Joseph McConnell

EpiWorks, Inc. develops and manufactures compound semiconductor epitaxial wafers. It produces III-V epitaxial wafers that are tailored for optimal performance in multiple next generation applications. The company was founded by Quesnell J. Hartmann, Gregory E. Stillman and David A. Ahmari in 1997 and is headquartered in Champaign, IL.

NeoTract, Inc. develops surgical devices for urological and gynecological disorders. It offers UroLift System, a minimally invasive device to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The company was founded by Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, Theodore C. Lamson and Earl A. Bright II in 2004 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Vestaron Corp. develops and markets bioinsecticides derived from naturally occurring peptides. It offers the following brands: Spear-T for the treatment of thrips, Spear-P controls Colorado Potato beetle, and Spear-C protects crops from lepidopteran pests. The company was founded by Glenn F. King in 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC operates as a drug discovery and development company. It develops novel therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases associated with age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded by Jerry Colca and Rolf Kletzien in 2006 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Prime Banc Corp. operates as a bank holding company. The company is headquartered in Dieterich, IL.

Corvion, Inc. is a pre-clinical stage medical device company that focuses on bringing fully implanted heart assist technology to the worldwide market for mechanical circulatory support. The company is based in Webster, TX. The company aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by developing a highly efficient implantable rotary blood pump that is three times more efficient than competitors, coupled with a robust and flexible transcutaneous charging technology. Corvion offers an option for end-stage heart failure that gives back freedom and no longer limits the quality of life. The company was founded by Greg S. Aber, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Flow Forward Medical LLC engages in the development of novel approach for hemodialysis. The company was founded by Frank Nicholas Franano and William P. Whitaker and is headquartered in Fairway, KS.

ConsortiEX, Inc. provides healthcare technology services. It provides Information technology systems and services to manage the ordering, distribution and tracking of sterile injectable compounds for hospitals and affiliated networks. The company was founded by Neal Long in 2013 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Inc. provides healthcare services. The hospital is affiliated to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It offers inpatient and outpatient health services that include general medicine, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, maternity, and senior care. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

AlixPartners LLP engages in the provision of restructuring, consulting, and financial advisory services. It specializes in management consulting, strategic planning, corporate restructuring, go-to-market strategies, business growth and performance investments, and accelerated business transformation. The company was founded by Jay Alix in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois.

Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides dental care services. The firm offers comprehensive exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, periodontal treatment, whitening, crown and bridge work, preventive care, general dentistry, and restoration. It also provides oral surgery in the areas of tooth loss, wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, unequal jaw growth (malocclusion), jaw/mouth/teeth injury, cleft lip and cleft palate repair, extraction of teeth, treatment of endodontic diseases, esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions, and adjunctive treatments. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in East Syracuse, NY.

The Medical Device Manufacturers Association operates as a trade association. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Thomas C. Thompson.

Agracel, Inc. provides investment banking and securities dealing services. The firm's solutions include site selection, build to suit leaseback & turnkey, acquisition and redevelopment. The company was founded in 1986 by John M. Schultz and is located in Effingham, IL

Pulse Therapeutics, Inc. provides medical devices to destroy blood clots. Its devices help in treating the stroke, heart disease and other conditions. Its products include MED System which helps in dissolve blood clots. The company was founded by Francis M. Creighton and Rogers Ritter in 2008 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Mo.

Cultivation Capital LLC (Cultivation Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Brian Matthews, Cliff Holekamp, Jim McKelvey, Kyle Welborn, and Peter Esparrago. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

NorthPoint Industrial Fund III LLC provides commercial real estate services. The company is headquartered in Riverside, MO.

Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions.

Legacy Seed Cos. LLC operates as a holding company that creates to acquire small independent seed distributors that are looking for growth or new ownership. It supplies soybean and wheat seed varieties. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Euphrates Vascular, Inc. provides medical devices. It offers treatment addressing vascular occlusions related to vascular disease. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

NP Fund IV Blocker, Inc. engages in the provision of commercial real estate services. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Riverside, MO.

Part of Surmodics, Inc., Vetex Medical Ltd. is a medical company based in Galway, Ireland. The Irish company's first innovation is the Revene thrombectomy catheter, which is specifically engineered for the treatment of venous disease. The catheter is 510(k) cleared by the FDA for mechanical de-clotting and controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, in the peripheral vasculature. The company was founded by Mark Bruzzi, who has been the CEO since incorporation. Vetex Medical was acquired by SurModics MD LLC on July 06, 2021 for $59.78 million.

Ingredientwerks, Inc. develops plant-based proteins. The American company was founded in 2022. Matthew T. Plavan has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Veniti, Inc. operates as a medical device company which focuses on the treatment of venous insufficiency. Its products include VENI RF Plus which uses radio frequency generated steam to destroy problematic veins that manifest as varicose veins; VENI Vena Cava Filter system which is engineered to improve the accuracy, efficiency of deployment, placement and retrieval; and VICI Venous Stent which is designed specifically for the treatment of venous outflow obstruction. The company was founded by Sean C. Morris and Mark Klopp in 2009 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.