchrony operates FluidSync, an application for managing financial conflict of interest disclosures for researchers affiliated with NIH-funded grants and other federal research programs.

BiotechGovTechHardwareMedical Devices

Tuan Hoang(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Ellis Meng(Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer)

FreshAir Sensorfreshairsensor.comDec 2014 · $1.7M

Lebanon, US

Joseph BelBruno(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn J. O'Toole(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardNorwood H. Davis, III(Executive Officer, Director)Jesse C Laflamme(Director)Ian Ratcliffe(Director)

GENOMIC EXPRESSION INCgenomicexpression.comJun 2014 · $340.3K

BiotechNew York, US

Jesper Zeuthen(Executive Officer)Geoffrey Folkerth(Executive Officer)Tanya Kanigan(Executive Officer)Gitte Pedersen(Executive Officer, Director)Yota Palli(Director)Morten Pedersen(Executive Officer, Director)

GINER INCginerinc.comJun 2014 · $39.2M

Giner Labs is a research and development center focused on electrochemical technologies, including electrochemical sensors, electrolyzers, fuel cells, advanced materials, and medical devices.

Deep TechEnergyMedical Devices

Glycobia, Inc.glycobia.comSep 2014 · $7.3M
GUILD ASSOCIATES INCguildassociates.comDec 2014 · $3.5M

Guild Associates develops and manufactures engineered systems and specialized materials for applications including chemical defense, decontamination, and demilitarization.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsDublin, US

HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.complyfoam.comAug 2014 · $2.9M

ComplyFoam manufactures replacement memory foam ear tips for popular wireless earbuds models including Apple AirPods Pro, Sony, and Bose.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware

HYPNALGESICS, LLChypnalgesics.comSep 2014 · $1.8M
Imbed Biosciencesimbedbio.cominJul 2014 · $4.5M

Imbed Biosciences is a medical device company that develops SAMatrix, an ultra-thin, fully synthetic bioresorbable wound matrix that integrates antimicrobial silver and non-opioid pain agents (lidocaine) for treating chronic and acute wounds such as ulcers, surgical, traumatic, and burn wounds.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMadison, US

Nicholas L Abbott(Executive Officer, Director)inAnkit Agarwal(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDavid Guinther(Director)Robert A Beckman(Director)

Co-investorsWisconsin Investment Partners

imBioimbio.comin𝕏Mar 2014 · $10.7M

Minneapolis, US

David Hannes(Executive Officer)inTroy D. Kopischke(Executive Officer, Director)Cynthia Maier(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Sylvester(Executive Officer)Danny J. Cunagin(Executive Officer, Director)Alnawaz Rehemtulla, M.D.(Director)

Co-investorsSeneca Partners

IMMUNO TECHNOLOGIES INCimmunotechnologies.comMay 2014 · $6.2M

Immuno Technologies, Inc (ITi) is a for-profit company conducting preclinical research on preventatives such as vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapies, along with diagnostic assays for spirochetal diseases including Lyme disease and leptospirosis affecting animal and human health.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMemphis, US

Immunomic Therapeuticsimmunomix.comin𝕏Aug 2014 · $642K

Immunomic Therapeutics develops nucleic acid immunotherapy platforms, particularly self-amplifying RNA and plasmid DNA vaccines, for cancer treatment, allergies, and animal health applications.

BiotechMedical DevicesRockville, US

William G Hearl(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inDong-Gun Kim(Executive Officer, Director)inC. ERIC WINZER(Chief Financial Officer and Director)inBernard C Rudnick(Chief Financial Officer)Teri Heiland(Vice President of Research and Development)inBruce Mackler(Vice President and Director)

Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumLife Sciences Greenhouse Investments

Innovation Research And Training, Inc.irtinc.usin𝕏Jul 2014 · $16.1M

iRT Inc. provides research consultation, evaluation, and technical services to organizations seeking to develop, validate, and implement health and social programs.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEdTechGovTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMental HealthDurham, US

Janis Kupersmidt(Founder)

INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS INCinnovativedesignlabs.cominJun 2014 · $26.7M

Innovative Design Labs is an R&D company that designs and prototypes products for consumer, medical, and education markets, offering services in software development, embedded sensors, mechanical design, and wearable technology to researchers, manufacturers, and commercialization partners.

