Domain Associates

Domain Associates, L.L.C., founded in 1985 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, is a venture capital firm specializing in life sciences investments. With approximately $2 billion in capital under management, the firm has established a strong presence in the healthcare sector, with additional offices in San Diego, California. Domain focuses primarily on pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, while also exploring opportunities in biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, and diagnostics. The team's extensive experience, totaling nearly 200 years in the healthcare and venture capital industries, has facilitated the formation and growth of over 200 life sciences companies. Domain Associates is recognized as a leading private equity group in the healthcare field, leveraging its specialized network and reputation to drive successful investments.

Jim Blair

Partner

James C. Blair

Partner

Scott Borgstrom

IT Director

Brian Dovey

Partner

Amit Hasija

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Development

Lisa Kraeutler

Managing Director, Finance and Administration

Harish Krishnaswamy

Associate

Debra K. Liebert

Investor

Dennis Podlesak

Investor

Jesse Treu Ph.D

Partner

306 past transactions

Epic Sciences

Series G in 2023
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing sensitive tests for identifying and molecularly characterizing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. The company utilizes a platform that profiles single-cell phenotype and genotype, offering insights into phenotypic measures, specific biomarker expression levels, subcellular biomarker localization, and morphologic characteristics. Additionally, Epic Sciences provides the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and offers solutions for biopharmaceutical companies. The company collaborates with various biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, as well as major cancer centers and research institutions, to enhance cancer management and guide personalized medicine. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is dedicated to improving access to real-time biopsy material for better patient outcomes.

Fractyl Health

Series F in 2022
Fractyl Health Inc. is a medical device company specializing in innovative therapies for metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company's flagship product, Revita DMR, is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes hydrothermal ablation to rejuvenate the lining of the duodenum, effectively addressing the underlying causes of these conditions. By focusing on transforming the treatment of metabolic diseases from merely managing symptoms to providing durable, disease-modifying solutions, Fractyl Health aims to significantly improve patient health outcomes. Founded in 2010 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is committed to developing curative therapies that lessen the burden on patients, healthcare providers, and payers.

Axial Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Axial Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases and disorders. The company leverages its microbiome discovery platform to explore the gut-brain axis, which presents opportunities for creating innovative therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Axial Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs within the CNS therapeutic landscape.

Antios Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Antios Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for viral diseases, particularly through its oral drug candidate, ATI-2173, aimed at treating patients infected with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D viruses. With a leadership team that possesses extensive experience in the field, Antios Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing its research and development efforts toward potentially curative treatments for Hepatitis B virus infections.

Fractyl Health

Series E in 2020
Fractyl Health Inc. is a medical device company specializing in innovative therapies for metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company's flagship product, Revita DMR, is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes hydrothermal ablation to rejuvenate the lining of the duodenum, effectively addressing the underlying causes of these conditions. By focusing on transforming the treatment of metabolic diseases from merely managing symptoms to providing durable, disease-modifying solutions, Fractyl Health aims to significantly improve patient health outcomes. Founded in 2010 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is committed to developing curative therapies that lessen the burden on patients, healthcare providers, and payers.

Nobias Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Nobias Therapeutics is a developer of rare pediatric disease drugs intended to cure rare illnesses in children. It focuses on discovering the genetic basis for rare diseases and develops drugs that can intervene in the affected pathways, enabling parents to help their infants become healthier.

Exalys Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Exalys Therapeutics is developing a portfolio of novel anti-inflammatory therapeutics with best-in-class properties to target a range of diseases with urgent unmet needs and limited treatment options. Exalys is initially targeting postoperative delirium, the most common complication of surgery in older patients and a key driver of poor health outcomes.

Seraphina Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Seraphina Therapeutics, Inc., a health and wellness company, develops therapeutic to treat comorbidities of aging and to slow the rate of aging to help people live longer. It offers fatty acid supplements, micronutrients, food fortifiers, and nutritional interventions to counter age-related breakdown. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Aspen Neuroscience

Series A in 2020
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a private biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Established in 2018, the company utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells to create patient-specific restorative cell therapies. Its product pipeline includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy designed for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited version aimed at familial forms of the disease. Aspen Neuroscience combines genomic approaches with stem cell biology to advance its mission of modifying the course of Parkinson's disease through these novel therapeutic strategies.

Omniome

Series C in 2020
Omniome engages in developing a proprietary DNA sequencing platform capable of delivering unsurpassed sequencing accuracy. Backed by leading life sciences venture investors and a proven management team, Omniome’s vision is to be the most trusted DNA sequencing platform and leader in clinical sequencing. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States.

ChromaCode

Series C in 2019
ChromaCode, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in testing solutions for infectious diseases, cancer, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Founded in 2012, the company leverages patented mathematical methods and algorithmic enhancements derived from Caltech intellectual property to improve signal processing in life science instrumentation. This technology enables ChromaCode to significantly enhance the multiplexing capabilities of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective biochemical assays. Among its offerings is the HDPCR Tick-Borne Pathogen Panel, which detects multiple common tick-borne pathogens in a single test. ChromaCode’s expertise is bolstered by a team with backgrounds in leading organizations such as Illumina, Google[x], and Luminex.

Aspen Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2019
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a private biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Established in 2018, the company utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells to create patient-specific restorative cell therapies. Its product pipeline includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy designed for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited version aimed at familial forms of the disease. Aspen Neuroscience combines genomic approaches with stem cell biology to advance its mission of modifying the course of Parkinson's disease through these novel therapeutic strategies.

