Chad Waite

Napera Networks, Inc. developed network security software solutions. The company was founded in 2006 and was headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

XORI Corp. provides health technology services. It develops technology for the rapid discovery and development of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). The firm validates the technology on a variety of targets and develops superior products for cancer therapy, immune disorders, and infectious diseases. The company was founded by Nancy Maizels in 2009 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Adapx, Inc. provides software to automate pen and paper processes enabling rapid data collection within the enterprise. It helps businesses and agencies streamline data capture, collaboration and operations with Capturx software for digital pens, speech and sketch. The company was founded by Philip R. Cohen and David R. McGee in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Limerick BioPharma is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule product candidates to address areas of significant unmet medical need. Their intent is to bring forth innovative therapies that have the potential to change treatment paradigms via their enhanced safety and / or efficacy profiles. Limerick is developing novel products that can enhance the safety of existing therapeutic agents or function as innovative stand-alone therapies. Their lead programs are in the areas of metabolic diseases and solid organ transplantation. In metabolic diseases, their programs are in clinical development for treatment of diabetes and dyslipidemia. For transplant indications, their programs are in clinical development as adjunctive therapy to treat metabolic dysregulation induced by leading immunosuppressants. Beyond these first-generation programs, Limerick has developed a proprietary and cutting-edge discovery platform that can be leveraged for other high-need, high-value areas. They intend to maximize the value of their product candidates and discovery platform through independent development, licensing and other partnership opportunities.

LeMond Fitness, Inc. was designing and manufacturing indoor exercise and training bikes. The company was by founded Greg LeMond in 2002 and was headquartered in Woodinville, WA.

Verdezyne, Inc. operates as an industrial biotechnology company. It designs and engineers enzymes, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms that produce target chemicals. The firm offers Biolon DDDA, Adipic acid, and Sebacic Acid. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Oncofactor Corp. develops antibody drugs against new biologic targets in cancer. Its cancer therapeutics that disrupt signaling pathways between tumors and the immune system. The company was founded by Sarah Ellen Warren in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Airgo Networks, Inc. develops wireless technology products. They design and produce chipsets for network management. They offer chipsets, product designs, and software that enable mainstream adoption and new applications by greatly increasing the range, speed, reliability, security, and ease-of-use of WLAN systems. The company was founded in January, 2001 by Greg Raleigh and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

VerityStream, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise-class solutions that are transforming credentialing, enrollment, privileging, and evaluations for healthcare organizations. It serves outpatient facilities including ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care facilities, clinics, and medical groups. The company was founded by Micheal Kenneth Cation, Clifford A. Reid, and Michael S. Pliner in April 1988 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, WA.

Acylin Therapeutics, Inc. develops drugs for cancer. The company was founded by Philip A. Cole, Peter S. DiStefano, Ronen Marmorstein, Suresh K. Jain and Roydon Price in 2009 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Aggregate Knowledge, Inc. provides online collective discovery services. delivers the neutral data management platform on which advertisers make their digital media decisions. Aggregate Knowledge was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Technology Alliance supports and promotes technology-based businesses and research institutions. It organizes programs, events, data analysis, and policy activities for education, research, and entrepreneurship technology advancement. The company was founded by William H. Gates Sr. in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Olympic Venture Partners II LP seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the US, primarily in the Pacific Northwest region. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of software, life sciences, multimedia, biotechnology, communications, health care and environmental sectors. It acts as lead or co-lead investor and provides financing for early stage capital requirements. It makes co-investments with venture capital firms.

W Fund Management LLC (W Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Mr. Hamburg Robert. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Northwest Venture Services Corp. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Kirkland, WA.

BEAT BioTherapeutics Corp. develops novel therapies for heart diseases. It offers BB-R12, a novel biological therapy with the potential to revolutionize the treatment of heart failure. The company was founded by Charles E. Murry, Buddy D. Ratner, Michael Laflamme and Michael Regnier in 2008 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Nexgenia, Inc. develops molecule-specific selection reagents. Its technology include polymer-protein conjugates and magnetic nanoparticles. The company was founded by James Lai and Thomas Schulte in February 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Cyrus Biotechnology, Inc. develops protein structure prediction and protein design software. The company was founded by Lucas Nivon, David Baker, Javier Castellanos and Yifan Song and is headquartered in Seattle, WA

Symform, Inc. provides cloud storage and backup services. Its cooperative storage cloud is a solution that combines the best practices of disaster recovery, data security and distributed networking using the power of Internet. The company handles the day-to-day management of network security and administration of the storage cloud. Symform was founded by Bassam Tabarra and Praerit Garg in 2007 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Twinstrand Biosciences, Inc. develops technologies to detect ultra-rare variants. It uses technology for new generation of clinical diagnostics and tools for scientific discovery. The company was founded by Jesse Salk and Michael Schmitt in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.