Jörg W. Menten

SphingoTec GmbH develops method for prediction, prevention, intervention of cancer, cardiovascular disease and kidney function. The firm specializes in biomarker discovery and acute care diagnostics. The company was founded by Andreas Bergmann in 2002 and is headquartered in Hennigsdorf, Germany.

Vanguard AG engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of medical devices and equipment used for cardiology and endoscopy. The company was founded by Bernard Frieling and Robert Schrödel in 1998 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies designed to deliver positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. It operates business through two segments: Active Healing Solutions and LifeCell. The Active Healing Solutions segment is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced wound care therapies primarily based on its negative pressure technology platform. The LifeCell segment focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative and reconstructive acellular tissue matrices for use in reconstructive, cosmetic, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair soft tissue defects, as well as for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. It has offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The company was founded by James R. Leininger in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.