Research Corporation Technologies

Research Corporation Technologies, founded in 1987 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in technology companies within the medical device, therapeutic, and biotechnology sectors. The firm aims to support innovative solutions that can enhance healthcare and improve patient outcomes. In addition to its investment activities, Research Corporation Technologies is committed to community engagement and education initiatives, particularly in underserved areas, reflecting a dedication to giving back and improving educational standards.

Rebecca E. Buescher

Director of Administration, Corporate Secretary and Board Officer

Kieran S. Fasse

Director of Information Services

Kurt R. Gehlsen

VP and Chief Scientific Officer

Shaun A. Kirkpatrick

President, Biotechnologies

Christopher P. Martin

President, Medical Devices and CFO

Brad Morie

Senior Director, Biotechnologies

Avi Roop

Managing Director

John P. Schaefer

Director

Chad W. Souvignier

Vice President

David A. Wiersma

Senior Associate

Past deals in Arizona

Translational Drug Development

Acquisition in 2020
Translational Drug Development, LLC provides oncology medicine development preclinical services. The company offers regulatory strategic guidance, planning and document submission services, and clinical trial design and execution for oncology-focused companies. Translational Drug Development, LLC was founded in 2003 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

CyMedica

Series A in 2015
CyMedica develops and commercializes innovative products that target joint injuries and the resulting muscle atrophy. Its mission is to address this problem with proprietary neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The company's platform technology utilizes the first closed-loop power control systems to provide patients with comfortable yet aggressive treatment. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

NP Photonics

Venture Round in 2002
NP Photonics, Inc. designs and produces optical light sources for sensing, medical, and research and development markets. It offers fiber and single-frequency lasers, amplified spontaneous emission sources, fiber amplifiers, and light sources. It offers its products through distributors in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, and the United Kingdom. NP Photonics, Inc. was formerly known as NP Photonic Technologies, LLC and it changed its name in August 2000. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.