Berkeley Yeast is a company that specializes in engineering yeast strains for the beer brewing industry. Founded by PhD graduates from Berkeley in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company utilizes genome-editing technology to produce industrial brewer's yeast that serves as a substitute for hops in the brewing process. Berkeley Yeast focuses on enabling breweries to create beers that are both flavorful and sustainable, addressing the growing demand for innovative brewing solutions.
Animol is building its own pipeline of break-through proprietary veterinary small molecules led by a team of animal health industry experts with vast experience in bringing drugs to market. With our unique and powerful technology platform we deliver innovative medicines that are specifically designed for the needs of veterinary patients.
Enko Chem, Inc. is a company focused on discovering and developing innovative small-molecule products aimed at protecting crops from pests and diseases. Established in 2017 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary technology platform to create safe and cost-effective solutions that contribute to sustainable food production. Through its research and development efforts, Enko Chem seeks to address the challenges faced by farmers while promoting environmentally responsible agricultural practices.
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.
Developer of smart ear tag sensors designed for animals to offer remote sensing of animal health. The company provides a lightweight device that clips onto livestock's ears and processes the data collected from the device's temperature, movement, and location sensor providing early detection of mastitis, lameness, and reproduction issues, enabling farmers to continuously monitor the animal's health, location, grazing, and breeding habits.
MarketDial is a technology company established in 2016 by former management consultants from BCG and McKinsey. The company specializes in a platform that facilitates in-store experimentation, allowing partners to conduct statistically rigorous tests to inform critical business decisions across various sectors, including retail, restaurants, healthcare, and financial services. MarketDial's software provides capabilities for comprehensive testing of initiatives related to pricing, promotions, operations, staffing, and new products. It also integrates stored data to analyze the characteristics of retail chains and shopper demographics, enabling businesses to perform trade-area analysis and execute A/B testing effectively. Through strategic partnerships with leading management consulting firms and retail analytics organizations, MarketDial aims to deliver robust solutions that enhance decision-making for its clients.
ClimateAI develops an AI-powered enterprise software platform that enables to predict physical risks of climate change on real assets. It helps investors, insurers, and governments develop climate-resilient strategies.
ClimateAI is composed of a team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from Stanford, Princeton, Harvard, and Berkeley who all believe that climate change is the most important problem of our generation.
Thew company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
ProducePay is a financing and trading platform that supports the agricultural industry by providing essential financial resources. Originally conceived at Cornell University, the company gained momentum with strong backing from both faculty and students, earning recognition within Cornell’s entrepreneurial community. ProducePay offers farmers immediate access to liquidity and financing, along with real-time data that enhances pricing transparency. The platform connects farmers to crucial industry players, allowing them to access tailored cash flow services that can help expand their businesses sustainably.
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.
Telesense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Telesense develops a range of advanced sensors and analytics tools designed to provide grain managers with actionable insights into stored grain conditions. Its products include CellularSpear for remote monitoring of temperature, moisture, and location data; SensorBall for storage monitoring; and BuffaloBox, which retrofits existing temperature cables to wireless systems. The TeleSense App allows users to receive alerts, generate reports, and access data conveniently from any device. By leveraging cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms, Telesense aims to enhance the monitoring of perishable commodities, reduce human error, and improve operational efficiency across various sectors, including agriculture, restaurants, and commercial food storage. The company is committed to digitizing the post-harvest grain supply chain, ultimately helping clients minimize grain spoilage and improve profitability.
Growers Edge Financial, Inc. is a company focused on developing risk and crop management solutions for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, it provides a software and analytics platform tailored to meet the needs of agencies, retailer networks, and farmers. The company's offerings include data-driven financial technology products that help ensure grower income, cash flow lending for agricultural inputs and technologies, and risk management solutions based on comprehensive crop management plans. By empowering farmers to adopt innovative technologies, Growers Edge addresses financial challenges in agriculture, enabling them to capture greater value and enhance profitability.
Enko Chem, Inc. is a company focused on discovering and developing innovative small-molecule products aimed at protecting crops from pests and diseases. Established in 2017 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary technology platform to create safe and cost-effective solutions that contribute to sustainable food production. Through its research and development efforts, Enko Chem seeks to address the challenges faced by farmers while promoting environmentally responsible agricultural practices.
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
ZeaKal, Inc. is a next generation trait technology company. Our focus is on increasing the photosynthetic capacity of plants — allowing crops to harvest more sunlight and carbon dioxide and translating it into more grains, seeds and fiber. For farmers, this means new toolsets that can increase productivity with a smaller environmental footprint. Our mission is to not only deliver on agricultural productivity for today, but to build a photosynthetic future that can sustainably feed the world for generations to come.
