Intellectual Ventures

Append Medical is a medical technology company focused on developing an innovative transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure system aimed at preventing strokes by reducing the risk of blood clots traveling to the brain. The company’s approach involves a uniquely designed system that eliminates the LAA through tissue invagination and suture closure, providing a simplified alternative to traditional implant-based LAA closures. This method is intended to minimize the presence of foreign materials at the closure site, thereby reducing device-related thromboembolism risks. Currently in the pre-clinical in-vivo trial phase, Append Medical operates within a market projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting the LAA closure market could reach $25 billion in the coming years. The company is also affiliated with MEDX Xelerator, a medtech incubator supported by several prominent organizations.

EarthNow, LLC is a company that specializes in satellite imaging systems, delivering real-time and intelligent video observations of the Earth. Founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, EarthNow operates a large constellation of advanced imaging satellites, ensuring continuous coverage so that at least one satellite is above most areas. This capability allows enterprise and government customers to access real-time, on-demand video streams from virtually any location on the planet. The company aims to provide a live and unfiltered view of the Earth, showcasing its beauty and fragility while fostering awareness of environmental stewardship. Through its innovative technology, EarthNow offers a unique and valuable user experience that combines continuous video with machine intelligence.

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TerraPower, LLC is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing a traveling wave reactor (TWR), which generates heat and electricity by utilizing fuel made from depleted uranium. TerraPower aims to create a sustainable and economical nuclear energy system that minimizes proliferation risks and enhances energy independence while addressing carbon reduction in various sectors. In addition to its TWR, TerraPower operates laboratories to support nuclear technology research and engineering, develops radioisotope generators for medical applications, and is exploring molten chloride fast reactor (MCFR) solutions that expand the role of nuclear energy in tackling climate change. Through its innovations, TerraPower seeks to provide safe, affordable, and abundant carbon-free energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and advancements in medical technology.