Kenneth S. Abramowitz
Founder at NGN Capital LLC
Profile
Founder of NGN Capital LLC, Kenneth S.
Abramowitz currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer, CFO & Secretary at ACT Biotech, Inc. and Managing General Partner at NGN Capital LLC, Managing Director at NGN Optiscan Fund III LP (a subsidiary of NGN Capital LLC).
He is also on the board of Cerapedics, Inc., OptiScan Biomedical Corp.
and Valtech Cardio Ltd.
In the past he occupied the position of Analyst at Sanford C.
Bernstein & Co., Inc. and Managing Director at Carlyle Group Ltd.
Kenneth S.
Abramowitz received an undergraduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Kenneth S. Abramowitz active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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NGN Capital LLC
NGN Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance NGN Capital LLC (NGN Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Kenneth S. Abramowitz and William J. Gedale. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2003-12-31 |
OptiScan Biomedical Corp.
OptiScan Biomedical Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology OptiScan Biomedical Corp. develops and provides continuous monitoring systems for hospital intensive care units. The company offers OptiScanner 5000, a bedside blood monitoring platform that provides plasma-based, automated monitoring of patients’ glucose levels without the need for calibration, as well as uses a disposable cartridge containing the fluid pathway for sampling, storing, processing, and analyzing blood. The company was founded by James R. Braig and Daniel S. Goldberger in 1994 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Valtech Cardio Ltd.
Valtech Cardio Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Valtech Cardio Ltd. develops devices for mitral valve repair and replacement. It specializes in the development of devices for mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement. The firm also offers full in-house development, manufacturing and clinical research capabilities, and patent applications. The company was founded by Amir Gross and Yossi Gross in March 2005 and is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cerapedics, Inc.
Cerapedics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cerapedics, Inc. engaged in the provision of developing and commercializing novel osteobiologic products. It offers i-FACTOR Bone Graft, an advanced biologic that supported with level I evidence, and provides benefit ratio. The company was founded by Andrew J. Tofe and is headquartered in Westminster, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
NGN Optiscan Fund III LP
NGN Optiscan Fund III LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance NGN Optiscan Fund III LP operates as a pooled investment fund. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
ACT Biotech, Inc.
ACT Biotech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ACT Biotech, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops and commercializes targeted oral cancer drugs. The company was founded on February 15, 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Kenneth S. Abramowitz
Companies | Position | End |
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AKORN, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-30 |
IVIVI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-02-11 |
Option Care, Inc. (Illinois)
Option Care, Inc. (Illinois) Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Option Care, Inc. provides specialty pharmacy and home infusion services. It services include home infusion, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory treatment, respiratory therapy, and home medical equipment. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2007-07-03 |
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Training of Kenneth S. Abramowitz
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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IVIVI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Health Technology |
ENTERA BIO LTD. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 20 |
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Akorn, Inc.
Akorn, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Akorn, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of generic and prescription pharmaceuticals, and animal and consumer health products. It manufactures and markets branded and generic products including ophthalmic, injectable, oral liquids, topical, inhalants, and nasal sprays. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL. | Health Technology |
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc.
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sanford C. Bernstein Asset Management is an investment advisor located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of AllianceBernstein LP and their ultimate parent is AXA SA (NYSE: AXA). They manage portfolios for individuals, trusts, pensions, endowments and foundations. | Finance |
Option Care, Inc. (Illinois)
Option Care, Inc. (Illinois) Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Option Care, Inc. provides specialty pharmacy and home infusion services. It services include home infusion, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory treatment, respiratory therapy, and home medical equipment. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Health Services |
Power Medical Interventions, Inc.
Power Medical Interventions, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Power Medical Interventions, Inc. develops and markets surgical instruments for bariatric, cardiothoracic, colorectal and general surgical applications. PMI's micro-robotic, computer-assisted SurgASSIST system is used to cut tissue, close wounds and reconnect anatomical structures. The Company was founded in 1999 by Michael P. Whitman and is headquarters in Langhorne, PA. | Health Technology |
EKOS Corp.
EKOS Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology EKOS Corp. povides ultrasound accelerated and fluid infusion catheters for diagnosis and therapy. The company was founded 1995 by Douglas R. Hansmann and Joseph E. Eichinger and is headquartered in Bothell, WA. | Electronic Technology |
MedidaMetrics, Inc.
