Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by epilepsy and seizures since its establishment in 1968. With 47 affiliated organizations throughout the United States, the Foundation provides a wide range of services, including educational programs, advocacy, and community support. It focuses on preventing, controlling, and ultimately finding a cure for epilepsy through public education, federal and local advocacy, and funding research for new treatments and therapies. The Foundation also offers specific resources such as the ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation, and brain surgery options for those affected. Its mission is to empower individuals with epilepsy to lead fulfilling lives while raising awareness and promoting understanding of the condition.

Laura Thrall

CEO

3 past transactions

Soterya

Pre Seed Round in 2020
On average, we spend a third of our lives in bed. Our self-positioning bed; the Korus™, combined with our AI-driven software, is designed to provide precise sleep therapies improving lifestyle and medical care that benefits sleep wellness and faster recovery at home.

Cadence Neuroscience

Grant in 2019
Cadence Neuroscience develops implantable medical device therapies for epilepsy, central pain, and other neurological disorders. Founded in 2017 and based in Redmond, Washington, the company pursues core technology developed at Mayo Clinic that is being evaluated clinically. The device detects brain signals and delivers electrical stimulation to modulate neural circuits, enabling personalized brain stimulation to improve seizure control relative to existing protocols.

Epihunter

Grant in 2019
Epihunter develops digital solutions to improve the daily lives of individuals with epilepsy. Its primary product is a medical monitoring device designed to detect absence seizures in real-time, enabling better diagnosis and treatment for patients.
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