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.
Telesense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Telesense develops a range of advanced sensors and analytics tools designed to provide grain managers with actionable insights into stored grain conditions. Its products include CellularSpear for remote monitoring of temperature, moisture, and location data; SensorBall for storage monitoring; and BuffaloBox, which retrofits existing temperature cables to wireless systems. The TeleSense App allows users to receive alerts, generate reports, and access data conveniently from any device. By leveraging cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms, Telesense aims to enhance the monitoring of perishable commodities, reduce human error, and improve operational efficiency across various sectors, including agriculture, restaurants, and commercial food storage. The company is committed to digitizing the post-harvest grain supply chain, ultimately helping clients minimize grain spoilage and improve profitability.
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.
Invert Robotics Limited provides remote robotic inspection services for food and beverage industry. It offers visual inspection for storage tanks, spray dryers, cyclones, bag filters, fluid beds, and other vessels for cracks and defects; wall climbing robot platform and non-contact adhesion pads; and repair services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Hi Fidelity Genetics LLC is a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the development of hardware and software for plant-breeding applications. The company provides tools designed to measure and predict various plant traits, which are essential for ensuring a stable food supply in the face of a growing global population and changing climate conditions.
ApisProtect develops an agricultural technology designed for the management and care of bees. The company uses an in-hive sensor network with long-range, cellular, and satellite-powered communication to monitor bee colonies and help beekeepers prevent losses and improve productivity. It combines the sensor data on hive conditions, health, and activity levels with its proprietary big data and machine learning techniques.
ApisProtect was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
Taranis is a precision agriculture intelligence platform that leverages advanced computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor agricultural fields effectively. The platform assists farmers in making informed decisions by identifying early signs of various issues, including weeds, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insect infestations, water damage, and machinery problems. By overseeing millions of acres across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, Taranis provides real-time insights that help farmers enhance their yields and reduce costs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Taranis operates with a team of over 100 employees and has subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina, and Brazil.
Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Telesense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Telesense develops a range of advanced sensors and analytics tools designed to provide grain managers with actionable insights into stored grain conditions. Its products include CellularSpear for remote monitoring of temperature, moisture, and location data; SensorBall for storage monitoring; and BuffaloBox, which retrofits existing temperature cables to wireless systems. The TeleSense App allows users to receive alerts, generate reports, and access data conveniently from any device. By leveraging cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms, Telesense aims to enhance the monitoring of perishable commodities, reduce human error, and improve operational efficiency across various sectors, including agriculture, restaurants, and commercial food storage. The company is committed to digitizing the post-harvest grain supply chain, ultimately helping clients minimize grain spoilage and improve profitability.
RealtyBits Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company that operates a blockchain-based finance platform focused on investing in American commercial real estate. Established in 2018, RealtyBits facilitates digitized private real estate offerings by connecting verified buyers and sellers for secure transactions using both digital and fiat currencies. The platform enables users to utilize RBX tokens for capital raising and investment purposes. Additionally, it provides comprehensive administrative features that allow users to track their purchase performance, communicate effectively, and receive distributions directly into their wallets or bank accounts.
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.
Hi Fidelity Genetics LLC is a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the development of hardware and software for plant-breeding applications. The company provides tools designed to measure and predict various plant traits, which are essential for ensuring a stable food supply in the face of a growing global population and changing climate conditions.
Crop Pro Insurance Services, Inc. is a Managing General Agency ( MGA) specializing in federal and private crop insurance for GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company. They help independent agents differentiate from other agents in the market by bringing innovative private product solutions that solve real needs to increase yield and lower operating costs that work in good stewardship with the land.
Plenty Unlimited Inc. is a vertical farming company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2014, Plenty operates an indoor vertical farm that employs innovative farming techniques to cultivate crops without the use of pesticides or genetically modified organisms. The company's farming systems are designed to be highly efficient, using 99% less water compared to traditional farming methods while generating zero fertilizer runoff. Plenty is committed to delivering clean, healthy produce to consumers and distributes its products to local stores. Additionally, the company has a research and development farm located in Laramie, Wyoming, aimed at further enhancing its agricultural practices.
Taranis is a precision agriculture intelligence platform that leverages advanced computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor agricultural fields effectively. The platform assists farmers in making informed decisions by identifying early signs of various issues, including weeds, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insect infestations, water damage, and machinery problems. By overseeing millions of acres across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, Taranis provides real-time insights that help farmers enhance their yields and reduce costs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Taranis operates with a team of over 100 employees and has subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina, and Brazil.
