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selectION has established an efficient technology platform to develop highly selective peptide blockers for ion channels. Their most advanced drug candidate is si-544 which is a best-in-class Kv1.3 blocker for treatment of effector memory T cell (TEM) driven diseases. The company is well positioned to expand its range of class-leading ion channel blockers by targeting additional potassium, sodium, calcium and chloride channels, which will lead to other clinical applications in pain management and oncology.

Retrotope Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing drugs for the treatment of degenerative and intractable diseases, particularly neurological disorders. Based in Los Altos, California, the company aims to preserve and restore mitochondrial health through a novel drug platform that targets metabolic processes linked to oxidative stress. Retrotope's portfolio includes RT001, a drug designed for infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy, and it actively works on treatments for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, mitochondrial myopathies, and retinopathies. Established in 2006, Retrotope employs innovative approaches, including the isotope effect, to slow damaging biological pathways, thereby addressing various major classes of biopolymers and advancing its commitment to improving patient outcomes in degenerative diseases.

RetroSense Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing life-enhancing gene therapies designed to restore vision in patients suffering from blindness due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (advanced dry-AMD). There are currently no FDA approved drugs to improve or restore vision in patients with these retinal degenerative conditions. The company's approach to using optogenetics in vision restoration is based on pioneering, proprietary research conducted at Wayne State University and Massachusetts General Hospital. Founded in 2009, RetroSense Therapeutics is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

BridgeWave Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of microwave and millimeter wave backhaul and fronthaul systems. The company offers a range of products, including the NAVIGATOR, a multi-gigabit all-outdoor licensed microwave radio system, and various millimeter wave systems such as Flex4G-10000, Flex4G-LITE, and Flex4G-1000, which provide high data throughput capabilities. These products serve as viable alternatives to fiber in applications like mobile backhaul, mobile fronthaul, broadband, WAN/LAN connectivity, disaster recovery, and video surveillance. BridgeWave's solutions are marketed globally through a network of authorized resellers, distributors, and system integrators, catering to operators, service providers, governments, and private enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks, LLC.

BridgeWave Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of microwave and millimeter wave backhaul and fronthaul systems. The company offers a range of products, including the NAVIGATOR, a multi-gigabit all-outdoor licensed microwave radio system, and various millimeter wave systems such as Flex4G-10000, Flex4G-LITE, and Flex4G-1000, which provide high data throughput capabilities. These products serve as viable alternatives to fiber in applications like mobile backhaul, mobile fronthaul, broadband, WAN/LAN connectivity, disaster recovery, and video surveillance. BridgeWave's solutions are marketed globally through a network of authorized resellers, distributors, and system integrators, catering to operators, service providers, governments, and private enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks, LLC.

TRIA Beauty, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of light-based medical devices designed for consumer use in skincare and beauty treatments. The company offers a range of products, including a hand-held diode laser for hair removal, a blue light device targeting acne-causing bacteria, a fractional non-ablative laser for skin rejuvenation, and an eye wrinkle correcting laser. These devices provide effective solutions that allow users to achieve professional results at home. TRIA Beauty's products are available through its e-commerce platform and various retail channels, including television and physical stores, across multiple regions, including the United States, Japan, and several European countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, California, TRIA Beauty was previously known as SpectraGenics, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.

TRIA Beauty, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of light-based medical devices designed for consumer use in skincare and beauty treatments. The company offers a range of products, including a hand-held diode laser for hair removal, a blue light device targeting acne-causing bacteria, a fractional non-ablative laser for skin rejuvenation, and an eye wrinkle correcting laser. These devices provide effective solutions that allow users to achieve professional results at home. TRIA Beauty's products are available through its e-commerce platform and various retail channels, including television and physical stores, across multiple regions, including the United States, Japan, and several European countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, California, TRIA Beauty was previously known as SpectraGenics, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.

TRIA Beauty, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of light-based medical devices designed for consumer use in skincare and beauty treatments. The company offers a range of products, including a hand-held diode laser for hair removal, a blue light device targeting acne-causing bacteria, a fractional non-ablative laser for skin rejuvenation, and an eye wrinkle correcting laser. These devices provide effective solutions that allow users to achieve professional results at home. TRIA Beauty's products are available through its e-commerce platform and various retail channels, including television and physical stores, across multiple regions, including the United States, Japan, and several European countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, California, TRIA Beauty was previously known as SpectraGenics, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.

TRIA Beauty, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of light-based medical devices designed for consumer use in skincare and beauty treatments. The company offers a range of products, including a hand-held diode laser for hair removal, a blue light device targeting acne-causing bacteria, a fractional non-ablative laser for skin rejuvenation, and an eye wrinkle correcting laser. These devices provide effective solutions that allow users to achieve professional results at home. TRIA Beauty's products are available through its e-commerce platform and various retail channels, including television and physical stores, across multiple regions, including the United States, Japan, and several European countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, California, TRIA Beauty was previously known as SpectraGenics, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.

Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Calient provides high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching for software-defined networks and data centers. Its optical circuit switching technology is used by service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government networks. This offers businesses with adaptive photonic switching systems that enable dynamic optical layer optimization in software-defined networks and data centers. The company’s 3D-MEMS switches enable dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation of high-performance test, compute, and network resources in data centers, optical transport networks, and DevOps test automation facilities. Calient Technologies was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Goleta, California.

TRIA Beauty, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of light-based medical devices designed for consumer use in skincare and beauty treatments. The company offers a range of products, including a hand-held diode laser for hair removal, a blue light device targeting acne-causing bacteria, a fractional non-ablative laser for skin rejuvenation, and an eye wrinkle correcting laser. These devices provide effective solutions that allow users to achieve professional results at home. TRIA Beauty's products are available through its e-commerce platform and various retail channels, including television and physical stores, across multiple regions, including the United States, Japan, and several European countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, California, TRIA Beauty was previously known as SpectraGenics, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.