Jonathan Paull Gertler

HydroCision, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets fluid-jet based surgical tools. Its products include spinejet system, spinejet XL, hydrodiscectomy system and allograft system. The company was founded by Kevin P. Staid and Timothy E. Moutafis in 1994 and is headquartered in North Billerica, MA.

OPKO Diagnostics LLC engages in the provision of health services. It develops blood testing devices for use in homes and doctors offices. The company was founded by Vincent Linder, George M. Whitesides, David Steinmiller, and Samuel K. Sia in 2004 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes small molecule drugs. It develops molecule drugs to treat life-threatening diseases, with a particular emphasis in oncology. The firm drug discovery platform, STAND has delivered a diverse portfolio of drug candidates that target the multiple pathways critical for the support, maintenance of cancer cells and that address unmet medical needs with substantial markets. The company was founded in 1997 by Thomas James Farrell and Daniel Douglas Von Hoff and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

BRAINBox Solutions, Inc. develops and manufactures tools for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries. It specializes in concussion, neurological biomarkers, point of care, neurocognitive testing, and diagnosis. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

BioValve Technologies, Inc. develops new chemical entities for the treatment of central nervous system conditions. It offers various dopamine agonists for treatment of parkinson's disease and schizophrenia; and novel disposable pharmaceutical delivery systems. The company was founded by Robert R. Gonnelli in 1998 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Verax Biomedical, Inc. develops rapid tests for detecting bacterial contaminants in blood cells and tissues. The firm's first target application for its technology is to test for the presence of bacterial contaminants in platelets and bacterial contaminants in platelets and red blood cells represent the greatest lethal infectious risks in transfusion medicine today and no rapid, simple methods are presently available to effectively address this threat. Verax Biomedical was founded by Joe R. Sanders and Joe L. Straight in 1999 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Biogen MA, Inc. is a biotechnology company principally engaged in discovering and developing drugs for human healthcare through genetic engineering. The company’s research and development activities used to focus on novel products for multiple sclerosis, inflammatory, respiratory, kidney and cardiovascular diseases, developmental biology and gene therapy. The company was founded by Daniel D. Adams in 1976 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Rachiotek LLC engages in the manufacture of spine stabilization devices. It offers Stabilimax™ Dynamic Spine Stabilization System which supports injured or degenerated spine without eliminating motion. The company is headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

NeatStitch Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices. It offers NeatClose, a patented Nitinol based automatic suturing product primarily targeting the Laparoscopic Port Closure Market. The firm’s product is FDA approved and employs a simple-intuitive blunt end design therefore avoiding exposed needles and improving the safety and speed of the closure for each procedure. The company was founded in 2004 by Assaf Dekel and is headquartered in Or Akiva, Israel.

Point Judith Management Co LLC (Point Judith Capital Partner) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by David Martirano and Gina Raimondo. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Primo Medical Group, Inc. designs and manufactures medical devices and precision machined components. It offers outsourcing solutions to the medical device market, including OEM product distribution services, engineering services, precision component production and finished goods assembly, refurbishment of medical devices, reusable surgical kit management and complete supply chain management. The company was founded in 1953 by Primo Tallarida and is headquartered in Stoughton, MA.

Biohealth Innovation, Inc. sources and evaluates market-relevant bioheath intellectual properties, connects the IP with funding, and assists businesses in marketing and growth. It is a regional innovation intermediary that accelerates and facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of market-relevant research in federal labs, universities, and biohealth companies in the Region. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

ThermoRetec Corp. provides environmental services in the United states. The company was founded by Jeffrey L. Powell and is headquartered in Concord, MA.

Vital Sensors Holding Co., Inc. Develops chip based pressure sensors. It offers continuous or on demand data capture and read out capabilities that will support clinicians and patients in the management of cardiovascular and other disease state. The company was founded in 2002 by Volker Bödecker and Max Georg Ostermeier and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

BioProtect Ltd. designs, develops and commercializes balloon systems. Its patented technology allows for the design and manufacture of implantable biodegradable balloon products that support a wide range of clinical applications in oncology and surgery. The company’s balloon implant, indicated for prostate cancer patients. BioProtect was founded by Shaul Shohat, Adrian Paz and Abraham Domb in 2004 and is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Cardiosolutions, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices. It focuses on a novel percutaneous alternative to open heart surgery to solve the problem of mitral regurgitation. The firm offers Dexterity Steerable Introducer, a multi-use tool that enables physicians to access regions of the cardiac anatomy, which are difficult to reach, including the left side of the heart; and Percu – Pro System for reducing the degree of mitral regurgitation in patients with either functional or degenerative valve disease. The company was founded by Steven J. Tallarida in 2006 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.