Truvian Sciences

Series B in 2019
Truvian Sciences Inc is a healthcare company based in San Diego, California, focused on automated diagnostic equipment that provides health testing services. Founded in 2015, the company develops products capable of conducting blood tests, immunoassays, and hematology assays. Truvian's innovative software platform enables healthcare practitioners to efficiently deliver test results to patients, bridging the gap between diagnostics and consumer technology.

Axial Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Axial Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases and disorders. The company leverages its microbiome discovery platform to explore the gut-brain axis, which presents opportunities for creating innovative therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Axial Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs within the CNS therapeutic landscape.

Singular Genomics

Venture Round in 2019
Singular Genomics is a venture capital-backed biotech company in La Jolla, California. It fosters a dynamic, fast-paced, results-oriented environment where they offer employees the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding company. Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The company is located in the center of the Biotech hub on the Torrey Mesa close to the Pacific Ocean and next door to prestigious institutions like the Salk Institute, Scripps, Sanford Burnham, and UCSD.

Antios Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Antios Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for viral diseases, particularly through its oral drug candidate, ATI-2173, aimed at treating patients infected with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D viruses. With a leadership team that possesses extensive experience in the field, Antios Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing its research and development efforts toward potentially curative treatments for Hepatitis B virus infections.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2018
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular indications. It is developing etripamil, a novel channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada, as well as for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, angina, and other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Epic Sciences

Series E in 2018
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing sensitive tests for identifying and molecularly characterizing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. The company utilizes a platform that profiles single-cell phenotype and genotype, offering insights into phenotypic measures, specific biomarker expression levels, subcellular biomarker localization, and morphologic characteristics. Additionally, Epic Sciences provides the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and offers solutions for biopharmaceutical companies. The company collaborates with various biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, as well as major cancer centers and research institutions, to enhance cancer management and guide personalized medicine. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is dedicated to improving access to real-time biopsy material for better patient outcomes.

Omniome

Series B in 2018
Omniome engages in developing a proprietary DNA sequencing platform capable of delivering unsurpassed sequencing accuracy. Backed by leading life sciences venture investors and a proven management team, Omniome’s vision is to be the most trusted DNA sequencing platform and leader in clinical sequencing. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States.

WindMIL Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
WindMIL Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing innovative cell therapies for cancer patients, focusing on insights from bone marrow immunology. Established in 2015 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, the company utilizes its proprietary platform to create a new class of therapies known as Marrow Infiltrating Lymphocytes (MILs). These therapies are derived from memory T cells located in the bone marrow, aiming to provide life-saving treatment options for individuals battling cancer.

Celtaxsys

Series E in 2018
Celtaxsys, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company that focuses on novel therapeutics to treat patients suffering from inflammatory diseases. It offers CTX-4430, a small-molecule drug that targets the enzyme Leukotriene A4 hydrolase in immune cells for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and moderately severe acne diseases. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Fractyl Health

Series D in 2017
Fractyl Health Inc. is a medical device company specializing in innovative therapies for metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company's flagship product, Revita DMR, is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes hydrothermal ablation to rejuvenate the lining of the duodenum, effectively addressing the underlying causes of these conditions. By focusing on transforming the treatment of metabolic diseases from merely managing symptoms to providing durable, disease-modifying solutions, Fractyl Health aims to significantly improve patient health outcomes. Founded in 2010 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is committed to developing curative therapies that lessen the burden on patients, healthcare providers, and payers.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2017
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular indications. It is developing etripamil, a novel channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada, as well as for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, angina, and other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Sebacia

Series D in 2017
Sebacia, Inc. is a private medical device company dedicated to creating breakthrough topical therapies for the treatment of dermatological conditions affecting millions of people. Sebacia's goal is to provide a better alternative to the daily use of topical and systemic drugs currently available for the treatment of acne. Sebacia's patented microparticles technology was invented at Rice University, and the proprietary dermatology applications were further developed with researchers from the Wellman Center of Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Sebacia is located in Duluth, Georgia.

Iterum Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Iterum Therapeutics plc, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, engages in developing anti-infectives for multi-drug resistant pathogens in Ireland and the United States. The company is developing sulopenem, a novel penem anti-infective compound with oral and IV formulations that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections, complicated urinary tract infections, and complicated intra-abdominal infections. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Epic Sciences

Series D in 2017
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing sensitive tests for identifying and molecularly characterizing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. The company utilizes a platform that profiles single-cell phenotype and genotype, offering insights into phenotypic measures, specific biomarker expression levels, subcellular biomarker localization, and morphologic characteristics. Additionally, Epic Sciences provides the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and offers solutions for biopharmaceutical companies. The company collaborates with various biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, as well as major cancer centers and research institutions, to enhance cancer management and guide personalized medicine. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is dedicated to improving access to real-time biopsy material for better patient outcomes.

