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JenaValve Technology, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems. The company was founded on March 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Andera Partners SCA (Andera Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Pierre-Michel Passy. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Nalu Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company, which develops, manufactures, and commercializes invasive solutions for patients with chronic neuropathic pain. It markets Nalu neurostimulation system that delivers gentle electrical pulses to the nervous system to modulate pain signals to the brain. The company was founded by Keegan Harper, Lee Hartley, Mike Partsch, and Daniel Pivonka in October 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

JenaValve Technology GmbH develops and manufactures transcatheter valve implantation systems for transapical and transfemoral implantation. The firm offers a therapeutic alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for high-risk patients suffering from aortic heart valve stenosis. The company was founded by Markus Ferrari, Volker Guyenot and Hans-Reiner Figulla in 2006 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Sanarus Technologies LLC, Sanarus Medical, Inc. manufactures minimally invasive medical devices. The company is based in Pleasanton, CA. The company was founded in 1999 by Seth A. Stabinsky, Glenn Foy. The CEO is BJ Hardman. Sanarus Medical was acquired by Sanarus Technologies LLC on July 16, 2009.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Cardiac Science Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets Powerheart automated external defibrillators. Its offers power heart AED G5, G5 trainer, G3 plus, G3 Pro, G3 trainer, and rescue ready services. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

CardioPolymers, Inc. provides novel biocompatible polymer implant therapies to treat cronic heart failures. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA.

SoniVie Ltd. engages in the development of a system for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Its products include Therapeutic Intra-Vascular Ultrasound (TIVUS) system, an intravascular, catheter-based technology that can cause denervation of nerves surrounding blood vessels and other structures like the bronchus. The company was founded by Moshe Arkin in 2014 and is headquartered in Rosh Haayin, Israel.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Founded in 1991, Taglich Brothers, Inc. is a full-service broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm offers institutional and retail brokerage services, investment banking and comprehensive research. Taglich Brothers' research focuses on identifying undiscovered micro-cap companies that they believe will appreciate in value once the market recognizes their potential. They are a member FINRA and SIPC.

AEON Biopharma Sub, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing a proprietary botulinum toxin complex, ABP-450, for debilitating medical conditions, with an initial focus on the neurology and gastroenterology markets. The company was founded by Robert E. Grant on February 24, 2012 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

AqueSys, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical device company that develops ocular implants that reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) associated with glaucoma. It focuses on commercializing implantable devices that will significantly improve the treatment of glaucoma. The company was founded by Charles E. Larsen in 2006 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ

Sadra Medical, Inc. develops therapies for treatment of aortic valve diseases. The company was founded by Fred Khosravi and Amr Salahieh in 2003 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Paracor Medical, Inc. develops medical devices for treatment and prevention of congestive heart failure. The firm offers HeartNet Ventricular Support System, a super-elastic Nitinol mesh. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

eyeonics, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells premium intraocular lenses. Its lenses are implantable devices that replace the natural lens in the human eye, typically after the natural lens has developed cataracts that can significantly impair vision. The firm's products are designed to both replace a cataractous lens and correct a refractive error. The company was founded by Andrew J. Corley and Stuart J. Cumming in 1998 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

PreCision Dermatology, Inc. developed skincare therapies. It offered pharmaceutical products for skin barrier restoration, dermatoses, rosacea, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and scaling associated with hyperkeratotic skin. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Nugent in 2010 and was headquartered in Cumberland, RI.

Encore Dermatology, Inc. manufactures prescription therapies and medical devices for dermatologists. It offers hylatopicplus emollient foam, hylatopicplus cream, and tetrix cream to manage and relieve the burning, itching, and pain. The company was founded Robert J. Moccia and Michael Brown in 2015 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Baxter Healthcare Corp. develops, manufactures, and distributes hospital supplies and medical technologies. It distributes medical treatment options for conditions such as hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, and trauma. The company was founded on June 21, 1967 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is an organization that partners with other organizations to provide long-term help with food, shelter, clothing, and furniture. The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is based in Chicago, IL. The non-profit company serve more than 12.4 million people in 88 counties from 6 local chapters. The organization encourages blood donation as a way to help those in need and reports that donors often feel a sense of satisfaction after making their donation.

K2 Biotechnology Ventures LLC engages in accelerating the commercialization of university, medical center, and healthcare innovations. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Kenneth B. Kashkin, Jane E. Kiernan.

Healthcare Businesswomens Association operates women healthcare associations. The company was founded by Diane Anderson, Peg Dougherty, Millicent Gryczka, Sheila Sinkking and Ruth Smith in 1977 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.

Salter Labs Corp. manufacturers healthcare products and solutions. Its products include swivel connector, flexi soft, whisper, and silhouette cannula, aerosol delivery, oxygen masks and concentration indicators, humidifiers and water traps. The company was founded by Peter W. Salter in 1976 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Part of Boston Scientific Corp., Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a liquid polymer technology for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The company is based in Foster City, CA. Enteric Medical Technologies was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on June 13, 2002.

Ablation Frontiers LLC is an American company that develops technology for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillations. Part of Medtronic Plc, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of heart conditions.

Pequot Capital Corp. provides investment advisory services.

Ceribell, Inc. engages in the development of diagnosis medical devices. The firm focuses on making electroencephalography (EEG) for diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk for seizures. Its products include Ceribell EEG headband, Ceribell EEG recorder, and spot-checks with brain stethoscope. The company was founded by Jane Chao, Josef Parvizi and Chris Chafe in 2014 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.