Deep TechEdTechHardwareHealthtechIoTMedical DevicesMinneapolis, US

INTACT GENOMICS INCintactgenomics.cominMay 2014 · $11.3M

Intact Genomics develops genomic products and services for DNA/RNA amplification, disease diagnostics, drug discovery, and molecular cloning used by researchers and laboratories.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSt. Louis, US

Dr. Wu

INTAN TECHNOLOGIES, LLCintantech.comSep 2014 · $1.5M

Intan Technologies manufactures integrated circuit chips for electrophysiology signal recording that combine amplifiers, filters, analog-to-digital conversion, and impedance measurement on a single chip.

Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSemiconductorsLos Angeles, US

Reid Harrison

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SYSTEMS, LLCils-inc.cominJan 2014 · $8.6M

Inotiv provides preclinical pathology services, offering ACVP board-certified pathologists for semi-quantitative and quantitative evaluation across a range of studies, tissues, species, and disease states.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

INTELLIGENT HEARING SYSTEMS CORPihsys.comAug 2014 · $7.9M
INTRINSIC LIFESCIENCESintrinsiclifesciences.comApr 2014 · $9.8M

Intrinsic Life Sciences sells research kits, antibodies, and reagents for life sciences applications.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical Devices

IRIS MEDIA INCtrifoia.cominApr 2014 · $28.6M

Trifoia designs and delivers online training and educational content focused on knowledge-building and professional development across various sectors.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaSEugene, US

Adam Wendt(CEO)Mark Davis(CTO)

KDH Research & Communication, Inc.kdhrc.cominSep 2014 · $16.5M

KDHRC provides research and evaluation services for health and behavioral interventions, including formative research, program evaluation, and implementation support.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodAtlanta, US

Kestrel Labskestrellabs.comin𝕏Apr 2014 · $5.9M

Kestrel Labs develops software that translates building code into machine-executable logic and runs compliance checks directly within BIM models, integrated into tools like Autodesk Revit.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsPropTechSaaSDenver, US

Marian Pulford(Co-founder)inBrian(VP of Engineering)in

Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesNew Stack VenturesTechstarsAvesta FundDenver Ventures

KIROMIC BIOPHARMA INCkiromic.comAug 2014 · $1.3MDefunct

Kiromic BioPharma was a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company using an AI-driven platform to develop allogeneic Gamma Delta T-cell immunotherapies for solid tumors, including lead candidate Deltacel-01 for lung cancer.

Co-investorsSofinnova Ventures

L2 DIAGNOSTICS LLCl2dx.comJul 2014 · $44M
Leaflabs, LLCleaflabs.comAug 2014 · $7.5M
LI-COR, Inc.licor.cominSep 2014 · $2.6M

LI-COR builds measurement and monitoring instruments — including gas analyzers, data loggers, weather stations, and software — for studying carbon flux, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, soil conditions, and plant health across soil, water, and atmospheric ecosystems.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechHardware

Thomas Reslewicin

Co-investorsBattery Ventures

LIFESENSORS, INC.lifesensors.comSep 2014 · $20.2M
Lifeservicesllclifeservicesllc.comSep 2014 · $1.2M
LUCERNA INClucernatechnologies.cominJul 2014 · $9.1M

Lucerna Technologies develops proprietary fluorescent dyes and custom sensors designed to detect medically relevant RNA molecules with high specificity and sensitivity.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBrooklyn, US

Cornell University scientists (Jaffrey lab)

Lucira Healthlucirahealth.cominJul 2014 · $6.6M

Lucira Health manufactures portable diagnostic devices that connect to smartphones to test bodily fluids for infectious diseases, enabling rapid results outside of clinical settings.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesEmeryville, US

Debkishore Mitra(Founder)inJohn R. Waldeisen(Director)John Waldeisen(CEO)Ivan Dimov

BoardErik T. Engelson(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Butler(Director)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalForesite CapitalShangBay Capital LLCY CombinatorDCVC (Data Collective)DHVC+5 more

LYNNTECH INC.lynntech.comin𝕏Jul 2014 · $52.6M

Lynntech provides scientific research, technology development, and prototype engineering services primarily for government-sponsored projects.

Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesCollege Station, US

MacConnell Research Corporationmacconnell.comApr 2014 · $6.8M
MAGIQ TECHNOLOGIES, INC.magiqtech.comin𝕏Aug 2014 · $100K

MagiQ Technologies develops sensing, communications, and security systems—rooted in quantum science, high-speed electronics, and digital signal processing—for defense agencies, energy companies, wireless carriers, and critical infrastructure operators.

Deep TechDefense TechQuantum ComputingSomerville, US

Robert Gelfond(Executive Officer, Director)Audrius Berzanskis(Executive Officer)in

MAPP BIOPHARMACEUTICAL, INC.mappbio.comJul 2014 · $24.5M

Mapp Biopharmaceutical develops novel pharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, with a focus on unmet needs in global health and biodefense.

BiotechHealthtech

Kevin WhaleyLarry Zeitlin

Marvel Medtech LLCmarvelmedtech.comDec 2014 · $1.8M

Marvel Medtech develops the iMR-IGT system (iSolada), an MRI-compatible platform that combines real-time MR imaging with intervention guidance to enable imaging-guided cryotherapy procedures for breast cancer patients.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Ray Harter(President & Founder)

MB RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.mbresearch.cominSep 2014 · $6.4M

MB Research Laboratories is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing toxicology and pharmacology testing services, including both in vivo and in vitro methods, for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, agrochemical, and government clients.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPennsylvania, US

MEADOWLARK OPTICS, INC.meadowlark.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $2.8M

Meadowlark Optics manufactures polarization optical components and provides metrology and engineering services for photonics applications.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Tom Baur

MEDIA REZ LLCmediarez.comSep 2014 · $7.5M

Media Rez develops digital therapeutics, including a drug-free and screen-free treatment for insomnia aimed at patients, physicians, and payers.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Micatu, Inc.micatu.cominJul 2014 · $1.7M

MICATU develops optical sensing technology that monitors real-time power flow across electrical grids, enabling utilities to detect and respond to distributed energy resources and grid anomalies.

CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyHardwareIoT

Co-investorsWAVE Equity Partners

Minnetronix Medical, Inc.minnetronixmedical.cominFeb 2014 · $14.8M

Forj Medical is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving the medical device industry with end-to-end capabilities spanning design for manufacturing, precision molding, sensor technologies, and complex assembly.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesArden Hills, US

MITEGEN, LLCmitegen.comin𝕏Jun 2014 · $1.9M

MiTeGen manufactures laboratory equipment and consumables for structural biology and materials research, including tools for crystallography, cryo-EM, and synchrotron beamline work.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareIthaca, US

Robert Thorne(Founder)

MONTANA MOLECULAR LLCmontanamolecular.comin𝕏Jan 2014 · $5.5M

Montana Molecular develops and sells fluorescent biosensor assay kits for studying G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in live cells, measuring second messengers such as cAMP, DAG, PIP2, and calcium as well as arrestin recruitment.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

MosquitoMate, Incmosquitomate.cominJun 2014 · $4.1M

MosquitoMate develops biotechnology-based mosquito control solutions using Wolbachia technology to reduce mosquito populations and disease transmission for municipalities, businesses, and homeowners.

AgTechBiotechCleantechConsumerImpact & Social GoodLexington, US

MTI Biotech Incorporatedmtibiotech.comMar 2014 · $5.9M

MTI Biotech researches and develops products to enhance health, performance, and well-being, focusing on rigorous safety testing and scientific validation before market entry.

BiotechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Steven L. Nissen(Founder)Naji N. Abumrad(Founder)

Myolexmyolex.cominMay 2014 · $12.1M

Myolex develops a portable, non-invasive muscle assessment device based on electrical impedance myography (EIM) that measures single-muscle composition and structure to aid diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases such as ALS.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical DevicesBrookline, US

Seward Rutkove(Co-founder)

Co-investorsNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), Llc

NanoCellect Biomedicalnanocellect.cominSep 2014 · $13.1M

Developer of microfluidic cell sorting technologies for the biotech industry.

BiotechHardwareMedical DevicesSan Diego, US

Jose Morachis(Executive Officer, Director)inNate Heintzman(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Alaynick(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Neary(CEO)in

BoardKenneth Hood(Director)

Co-investorsVertical Venture PartnersWarburg PincusAnzu PartnersFusionX VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCIllumina Ventures+2 more

NANOMETICS LLCphdbiosciences.comSep 2014 · $12.9M

PHD Biosciences is a privately held, commercial-stage product discovery and development company that develops prescription and non-prescription drug products, including topical and systemic therapeutics.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Steven Isaacman(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Andrew Mahon(Chief Scientific Officer)Eric Rowinsky(Chief Medical Officer)Michael Isaacman(Director R&D)

NANOVIS, LLCnanovisinc.comMay 2014 · $2.1M
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.navidea.comSep 2014 · $13.1M
New England Research Institutes, Inc.neriscience.comNov 2014 · $14.5M
Newomicsnewomics.comin𝕏May 2014 · $13.7M

Newomics develops the UniESI system, a multiomics front-end platform using its M3 emitter and MEA chip "multispray" technologies for microflow and nanoflow LC-MS.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareBerkeley, US

Pan Mao(Director)inDaojing Wang(Executive Officer, Director)inPatrick Scannon(Director)

BoardTed Hou(Director)in

Co-investorsBerkeley CatalystLDV PartnersMSA Capital

NIMBIC SYSTEMS, INC.nimbicsystems.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $5.6M

Nimbic Systems provides surgical products including Mizuho OSI surgery tables, pressure injury abatement products, and disposables for operating room use.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Njoynjoy.comFeb 2014 · $1.8M

Scottsdale, US

CRAIG WEISS(Executive Officer, Director)JEFFREY WEISS(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMICHAEL FARELLO(Director)DOUGLAS TEITELBAUM(Director)ELIE WURTMAN(Director)ADAM DRAIZIN(Director)

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalEvolution VC PartnersMiller Capital Corporation

Nortisnortisbio.comAug 2014 · $10.9M

BiotechSeattle, US

Thomas Neumann(Executive Officer, Director)inAlan C. Nelson(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardWalter L. Robb(Director)Sharon K. Everson(Director)Kriss Hammond(Director)

Co-investorsSeaChange

Novelmed Therapeutics Incnovelmed.comAug 2014 · $20.2M

NovelMed develops antibody therapies targeting diseases with dysregulated complement systems, including rare and non-rare conditions affecting hematological, renal, inflammatory, and ocular systems.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevityMedical Devices

NUBAD LLCnubadllc.comJun 2014 · $14.6M
NVIGENnvigen.comin𝕏Mar 2014 · $2.5M

NVIGEN develops multifunctional, biodegradable magnetic nanoparticles (nanobeads) and related assays for the biomedical research and diagnostics community, supporting applications such as NGS sample preparation, DNA/RNA/protein/exosome/cell isolation, liquid-biopsy immunodiagnostics, drug delivery, and cell therapy.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSunnyvale, US

Aihua Fu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inXiangdong Jin(Executive Officer)

BoardGuoliang Yu(Director)

Co-investorsFoothill Ventures

Ocean Nanotech LLCoceannanotech.comJun 2014 · $14.8M

Ocean Nanotech manufactures and sells specialized nanoparticles and reagent kits for research and diagnostic applications in life sciences.

BiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Diego, US

Omni Speechomni-speech.cominDec 2014 · $225K

OmniSpeech develops speech technology based on research into the physiology of human speech, with applications in audio, automotive, and consumer electronics.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCollege Park, US

Carol Espy-Wilson(Founder & CTO)inDavid Przygoda(Chief Executive Officer)inReggie Van Lee(Executive Chairman)

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalMaryland TEDCOTEDCO

OncoImmuneoncoimmune.comAug 2014 · $7M

First-in-class biologic drug targeting the CD24-Siglec innate immunity signaling pathway.

BiotechRockville, US

Pan Zheng(Executive Officer)Yang Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Devenport(Executive Officer)

BoardMiao Hong(Director)Karen Liu(Director)inKun-Liang Guan(Director)

Co-investors3E Bioventures CapitalHM Venture Partners

ONL Therapeuticsonltherapeutics.cominSep 2014 · $4.4M

ONL Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to preserve sight by preventing Fas-mediated death of retinal cells, a cause of vision loss and blindness.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US

David Zacks(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inDavid Esposito(Executive Officer, Director)inConstance Chang(Executive Officer)John K Freshley(Executive Officer, Director)inJeffrey A Jamison(Executive Officer)in

BoardAaron Fletcher(Director)in

Co-investorsExSight VenturesInvest MichiganNovartis Venture FundVisionary VenturesBios PartnersInFocus Capital Partners, LLC+4 more

Optofluidicsopfluid.comSep 2014 · $1.3M

Philadelphia, US

Bernardo Cordovez(Executive Officer)Robert Wicke(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Hart(Executive Officer)

P2D, INCp2dinc.comApr 2014 · $22.5M
PAI LIFE SCIENCES INCpailifesciences.cominJul 2014 · $21.8M

PAI Life Sciences is a contract research organization specializing in developmental and translational research for vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics, with lab facilities for molecular, immunological, and chemical research.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US

Darrick Carter(CEO)Gail Cassell(Distinguished Scientist)

Perceptive Navigationperceptivenavigation.comDec 2014 · $4.5M

BiotechBaltimore, US

Todd W. Chappell(Executive Officer, Director)Theodore P. Abraham(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAbell Foundation, Inc.

PHARMAIN CORPORATIONpharmain.cominFeb 2014 · $16M

PharmaIN is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing peptide-based, subcutaneous self-injectable therapies through peptide engineering and drug delivery.

BiotechHealthtechBothell, US

Elijah Bolotin(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Presutti(Director)James Foght(Director)Lester Salans(Director)Tibor Papp(Director)

Co-investorsAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital

Phoenicia Biosciences, Inc.phoeniciabiosciences.comSep 2014 · $3.9M
PHOTOLITEC LLCphotolitec.orgAug 2014 · $4.9M
Photoswitch Biosciencesphotoswitchbio.comJun 2014 · $5.3M

騎師視角 provides race predictions for Hong Kong Jockey Club events at Sha Tin and Happy Valley, along with jockey performance tracking, horse pedigree analysis, and proprietary going-stick track measurement data.

BiotechConsumerMedia & EntertainmentMenlo Park, US

Jay Trautman(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Parker(Director)Andrew Blatz(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas Crawford(Director)

PHOTOZIG INCphotozig.comApr 2014 · $10.9M

PhotoZig offers mobile apps and educational programs for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, helping them develop caregiving skills and reduce stress.

AdTechCreator EconomyDigital HealthHealthtechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentMental HealthSaaSWellness & FitnessMoffett Field, US

Pinnacle Technology, Inc.pinnaclet.comJul 2014 · $15M
Plex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.plexpharma.comMay 2014 · $3.6M

Plex Pharmaceuticals is a biomedical research organization that conducts NIH-funded research and maintains financial conflict of interest policies in compliance with federal regulations to ensure objective research standards.

