Bernie R. Silvers

OriGen Biomedical, Inc. engages in the manufacture of medical devices. Its ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) products are intended for supplementary oxygen support using a custom perfusion circuit instead of a respirator. It also manufactures specialty bags for cell culture and stem cell freezing in EVA, EVO, FEP, and Kapton/FEP compounds. The company was founded by Richard Martin in February 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. provides medical devices for treatment of obesity. It offers OverStitch, an endoscopic suturing system that enables advanced endoscopic surgery by allowing physicians to place full-thickness sutures through a flexible endoscope; and LAP-BAND, an adjustable gastric banding system for weight loss goals. The company was founded by Sergey Kantsevoy, Anthony Kalloo, Robert Hawes, Christopher J. Gostout and Dennis L. McWilliams in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Mystic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures and wholesales pharmaceutical and biological products. The private company was founded in 2003 and is based in Austin, TX.

Asuragen, Inc. develops molecular diagnostic products. Its products include AmplideX and QuantideX. It uses genomics to drive patient management through clinical testing solutions. The company was founded in March 2006 by Matthew M. Winkler and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Akorn, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of generic and prescription pharmaceuticals, and animal and consumer health products. It manufactures and markets branded and generic products including ophthalmic, injectable, oral liquids, topical, inhalants, and nasal sprays. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.