Bascom Ventures

Cultured Decadence is a startup based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on cellular aquaculture to produce crustacean products. Founded in 2020, the company employs innovative cell culture and tissue engineering techniques to create lobster and crab meat directly from the animals' cells, eliminating shell, organs, and waste. This approach addresses the increasing global demand for sustainable and nutritious seafood, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fishing methods.

Somna Therapeutics, established in 2012 in Germantown, Wisconsin, specializes in medical devices for treating laryngopharyngeal and extraesophageal acid reflux diseases. Its flagship product, the Reza Band, is a non-pharmacological, investigational device designed to prevent reflux into the larynx, pharynx, and lungs. The company, founded in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, aims to enhance the quality of life for LPR and EERD patients. Currently, Somna Therapeutics is refining the Reza Band's design and conducting clinical trials to secure FDA clearance. Post-clearance, the company plans to sell its device to hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare providers.

HealthMyne, Inc. is a healthcare informatics company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2013. It specializes in providing innovative imaging solutions and analytics primarily for cancer care providers. The company's technology enhances clinical decision-making by offering real-time, evidence-based imaging insights that facilitate improved patient care while also reducing delivery costs. HealthMyne's platform includes features such as tumor image manipulation, automatic tumor staging, specialized reporting, and management of incidental findings, all aimed at streamlining clinical workflows. By integrating electronic health records and image repositories, HealthMyne supports physicians in diagnosing and treating patients more effectively, ultimately enhancing clinical collaboration and quality assurance in patient management.