Ironwood Capital

Torigen Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to advancing cancer care for companion animals through innovative treatment options. Founded in 2013 and based in Farmington, Connecticut, the company focuses on developing immunotherapy solutions, particularly an experimental autologous cancer vaccine. This vaccine aims to activate the immune system to target specific tumor-associated antigens present on cancer cells, allowing for more effective detection and treatment of tumors. By providing alternatives to traditional, invasive methods such as surgeries and chemotherapy, Torigen seeks to improve the quality of life for pets facing cancer. The company builds on years of scientific research and is committed to pushing the boundaries of veterinary oncology.

IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, founded in 2013. It focuses on developing a single-cell detection system that identifies patient immune responses at the single-cell level. This innovative platform enables the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, as well as the monitoring of disease progression. IsoPlexis specializes in cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, providing insights into functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks with high resolution. By offering these capabilities, the company aids in predicting patient responses to novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, ultimately enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decisions.

Payveris, LLC operates a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform aimed at serving financial institutions and their partners. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, Payveris provides a range of services including consumer and business bill payment solutions, account-to-account external transfers, and person-to-person payment capabilities. Customers can easily send money from their bank or credit union accounts to others via the web, smartphones, or tablets. The platform also features PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions across various payment types, and PayItNow, which connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payment process. Payveris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings.

IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, founded in 2013. It focuses on developing a single-cell detection system that identifies patient immune responses at the single-cell level. This innovative platform enables the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, as well as the monitoring of disease progression. IsoPlexis specializes in cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, providing insights into functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks with high resolution. By offering these capabilities, the company aids in predicting patient responses to novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, ultimately enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decisions.

IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, founded in 2013. It focuses on developing a single-cell detection system that identifies patient immune responses at the single-cell level. This innovative platform enables the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, as well as the monitoring of disease progression. IsoPlexis specializes in cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, providing insights into functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks with high resolution. By offering these capabilities, the company aids in predicting patient responses to novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, ultimately enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decisions.

P2 Science a venture-backed, renewable specialty chemicals company, co-founded by Yale scientists, a chemical industry CEO and Elm Street Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. P2 Science has developed a unique process technology for converting renewable feedstocks—including vegetable oils—into high-value, specialty chemicals. These include flavor, fragrance and cosmetics ingredients. Many of their products are today available only from petrochemical sources. Among the first products to be produced by P2 are vegetable-derived, cost-effective versions of current petrochemical fragrance ingredients. Major users and formulators of specialty chemicals have a strong interest in substituting renewable for petrochemical ingredients. Patrick Foley, a Yale graduate of the PhD program in Environmental Engineering, is P2′s Chief Scientific Officer. Neil Burns, an executive with 20+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry, is the company’s CEO. P2 has a laboratory in New Haven, CT to support this technology’s development and commercialization, as well as partnerships with major companies at a number of points along the supply chain.

Precipio is a cancer diagnostics reference laboratory, delivering the latest in advanced diagnostics and personalized medicine. Our goal is to assist oncologists in providing the best care for their patients. At the intersection of academia, cancer research, and diagnostics, we connect physicians with world-renown pathologists at the Yale School of Medicine. At Precipio, our customers and their patients benefit from the most accurate, expert diagnosis.

Payveris, LLC operates a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform aimed at serving financial institutions and their partners. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, Payveris provides a range of services including consumer and business bill payment solutions, account-to-account external transfers, and person-to-person payment capabilities. Customers can easily send money from their bank or credit union accounts to others via the web, smartphones, or tablets. The platform also features PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions across various payment types, and PayItNow, which connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payment process. Payveris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings.

The Green Life Guides, LLC operates an online site for wedding ideas, products, and services. Its products and services include business cards, live events, food and flowers, and service directory for vendors; products and gifts for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and holidays; living room furniture; table linens and flatware; appliances and electronics, baking, cleaning supplies, cookware, and cutting boards; baskets, rugs, candles and candle holders, centerpieces, curtains, and hardware; organization and storage products; blankets, quilts, duvets, sheets, mattresses, pillows, and accents; towels, bathroom accessories, rugs and mats, shower curtains, and personal care and beauty products; garden accessories, composters, and plants and seeds; and dog and cat supplies. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Floop, Inc. operates as a mobile application that offers real time graphical interface. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

NovaTract Surgical is a development stage company, intends to develop medical devices to address the rapidly growing field of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES). The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Guilford, Connecticut.