Intact Vascular
Series D in 2019
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, focused on developing minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Established in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which enhances the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). This innovative technology aims to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from vascular diseases, offering physicians a new and effective treatment option. Intact Vascular is dedicated to creating safe, efficacious, and user-friendly medical devices for healthcare providers and their patients.
Vesper Medical
Venture Round in 2019
Vesper Medical, Inc. is a medical device company established in 2016 and based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on developing minimally invasive peripheral vascular products specifically designed for treating deep venous disease. Its flagship offering, the Vesper DUO Venous Stent System, features a unique combination of strength and flexibility that addresses the complex anatomical challenges of venous stenting, particularly in the iliac and femoral veins. Vesper Medical aims to provide safe, effective, and user-friendly solutions for both patients and healthcare providers, enhancing the treatment of deep venous conditions.
Lungpacer
Venture Round in 2019
Lungpacer Medical Inc., established in 2009, is a medical device company based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in Exton, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in designing and developing therapeutic solutions, with a focus on the Lungpacer DPT System. This system is a diaphragm pacing technology designed to preserve and restore the strength of the diaphragm muscle in critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. The device activates the diaphragm using a temporary, minimally invasive, transvascular nerve stimulation approach, aiming to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital care costs, and potentially provide a more physiological respiratory pattern.
Galera Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of radiotherapy for cancer patients. The company's lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule dismutase mimetic currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. Additionally, GC4419 is being evaluated in Phase IIa trials for the treatment of radiotherapy-induced esophagitis in lung cancer patients. Galera is also advancing another candidate, GC4711, which is in Phase I/II trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. The company's research is focused on targeting oxygen metabolic pathways to improve patient outcomes in radiation therapy, and GC4419 has received Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., established in 2002 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its primary focus is on PB2452, a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, currently in Phase III trials for managing uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. Additionally, PhaseBio is developing PB1046, a fusion protein in Phase IIb trials for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, and PB6440, an oral agent for resistant hypertension. The company's proprietary technology, elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs), enhances the stability, bioavailability, and efficacy of proteins and peptides, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce side effects.
Vesper Medical
Series A in 2018
Vesper Medical, Inc. is a medical device company established in 2016 and based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on developing minimally invasive peripheral vascular products specifically designed for treating deep venous disease. Its flagship offering, the Vesper DUO Venous Stent System, features a unique combination of strength and flexibility that addresses the complex anatomical challenges of venous stenting, particularly in the iliac and femoral veins. Vesper Medical aims to provide safe, effective, and user-friendly solutions for both patients and healthcare providers, enhancing the treatment of deep venous conditions.
Intact Vascular
Series C in 2018
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, focused on developing minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Established in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which enhances the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). This innovative technology aims to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from vascular diseases, offering physicians a new and effective treatment option. Intact Vascular is dedicated to creating safe, efficacious, and user-friendly medical devices for healthcare providers and their patients.
Complexa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, focused on developing treatments for severe and life-threatening diseases related to fibrosis and inflammation. Established in 2008, the company is advancing its lead compound, CXA-10, an oral nitrated fatty acid aimed at treating focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Complexa utilizes proprietary technologies that involve the synthesis of endogenous nitro-fatty acids, which serve as cell-signaling agents regulating key inflammatory pathways. This approach aims to enhance the body's natural mechanisms for resolving and repairing acute and chronic tissue injuries, with a focus on addressing various inflammatory, fibrotic, and central nervous system diseases.
Intact Vascular
Series B in 2017
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, focused on developing minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Established in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which enhances the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). This innovative technology aims to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from vascular diseases, offering physicians a new and effective treatment option. Intact Vascular is dedicated to creating safe, efficacious, and user-friendly medical devices for healthcare providers and their patients.
Galera Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of radiotherapy for cancer patients. The company's lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule dismutase mimetic currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. Additionally, GC4419 is being evaluated in Phase IIa trials for the treatment of radiotherapy-induced esophagitis in lung cancer patients. Galera is also advancing another candidate, GC4711, which is in Phase I/II trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. The company's research is focused on targeting oxygen metabolic pathways to improve patient outcomes in radiation therapy, and GC4419 has received Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Galera Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of radiotherapy for cancer patients. The company's lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule dismutase mimetic currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. Additionally, GC4419 is being evaluated in Phase IIa trials for the treatment of radiotherapy-induced esophagitis in lung cancer patients. Galera is also advancing another candidate, GC4711, which is in Phase I/II trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. The company's research is focused on targeting oxygen metabolic pathways to improve patient outcomes in radiation therapy, and GC4419 has received Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Duolingo, Inc. is a language-learning platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company offers a wide array of educational resources, including 98 courses across nearly 40 languages, accessible for free or through a premium subscription model. With around 30 million active users, Duolingo has become a leading educational app globally, known for its engaging and gamified learning experience. Its offerings include the Duolingo Language Learning App, Super Duolingo, and the Duolingo English Test, which provides AI-driven language assessments. Additionally, Duolingo for Schools enables teachers to monitor their students' progress. The company's technology leverages advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the learning process, while its revenue is primarily generated through subscriptions, in-app purchases, and business services.
Intact Vascular
Series B in 2015
Intact Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, focused on developing minimally invasive products for peripheral vascular procedures. Established in 2011, the company is known for its Tack Endovascular System, which enhances the results of peripheral balloon angioplasty in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). This innovative technology aims to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from vascular diseases, offering physicians a new and effective treatment option. Intact Vascular is dedicated to creating safe, efficacious, and user-friendly medical devices for healthcare providers and their patients.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., established in 2002 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its primary focus is on PB2452, a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, currently in Phase III trials for managing uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. Additionally, PhaseBio is developing PB1046, a fusion protein in Phase IIb trials for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, and PB6440, an oral agent for resistant hypertension. The company's proprietary technology, elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs), enhances the stability, bioavailability, and efficacy of proteins and peptides, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce side effects.
Strongbridge Biopharma
Venture Round in 2015
Strongbridge Biopharma plc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapies for rare diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company’s primary focus is on rare endocrine disorders, exemplified by its product candidates, Recorlev, a cortisol synthesis inhibitor currently in Phase III trials for endogenous Cushing's syndrome, and Veldoreotide, a somatostatin analog that has completed Phase II trials for acromegaly. Strongbridge also offers Keveyis, an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor approved for treating specific forms of periodic paralysis in the United States. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, the company aims to leverage a concentrated prescriber base for its products and plans to utilize a targeted sales force for marketing in the U.S., European Union, and other key markets. Additionally, Strongbridge seeks to enhance its portfolio through the in-licensing or acquisition of complementary products that align with its focus on rare endocrine conditions.
Galera Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of radiotherapy for cancer patients. The company's lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule dismutase mimetic currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. Additionally, GC4419 is being evaluated in Phase IIa trials for the treatment of radiotherapy-induced esophagitis in lung cancer patients. Galera is also advancing another candidate, GC4711, which is in Phase I/II trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. The company's research is focused on targeting oxygen metabolic pathways to improve patient outcomes in radiation therapy, and GC4419 has received Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Duolingo, Inc. is a language-learning platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company offers a wide array of educational resources, including 98 courses across nearly 40 languages, accessible for free or through a premium subscription model. With around 30 million active users, Duolingo has become a leading educational app globally, known for its engaging and gamified learning experience. Its offerings include the Duolingo Language Learning App, Super Duolingo, and the Duolingo English Test, which provides AI-driven language assessments. Additionally, Duolingo for Schools enables teachers to monitor their students' progress. The company's technology leverages advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the learning process, while its revenue is primarily generated through subscriptions, in-app purchases, and business services.
Galera Therapeutics
Series A in 2012
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of radiotherapy for cancer patients. The company's lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule dismutase mimetic currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. Additionally, GC4419 is being evaluated in Phase IIa trials for the treatment of radiotherapy-induced esophagitis in lung cancer patients. Galera is also advancing another candidate, GC4711, which is in Phase I/II trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. The company's research is focused on targeting oxygen metabolic pathways to improve patient outcomes in radiation therapy, and GC4419 has received Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Bravo Health
Series A in 2012
Bravo Health, Inc. is a managed care provider that specializes in offering Medicare Advantage plans, including options tailored for special needs populations such as those receiving institutional care or individuals with chronic health conditions. The company also provides private fee-for-service plans, allowing members the flexibility to choose their healthcare providers, as well as Part D prescription drug plans for those requiring medication coverage. Bravo Health serves members across several states, including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., and extends its prescription drug plans to 43 states. Founded in 1996 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company was formerly known as Elder Health, Inc.
Duolingo, Inc. is a language-learning platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company offers a wide array of educational resources, including 98 courses across nearly 40 languages, accessible for free or through a premium subscription model. With around 30 million active users, Duolingo has become a leading educational app globally, known for its engaging and gamified learning experience. Its offerings include the Duolingo Language Learning App, Super Duolingo, and the Duolingo English Test, which provides AI-driven language assessments. Additionally, Duolingo for Schools enables teachers to monitor their students' progress. The company's technology leverages advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the learning process, while its revenue is primarily generated through subscriptions, in-app purchases, and business services.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., established in 2002 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its primary focus is on PB2452, a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, currently in Phase III trials for managing uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. Additionally, PhaseBio is developing PB1046, a fusion protein in Phase IIb trials for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, and PB6440, an oral agent for resistant hypertension. The company's proprietary technology, elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs), enhances the stability, bioavailability, and efficacy of proteins and peptides, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce side effects.