BiotechDeep Tech

Preludedxpreludedx.comin𝕏Aug 2014 · $1.5M

PreludeDx develops precision diagnostic tests for breast cancer to help physicians make informed treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNashville, US

Troy Bremer(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Daniel Forche(President & CEO)

Co-investorsFjord VenturesBlueStone Venture PartnersEvidity Health Capital

Primorigenprimorigen.comApr 2014 · $7.2M

Provides solutions for stem cell maintenance, proliferation, differentiation, and large-scale production, including recombinant substrates and antibodies.

Co-investorsLouisiana Funds

PROGENRA INCprogenra.comMay 2014 · $22M
PROMETHEUS RESEARCH, LLCprometheusresearch.comJan 2014 · $2.9M
PROTEIN METRICS INCproteinmetrics.cominSep 2014 · $8.6M

Protein Metrics develops vendor-neutral mass spectrometry data analysis software for protein and oligo characterization and quantification, used by laboratories and enterprises in biopharmaceutical development.

BiotechDeep TechSaaSSan Carlos, US

Gordon Ringold(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Becker(Executive Officer, Director)Marshall Bern(Executive Officer, Director)inMarshall Bern, Ph.D.(VP of Research / Co-Founder)Yong Kil, Ph.D.(VP of Architecture / Co-Founder)Steve Cypes(President)

PROTEIN SCIENCES CORPORATIONproteinsciences.comSep 2014 · $2.1M
Proteovista LLCproteovista.comSep 2014 · $2.6M

Proteovista develops high-throughput technologies and research tools for drug discovery in cancer and heart disease, targeting protein-DNA interactions using its proprietary SNAP platform.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMadison, US

Mary S. Ozers(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Christopher L. Warren(Co-Founder & Chief Biotechnology Officer)

PSYC Tech, Ltd.psyctech.comJun 2014 · $5M

PsycTech develops interactive web-based self-help programs for individuals seeking to modify specific behaviors like hair pulling, skin picking, and tics, using clinically tested treatment protocols based on the latest psychological research.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaSHouston, US

Suzanne Mouton-Odum(Ph.D., Founder)

Q-CHEM INCq-chem.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $13M

Q-Chem is an ab initio quantum chemistry software platform that enables faster and more accurate computational modeling for applications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and biochemistry.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsSaaS

Q-State Biosciences, Inc.qstatebio.comin𝕏Apr 2014 · $15M

Quiver (Qstate Bio) develops CNS therapeutics for patients with neurological disease, combining human-relevant scalable biology, neural measurement technology, and AI/machine-learning models to identify novel drug targets and candidate molecules.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

QOOLABS INCqoolabs.comAug 2014 · $3.8M

Qoolabs is a biotech company specializing in antibody discovery and development for research, diagnostics, and therapeutic applications.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesCarlsbad, US

QUSPIN INC.quspin.comJan 2014 · $8.6M

QuSpin develops and manufactures high-performance atomic magnetometers, including zero-field sensors for biomagnetic measurements and total-field instruments for geophysical and field applications.

Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesQuantum Computing

RADIATION MONITORING DEVICES, INC.rmdinc.comin𝕏Mar 2014 · $67.8M

RMD develops radiation detection and imaging systems, including scintillators, detectors, and X-ray imaging devices for nuclear security, medical imaging, and defense applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew Materials

Matthew Dallimore(President)Vivek Nagarkar(Vice President, Research & Development)Michael Squillante(Vice President, Research & Development)Martin Waters(Vice President, Program Management)Patricia McLaughlin(Vice President, Finance)Dr. Gerald Entine

Rarecyterarecyte.comAug 2014 · $2.8M

Seattle, US

Ronald Seubert(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Evan Castiglia(Executive Officer)inJoseph Victor(Executive Officer, Director)Frank Witney(Director)Eric Kaldjian(Executive Officer)

BoardRobert Shepler(Director)in

Co-investors5AM VenturesArboretum VenturesF-Prime CapitalTelegraph Hill PartnersHealthQuest CapitalSofinnova Ventures

