Steven E. Nissen

Primus Capital Partners, Inc. (Primus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1983 by Loyal Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Pepper Hike, Ohio.

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute operates as a a research institute, providing basic, translational and clinical research at Cleveland Clinic. It engages in understanding the causes of human diseases and to develop new treatments and cures. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Myonexus Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical stage company. It engages in the research and development of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy gene treatments. The company was founded by Michael Triplett and Bruce Halpryn in February 2017 and is headquartered in New Albany, OH.

Avation Medical, Inc. provides platform for wearable nerve stimulation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Neurotechnology Innovations Translator LLC develops and commercializes pioneering neuro-technology solutions. The private company is based in Columbus, OH.

Standard Bariatrics, Inc. operates as a surgical procedure company focused on the development and commercialization of medical devices. It offers STANDARD CLAMP, a laparoscopic surgical device designed to clamp the entire length of the stomach, enabling surgeons to plan and hold the staple line prior to dividing the stomach during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The company was founded by Jonathan Thompson in 2014 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Armatus Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that operates at the intersection of genetic science and bioengineering. The company is based in Columbus, OH. The company was founded by Peter G. Kleinhenz, Michael Triplett. Michael Triplett has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Battelle Memorial Institute, Battelle Corp. provides atmospheric research. The company is based in Columbus, OH. Lewis F. von Thaer has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Kurome Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies that target cancer cells. The company was founded by Daniel Starczynowski and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Holden Arboretum owns and maintains botanical garden. It collects and display a diversity of plants and trees for evaluation and educational purposes. The company was founded by Albert Fairchild Holden in 1931 and is headquartered in Kirtland, OH.

Cleveland Clinic Innovations (Cleveland Clinic Innovations) a venture capital subsidiary of Cleveland Clinic Foundation founded in 2000 by Laura Kenney. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH provides medical imaging software solutions. It offers cardiology, nuclear, cathlab, reporting, web solution and information technology integration services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Unterschleissheim, Germany.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Genetesis, Inc. provides medical devices. Its technology utilizes the body’s weak magnetic fields to reconstruct, computationally, areas of high and low electrical conductivity in the heart. The firm also offers computational medicine, electrophysiology and diagnostics services. The company was founded by Peeyush Shrivastava in 2013 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Enable Injections, Inc. develops wearable bolus injectors for investigational use in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to deliver high viscosity, high volume payloads up to 20cc to the subcutaneous tissue. The company was founded by Michael D. Hooven in February 2010 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Morgenthaler Management Corp (Morgenthaler Management) is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1968 by David Morgenthaler. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California.

Triathlon Medical Venture Partners LLC (Triathlon Medical Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Dennis Costello and John Rice. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with additional offices in Indianapolis and Louisville.

Marquette Venture Partners (Marquette Venture Partners) is headquartered in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

Part of CVS Health Corp., US Healthcare, Inc. is a company that provides healthcare services for individuals, families, and businesses. US Healthcare, Inc. is based in Blue Bell, PA. US Healthcare was acquired by Aetna, Inc., part of CVS Health Corp. from November 29, 2018 on July 19, 1996 for $8,114.05 million. The company was founded by Benad Goldwasser, Angelo Masciantonio.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an independent philanthropic organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1972 and is dedicated solely to health. RWJF funds a wide array of programs which are working to help build a national Culture of Health.

Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. operates as a holding and clinical reference laboratory company. It focuses on novel molecular biomarker technologies and the creation of proprietary diagnostic tests. The company was founded by Jake Orville and Marc S. Penn in 2009 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society engages in the design, development, and provision of healthcare information technology and management systems. It offers professional development, career services, certification services, member advancement, student case competition, learning center, and regional education. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Riverside Partners LLC /New York/ (Riverside Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Bela Szigethy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices across the globe.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Eccrine Systems, Inc. develops sweat sensor technologies. It is developing non-invasive, disposable, electronic patches that measure and transmit real-time data about human sweat. The company was founded by Robert Beech and Jason Heikenfeld on November 25, 2013 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Spring Mill Venture Partners (Spring Mill) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Ken Green, Jane H. Martin and David O. Mann. The firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

CS-Keys is the leader in discovery and development of cancer diagnostics based on the science of the DNA Synthesome. As the greatest potential for reducing mortality of cancer lies in the detection of asymptomatic, early stage disease, as well as for residual disease after treatment, the discovery of new markers for this purpose holds significant promise. CS-Keys patented caPCNA antibody may be a powerful ally in helping pathologists achieve this objective. CS-Keys, Inc. is a private, Indianapolis-based biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of 3rd generation cancer-associated biomarkers using proteomics. These biomarkers may be used to create products to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. CS-Keys was founded in early 2006 to develop and commercialize products based on the founders research and licensed from Indiana University.

Airway Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company which specializes in the development of surfactant-related products. The firm offers products for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, as well as for the treatment of pulmonary infections associated with cystic fibrosis. It also provides pediatric drug development, orphan drug development, pulmonary therapies, protein drug development, neonatal drug therapy, and inhalation drug delivery. The company was founded by Charles McOsker in 2011 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative therapies for vascular diseases. The firm develops small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of vascular disease and enhancement of wound healing. Its two lead programs include a tie-2 activator for diabetic macular edema and vascular leak, and a hypoxia-inducible factor 1-a stabilizer for wound healing and the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The company was founded by Joseph H. Gardner and Robert Shalwitz in 2011 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

BioOhio is a non-profit organization that connects and serves Ohio's bioscience community to drive success in improving the quality of life. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH. With over 300 member organizations that employ over 100,000 people, BioOhio provides member-guided services that include networking, advocacy, events, talent, information, and cost savings. BioOhio is the state affiliate for bioscience associations such as Advamed, Bio, PhRMA, and more. Eddie Pauline has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

CincyTech LLC (CincyTech) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.