Michael Voevodsky

Mitochem Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held company based in Charleston, SC that develops therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochem Therapeutics has a proprietary library of mitochondrial protective compounds, and early proof of concept in numerous in vivo models for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The lead compound MC16 is a first-in-class small molecule that up-regulates pro-survival and anti-oxidant pathways. In 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted orphan drug designation status to MC16 for the treatment of RP. The company is pursuing partnerships to develop non-ophthalmic indications such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS, muscular dystrophies, diabetes, ischemias, and kidney diseases. The company was founded by Bärbel Rohrer and Craig C. Beeson to develop a new approach to treating neurodegeneration and aging diseases by protecting mitochondrial homeostasis. The CEO is Michael Voevodsky.

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. manufactures and distributes over-the-counter cold remedy and allergy products. It offers homeopathic and allopathic OTC products, including cold remedy nasal spray and swab, allergy relief spray and swab, kids cold remedy relief, nasal congestion/sinus relief, cold shortening, dietary supplement line, and total immune products. The firm's products include Rapidmelts, Crystals, Lozenges, Oral Mist, Chewables, Intense Sinus Relief and Allergy Relief. The company was founded on February 4, 1991 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Perrigo Co. manufactures, distributes and markets pharmaceutical and nutritional products. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Allegan, MI.

Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets personal care products. Its products include shampoo, conditioners, hand and body lotions, deodorants, and antiperspirants. The company was founded by Gerald S. Gidwitz and Louis Stein in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Quaker Oats Co. manufactures beverages and other food products. It also manufactures bottled and canned soft drinks, granola bars and clusters, flour and flour mixes from purchased flour, rice cakes, cereals and uncooked rice products. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage medical device company. It develops minimally invasive, patient-centric treatments. The firm also develops an investigational ophthalmic treatment for Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD). The company was founded by Russell J. Hamilton and Laurence J. Marsteller in 2008 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.