ChromaCode

Series B in 2017
ChromaCode, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in testing solutions for infectious diseases, cancer, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Founded in 2012, the company leverages patented mathematical methods and algorithmic enhancements derived from Caltech intellectual property to improve signal processing in life science instrumentation. This technology enables ChromaCode to significantly enhance the multiplexing capabilities of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective biochemical assays. Among its offerings is the HDPCR Tick-Borne Pathogen Panel, which detects multiple common tick-borne pathogens in a single test. ChromaCode’s expertise is bolstered by a team with backgrounds in leading organizations such as Illumina, Google[x], and Luminex.
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company involved in the discovery and development of innovative treatments for rare inherited diseases affecting the liver, along with cancers, and other therapeutic areas to address liver problems. It is using ribonucleic acid interference (RNA) technology platform to develop its products. The product candidates are DCR-PHXC (for primary hyperoxaluria), DCR-undisclosed (for orphan genetic disease), DCR-PCSK9 (for cardiovascular disease), and DCR-HBV (for hepatitis B virus) among others. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Adynxx

Series B in 2017
Adynxx a biopharmaceutical company, develops pain management drugs. It offers AYX1, a drug candidate to prevent acute post-operative pain and its transition into chronic pain; and AYX therapeutic programs, including long-term relief treatments for mature chronic pain syndromes. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Axial Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Axial Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases and disorders. The company leverages its microbiome discovery platform to explore the gut-brain axis, which presents opportunities for creating innovative therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Axial Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs within the CNS therapeutic landscape.

Axial Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Axial Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases and disorders. The company leverages its microbiome discovery platform to explore the gut-brain axis, which presents opportunities for creating innovative therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Axial Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs within the CNS therapeutic landscape.

Gene Sciences

Series A in 2016
Gene Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2016. The company focuses on developing innovative DNA-targeted therapeutics aimed at modulating gene expression for the treatment of various human diseases. Serving customers primarily in the United States, Gene Sciences is dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions through its research and development efforts in the biopharmaceutical sector.

ReVision Optics

Venture Round in 2016
ReVision Optics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and delivers implantable products for the treatment of presbyopia. It offers PRESBYLENS Corneal Inlay, a refractive surgery solution to correct vision lost by the natural aging process called presbyopia. The company serves the ophthalmology professionals. ReVision Optics, Inc. was formerly known as IntraLens Vision, Inc. and changed its name to ReVision Optics, Inc. in 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Lake Forest, California.

Rox Medical

Series E in 2016
ROX Medical, Inc. develops interventional vascular therapy devices for uncontrolled hypertension serving customers in the United States and internationally. It offers ROX Coupler that is intended for use in patients with treatment resistant hypertension to lower blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance and improving vascular compliance; and in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to improve breathing, reduce symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and improve exercise tolerance. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in San Clemente, California.

Bionano Genomics

Series D in 2016
BioNanomatrix, Inc. develops nanoscale imaging and analytic platforms that are designed to analyze DNA and other genome-related peptides and proteins. The company's technology provides analysis of genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single molecule level. Its products are used in genetic diagnostics, personalized medicine, and biomedical research applications.

Miramar Labs

Venture Round in 2016
Miramar Labs develops medical devices for aesthetic indications that treat primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis in adults. The miraDry System cannot be used to treat hyperhidrosis elsewhere on the body, including the hands and feet. It was founded in 2006 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series E in 2016
Obalon is an engineering-driven medical technology company with a singular focus on innovative, high-quality gastric balloon technology. Located in San Diego, California, the technical team at Obalon has a long history of working closely with leading clinicians to develop innovative medical products that revolutionize the treatment of chronic disease. As a company, they believe in the fundamental value of imagination and invention, combined with rigorous testing and analysis, to ensure the highest levels of safety and performance. The result is a user-focused approach that deploys the power of advanced technological thinking to support clinical treatment objectives. It was founded in 2008.

Bionano Genomics

Series D in 2016
BioNanomatrix, Inc. develops nanoscale imaging and analytic platforms that are designed to analyze DNA and other genome-related peptides and proteins. The company's technology provides analysis of genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single molecule level. Its products are used in genetic diagnostics, personalized medicine, and biomedical research applications.

Benvenue Medical

Series F in 2016
Benvenue Medical, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive expandable implant systems for treating spinal disorders, specifically vertebral compression fractures and degenerative disc diseases. The company offers products such as the Kiva system, which addresses spinal fractures in the thoracic and lumbar regions, and the Blazer – C system, aimed at treating various types of pathological vertebral compression fractures. Additionally, Benvenue Medical has introduced the Luna 3D, an expandable interbody fusion system designed for use in minimally invasive, mini-open, or open surgical procedures. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company serves a diverse customer base in the United States, Canada, Belgium, France, and Germany.

Singular Genomics

Seed Round in 2016
Singular Genomics is a venture capital-backed biotech company in La Jolla, California. It fosters a dynamic, fast-paced, results-oriented environment where they offer employees the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding company. Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The company is located in the center of the Biotech hub on the Torrey Mesa close to the Pacific Ocean and next door to prestigious institutions like the Salk Institute, Scripps, Sanford Burnham, and UCSD.

Singular Genomics

Seed Round in 2016
Singular Genomics is a venture capital-backed biotech company in La Jolla, California. It fosters a dynamic, fast-paced, results-oriented environment where they offer employees the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding company. Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The company is located in the center of the Biotech hub on the Torrey Mesa close to the Pacific Ocean and next door to prestigious institutions like the Salk Institute, Scripps, Sanford Burnham, and UCSD.

Fractyl Health

Series C in 2015
Fractyl Health Inc. is a medical device company specializing in innovative therapies for metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company's flagship product, Revita DMR, is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes hydrothermal ablation to rejuvenate the lining of the duodenum, effectively addressing the underlying causes of these conditions. By focusing on transforming the treatment of metabolic diseases from merely managing symptoms to providing durable, disease-modifying solutions, Fractyl Health aims to significantly improve patient health outcomes. Founded in 2010 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is committed to developing curative therapies that lessen the burden on patients, healthcare providers, and payers.

