PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals
Series D in 2018
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its lead product candidate, PB2452, is a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, intended to manage uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. PhaseBio is also developing PB1046 for pulmonary arterial hypertension and PB6440 for resistant hypertension.
Cheetah Medical
Series C in 2017
Cheetah Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company specializing in non-invasive solutions for monitoring cardiac output and hemodynamic parameters in critically ill patients. Its flagship product, the NICOM Noninvasive Cardiac Output and Hemodynamic Monitoring System, is designed for clinical applications such as fluid optimization, hemodynamic differential diagnosis, and drug titration. This system provides vital information for conditions like hypovolemic, septic, and cardiogenic shock, as well as aiding in the management of shortness of breath and acute renal failure. The NICOM system is FDA cleared and CE marked, recognized for its substantial equivalence to traditional monitoring systems. Cheetah Medical distributes its products to medical centers across various countries, including the United States, Australia, and several European and Asian nations. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the company also has offices in Vancouver, Washington, and Tel Aviv, Israel. Cheetah Medical is committed to research and development, partnering closely with clinicians to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare efficiency.
HistoSonics
Series B in 2017
HistoSonics develops a non-invasive tumor ablation system called Edison. This platform uses pulsed sound energy to destroy targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level without requiring incisions or needles.
Swift Biosciences
Series C in 2016
Swift Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in the development and commercialization of next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation kits for genomics, translational, and clinical research. The company focuses on creating innovative molecular biology reagents, protocols, and diagnostic tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of genomic analysis. Its product offerings include various RNA and DNA library preparation kits, amplicon panels, hybridization capture kits, and specialized tools for cancer gene profiling and metagenomics. Swift Biosciences' technologies aim to streamline sample preparation processes and improve data quality from NGS instruments, supporting a wide range of applications such as circulating tumor cells and whole-genome sequencing. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Established in 2009, Swift Biosciences is committed to advancing molecular research and diagnostics.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2015
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its lead product candidate, PB2452, is a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, intended to manage uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. PhaseBio is also developing PB1046 for pulmonary arterial hypertension and PB6440 for resistant hypertension.
CardioFocus
Debt Financing in 2014
CardioFocus develops endoscopic ablation systems for atrial fibrillation, including the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System with direct visualization and energy-delivery capabilities for pulmonary vein isolation, as well as the HeartLight Excalibur Balloon and HeartLight X3 System for stable tissue contact and controlled lesion creation across varying pulmonary vein anatomies. The company integrates a balloon catheter, endoscope, deflectable sheath, and console to enable electrophysiologists to tailor ablations to patient needs. Founded in 1990 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, CardioFocus aims to advance treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through visualization-guided devices.
Cheetah Medical
Series C in 2014
Cheetah Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company specializing in non-invasive solutions for monitoring cardiac output and hemodynamic parameters in critically ill patients. Its flagship product, the NICOM Noninvasive Cardiac Output and Hemodynamic Monitoring System, is designed for clinical applications such as fluid optimization, hemodynamic differential diagnosis, and drug titration. This system provides vital information for conditions like hypovolemic, septic, and cardiogenic shock, as well as aiding in the management of shortness of breath and acute renal failure. The NICOM system is FDA cleared and CE marked, recognized for its substantial equivalence to traditional monitoring systems. Cheetah Medical distributes its products to medical centers across various countries, including the United States, Australia, and several European and Asian nations. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the company also has offices in Vancouver, Washington, and Tel Aviv, Israel. Cheetah Medical is committed to research and development, partnering closely with clinicians to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare efficiency.
Metabolon
Series E in 2014
Metabolon develops metabolomics-based platforms and clinical diagnostic tests for early disease detection and precision medicine. It offers blood tests like QUANTOSE IR and QUANTOSE IGT, and Meta IMD for inherited metabolic disorders. The company serves various sectors including academia, biotech/pharmaceuticals, and precision medicine. It has strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and other industries.
Swift Biosciences
Series B in 2013
Swift Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in the development and commercialization of next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation kits for genomics, translational, and clinical research. The company focuses on creating innovative molecular biology reagents, protocols, and diagnostic tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of genomic analysis. Its product offerings include various RNA and DNA library preparation kits, amplicon panels, hybridization capture kits, and specialized tools for cancer gene profiling and metagenomics. Swift Biosciences' technologies aim to streamline sample preparation processes and improve data quality from NGS instruments, supporting a wide range of applications such as circulating tumor cells and whole-genome sequencing. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Established in 2009, Swift Biosciences is committed to advancing molecular research and diagnostics.
SurgiQuest
Series D in 2012
SurgiQuest, established in 2006 and headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, specializes in technology solutions for minimally invasive surgeries. The company's flagship product is AirSeal, a proprietary system that generates an air curtain to maintain an insufflated and airtight environment during laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted procedures. SurgiQuest caters primarily to bariatric, colorectal, general, gynecological, and urologic surgical disciplines.
