Kristine Scott

Molecular Devices LLC engages in the provision of bioanalytical solutions for protein and cell biology in life science research, pharmaceutical, and bio-therapeutic development. Its product portfolio includes platforms for screening, genomic and cellular analysis, colony selection, and microplate detection. The company was founded by Harden M. McConnell in July, 1983 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Alta Partners Management Co. LP (Alta Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Jean Deleage, Guy Paul Nohra, Marino Polestra and Garrett P. Gruener. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

InteKrin Therapeutics, Inc. develops and commercializes therapeutics for metabolic and immune disorders. It develops therapeutics for diabetes, insulin resistance and multiple sclerosis. The company was founded by Dennis M. Lanfear and Christos S. Mantzoros in 2005 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

NovaDigm Therapeutics, Inc. developes innovative immunotherapeutics and preventative vaccines. It protect patients from fungal and bacterial infections, which can be recurrent, drug-resistant and in some cases, life-threatening. The firm NDV-3A, is the first vaccine to demonstrate preclinical efficacy in reducing the severity of disease caused by both fungal and bacterial pathogens. NDV-3A is in Phase 2 clinical development for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) with follow-on indications planned for Candida, a fungal pathogen, and Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA. The company was founded by Toumas R. Holmberg, Michael R. Yeaman, Frederick M.Haneyand John E. Eswards Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in Grand Forks ND.

RusnanoMedInvest (RMI) is a subsidiary of RUSNANO, a 100 percent Russian state-owned company whose mission is to develop the Russian nanotechnology industry through co investment in nanotechnology projects with substantial economic potential or social benefit. RMI was founded in 2012 headquartered in Russian. The firm to realize advanced projects in medicine and pharmaceuticals involving the transfer of intellectual property rights and modern pharmaceutical production technology to Russia.

Epic Sciences, Inc. develops novel diagnostics to the treatment and management of cancer. It develops sensitive diagnostic tests to molecularly characterize circulating tumor cells in the blood. The firm also offers fluid-phase biopsy that identifies rare cell of interest in the blood; and provides cancer management through earlier diagnosis, staging and therapeutic selections. The company was founded by David M. Nelson in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

5AM Venture Management LLC (5AM Ventures) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2002 by Andrew J. Schwab, Carin M. Rollins and John D. Diekman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Prospect Venture Partners (Prospect Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Alexander E. Barkas and David Schnell. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Care & Health Ltd. retails nutrition food products. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Koronis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops antiviral therapeutics based on viral decay acceleration. Its therapeutics are designed to inhibit a specific viral protein or enzyme, drugs based on VDA are designed to provoke the rapid decay of the targeted virus by further increasing its naturally high rate of mutation. The company was founded by Richard Daifuku in 1998 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

TPE Boulder, Inc. (Ticonderoga Capital) is a private equity firm founded by James Vandervelden in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc. develops and manufactures orthopedic devices. The company was founded by Stephen D. Guntherand and Charles L. Nelson in 2005 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Biomimedica, Inc. develops medical devices to restore damaged joints. Its main focus is to treat degenerative disease of articular cartilage, which is called Osteoarthritis. The company was founded by David Myung and Lampros Kourtis in 2008 and is headquartered in Ripon, CA.

BioScience Managers Pty Ltd (Bioscience Managers) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Jeremy Curnock Cook. The firm is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Bioverativ Therapeutics, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It develops medicines for chronic diseases such as hemophilia, anemia, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune disorders. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Sofinnova Investment Inc (Sofinnova Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by Jacques F. vallle & Joel F. Martin. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.