Kona Medical

Debt Financing in 2015
Kona Medical is committed to alleviating the suffering and health risks associated with drug-resistant hypertension with a more effective, less invasive approach to renal artery denervation. The company was founded in 2009 by Michael Gertner, MD, with seed financing from Essex Woodlands. Kona was formed on the basis of combining Dr. Gertner’s inventions in the field with the assets of Therus Corporation, a predecessor company in the field of therapeutic focused ultrasound.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead product candidate, entinostat, is a class I HDAC inhibitor currently in Phase III clinical trials for advanced hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. Additionally, Syndax is advancing SNDX-5613, a selective inhibitor targeting the Menin-MLL binding interaction, in Phase I/II trials for mixed lineage leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia with specific mutations. The company also explores combinations of entinostat with immunotherapies such as Keytruda and Tecentriq for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Another key asset is SNDX-6352, a monoclonal antibody being evaluated for chronic graft versus host disease and solid tumors. Syndax has established collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies and research institutions to enhance its clinical development efforts and expand its therapeutic pipeline.

Xagenic

Series B in 2015
Xagenic Inc., a Toronto, Canada-based molecular diagnostics company developing a new technology for decentralized, rapid diagnostic testing and a true point-of-care platform. Our aim is to enable on-demand, near patient molecular testing, empowering clinicians in making treatment decisions for their patients at the time of first consultation. This will dramatically improve patient care and reduce health care costs. Xagenic has adapted this technology to permit rapid, enzyme-free detection of nucleic acids from clinical samples. We are commercializing a simple and fully automated technology platform that will enable widespread decentralized diagnostic testing to be performed outside of clinical laboratories. Our team is developing infectious disease tests that will allow the detection of a variety of analytes in situations where rapid test turnaround will provide clinically actionable results.

Sebacia

Series C in 2015
Sebacia, Inc. is a private medical device company dedicated to creating breakthrough topical therapies for the treatment of dermatological conditions affecting millions of people. Sebacia's goal is to provide a better alternative to the daily use of topical and systemic drugs currently available for the treatment of acne. Sebacia's patented microparticles technology was invented at Rice University, and the proprietary dermatology applications were further developed with researchers from the Wellman Center of Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Sebacia is located in Duluth, Georgia.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2015
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular indications. It is developing etripamil, a novel channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada, as well as for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, angina, and other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Celtaxsys

Series D in 2015
Celtaxsys, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company that focuses on novel therapeutics to treat patients suffering from inflammatory diseases. It offers CTX-4430, a small-molecule drug that targets the enzyme Leukotriene A4 hydrolase in immune cells for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and moderately severe acne diseases. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Twelve

Series C in 2015
Twelve manufactures medical devices. It was formerly known as Foundry Newco XII, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

aTyr Pharma

Series E in 2015
aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company that discovers and develops protein biologics for human therapeutics. The company has established a dominant intellectual property estate surrounding Physiocrine-based compositions and potential therapeutic applications. aTyr’s key programs are focused on immunomodulation disorders in the areas of inflammation and immunity and are in preclinical development. The company's primary focus is ATYR1923, a clinical-stage product candidate which binds to the neuropilin-2 receptor and is designed to down-regulate immune engagement in interstitial lung diseases. The privately held biotech was founded by The Scripps Research Institute Professor Paul Schimmel, a leading aminoacyl tRNA synthetase scientist, and is backed by top life sciences investors Alta Partners, Cardinal Partners, Domain Associates and Polaris Ventures.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series D in 2015
Obalon is an engineering-driven medical technology company with a singular focus on innovative, high-quality gastric balloon technology. Located in San Diego, California, the technical team at Obalon has a long history of working closely with leading clinicians to develop innovative medical products that revolutionize the treatment of chronic disease. As a company, they believe in the fundamental value of imagination and invention, combined with rigorous testing and analysis, to ensure the highest levels of safety and performance. The result is a user-focused approach that deploys the power of advanced technological thinking to support clinical treatment objectives. It was founded in 2008.

CoLucid Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, established in 2005. The company specializes in developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. Its primary product, COL-144, is an anti-migraine agent aimed at treating migraine headaches. Additionally, CoLucid is working on COL-204, a conjugated stigmine platform designed to create novel therapeutic entities for various conditions, including sleep/wake disorders, chronic pain, Alzheimer's disease, and psychiatric disorders. Through its innovative approaches, CoLucid Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the field of neurology.

Sera Prognostics

Series B in 2015
Sera Prognostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing diagnostic tests aimed at predicting a woman's individualized risk of premature birth, preeclampsia, and other pregnancy-related complications. By utilizing proprietary biomarkers, Sera Prognostics seeks to address the significant economic and healthcare challenges associated with premature births, impacting infants, families, and society at large. The company has licensed advanced serum proteomics technology and innovative peptides from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah to support its research and development efforts.

Bionano Genomics

Series C in 2014
BioNanomatrix, Inc. develops nanoscale imaging and analytic platforms that are designed to analyze DNA and other genome-related peptides and proteins. The company's technology provides analysis of genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single molecule level. Its products are used in genetic diagnostics, personalized medicine, and biomedical research applications.