MedidaMetrics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MedidaMetrics, Inc. provides software solutions for health care industry. The firm specializes information technology, finance for healthcare, cost management for healthcare and cost comparison for facilities. The company also offers implementation, training, data services and management consulting services. MedidaMetrics was founded by Ilan Mintz, Joseph Bolless, Achi Ludomirsky and Avihu Ben-Nun in 1999 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Technology Services |
NGN Capital LLC
NGN Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance NGN Capital LLC (NGN Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Kenneth S. Abramowitz and William J. Gedale. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Multiplan Acquisition Holdings, Inc. | Miscellaneous |
Small Bone Innovations, Inc.
Small Bone Innovations, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Small Bone Innovations, Inc. develops and markets implants for the small bones and joints. It offers Star Ankle, A3 fusion nail, Auto fix stainless steel, Stafix, mini rail system, Fusifix, Silicon pip, Stability sigmoid notch, Rhead, Uni-Elbow radio capitellum and Autofix. The company was founded by Anthony G. Viscogliosi, John L. Viscogliosi, and Marc R. Viscogliosi in May 2004 and is headquartered in Morrisville, PA. | Health Technology |
Cerapedics, Inc.
Cerapedics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cerapedics, Inc. engaged in the provision of developing and commercializing novel osteobiologic products. It offers i-FACTOR Bone Graft, an advanced biologic that supported with level I evidence, and provides benefit ratio. The company was founded by Andrew J. Tofe and is headquartered in Westminster, CO. | Health Technology |
MedPointe, Inc.
MedPointe, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology MedPointe, Inc. develops, markets, and sells therapeutics. The company's products include respiratory, allergy, central nervous system, cough/cold, and pediatric products. The company was founded by James S. Burns and Anthony H. Wild in 2001 and is headquartered in Somerset, NJ. | Health Technology |
OptionCare, Inc.
OptionCare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of Linde Plc, OptionCare, Inc. is a private company based in Whiteville, NC. OptionCare was acquired by American HomePatient, Inc., part of Linde Plc from February 01, 2017 on October 08, 1996. | Health Services |
ConnectiCare Holding Co., Inc.
ConnectiCare Holding Co., Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services ConnectiCare Holding Co., Inc. provides health management and insurance services. The firm offers health plans for businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals and retirees. The company was incorporated on March 2, 1999 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Health Services |
Carlyle Group Ltd.
Carlyle Group Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Carlyle Group Ltd. provides executive search services. It recruits personnel to fill the positions from middle managers to senior executives. The company was founded in 1982 and is located in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
OptiScan Biomedical Corp.
OptiScan Biomedical Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology OptiScan Biomedical Corp. develops and provides continuous monitoring systems for hospital intensive care units. The company offers OptiScanner 5000, a bedside blood monitoring platform that provides plasma-based, automated monitoring of patients’ glucose levels without the need for calibration, as well as uses a disposable cartridge containing the fluid pathway for sampling, storing, processing, and analyzing blood. The company was founded by James R. Braig and Daniel S. Goldberger in 1994 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Health Technology |
Stryker GI Ltd.
Stryker GI Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Stryker GI Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets advanced endoscopic solutions for gastroenterological applications. The company was formerly known as SightLine Technologies. Stryker GI Israel was founded by Giora Bernat in December 1994 and is located in Haifa, Israel. | Health Technology |
ACT Biotech, Inc.
ACT Biotech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ACT Biotech, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops and commercializes targeted oral cancer drugs. The company was founded on February 15, 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Technology |
Valtech Cardio Ltd.
Valtech Cardio Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Valtech Cardio Ltd. develops devices for mitral valve repair and replacement. It specializes in the development of devices for mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement. The firm also offers full in-house development, manufacturing and clinical research capabilities, and patent applications. The company was founded by Amir Gross and Yossi Gross in March 2005 and is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel. | Health Technology |
Cardiovalve Ltd.
Cardiovalve Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Venus Medtech (Hangzhou), Inc., Cardiovalve Ltd. is an Israeli medical device company that specializes in developing the Cardiovalve transcatheter system. The private company is based in Or Yehuda, Israel. The system is designed to replace regurgitating mitral and tricuspid valves using a transfemoral-transseptal approach. The CEO of the company is Amir Gross. Cardiovalve was acquired by Athena Medtech Holding Ltd. on January 25, 2022 for $83.98 million. | Health Technology |
NGN Optiscan Fund III LP
NGN Optiscan Fund III LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance NGN Optiscan Fund III LP operates as a pooled investment fund. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |