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Inbox Health Corp. specializes in developing a patient communication platform tailored for medical billers in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company offers a platform that automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence, proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This technology helps patients better understand their medical bills and provides access to various payment options. By analyzing data across its customer base, Inbox Health enables billers to customize each patient's billing and communication experience, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to significantly reduce administrative inefficiencies in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment processes for patients.

ClearGov Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service-based financial transparency and benchmarking platform for local governments and residents in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Its platform provides information on financial statements into an interactive infographic. The company’s software includes modules for financial forecasting, peer-to-peer financial benchmarking, collaborative government budgeting, public financial transparency, capital projects communications, and department-by-department public accountability. In addition, it offers data analysis tools that allow governments to compare their spending to municipalities of a similar size and demographic makeup. ClearGov Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Maynard, Massachusetts.

Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing bioresorbable scaffold implants designed to regenerate functional tissue in vivo. The company’s lead product is an off-the-shelf implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for harvesting donor tissue and offers a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. Biorez utilizes patented technology involving a degradable polymer for its orthopedic implants, including the L-C Ligament and biorez GRAFT, an FDA-cleared device for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Biorez aims to commercialize its ACL technology while expanding its platform for innovative clinical solutions.

Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing bioresorbable scaffold implants designed to regenerate functional tissue in vivo. The company’s lead product is an off-the-shelf implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for harvesting donor tissue and offers a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. Biorez utilizes patented technology involving a degradable polymer for its orthopedic implants, including the L-C Ligament and biorez GRAFT, an FDA-cleared device for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Biorez aims to commercialize its ACL technology while expanding its platform for innovative clinical solutions.

Inbox Health Corp. specializes in developing a patient communication platform tailored for medical billers in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company offers a platform that automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence, proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This technology helps patients better understand their medical bills and provides access to various payment options. By analyzing data across its customer base, Inbox Health enables billers to customize each patient's billing and communication experience, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to significantly reduce administrative inefficiencies in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment processes for patients.

Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing bioresorbable scaffold implants designed to regenerate functional tissue in vivo. The company’s lead product is an off-the-shelf implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for harvesting donor tissue and offers a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. Biorez utilizes patented technology involving a degradable polymer for its orthopedic implants, including the L-C Ligament and biorez GRAFT, an FDA-cleared device for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Biorez aims to commercialize its ACL technology while expanding its platform for innovative clinical solutions.

SeeClickFix, Inc. is a communications platform designed to facilitate reporting of non-emergency issues by citizens and to enable governments to manage and respond effectively. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company provides several tools aimed at enhancing civic engagement and government transparency. Its offerings include Request Management for gathering data and tracking work orders, Work Management for optimizing internal communication and assignments, and Citizen Engagement tools to inform and involve local communities. Additionally, SeeClickFix provides analytics tools that help assess public service performance and guide decision-making. The platform caters to various sizes and budgets, empowering residents, community organizations, and government officials to collaboratively enhance their neighborhoods. SeeClickFix operates as a subsidiary of CivicPlus, LLC.

Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing bioresorbable scaffold implants designed to regenerate functional tissue in vivo. The company’s lead product is an off-the-shelf implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for harvesting donor tissue and offers a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. Biorez utilizes patented technology involving a degradable polymer for its orthopedic implants, including the L-C Ligament and biorez GRAFT, an FDA-cleared device for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Biorez aims to commercialize its ACL technology while expanding its platform for innovative clinical solutions.

Arccos is the easiest way to improve your game. Pair a sensor to each club just once. Then watch Arccos seamlessly capture your round data without disrupting your game. You'll get all your stats right in your hand, instantly. Arccos will enable you to make smarter choices right on the course, so you can have your best game, every game. Arccos comes with a set of 14 sensors, one for every club. The sensors are so light that they have zero swing impact. Simply attach them to the grip end of your club and pair directly with the free iPhone app. After that, there's no need to tap, touch or interfere with your pre-swing routine. Arccos automatically captures every step of your golf game without interruption.

Innovatient Solutions provides a patient engagement solution to the health care industry. They strive every day to enable patients to take more control of their health and to have more say in how they are cared for before, during, and after their hospital stay. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut.

Ancera, Inc. is a company based in Branford, Connecticut, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of pathogen detection equipment. Founded in 2011, Ancera focuses on providing rapid, cost-effective diagnostic solutions that enhance food safety throughout the production process, from farm to consumer. Their flagship product, the PIPER platform, enables near real-time detection and quantification of microbial threats. This innovative device performs cell sorting, concentration, manipulation, and detection of significant samples in under ten minutes, all without the need for sample preparation or handling. Ancera's technology is characterized by high sensitivity and specificity, offering an integrated solution that allows for label-free sorting and analysis of cells directly from complex food sources. Additionally, the company emphasizes monitoring and assessing microbial data to deliver actionable insights that improve operational efficiency and food security within the food industry.

CMD Bioscience LLC is a computational biotechnology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, focused on developing molecular software applications for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life science sectors. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in peptide drug discovery and offers the CMDInventusSM platform, which assists in analyzing protein-protein interactions, modeling protein and peptide structures, predicting their behavior in biological systems, and creating peptide therapeutics. Additionally, CMD Bioscience provides custom solutions for peptide discovery, including macromolecular target modeling, hit identification, and optimization processes. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to support clients in creating multifunctional peptide drugs, particularly for conditions such as leukemia and lymphoma.

NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Connecticut, the company develops innovative solutions such as NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and NovaTract, a dynamic retractor for various minimally invasive surgeries, including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the growing fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes for healthcare institutions and surgeons.

C8 Sciences creates programs to dramatically improve the Eight Core Cognitive Capacities that are the foundation for all learning. Their new program C8Kids is especially effective providing early assessment and improvement for children challenged by learning difficulties such as ADHD.

EpiEP is a medical device startup developing a novel access system to the pericardium of the heart. The company develops a portfolio of epicardial medical devices used to offer safe, precise and real-time guidance for confirming access into the pericardial cavity. Its devices provide electrophysiologists with a pressure guided access needle so that the physicians know where the tip of the needle is located when it is being advanced to the virtual space between the pericardial sac and the surface of the heart without injuring the heart. EpiEP was established in 2008 and is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut.

EpiEP is a medical device startup developing a novel access system to the pericardium of the heart. The company develops a portfolio of epicardial medical devices used to offer safe, precise and real-time guidance for confirming access into the pericardial cavity. Its devices provide electrophysiologists with a pressure guided access needle so that the physicians know where the tip of the needle is located when it is being advanced to the virtual space between the pericardial sac and the surface of the heart without injuring the heart. EpiEP was established in 2008 and is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut.

SRS partners with state and local governments to administer C-PACE programs via its proprietary tech platform, PACEworx.

The Green Life Guides, LLC operates an online site for wedding ideas, products, and services. Its products and services include business cards, live events, food and flowers, and service directory for vendors; products and gifts for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and holidays; living room furniture; table linens and flatware; appliances and electronics, baking, cleaning supplies, cookware, and cutting boards; baskets, rugs, candles and candle holders, centerpieces, curtains, and hardware; organization and storage products; blankets, quilts, duvets, sheets, mattresses, pillows, and accents; towels, bathroom accessories, rugs and mats, shower curtains, and personal care and beauty products; garden accessories, composters, and plants and seeds; and dog and cat supplies. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Zadspace Inc., a Norwalk, Connecticut is a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based platform that enables retailers to deliver targeted advertisements on 4” x 6” color labels affixed to packages shipped to consumers, has closed a $3.2m Series B venture financing round.

Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in the electronic validation and clearing of paper and digital coupons, as well as other incentives, for grocery, drug, and mass merchant retailers. Founded in 2008 and based in Connecticut, the company provides a fully automated promotion management system that allows retailers to maintain control over their promotions while significantly reducing the risk of fraud. Its services include promotion management, coupon validation, fraud protection, and direct-to-card offers. By facilitating real-time validation at the point-of-sale, Intelligent Clearing Network addresses issues related to misredemption and fraudulent coupon use, delivering real-time redemption information to manufacturers, media companies, and retailers when incentives are processed.

NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Connecticut, the company develops innovative solutions such as NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and NovaTract, a dynamic retractor for various minimally invasive surgeries, including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the growing fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes for healthcare institutions and surgeons.

Affinimark Technologies is a private bioscience company located in New Haven, Connecticut, focused on developing innovative medical diagnostic products that address significant unmet medical and surgical needs. The company's flagship product, Cerebrostrip, is a diagnostic test designed to quickly and cost-effectively determine whether a patient has experienced a cerebrospinal fluid leak due to surgery or trauma. This product, grounded in Affinimark's advanced research, fills a critical gap in the market, as no similar diagnostic tests currently exist. By improving the timeliness and accuracy of diagnoses, Affinimark aims to enhance patient care and reduce the risks and costs associated with undetected cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Additionally, the company is committed to challenging existing diagnostic practices, particularly in the realm of early-stage prostate cancer, to enable faster recovery for patients.

LiquiFix Inc. specializes in manufacturing and supplying lubricants, biodegradable degreasers, and cleaners suitable for both household and industrial applications. The company's diverse product range is designed for use in various settings, including kitchens, garages, vehicles, and recreational equipment, catering to a wide array of customers such as households, schools, and manufacturing facilities. LiquiFix emphasizes the use of green chemistry in its formulations, resulting in non-toxic, high-performance products that prioritize safety for users, pets, and the environment. The company markets its offerings through retail stores and online platforms, serving both domestic and international markets. Established in 2010, LiquiFix is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Continuity, known for its innovative regulatory technology solutions, specializes in automating compliance management for financial institutions, including community banks and credit unions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that streamlines the entire regulatory lifecycle, encompassing tasks such as interpreting regulatory changes, managing policies and procedures, vendor management, and board reporting. Its key offerings include Compliance Core, which integrates technology and personnel to ease compliance burdens, RegAdvisor Pro for automating regulatory change management, and Vendor Management to oversee vendor activities. Additionally, Continuity features tools that facilitate the migration of manual compliance processes to a digital platform, along with remote audit and strategic engagement services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, with an office in Waltham, Massachusetts, Continuity serves hundreds of institutions across the United States, aiming to reduce the time, cost, and risks associated with regulatory compliance.

CardioPhotonics, LLC develops and markets non invasive blood monitors to detect cardiac arrhythmia and dehydration. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bethany, Connecticut.

SRS partners with state and local governments to administer C-PACE programs via its proprietary tech platform, PACEworx.

Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc. provides on-demand energy and sustainability performance assessment and management software solutions for the commercial real estate industry. The company offers Sustainable Real Estate Manager platform, an Internet-based software as a service, which is used for monitoring building energy and water consumption and cost; automating key performance indicator analytics and reporting; tracking CO2 emissions performance; benchmarking internal and external peer buildings; comparing actual and budgeted performance; identifying no-cost/low-cost energy, water, and waste cost savings opportunities; monetizing hidden carbon assets; and facilitating compliance with energy and sustainability related disclosure, labeling, auditing, and construction regulations. Its platform enables building owners, operators, investors, lenders, tenants, and consultants to assess, benchmark, and optimize the energy and sustainability performance of individual properties and portfolios in the United States and internationally. The company is based in Monroe, Connecticut.

Helix Therapeutics, Inc. develops deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) based therapeutics. It develops novel sequence-specific gene-targeting reagents for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and common genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis.

YouRenew designs, implements, and manages mobile life-cycle solutions for retail and enterprise customers. The company was founded in September 2008 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.