Juventas Therapeutics
Series B in 2012
Juventas Therapeutics is a privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company developing regenerative therapies. Founded in 2007, it focuses on treating life-threatening diseases using non-viral gene therapies that activate natural processes to repair the body.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2012
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its lead product candidate, PB2452, is a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, intended to manage uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. PhaseBio is also developing PB1046 for pulmonary arterial hypertension and PB6440 for resistant hypertension.
Cayenne Medical
Venture Round in 2012
Cayenne Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in soft tissue reconstruction solutions for the knee, shoulder, and extremities. Founded in 2005, the company designs and develops a range of products for arthroscopic surgery, including the AperFix System, which facilitates anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using various grafts. Its offerings also include the AperFix Femoral and Tibial devices for restoring knee kinematics and anatomical reconstruction. Additionally, Cayenne Medical provides the CrossFix II System for meniscal repair, the iFix Interference Screw System for ACL procedures, and a line of shoulder products under the Quattro System for various soft tissue repairs. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance surgical precision and improve patient outcomes in sports medicine.
Metabolon
Series D in 2011
Metabolon develops metabolomics-based platforms and clinical diagnostic tests for early disease detection and precision medicine. It offers blood tests like QUANTOSE IR and QUANTOSE IGT, and Meta IMD for inherited metabolic disorders. The company serves various sectors including academia, biotech/pharmaceuticals, and precision medicine. It has strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and other industries.
SironRX Therapeutics
Series A in 2011
SironRX is developing novel therapies exclusively licensed from Juventas Therapeutics and Cleveland Clinic that promote dermal wound repair and reduce scarring. Our lead product is a clinically tested biopharmaceutical that encodes Stromal cell-Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1). SDF-1 is key molecule responsible for activating natural repair processes after tissue injury through prevention of cell death and recruitment of stem cells to the damaged organ. Studies from several laboratories suggest the therapeutic potential of SDF-1 for treatment of a range of wounds such as post-surgical incisions, chronic diabetic ulcers and burns. Development of a cost-effective interactive wound therapy that can be topically administered at the site-of-injury or in chronic wound care settings with the potential to significantly improve function of the damaged tissue will have a major impact on the multi-billion dollar advanced wound management market.
SurgiQuest
Series C in 2011
SurgiQuest, established in 2006 and headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, specializes in technology solutions for minimally invasive surgeries. The company's flagship product is AirSeal, a proprietary system that generates an air curtain to maintain an insufflated and airtight environment during laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted procedures. SurgiQuest caters primarily to bariatric, colorectal, general, gynecological, and urologic surgical disciplines.
CardioFocus
Series C in 2011
CardioFocus develops endoscopic ablation systems for atrial fibrillation, including the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System with direct visualization and energy-delivery capabilities for pulmonary vein isolation, as well as the HeartLight Excalibur Balloon and HeartLight X3 System for stable tissue contact and controlled lesion creation across varying pulmonary vein anatomies. The company integrates a balloon catheter, endoscope, deflectable sheath, and console to enable electrophysiologists to tailor ablations to patient needs. Founded in 1990 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, CardioFocus aims to advance treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through visualization-guided devices.
HTG Molecular Diagnostics
Series D in 2011
HTG Molecular Diagnostics is a commercial-stage life sciences company based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in precision medicine through its innovative HTG EdgeSeq platform. Established in 1997, the company offers a suite of molecular-based technology solutions for gene expression profiling and the measurement of various RNA types, including miRNA and mRNA. The HTG EdgeSeq technology automates sample processing, allowing for the rapid and simultaneous profiling of hundreds to thousands of molecular targets using minimal biological material. HTG Molecular Diagnostics markets a range of products, including instruments, assay kits, and software, which work together to facilitate efficient molecular profiling. Its offerings include several specialized panels designed for oncology and immuno-oncology applications. The company serves a diverse clientele comprising biopharmaceutical firms, academic research institutions, and molecular testing laboratories, distributing its products directly in the United States and Europe, as well as through international distributors.
HistoSonics
Series A in 2010
HistoSonics develops a non-invasive tumor ablation system called Edison. This platform uses pulsed sound energy to destroy targeted tissues at the sub-cellular level without requiring incisions or needles.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2010
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its lead product candidate, PB2452, is a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, intended to manage uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. PhaseBio is also developing PB1046 for pulmonary arterial hypertension and PB6440 for resistant hypertension.
Metabolon
Series C in 2009
Metabolon develops metabolomics-based platforms and clinical diagnostic tests for early disease detection and precision medicine. It offers blood tests like QUANTOSE IR and QUANTOSE IGT, and Meta IMD for inherited metabolic disorders. The company serves various sectors including academia, biotech/pharmaceuticals, and precision medicine. It has strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and other industries.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2007
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its lead product candidate, PB2452, is a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, intended to manage uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. PhaseBio is also developing PB1046 for pulmonary arterial hypertension and PB6440 for resistant hypertension.
