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Supira Medical develops a percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) designed to provide temporary mechanical support during high-risk coronary interventions and cardiogenic shock. Its solution assists the native pumping action of the heart, enabling patients to undergo necessary procedures.

Quanta is a medical devices company that develops advanced haemodialysis systems for use in the home and clinic. Quanta is focused on the commercialisation and ongoing development of SC+, an innovative cartridge-based haemodialysis system. SC+ is a high performance, compact haemodialysis system providing clinical efficacy by utilising typical flow rates of traditional in-centre machines. SC+ supports the entire ‘Continuum of Care’ for dialysis patients, from nurse-assisted treatment through self-care in centre to home haemodialysis. Their system facilitates the seamless transition between treatment modalities providing the best tool to enable flexibility for patients, and treatment options for physicians.

Nalu Medical is an early-stage company based in Carlsbad, California, focused on developing innovative medical devices to enhance the treatment of chronic pain. Founded in 2014, the company has created a battery-free, micro-implantable pulse generator that is cleared by the FDA for both Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS). Nalu Medical's neurostimulation devices leverage neuromodulation technology to offer a variety of therapeutic options aimed at alleviating chronic pain, thereby improving the quality of life for patients.

Verana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Digisight Technologies, the company connects healthcare providers with patients through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, SightBook, is a mobile application that enables users to test their vision and share results with their physicians in real-time, facilitating timely appointments and treatments. Verana Health manages data from over 20,000 healthcare providers and 70 electronic health record systems, leveraging its AI-enhanced platform, VeraQ™, to create a robust healthcare data ecosystem. By utilizing advanced analytics on curated datasets, Verana Health supports life sciences partners in improving clinical research and enhancing patient care outcomes.

Founded in 2005, LanzaTech is a pioneering carbon recycling company that converts industrial waste gases into fuel ethanol and other valuable products. Its innovative bio-catalytic toolkits enable gas fermentation microbes to recycle carbon emissions from sources like steel mills and landfills, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting a circular economy.

Affimed NV is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. With nearly two decades of expertise in innate immunity, Affimed seeks to leverage the innate immune system to enhance cancer treatment outcomes. The company specializes in discovering and advancing targeted therapies through its unique approach of using innate cell engagers, which aim to address the limitations of existing immuno-oncology therapies. In addition to its core research and development efforts, Affimed also generates revenue by providing research and development services to third parties, utilizing both its own and externally licensed intellectual property.

iRhythm Technologies is a digital healthcare company specializing in ambulatory cardiac monitoring solutions. It offers the Zio Patch, a wire-free, wearable biosensor that records ECG data for up to 14 days, aiding physicians in diagnosing arrhythmias efficiently.

CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc., established in 1988 and headquartered in Newark, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing therapies for liver diseases and other chronic conditions with significant unmet medical needs. Its primary focus is on seladelpar (MBX-8025), a selective agonist of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor delta, currently in Phase II trials for treating primary biliary cholangitis, sclerosing cholangitis, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Additionally, the company is developing MBX-2982, an orally-active G protein-coupled receptor agonist targeting gut/liver diseases, and CB-001, a preclinical-stage product candidate for treating gut/liver disease using omega-3 fatty acids. CymaBay has partnerships with Janssen Pharmaceuticals and DiaTex for developing therapies for metabolic diseases and gout, respectively.

Reata Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases. It targets molecular pathways that regulate cellular metabolism and inflammation, with a primary focus on renal, cardiovascular, and autoimmune indications.

PTC Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments for rare genetic disorders. Its portfolio includes approved drugs like Translarna (ataluren) and Emflaza (deflazacort), as well as pipeline candidates targeting various rare diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and certain cancers.

PTC Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments for rare genetic disorders. Its portfolio includes approved drugs like Translarna (ataluren) and Emflaza (deflazacort), as well as pipeline candidates targeting various rare diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and certain cancers.