Private Equity Round in 2021
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LifeSprout is developing the next generation of synthetic soft tissue substitutes for aesthetic and reconstructive medicine. LifeSprout offers revolutionary products for aesthetic and regenerative medicine. Leveraging recent breakthroughs in materials science, we have created a platform that looks and behaves like the body’s own tissues. The company is turning this into a suite of products for millions of patients each year with soft tissue losses from aging, cancer, and metabolic disease.
RocketDocs, Inc. specializes in proposal management software solutions tailored for various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, law, and commercial industries. The company's flagship product, PMAPS, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs), including tracking, reporting, document assembly, and database management. Additionally, RocketDocs provides PMAPS WebPro, a web-based platform designed to streamline proposal management activities. By offering its solutions through a software-as-a-service model, RocketDocs assists proposal professionals in producing and managing customer-facing sales proposals and related documents. Founded in 1988 and based in Frederick, Maryland, RocketDocs has evolved from its original name, Proposal Software, Inc., to better reflect its innovative approach to proposal management. The company's software is utilized by global banking and finance organizations, as well as leading technology firms, to enhance the efficiency and quality of their business communications and responses.
Catalyte is a software engineering services company that uses data science and AI to build technology workforces for forward-looking companies. Its Odyssey workforce development platform delivers exceptional and sustainable tech talent and powers transformational software engineering. Its services specialize in talent and workforce development, software engineering, technology, and process transformation, application development, and modernization that enable businesses to access affordable technology development services and scale software innovation by letting its software developers learn new technology development techniques in real-time. Founded in 2000, Catalyte is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. is a healthcare company dedicated to improving cancer detection through innovative technology. It focuses on the development of CancerSEEK, a liquid biopsy test that analyzes genomic mutations in tumor DNA and protein markers in plasma to identify multiple types of cancer at their earliest stages, often before symptoms become apparent. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland, Thrive aims to integrate early cancer detection into routine medical care. The company was previously known as Thrive Sciences Inc. and has been a subsidiary of Exact Sciences Corporation since early 2021. Thrive was launched with support from various investors, including Third Rock Ventures and Section 32, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing cancer diagnostics.
Sisu Global Health provides clinically proven, patented, high margin devices, starting with Hemafuse, a highly effective alternative to donor blood. With a simple push and pull of a handle, the device transfers blood from where it is pooled in internal bleeding to a blood bag: blood is salvaged and immediately re-transfused. Sisu achieved regulatory approval in Ghana and Kenya and Hemafuse and signed two distribution contracts. Founded in 2014 by Carolyn Yarina, Gillian Henker, and Katie Kirsch, Sisu Global Health is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Private Equity Round in 2018
RocketDocs, Inc. specializes in proposal management software solutions tailored for various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, law, and commercial industries. The company's flagship product, PMAPS, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs), including tracking, reporting, document assembly, and database management. Additionally, RocketDocs provides PMAPS WebPro, a web-based platform designed to streamline proposal management activities. By offering its solutions through a software-as-a-service model, RocketDocs assists proposal professionals in producing and managing customer-facing sales proposals and related documents. Founded in 1988 and based in Frederick, Maryland, RocketDocs has evolved from its original name, Proposal Software, Inc., to better reflect its innovative approach to proposal management. The company's software is utilized by global banking and finance organizations, as well as leading technology firms, to enhance the efficiency and quality of their business communications and responses.
eNeura Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing portable, non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices for the treatment and prevention of migraines. Its flagship product, the sTMS mini, utilizes single-pulse TMS to provide migraine relief by generating targeted magnetic fields that pass through bone and tissue. This device is designed for both acute and prophylactic treatment of migraines in adolescents aged 12 and older, as well as adults, allowing for convenient use at home or on the go. eNeura was established in 2012 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. The company, formerly known as eNeura Therapeutics LLC, rebranded in February 2014. However, it faced financial difficulties and filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in August 2020.
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in providing mobile payment solutions and point-of-sale financing for small and midsize retailers. Founded in 2014, Blispay offers a mobile-centric credit card that allows merchants to provide financing options to their customers without the need for technical integration or financial obligations. The Blispay Visa Card features instant issuance, six months of special financing, and a cash-back incentive, making it an attractive option for both retailers and consumers. The company's founding team includes industry veterans with backgrounds from notable organizations, enhancing its capability to deliver innovative financial products that meet the needs of modern shoppers and merchants alike.
Sisu Global Health provides clinically proven, patented, high margin devices, starting with Hemafuse, a highly effective alternative to donor blood. With a simple push and pull of a handle, the device transfers blood from where it is pooled in internal bleeding to a blood bag: blood is salvaged and immediately re-transfused. Sisu achieved regulatory approval in Ghana and Kenya and Hemafuse and signed two distribution contracts. Founded in 2014 by Carolyn Yarina, Gillian Henker, and Katie Kirsch, Sisu Global Health is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Private Equity Round in 2015
RocketDocs, Inc. specializes in proposal management software solutions tailored for various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, law, and commercial industries. The company's flagship product, PMAPS, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs), including tracking, reporting, document assembly, and database management. Additionally, RocketDocs provides PMAPS WebPro, a web-based platform designed to streamline proposal management activities. By offering its solutions through a software-as-a-service model, RocketDocs assists proposal professionals in producing and managing customer-facing sales proposals and related documents. Founded in 1988 and based in Frederick, Maryland, RocketDocs has evolved from its original name, Proposal Software, Inc., to better reflect its innovative approach to proposal management. The company's software is utilized by global banking and finance organizations, as well as leading technology firms, to enhance the efficiency and quality of their business communications and responses.
Paragon Bioservices operates as a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company focuses on viral vector-based gene therapies, advanced vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and recombinant proteins. Paragon offers a comprehensive range of services, including process development, analytical development, and cGMP manufacturing and testing, catering to pre-clinical and early-phase clinical activities. With a shift in its customer base from government contracts to primarily serving the biotech sector, Paragon aims to forge strong partnerships with leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The company has enhanced its leadership team with experienced professionals, ensuring a robust foundation for its operations. Paragon's state-of-the-art facility spans 150,000 square feet, allowing it to provide complete manufacturing services from initial development through to commercial launch.
Essence Group Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2014
Essence Group Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, offers health insurance and software. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Calvert Learning, based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, specializes in providing curriculum services for home school students and educational institutions. Established in 1906, the company offers a comprehensive range of courses in subjects such as history, mathematics, science, literature, and foreign languages, utilizing a blend of traditional textbooks and online learning. Its curriculum is designed for English-speaking students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing active, project-based learning. In addition to its academic offerings, Calvert Learning provides advisory teaching, technical support services, and flexible, modular approaches tailored to the needs of schools and districts. The organization has a long-standing commitment to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their learning environment. As of 2019, Calvert Learning operates as a subsidiary of Edmentum, Inc., continuing its mission to support both homeschool families and educational institutions.
Essence Group Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2011
Essence Group Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, offers health insurance and software. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Private Equity Round in 2007
Towne Park is a provider of specialized hospitality services, primarily focused on valet parking and self-parking management. Operating in over 530 locations across the United States, it serves a diverse clientele that includes boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and healthcare facilities. The company offers a range of services, including door and bell service, concierge assistance, transportation, and patient transport, all aimed at enhancing the overall service experience for guests and clients. With a workforce of 8,500 employees, Towne Park emphasizes a collaborative work culture that promotes innovation and professional growth. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the company has demonstrated significant revenue growth and has been recognized multiple times on the Inc. 500|5000 List, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality solutions.