Sera Prognostics

Series B in 2014
Sera Prognostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing diagnostic tests aimed at predicting a woman's individualized risk of premature birth, preeclampsia, and other pregnancy-related complications. By utilizing proprietary biomarkers, Sera Prognostics seeks to address the significant economic and healthcare challenges associated with premature births, impacting infants, families, and society at large. The company has licensed advanced serum proteomics technology and innovative peptides from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah to support its research and development efforts.

Miramar Labs

Series D in 2014
Miramar Labs develops medical devices for aesthetic indications that treat primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis in adults. The miraDry System cannot be used to treat hyperhidrosis elsewhere on the body, including the hands and feet. It was founded in 2006 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Zyga Technology

Series D in 2014
Zyga Technology is a surgical solutions provider developing & commercializing medical devices for treating spine problems. In addition to the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System, the company is also developing the Glyder Facet Restoration Device. Zyga has put together a team of engineers, marketing personnel, and management with significant experience developing medical devices for the spine industry. Zyga Technology was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Minnesota, USA.

VentiRx Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2014
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes Toll-like Receptor 8 (TLR8) immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, respiratory, and inflammatory diseases. It provides Motolimod, a lead investigational drug to mobilize a patient's own immune system by directly activating myeloid dendritic cells, monocytes, and natural killer cells to fight cancer. VentiRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of February 28, 2017, VentiRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Celgene Corporation.

Colorescience

Series B in 2014
Colorescience, Inc. specializes in the production and sale of mineral-based cosmetics and sunscreen products. Founded in 2000 and based in Carlsbad, California, the company offers a range of treatment products aimed at addressing various skin concerns, including pigmentation, redness, dark circles, and signs of aging, as well as catering to different skin types such as sensitive, oily, and dry skin. Its product line includes UV protectors, primers, foundations, and enhancers, all designed with high-quality ingredients and formulations. Colorescience distinguishes itself in the luxury aesthetic makeup market by focusing on efficacy and ease of use. The company distributes its products through a network of licensed physicians, luxury spas, retailers, and online channels, emphasizing its commitment to reducing skin cancer and other skin conditions.

Fractyl Health

Series B in 2014
Fractyl Health Inc. is a medical device company specializing in innovative therapies for metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company's flagship product, Revita DMR, is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes hydrothermal ablation to rejuvenate the lining of the duodenum, effectively addressing the underlying causes of these conditions. By focusing on transforming the treatment of metabolic diseases from merely managing symptoms to providing durable, disease-modifying solutions, Fractyl Health aims to significantly improve patient health outcomes. Founded in 2010 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is committed to developing curative therapies that lessen the burden on patients, healthcare providers, and payers.

Epic Sciences

Series C in 2014
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing sensitive tests for identifying and molecularly characterizing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. The company utilizes a platform that profiles single-cell phenotype and genotype, offering insights into phenotypic measures, specific biomarker expression levels, subcellular biomarker localization, and morphologic characteristics. Additionally, Epic Sciences provides the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and offers solutions for biopharmaceutical companies. The company collaborates with various biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, as well as major cancer centers and research institutions, to enhance cancer management and guide personalized medicine. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is dedicated to improving access to real-time biopsy material for better patient outcomes.

Xagenic

Series B in 2014
Xagenic Inc., a Toronto, Canada-based molecular diagnostics company developing a new technology for decentralized, rapid diagnostic testing and a true point-of-care platform. Our aim is to enable on-demand, near patient molecular testing, empowering clinicians in making treatment decisions for their patients at the time of first consultation. This will dramatically improve patient care and reduce health care costs. Xagenic has adapted this technology to permit rapid, enzyme-free detection of nucleic acids from clinical samples. We are commercializing a simple and fully automated technology platform that will enable widespread decentralized diagnostic testing to be performed outside of clinical laboratories. Our team is developing infectious disease tests that will allow the detection of a variety of analytes in situations where rapid test turnaround will provide clinically actionable results.

Benvenue Medical

Series E in 2014
Benvenue Medical, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive expandable implant systems for treating spinal disorders, specifically vertebral compression fractures and degenerative disc diseases. The company offers products such as the Kiva system, which addresses spinal fractures in the thoracic and lumbar regions, and the Blazer – C system, aimed at treating various types of pathological vertebral compression fractures. Additionally, Benvenue Medical has introduced the Luna 3D, an expandable interbody fusion system designed for use in minimally invasive, mini-open, or open surgical procedures. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company serves a diverse customer base in the United States, Canada, Belgium, France, and Germany.

Otonomy

Series D in 2014
Otonomy, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing therapeutics for ear-related diseases and disorders. The company offers OTIPRIO, a ciprofloxacin otic suspension used during tympanostomy tube placement surgery in pediatric patients. Otonomy is advancing several product candidates, including OTIVIDEX, a sustained-release formulation of dexamethasone currently in Phase III trials for Ménière's disease, and OTO-313, which targets tinnitus and is in Phase I/II trials. Additionally, OTO-413 aims to treat cochlear synaptopathy and related hearing difficulties, while OTO-510 seeks to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin treatment. Another candidate, OTO-6XX, focuses on hair cell regeneration for severe hearing loss. Founded in 2008, Otonomy collaborates with various institutions and companies to enhance its research and development efforts in localized drug delivery for otologic disorders.

