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Kinetic Concepts, Inc. develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies designed to deliver positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. It operates business through two segments: Active Healing Solutions and LifeCell. The Active Healing Solutions segment is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced wound care therapies primarily based on its negative pressure technology platform. The LifeCell segment focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative and reconstructive acellular tissue matrices for use in reconstructive, cosmetic, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair soft tissue defects, as well as for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. It has offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The company was founded by James R. Leininger in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Osteotech, Inc. develops biologic products for orthopedic, spinal, trauma, neurosurgical, and maxillofacial surgeons for use in surgical procedures. It operates in five segments: demineralized bone matrix, hybrid/synthetic, traditional tissue, spinal allograft, and client services. The company processes, markets, and distributes Xenograft bone tissue products, which are used as bone graft substitutes. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of orthopedic devices and supplies. Its products are used primarily by orthopedic medical specialists and spinal neurosurgeons in both surgical and non-surgical therapy. The company was founded on December 13, 2016 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

DJO Global, Inc. engages in the development and distribution medical devices for musculoskeletal health, joint reconstruction, vascular health, and pain management. Its product include knee ligament bracing, custom bracing, post-op knee bracing, hip implants, shoulder implants, shoulder bracing, spine bracing, cervical collars, walking braces, and ankle bracing. The company was founded by Mark Nordquist and Ken Reed in 1978 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Empi Corp. manufactures & supplies surgical and medical equipment. The company is a subsidiary of ReAble Therapeutics, Inc. It is headquartered in Ooltewah, TN

Encore Medical Asset Corp. manufactures medical products for the orthopedic implant industry. The company provides surgical implants, sports medicine equipment and products for orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. The company is located in Austin, TX

Wound Care Technologies, Inc. develops wound care products. It offers DermaClose, used as alternative to skin grafts and other treatment modalities such as negative pressure wound therapy. The company was founded by Paul J. Anderson, Robert C. Wilke, and George M. Hoedeman in 2004 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN.

DJO Finance LLC develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices with a products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. develops and markets medical devices. Its products include television cameras and monitors, endoscopes, arthroscopes, orthopedic hand owered instruments, fiber optic illumination systems, laparoscopes, and surgical instruments. The company was founded on November 27, 1975 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Winstead PC provides legal services. Its services include appellate, banking and credit transactions, biotechnology, intellectual property, commercial litigation, construction, insurance, telecommunications, and transportation. The firm has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Chattanooga is the world's largest manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for treating skeletal, muscular, neurological and soft tissue disorders. Renowned for engineering excellence, their products contribute to better treatment outcomes in hospitals, clinics and home settings worldwide. They lead the industry by example, innovating continuously, providing real-world solutions for clinicians and their patients. Chattanooga, A DJO Company, was founded in 1947 and with facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Belgium and Australia

Part of Giga-tronics, Inc., Ultracision, Inc. makes robotic equipment for the handling and inspection of silicon wafers. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company was founded by Thomas W. Davison, Chuck G. Hadley. Ultracision was acquired by Giga-tronics, Inc. on December 10, 1997 for $5.24 million.

Encore Medical IHC, Inc. manufacturers surgical appliances. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

MDNA Life Sciences, Inc. engages in the development of molecular tests based on the mitochondrial genome. It focuses on the development and commercial application of mitochondrial DNA based biomarkers for the early detection of prostate, ovarian and lung cancers, and endometriosis. The company was founded by Mark Birch-Machin, Robert Thayer, and Ryan L. Parr in 2001 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

Nextremity Solutions, Inc. specializes in orthopedic surgery. It offers 13 strategic solutions, MSP (material shortening system), Re+Line Bunion, and Nextra Hammertoe correction system products. The company was founded by Lon S. Weiner and Stuart D. Katchis in 2006 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

VisionTech Partners LLC provides investment services to angel investors. It focuses on bringing together high net-worth individuals interested in learning about and participating in unique investment opportunities in early-stage growth companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Stepstone Angels provides investment services.