ZeaKal, Inc. is a next generation trait technology company. Our focus is on increasing the photosynthetic capacity of plants — allowing crops to harvest more sunlight and carbon dioxide and translating it into more grains, seeds and fiber. For farmers, this means new toolsets that can increase productivity with a smaller environmental footprint. Our mission is to not only deliver on agricultural productivity for today, but to build a photosynthetic future that can sustainably feed the world for generations to come.
ShopWell Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in San Carlos, California, that specializes in personalized nutrition through its website and mobile application. Founded in 2008, the platform offers users tailored food recommendations based on individual dietary needs, helping them build healthy grocery lists. By scanning a food's barcode, users can access detailed nutrition information, allergy alerts, and ingredient analysis, allowing them to make informed choices while grocery shopping. ShopWell aims to simplify the process of selecting nutritious foods and supports users in achieving health goals such as weight management and dietary restrictions. The app is designed to help users incorporate desired nutrients while avoiding allergens and unwanted ingredients. As a Community Partner of the USDA and certified by Registered Dietitians, ShopWell provides a user-friendly, free resource for individuals and families seeking to improve their dietary habits.
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.
SGB is a fully-integrated bioenergy crop company using molecular breeding and biotechnology to develop and produce elite hybrid seeds of Jatropha as a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel, bio-jet fuel, and specialty chemicals. With the largest and most diverse library of Jatropha genetic material, SGB is turning the opportunities of Jatropha into reality through a world-class leadership team, leading-edge science and genetics, and expertise in agronomy and plantation management. SGB has been named one of the Top 5 Renewable Jet Fuel Supply Chain Companies in the World by The Carbon War Room (2011), one of the Top 50 Companies in Bioenergy for three consecutive years (2009, 2010, and 2011), and the 2010 Feedstock Domestication Project of the Year by Biofuels Digest and one of the Top 200 Going Green Private Companies in the World by Always On.
Transcend Medical, Inc. is an ophthalmic device company dedicated to developing medical devices for the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults. Founded in 2005 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company emerged from ForSight Labs and focuses on minimally invasive solutions to replace traditional invasive therapies. Its flagship product, the CyPass Micro-Stent, is designed to be inserted during routine cataract surgery to help reduce intraocular pressure. Transcend Medical also offers the Vold Gonio Lens for use in micro-invasive glaucoma surgery and provides clinical trial services. The CyPass Micro-Stent received CE mark approval in 2008 and has been evaluated in various clinical studies, including the COMPASS multi-center trial. The company operates as a subsidiary of Alcon Holdings, Inc.
ZeaKal, Inc. is a next generation trait technology company. Our focus is on increasing the photosynthetic capacity of plants — allowing crops to harvest more sunlight and carbon dioxide and translating it into more grains, seeds and fiber. For farmers, this means new toolsets that can increase productivity with a smaller environmental footprint. Our mission is to not only deliver on agricultural productivity for today, but to build a photosynthetic future that can sustainably feed the world for generations to come.
SGB is a fully-integrated bioenergy crop company using molecular breeding and biotechnology to develop and produce elite hybrid seeds of Jatropha as a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel, bio-jet fuel, and specialty chemicals. With the largest and most diverse library of Jatropha genetic material, SGB is turning the opportunities of Jatropha into reality through a world-class leadership team, leading-edge science and genetics, and expertise in agronomy and plantation management. SGB has been named one of the Top 5 Renewable Jet Fuel Supply Chain Companies in the World by The Carbon War Room (2011), one of the Top 50 Companies in Bioenergy for three consecutive years (2009, 2010, and 2011), and the 2010 Feedstock Domestication Project of the Year by Biofuels Digest and one of the Top 200 Going Green Private Companies in the World by Always On.
Transcend Medical, Inc. is an ophthalmic device company dedicated to developing medical devices for the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults. Founded in 2005 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company emerged from ForSight Labs and focuses on minimally invasive solutions to replace traditional invasive therapies. Its flagship product, the CyPass Micro-Stent, is designed to be inserted during routine cataract surgery to help reduce intraocular pressure. Transcend Medical also offers the Vold Gonio Lens for use in micro-invasive glaucoma surgery and provides clinical trial services. The CyPass Micro-Stent received CE mark approval in 2008 and has been evaluated in various clinical studies, including the COMPASS multi-center trial. The company operates as a subsidiary of Alcon Holdings, Inc.