Smart Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2014
Smart Medical Systems Ltd. develops, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices specializing in the field of gastroenterology and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. The company offers NaviAid Platform designed to overcome the challenges in GI endoscopy; G-EYE endoscope that enables Controlled Withdrawal of the endoscope during colonoscopy, improving visibility of the colon and making therapy and intervention easier and faster; NaviAid AB (Advancing Balloon) device that provides ileoscopy/upper enteroscopy while using standard endoscopes; NaviAid ABC (Advancing Balloon for Colonoscopy) device for colonoscopy; NaviAid inflation systems that facilitate the operation of various balloon devices within the gastrointestinal tract; and Controlled Withdrawal technique, a feature of the G-EYE endoscope and the NaviAid family that enables a thorough investigation of the bowel, improving visibility, detection, and stability of the endoscope. It serves customers through distributors in the United States and Europe. The company is based in Ra’anana, Israel with a subsidiary operation in the United States.

Sequent Medical

Series D in 2014
Founded in 2007, Sequent Medical, Inc. is a privately-held venture backed medical device company dedicated to the development of innovative catheter-based neurovascular technologies. The company has invented and developed the proprietary Microbraid™ technology to create the WEB™ Aneurysm Embolization System, a compelling and versatile new option for the treatment of both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. The WEB has received the CE mark and to date has been used to treat a wide variety of nearly 600 aneurysms in Europe, Latin America and New Zealand. The WEB is not available for sale or use in the United States. Sequent Medical, Inc. is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California and has European operations based in Bonn, Germany.

Evofem Biosciences

Series C in 2014
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes various products to address unmet needs in women’s sexual and reproductive health. Its commercial product is Phexxi, a vaginal gel for the prevention of pregnancy. The company is also involved in the development of EVO100, a vaginal pH regulator for the prevention of urogenital transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women. Evofem Biosciences, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Atara Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2014
Atara Biotherapeutics is an off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapy company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company's lead product, tabelecleucel (tab-cel), is currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, with additional development for other EBV-related hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also advancing next-generation CAR T immunotherapies, addressing various conditions including mesothelin-targeted therapies for solid tumors and treatments for B-cell lymphomas. Other notable candidates include therapies for multiple sclerosis and several viral infections. The company collaborates with esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bayer AG to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is committed to transforming the treatment landscape for serious diseases through its robust clinical and scientific initiatives.

Atara Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2013
Atara Biotherapeutics is an off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapy company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company's lead product, tabelecleucel (tab-cel), is currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, with additional development for other EBV-related hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also advancing next-generation CAR T immunotherapies, addressing various conditions including mesothelin-targeted therapies for solid tumors and treatments for B-cell lymphomas. Other notable candidates include therapies for multiple sclerosis and several viral infections. The company collaborates with esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bayer AG to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is committed to transforming the treatment landscape for serious diseases through its robust clinical and scientific initiatives.

RightCare Solutions

Series B in 2013
RightCare Solutions, founded in 2011 and based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, specializes in evidence-based technology aimed at enhancing hospital discharge planning and managing patient readmissions. The company's proprietary Discharge Decision Support System, known as D2S2, empowers healthcare providers—including hospitals, insurers, and homecare agencies—to optimize their discharge processes. By enabling the identification and prediction of high-risk patients at the time of admission, RightCare Solutions helps improve patient outcomes and the overall quality of care. This approach not only supports healthcare providers in reducing the burden of 30-day readmissions but also contributes to a more effective continuum of care.

Novadigm Therapeutics

Series B in 2013
NovaDigm Therapeutics develops vaccines to protect patients from fungal and bacterial infections. Its products include NDV-3, a vaccine to demonstrate preclinical efficacy in reducing the severity of disease caused by fungal and bacterial pathogens; and Als3, an antigen vaccine, which provides protection against systemic and mucosal candidal infections. It was founded in 2005 and headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Bionano Genomics

Series C in 2013
BioNanomatrix, Inc. develops nanoscale imaging and analytic platforms that are designed to analyze DNA and other genome-related peptides and proteins. The company's technology provides analysis of genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single molecule level. Its products are used in genetic diagnostics, personalized medicine, and biomedical research applications.

Otonomy

Series C in 2013
Otonomy, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing therapeutics for ear-related diseases and disorders. The company offers OTIPRIO, a ciprofloxacin otic suspension used during tympanostomy tube placement surgery in pediatric patients. Otonomy is advancing several product candidates, including OTIVIDEX, a sustained-release formulation of dexamethasone currently in Phase III trials for Ménière's disease, and OTO-313, which targets tinnitus and is in Phase I/II trials. Additionally, OTO-413 aims to treat cochlear synaptopathy and related hearing difficulties, while OTO-510 seeks to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin treatment. Another candidate, OTO-6XX, focuses on hair cell regeneration for severe hearing loss. Founded in 2008, Otonomy collaborates with various institutions and companies to enhance its research and development efforts in localized drug delivery for otologic disorders.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2013
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead product candidate, entinostat, is a class I HDAC inhibitor currently in Phase III clinical trials for advanced hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. Additionally, Syndax is advancing SNDX-5613, a selective inhibitor targeting the Menin-MLL binding interaction, in Phase I/II trials for mixed lineage leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia with specific mutations. The company also explores combinations of entinostat with immunotherapies such as Keytruda and Tecentriq for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Another key asset is SNDX-6352, a monoclonal antibody being evaluated for chronic graft versus host disease and solid tumors. Syndax has established collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies and research institutions to enhance its clinical development efforts and expand its therapeutic pipeline.