Part of Curia Global, Inc., AMRI Bothell Research Center, Inc. is a company that provides drug discovery and information services. The company is based in Framingham, MA. AMRI Bothell Research Center was acquired by Curia Global, Inc. on January 25, 2001 for $22.40 million.

Olympus Endo Technology America Inc. manufactures medical devices. It offers GI Endoscopy Devices and Dexterity. The company was founded by Steve J. Tallarida, Robert E. Ailinger and James J. Frassica in 2005 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.

Endotronix, Inc. develops wireless heart sensor technology. The firm has introduced the Cordella Heart Failure System, a comprehensive solution for heart failure management. The company was founded by Anthony I. Nunez and Harry D. Rowland in June 2007 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Bessor Pharmaceuticals manufactures pharmaceuticals. The private company is based in Framingham.

Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc. engages in the development of drugs for children and adolescents with cancer. The company was founded by Marc Goldberg, Ricardo Garcia, and Cesare Spadoni in August 2017 and is headquartered in Brookline, MA.

Virginia Life Science Investments LLC invests in off-shore life science companies. Its portfolio is primarily focused on companies that specialize in medical devices and diagnostics and range from simple devices through platform technologies. The company was founded on April 2, 2009 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Woodwell Climate Research Center, Inc. provides environmental care services. It seeks to conserve and sustain forests, soils, water, and climate by demonstrating the value to human health and economic prosperity. The Center has initiatives in the Amazon, the Arctic, Africa, Russia, Asia, Boreal North America, the Mid-Atlantic, and New England. It programs focus on the global carbon cycle, forest function, landcover/land use, water cycles, and chemicals in the environment, working in collaboration with partners from local organizations to national governments and the United Nations. The company was founded by George Woodwell and is headquartered in Falmouth, MA.

Embark Healthcare (Embark Healthcare) is a ventures capital firm founded in 2001 by David M Geliebter. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Humacyte Global, Inc. engages in the manufacture of human acellular matrix products for vascular and non-vascular applications. It offers its products to the cardiovascular, cosmetic, soft tissue reconstruction, neurosurgical, and orthopedic markets. The company was founded by Laura E. Niklason, Juliana L. Blum and Shannon L. M. Dahl in 2004 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Cardiovascular Group provides cardiovascular services.

Leapfrog Systems LLC develops water conservation systems. The firm's FROG system automatically cuts back water as if the homeowner went out to reprogram his water clock for changed weather conditions and mandated no-watering days. Its program also offers an online wizard for water districts to assist homeowners in planning their irrigation schedules via computer or smartphone. The company was founded on July 31, 2009 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

North Colony Asset Management LLC is a privately held real estate investment firm that directly invests in real estate in the greater Northeastern United States. North Colony is headquartered in Cambridge, MA and provides opportunities to invest in real assets throughout the Northeast with a focus on the greater Boston market. The private company has a long-term focus when analyzing the markets and targets markets in which they have extensive local knowledge. The company invests in commercial assets with stable cash flow and upside potential, and aim to provide good risk-adjusted returns by acquiring well-located assets with sound fundamentals at a discount to replacement costs.

Part of FMR LLC, eMoney Advisor LLC is a company that provides technology solutions and services to help people talk about money. Based in Radnor, PA, the company's solutions strengthen client relationships, streamline business operations, enhance business development, and drive overall growth. eMoney's wealth management platform helps advisory firms lead with planning and meet the evolving needs of clients. The company was founded by Jeff Schulte and Edmond J. Walters, and Susan J. McKenna has been the CEO since 2018. eMoney Advisor was acquired by FMR LLC from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America on February 28, 2015, for $250 million.