Transcend Medical, Inc. is an ophthalmic device company dedicated to developing medical devices for the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults. Founded in 2005 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company emerged from ForSight Labs and focuses on minimally invasive solutions to replace traditional invasive therapies. Its flagship product, the CyPass Micro-Stent, is designed to be inserted during routine cataract surgery to help reduce intraocular pressure. Transcend Medical also offers the Vold Gonio Lens for use in micro-invasive glaucoma surgery and provides clinical trial services. The CyPass Micro-Stent received CE mark approval in 2008 and has been evaluated in various clinical studies, including the COMPASS multi-center trial. The company operates as a subsidiary of Alcon Holdings, Inc.
Sadra Medical is dedicated to creating innovative, minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgical valve replacement, specifically targeting the treatment of aortic valve disease. The company aims to address the significant clinical need for effective therapies, as aortic valve stenosis affects approximately 3 million individuals in the United States, yet only a small percentage receive treatment through conventional open-heart surgery. By developing new devices that facilitate these advanced procedures, Sadra Medical seeks to enhance patient care and make valve replacement accessible to a broader range of patients. The company's goal is to reduce the risks and complications associated with open surgical procedures, providing a viable therapeutic option for those who currently lack effective treatment.
Hemarina S.A., a biotechnology company, is engaged in the research and development of marine oxygen carriers for therapeutic and industrial applications. It offers HEMO2life, an additive for organ preservation solutions that allow organ oxygenation and minimizes the risk of rejection; HEMHealing, an oxygenating dressing therapeutic solution for hypoxic and chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, etc.); and HEMOXYCarrier, a universal oxygen carrier that allows oxygenation recovery without the adverse side effects (primarily vasoconstriction) caused by first-generation hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers. The company also provides HEMOXCell/HEMUPStream, a product for cell culture and recombinant protein production; other products for therapeutic applications in human or veterinary health; and M101, a hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier. Its technology is used in medical devices or drug development processes. It serves life sciences and pharmaceutical companies. Hemarina S.A. was founded in 2007 and is based in Morlaix, France.
Somark is a leader in lab animal identification, providing advanced solutions that protect the integrity of the chain of custody. Our solutions deliver new levels of accuracy and consistency, promoting animal and data welfare. The result is better science for researchers and better business for companies that are developing and supporting research advances.
nContact, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. Founded in 2005 and based in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company focuses on minimally invasive ablation procedures. Its flagship product, the Numeris Coagulation System with VisiTrax, utilizes a unique combination of suction, perfusion, and radiofrequency energy to create visible, nonconductive lesions on the epicardium of a beating heart. This system has received regulatory approval for use in the United States and holds CE Mark approval in Europe. nContact also offers a range of other devices designed to ensure consistent contact with cardiac tissue, facilitating effective lesion creation. The company has initiated clinical studies to further explore its technology's application in treating atrial fibrillation through both open and closed chest procedures. In 2011, nContact, formerly known as nContact Surgical, became a subsidiary of AtriCure, Inc.
Chlorogen a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and manufacture of proteins for human therapy. The company, through its chloroplast transformation technology (CTT), offers plant made drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases, as well as for treatment of women's reproductive cancers. Its products include therapeutic proteins in tobacco that are made using chloroplast transformation technology. The chloroplast transformation technology facilitates hyper-expression of recombinant proteins in tobacco chloroplasts. The company offers its chloroplast-tobacco platform for commercial use in food and agriculture. Chlorogen, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bioabsorbable Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing and commercializing medical devices aimed at treating coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. The company offers innovative products such as the Whisper coronary stent system, which is a balloon-expandable fully absorbable stent, and the Unison Peripheral Stent System, a self-expanding fully absorbable stent. Utilizing proprietary anti-inflammatory polymers, Bioabsorbable Therapeutics creates advanced coatings and stents designed to enhance patient outcomes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company is dedicated to advancing vascular treatment through its bioabsorbable technology.
nContact, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. Founded in 2005 and based in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company focuses on minimally invasive ablation procedures. Its flagship product, the Numeris Coagulation System with VisiTrax, utilizes a unique combination of suction, perfusion, and radiofrequency energy to create visible, nonconductive lesions on the epicardium of a beating heart. This system has received regulatory approval for use in the United States and holds CE Mark approval in Europe. nContact also offers a range of other devices designed to ensure consistent contact with cardiac tissue, facilitating effective lesion creation. The company has initiated clinical studies to further explore its technology's application in treating atrial fibrillation through both open and closed chest procedures. In 2011, nContact, formerly known as nContact Surgical, became a subsidiary of AtriCure, Inc.
Athenix is a leader in agricultural and industrial biotechnology. They have built the infrastructure necessary to discover new genes and to develop them into products that meet real customer needs.