Applied Proteomics

Series C in 2013
Applied Proteomics, Inc. develops noninvasive and blood-based tests that provide the proteins for monitoring and early detection of disease. It offers SimpliPro Colon test to deliver tests. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in San Diego, California.

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2013
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company involved in the discovery and development of innovative treatments for rare inherited diseases affecting the liver, along with cancers, and other therapeutic areas to address liver problems. It is using ribonucleic acid interference (RNA) technology platform to develop its products. The product candidates are DCR-PHXC (for primary hyperoxaluria), DCR-undisclosed (for orphan genetic disease), DCR-PCSK9 (for cardiovascular disease), and DCR-HBV (for hepatitis B virus) among others. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

aTyr Pharma

Series D in 2013
aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company that discovers and develops protein biologics for human therapeutics. The company has established a dominant intellectual property estate surrounding Physiocrine-based compositions and potential therapeutic applications. aTyr’s key programs are focused on immunomodulation disorders in the areas of inflammation and immunity and are in preclinical development. The company's primary focus is ATYR1923, a clinical-stage product candidate which binds to the neuropilin-2 receptor and is designed to down-regulate immune engagement in interstitial lung diseases. The privately held biotech was founded by The Scripps Research Institute Professor Paul Schimmel, a leading aminoacyl tRNA synthetase scientist, and is backed by top life sciences investors Alta Partners, Cardinal Partners, Domain Associates and Polaris Ventures.

ReVision Optics

Series E in 2013
ReVision Optics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and delivers implantable products for the treatment of presbyopia. It offers PRESBYLENS Corneal Inlay, a refractive surgery solution to correct vision lost by the natural aging process called presbyopia. The company serves the ophthalmology professionals. ReVision Optics, Inc. was formerly known as IntraLens Vision, Inc. and changed its name to ReVision Optics, Inc. in 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Lake Forest, California.

Veracyte

Series C in 2013
Veracyte, Inc. is a genomic diagnostics company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing diagnostic tests for various cancers, including thyroid and lung cancer. The company's key products include the Afirma Genomic Sequencing Classifier, which helps identify benign thyroid nodules, the Percepta Genomic Sequencing Classifier for lung cancer, the Envisia Genomic Classifier for distinguishing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis from other interstitial lung diseases, and the Prosigna Breast Cancer Prognostic Gene Signature Assay for assessing recurrence risk. Veracyte's products are marketed through a team of product specialists and account managers. The company has established strategic collaborations with Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Loxo Oncology to enhance the development of novel diagnostic tests and therapies for cancer. Originally founded as Calderome, Inc. in 2006, Veracyte rebranded in 2008 to reflect its focus on genomic diagnostics.

Esperion

Venture Round in 2013
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing oral therapies for patients with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company specializes in non-statin medications aimed at treating conditions such as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Its primary product candidates include NEXLETOL (bempedoic acid) and NEXLIZET (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe), which are designed to improve cholesterol management. Esperion also explores novel treatment approaches, including HDL Therapy, based on its understanding of high-density lipoprotein function. The company collaborates with Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH to enhance its research and development efforts.

ReVision Optics

Series E in 2013
ReVision Optics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and delivers implantable products for the treatment of presbyopia. It offers PRESBYLENS Corneal Inlay, a refractive surgery solution to correct vision lost by the natural aging process called presbyopia. The company serves the ophthalmology professionals. ReVision Optics, Inc. was formerly known as IntraLens Vision, Inc. and changed its name to ReVision Optics, Inc. in 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Lake Forest, California.

Afferent Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2013
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It develops medicines to treat chronic pain by targeting P2X3 receptors in nerve fibers. The company’s AF-219, a compound that completed two Phase 1 clinical studies. Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Atara Biotherapeutics

Venture Round in 2013
Atara Biotherapeutics is an off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapy company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company's lead product, tabelecleucel (tab-cel), is currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, with additional development for other EBV-related hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also advancing next-generation CAR T immunotherapies, addressing various conditions including mesothelin-targeted therapies for solid tumors and treatments for B-cell lymphomas. Other notable candidates include therapies for multiple sclerosis and several viral infections. The company collaborates with esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bayer AG to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is committed to transforming the treatment landscape for serious diseases through its robust clinical and scientific initiatives.

Achaogen

Series D in 2013
Achaogen is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. The company's most advanced drug candidate, ACHN-490, has demonstrated a positive safety and dosing profile in Phase 1 clinical testing and displayed broad spectrum efficacy in preclinical studies against systemic infections caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria (e.g., E. coli, K. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa) and MRSA. In addition, the company is pursuing preclinical programs in several other areas of interest to combat the global emergence of bacterial resistance.

Glaukos

Series F in 2013
Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of breakthrough products and procedures designed to transform the treatment of glaucoma, one of the world’s leading causes of blindness. They have pioneered Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, in order to revolutionize the traditional glaucoma treatment and management paradigm. They launched the iStent®, their first MIGS device, in the United States in 2012. They are leveraging their platform technology to build a comprehensive and proprietary portfolio of injectable micro-scale therapies designed to address the complete range of glaucoma disease states and progression. They believe the iStent® is the smallest medical device ever approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, measuring 1.0 mm long and 0.33 mm wide. In June 2015, they completed an initial public offering and their shares are now traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in San Clemente, California.

Marinus Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2013
Marinus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of ganaxolone, offering a new mechanism of action with safe and convenient dosing, for adult and pediatric patient populations in acute and chronic care settings. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Branford, Connecticut.