REAL-TIME ANALYZERS INCrta.bizSep 2014 · $1.3M
RESEARCH CIRCLE ASSOCIATESwordpressresearchcircle.orgSep 2014 · $1.8M
RIGHTCARE SOLUTIONS, INC.rightcaresolutions.comSep 2014 · $2.5M

HealthtechHorsham, US

Eric Heil(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDennis Podlesak(Director)Jesse Treu(Director)Richard Perlman(Director)Brian Murphy(Director)Peter Bach(Director)

Co-investorsDomain Associates

Rivanna Medicalrivannamedical.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $12.4M

RIVANNA builds AI-powered ultrasound imaging platforms that provide clinical decision support at the point of care, including procedural guidance for neuraxial anesthesia (spinal needle intervention) and bedside fracture triage for emergency medicine.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCharlottesville, US

Frank William Mauldin, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John A. Williams(Executive Officer)inKevin Owen(Director, Promoter)

BoardGiorgio Brusa(Director, Promoter)Timothy R. Ober(Director)G. Wayne Moore(Director)

Rochal Industries, LLCrochalindustries.comSep 2014 · $3.6M

Rochal Industries commercializes technology innovations in polymers, antimicrobials, and biological systems for biomedical applications.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsHouston, US

Ann Beal Salamone(Chairman of the Board)

Rockstepsolutionsrockstepsolutions.comDec 2014 · $1.8Macquired by Instem

Instem provides SaaS platforms for life sciences research organizations, covering in silico analytics, study management, regulatory submission support, and clinical trial analytics to accelerate drug and therapy development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsCEI VenturesWalnut Venture Associates

SCANOGEN INC.scanogen.comMay 2014 · $12.1M
SCARAB GENOMICS LLCscarabgenomics.comin𝕏May 2014 · $23.2M

Scarab Genomics produces CRM197, a non-toxic carrier protein derived from diphtheria toxin, used in conjugate vaccines to enhance immune response to weakly antigenic disease antigens.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesMadison, US

Frederick F. Blattner(Founder)William A. Blattner(CEO)Richard Lesniewski(President and CEO)Andria Blattner

Science Take-Out, LLCsciencetakeout.com𝕏May 2014 · $3.6M

Science Takeout offers educational laboratory kits for high school students to investigate microplastics, their sources, and environmental impacts through hands-on experimentation.

E-commerceEdTech

Semnur Pharmaceuticalssorrentotherapeutics.cominJul 2014 · $4.8M

Sorrento Therapeutics is a biotechnology and life sciences company that develops therapeutics and technologies through in-house programs, acquisitions, and mergers.

BiotechDeep TechLongevity

Henry Ji(Chairman, President and CEO)Scott Schaus(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsAisling CapitalCanaan PartnersFrazier Life Sciences

SIGNABLOK, INC.signablok.comJul 2014 · $6.2M

SignaBlok is a biotech company developing the SCHOOL platform for cell signaling modulation, with a focus on therapeutic applications in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Alexander B. Sigalov(President and Chief Executive Officer)

Simbex LLCsimbex.comin𝕏Feb 2014 · $9.4M

Simbex develops medical technologies for injury prevention, mobility, and rehabilitation, including head impact monitoring systems and prosthetic management devices.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesLebanon, US

Rick Greenwald(CEO and Advisor)Robert C. DeanJeff Chu(Chief Technology Officer)

SIMMERSION LLCsimmersion.comSep 2014 · $12.2M
SIMQUEST INTERNATIONAL, LLCsimquest.comSep 2014 · $8.8M
SIMULCONSULT, INC.simulconsult.comSep 2014 · $4.4M

SimulConsult offers a diagnostic reasoning engine and Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) that lets large language models perform expert medical diagnostic reasoning, prioritizing likely diseases and recommending cost-effective clinical findings and lab tests.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Founder / Chief Scientific Officer(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)

Somagenics, Inc.somagenics.comSep 2014 · $21.9M
SoundPipe, LLCsound-pipe.comDec 2014 · $2.2M
Sportsguard Laboratories, Inc.sportsguard.comDec 2014 · $225K