Interactive Supercomputing
Series B in 2007
Interactive Supercomputing, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company developed Star-P, an interactive parallel computing platform designed for automatic parallelization and execution of desktop simulation applications across various sectors, including biomedical, financial, and government laboratory research. Star-P enables users to perform scientific, engineering, or analytical computations on array or matrix-based data by leveraging parallel architectures such as multi-core workstations, multi-processor systems, and distributed memory clusters, as well as cloud-based environments. In addition to its software platform, Interactive Supercomputing provides customer support, professional services, application consulting, and training services. The company markets its products through authorized resellers both in the United States and internationally. In September 2009, Interactive Supercomputing was acquired by Microsoft Corporation.
Quick Study Radiology
Series D in 2007
Quick Study Radiology provides digital imaging solutions for community hospitals, radiology and oncology practices, and imaging centers. The company offers image and data archiving, and disaster recovery services; monitoring and security services; and networking and web distribution services. It also provides picture archiving and communication systems for community hospitals and other facilities, and radiology information systems to store, manage, and distribute patient’s data and imagery.
Quick Study Radiology was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
BioTrove
Venture Round in 2006
BioTrove, Inc. specializes in micro and nano-scale technology platforms designed for life science research and drug discovery. The company offers several key products, including OpenArray, which facilitates relative gene expression analysis and supports genomic research across various fields such as agriculture, disease research, and public health. Additionally, BioTrove provides the RapidFire platform, enabling the screening of difficult drug targets through mass spectrometry-based assay development, along with the RapidFire mass spectrometry hardware system, which serves as a detection technology for drug screening and in vitro ADME applications. Their innovative systems consist of laboratory instruments and consumables that enhance the efficiency of genomic analysis, high-throughput screening, and molecular diagnostics, thereby accelerating research processes and development across multiple scientific domains.
Courtagen Life Sciences
Venture Round in 2006
Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, specializing in genetic testing services. The company provides a range of clinical genetic tests focused on neurological conditions, including developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, and mitochondrial disorders. Its offerings include comprehensive analyses such as epiSEEK Comprehensive and epiSEEK Focus, which assess genes associated with neurological function and seizure disorders, respectively. Additionally, Courtagen offers tests for drug metabolism related to epilepsy, as well as panels for neurodevelopmental and lysosomal storage disorders. The company also provides next generation sequencing services to support research in target discovery, clinical development, and companion diagnostics. Founded in 2003, Courtagen Life Sciences aims to empower physicians, families, and children affected by neurological disorders through advanced genetic insights.
GlycoFi is a biotech company focused on developing biotherapeutics utilizing glycan optimization technology. Founded in 2000 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the firm specializes in a proprietary protein manufacturing process that employs engineered yeast strains to achieve precise human glycosylation. This innovative approach enables the creation of therapeutic proteins, which are essential for drug development. GlycoFi aims to build its own pipeline of products while also collaborating with other pharmaceutical companies to enhance their drug offerings. In 2006, GlycoFi became a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the biotherapeutics field.
Quick Study Radiology
Series C in 2005
Quick Study Radiology provides digital imaging solutions for community hospitals, radiology and oncology practices, and imaging centers. The company offers image and data archiving, and disaster recovery services; monitoring and security services; and networking and web distribution services. It also provides picture archiving and communication systems for community hospitals and other facilities, and radiology information systems to store, manage, and distribute patient’s data and imagery.
Quick Study Radiology was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Ventaira Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2005
Ventaira Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative inhalation products. Utilizing its proprietary electrohydrodynamic (EHD) aerosolization technology, Ventaira focuses on creating novel inhaled drugs, such as fentanyl for managing breakthrough pain and salmeterol for treating asthma.
Quick Study Radiology
Series C in 2004
Quick Study Radiology provides digital imaging solutions for community hospitals, radiology and oncology practices, and imaging centers. The company offers image and data archiving, and disaster recovery services; monitoring and security services; and networking and web distribution services. It also provides picture archiving and communication systems for community hospitals and other facilities, and radiology information systems to store, manage, and distribute patient’s data and imagery.
Quick Study Radiology was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Proteus Digital Health
Series B in 2004
Proteus Digital Health is a digital medicines company that developed technology to integrate medicines with ingestible sensors, wearable devices, mobile applications, and cloud-based data systems. Its digital health feedback technology provided insights into medication adherence and physiological responses, helping patients manage their health and enabling collaboration among caregivers and clinicians. The company offered ingestible sensors, wearable patches, and analytics portals to monitor patients remotely, improve therapy adherence, and enhance clinical outcomes, with data analytics supporting physicians and health systems in decision making. Founded in 2001 and based in Redwood City, California, it was formerly known as Proteus Biomedical.
Ventaira Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2003
Ventaira Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative inhalation products. Utilizing its proprietary electrohydrodynamic (EHD) aerosolization technology, Ventaira focuses on creating novel inhaled drugs, such as fentanyl for managing breakthrough pain and salmeterol for treating asthma.