Evofem Biosciences

Series C in 2012
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes various products to address unmet needs in women’s sexual and reproductive health. Its commercial product is Phexxi, a vaginal gel for the prevention of pregnancy. The company is also involved in the development of EVO100, a vaginal pH regulator for the prevention of urogenital transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women. Evofem Biosciences, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Regado Biosciences

Series E in 2012
Regado Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of aptamer-based antidote-controlled therapeutics. It provides REG1 that is used in patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome who undergo coronary revascularization procedures, which include coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention. It was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Kona Medical

Series C in 2012
Kona Medical is committed to alleviating the suffering and health risks associated with drug-resistant hypertension with a more effective, less invasive approach to renal artery denervation. The company was founded in 2009 by Michael Gertner, MD, with seed financing from Essex Woodlands. Kona was formed on the basis of combining Dr. Gertner’s inventions in the field with the assets of Therus Corporation, a predecessor company in the field of therapeutic focused ultrasound.

Epic Sciences

Series B in 2012
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing sensitive tests for identifying and molecularly characterizing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. The company utilizes a platform that profiles single-cell phenotype and genotype, offering insights into phenotypic measures, specific biomarker expression levels, subcellular biomarker localization, and morphologic characteristics. Additionally, Epic Sciences provides the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and offers solutions for biopharmaceutical companies. The company collaborates with various biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, as well as major cancer centers and research institutions, to enhance cancer management and guide personalized medicine. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is dedicated to improving access to real-time biopsy material for better patient outcomes.

RightCare Solutions

Series A in 2012
RightCare Solutions, founded in 2011 and based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, specializes in evidence-based technology aimed at enhancing hospital discharge planning and managing patient readmissions. The company's proprietary Discharge Decision Support System, known as D2S2, empowers healthcare providers—including hospitals, insurers, and homecare agencies—to optimize their discharge processes. By enabling the identification and prediction of high-risk patients at the time of admission, RightCare Solutions helps improve patient outcomes and the overall quality of care. This approach not only supports healthcare providers in reducing the burden of 30-day readmissions but also contributes to a more effective continuum of care.

Veracyte

Private Equity Round in 2012
Veracyte, Inc. is a genomic diagnostics company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing diagnostic tests for various cancers, including thyroid and lung cancer. The company's key products include the Afirma Genomic Sequencing Classifier, which helps identify benign thyroid nodules, the Percepta Genomic Sequencing Classifier for lung cancer, the Envisia Genomic Classifier for distinguishing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis from other interstitial lung diseases, and the Prosigna Breast Cancer Prognostic Gene Signature Assay for assessing recurrence risk. Veracyte's products are marketed through a team of product specialists and account managers. The company has established strategic collaborations with Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Loxo Oncology to enhance the development of novel diagnostic tests and therapies for cancer. Originally founded as Calderome, Inc. in 2006, Veracyte rebranded in 2008 to reflect its focus on genomic diagnostics.

Cotera

Venture Round in 2012
Cotera, Inc. is engaged in the design and development of orthopedic implants aimed at treating knee osteoarthritis. The company's flagship product, the Latella device, is surgically attached to the femur and is intended to alleviate medial knee pain by shifting muscles and tendons to redirect the forces exerted on the joint. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Cotera focuses on innovative solutions in the field of orthopedic care, specifically targeting conditions that affect joint function and patient mobility.

Tandem Diabetes Care

Series D in 2012
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. develops medical devices for the treatment of diabetes. It offers diabetic insulin pumps for adults and children to diabetes needs, including keeping blood glucose levels within target ranges. The company focuses on insulin infusion therapy. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in San Diego, California.

Rox Medical

Series D in 2012
ROX Medical, Inc. develops interventional vascular therapy devices for uncontrolled hypertension serving customers in the United States and internationally. It offers ROX Coupler that is intended for use in patients with treatment resistant hypertension to lower blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance and improving vascular compliance; and in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to improve breathing, reduce symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and improve exercise tolerance. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in San Clemente, California.

Ocunexus Therapeutics

Series B in 2012
Ocunexus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that develops therapeutics for unmet clinical needs in ophthalmology. The company specializes in developing highly differentiated drug candidates based upon a novel mechanism of action called “Gap Junction Channel Modulation.” It has developed treatments for multiple front- and back-of-the-eye diseases and disorders that would potentially alter the standard of care. In addition, the company's technologies are expected to be transferable to other acute and chronic disease indications. Ocunexus is formerly known as CoDa Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of wound care therapeutics based on gap junction modulation. The company is based in San Diego, California.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series C in 2012
Obalon is an engineering-driven medical technology company with a singular focus on innovative, high-quality gastric balloon technology. Located in San Diego, California, the technical team at Obalon has a long history of working closely with leading clinicians to develop innovative medical products that revolutionize the treatment of chronic disease. As a company, they believe in the fundamental value of imagination and invention, combined with rigorous testing and analysis, to ensure the highest levels of safety and performance. The result is a user-focused approach that deploys the power of advanced technological thinking to support clinical treatment objectives. It was founded in 2008.

Bionano Genomics

Series B in 2012
BioNanomatrix, Inc. develops nanoscale imaging and analytic platforms that are designed to analyze DNA and other genome-related peptides and proteins. The company's technology provides analysis of genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single molecule level. Its products are used in genetic diagnostics, personalized medicine, and biomedical research applications.