SportsGuard manufactures custom mouthguards using pressure lamination technology for athletes seeking protective dental equipment.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSports Tech

STRYKAGEN CORPORATIONstrykagen.comSep 2014 · $3.1M

Strykagen develops therapies, diagnostics, and biomarkers focused on muscular dystrophy and other rare muscle diseases, with applications in aging-related conditions.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesReno, US

Dr. Dean J. Burkin(President and CEO)Dr. Ryan Wuebles(Chief Scientific Officer)David Maine(Chief Financial Officer)

SYNTIRON, LLCsyntiron.comSep 2014 · $2.2M

Syntiron develops microbial vaccines targeting bacterial metal receptors to prevent infections including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechSt Paul, US

Lisa Herron-Olson(Managing Director)Leah Randles(Senior Scientific Director)

THERASOURCE, LLCtherasourcellc.comJun 2014 · $22M
THERATARGET, INC.theratarget.comSep 2014 · $3.2M
TROPHOGEN INCtrophogen.comMay 2014 · $15.8M

Trophogen is a biotech company using a protein engineering platform to develop long-acting, more potent superagonist analogs of glycoprotein hormones and growth factors (including FSH, TSH, and VEGF analogs) for human and animal health.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechRockville, US

Valitorvalitorbio.cominMay 2014 · $3.8M

Valitor develops bioactive molecule therapies using a multivalent biopolymer technology platform to create long-acting treatments for ophthalmologic diseases, with its lead candidate VLTR-559 targeting wet age-related macular degeneration.

BiotechMedical DevicesBerkeley, US

Wesley Jackson(President, Chief Scientific Officer & Member of the Board)inGregory D. Kunst(Chief Executive Officer)Carole H Bellis(Executive Officer)Kevin E Healy(Director)Jackson M Wesley(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDrew Lanza(Director)in

Co-investorsAngel Physicians FundBerkeley CatalystExSight VenturesFirst Spark Ventures, LlcPandect BioventuresTaihill Venture

Vidrio Technologies, LLCvidriotechnologies.comMay 2014 · $2.4M

MBF Bioscience develops microscopy software and hardware systems for neuroscience and biomedical research, including tools for neuron tracing, stereology, 3D imaging, and automated cell quantification used in laboratories worldwide.

BiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechMedical Devices

Edmund Glaser(Co-founder, Neuroscientist)Jack Glaser(Co-founder, Computer Scientist)

VIRONIKA LLCvironika.comJun 2014 · $4.7M
VISIONARY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.visionarypharmaceuticals.comSep 2014 · $2.7M
visit www.reflexionmedical.comreflexionmedical.comin𝕏Sep 2014 · $4M

RefleXion Medical develops autonomous radiotherapy technology that uses biological signals from cancer cells to detect and treat solid tumors in the lung or bone.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHayward, US

Akshay Nanduri(Founder)Samuel Mazin(Founder)

Co-investorsPfizer Venture InvestmentsSofinnova PartnersVenrock

VitaThreads LLCvitathreads.usDec 2014 · $179K

Wocester, US

Adam Collette(Manager and member)Harry Wotton(Manager and member)William Edelman(Manager and member)Glenn Guadette(Manager and member)George Pins(Manager and member)

VULINTUS, INCvulintus.comApr 2014 · $6.5M

Vulintus develops automated preclinical behavior assessment systems for research laboratories, enabling high-throughput testing of motor, cognitive, memory, and sensory function in rodent models.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesLafayette, US

Robert Rennaker(Co-founder)Drew Sloan(Co-founder)

WILLIAM D SHANNON CONSULTING LLCbiorankings.com𝕏Sep 2014 · $4M

BioRankings provides statistical analysis and data science services for translational research in biomedical, animal science, and plant science sectors.

BiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechSt. Louis, US

Bill Shannon(Co-founder)Ally McClure(Co-founder)

Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.zenalux.comSep 2014 · $3.1M

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