Trevena, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, established in 2007. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative medicines aimed at treating central nervous system disorders. Its product candidates include Oliceridine injection, which is designed for managing moderate-to-severe acute pain and has completed Phase III clinical trials, and TRV250, a delta-opioid receptor agonist that has finished Phase I trials for acute migraine treatment. Other candidates in development include TRV734, targeting both acute and chronic pain, and TRV027, which is being evaluated for acute heart failure. Additionally, Trevena is collaborating with Imperial College London to study TRV027 in the context of COVID-19. The company employs a specialized approach using G protein biased ligands to enhance the efficacy and safety of its therapeutics, addressing the limitations of existing GPCR-targeted drugs.
PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., established in 2002 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases. Its primary focus is on PB2452, a reversal agent for the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, currently in Phase III trials for managing uncontrolled bleeding events or urgent surgeries. Additionally, PhaseBio is developing PB1046, a fusion protein in Phase IIb trials for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, and PB6440, an oral agent for resistant hypertension. The company's proprietary technology, elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs), enhances the stability, bioavailability, and efficacy of proteins and peptides, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce side effects.
Trevena, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, established in 2007. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative medicines aimed at treating central nervous system disorders. Its product candidates include Oliceridine injection, which is designed for managing moderate-to-severe acute pain and has completed Phase III clinical trials, and TRV250, a delta-opioid receptor agonist that has finished Phase I trials for acute migraine treatment. Other candidates in development include TRV734, targeting both acute and chronic pain, and TRV027, which is being evaluated for acute heart failure. Additionally, Trevena is collaborating with Imperial College London to study TRV027 in the context of COVID-19. The company employs a specialized approach using G protein biased ligands to enhance the efficacy and safety of its therapeutics, addressing the limitations of existing GPCR-targeted drugs.
Vitae Pharmaceuticals
Series D in 2007
Vitae Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, dedicated to discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Its pipeline includes VTP-43742, currently in Phase I clinical trials for autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis; VTP-38543, in Phase IIa for atopic dermatitis; and BI 1147560, aimed at treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the company is developing VTP-34072, which is in Phase II trials for type 2 diabetes, and VTP-38443 for acute coronary syndrome. Vitae Pharmaceuticals employs a structure-based drug-design platform, Contour, to create best-in-class compounds targeting large markets that include chronic kidney disease and atherosclerosis. Established in 2001, the company operates as a subsidiary of Allergan plc.
Rinera Networks
Series A in 2007
Rinera Networks is a professional in internet video distribution. It is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Vitae Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2005
Vitae Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, dedicated to discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Its pipeline includes VTP-43742, currently in Phase I clinical trials for autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis; VTP-38543, in Phase IIa for atopic dermatitis; and BI 1147560, aimed at treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the company is developing VTP-34072, which is in Phase II trials for type 2 diabetes, and VTP-38443 for acute coronary syndrome. Vitae Pharmaceuticals employs a structure-based drug-design platform, Contour, to create best-in-class compounds targeting large markets that include chronic kidney disease and atherosclerosis. Established in 2001, the company operates as a subsidiary of Allergan plc.
Vitae Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2004
Vitae Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, dedicated to discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Its pipeline includes VTP-43742, currently in Phase I clinical trials for autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis; VTP-38543, in Phase IIa for atopic dermatitis; and BI 1147560, aimed at treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the company is developing VTP-34072, which is in Phase II trials for type 2 diabetes, and VTP-38443 for acute coronary syndrome. Vitae Pharmaceuticals employs a structure-based drug-design platform, Contour, to create best-in-class compounds targeting large markets that include chronic kidney disease and atherosclerosis. Established in 2001, the company operates as a subsidiary of Allergan plc.
Laurel Networks
Series C in 2003
Laurel Networks is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1999, specializing in the development of IP-based multi-service data delivery solutions. The company offers a range of products, including its ST-series Service Edge Routers, which provide Internet-class routing, support for multiple services, broadband subscriber management, and integrated service management. Additionally, Laurel Networks develops ShadeTree System Software, designed to enhance routing and switching performance, as well as the ShadeTree Management Suite, which facilitates the deployment of services for both residential and business customers.
Laurel Networks
Series A in 2000
Laurel Networks is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1999, specializing in the development of IP-based multi-service data delivery solutions. The company offers a range of products, including its ST-series Service Edge Routers, which provide Internet-class routing, support for multiple services, broadband subscriber management, and integrated service management. Additionally, Laurel Networks develops ShadeTree System Software, designed to enhance routing and switching performance, as well as the ShadeTree Management Suite, which facilitates the deployment of services for both residential and business customers.
ppoNEXT
Venture Round in 1999
PPONEXT is a PPO services company that provides healthcare management and network services. PPONEXT offers access to a network of medical care providers, hospitals, and ancillary facilities to group health, workers' compensation, and other insurance payers in the Midwest, Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.