Brad McConn

Preceptis Medical, Inc. manufactures pediatric surgical technologies. Its products are designed for the needs of children and the medical professionals. The company was founded by Steven Michael Anderson and Michael K. Loushin in 2011 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

Aldevron LLC engages in the provision of biotechnology services. It offers plasmid DNA, antibodies, and proteins. The company was founded by Michael Chambers and John Ballantyne in 1998 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Genovac GmbH researches and produces anti-bodies used for genetic immunization. It is into the generation of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies through genetic immunization. The company was founded by Fritz Grunert, John Thompson and Wolfgang Zimmermann in December 1999 and is headquartered in Freiburg, 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.

CropDesign NV develops traits for cereal crops. It delivers agronomic traits for the global commercial seed markets. The firm focuses on enhancing grain yield in crops such as corn and rice, and increasing biomass of energy crops. Its platform, TraitMill, lows evaluating the effect of genes on the performance of plants under different growing conditions, including drought and low nutrient stress. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Blgium.

Noridian Mutual Insurance Co. is a subsidiary of HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings® that provides solutions for federal, state, and commercial health programs. The non-profit company is based in Fargo, ND, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers claims management, provider network management, contact centers, and medical review services to optimize health plan administration. Noridian has a 300-member clinical staff trusted nationwide and has consistently received top-ranking satisfaction scores above the national average. Daniel Conrad has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Ogeda SA discovers and develops small molecule drugs. It develops NK3 antagonists for the treatment of hormone-dependent pathologies in the field of Women's Health. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Gosselies, Spain.

Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux Finance SA provides financial services to raise funds for the business operations. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.

Intrexon ActoBiotics NV manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development and commercialization of a new generation of biological drugs. The company represents a novel concept for oral administration of therapeutic proteins, and is designed to be safer and more effective than injectable biopharmaceuticals. Intrexon Actobioticswas founded by Mark Vaeck, Emil Pot and Bernard Coulie in June 2006 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

Bio-Incubator Leuven is a dynamic and innovative environment that provides lab space and support to R&D-intensive life sciences companies. The private company offers customizable modules that can be modified to meet the specific requirements of each client. The company is based in Leuven, Belgium. Leuven's knowledge institutes, including KU Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, VIB, and IMEC, generate a huge outflow of knowledge that entails a myriad of innovative ideas for new and existing companies. The CEO of the Belgian company is Michaël de Blauwe.

Amakem NV operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It uses kinase inhibitors for treatments of bowel, eye, and lung diseases. The company was founded by Jack Elands, Dirk Leysen, Olivier Raynald Defert, and Nadya Kaval on July 22, 2009 and is headquartered in Diepenbeek, Belgium.

Broadway Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co. Ltd. provides HVAC solutions. Its products include commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment from Lennox, York, Trane, E.H. Price, Greenheck, Engineered Air, LG, Mitsubishi, Daikin, McQuay, Carrier, Baltimore Aircoil, Evapco, and Whalen.The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

TMI Hospitality, Inc. provides hospitality services. The firm is a developer and management company of select service and extended stay hotels. It represents nationally recognized franchises, including; Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Carlson, Hyatt, and IHG brands. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

MaSTherCell SA engages in providing cell therapy manufacturing services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Charleroi, Belgium.

Anchor Ingredients Co. LLC engages in the supply of ingredients to the food and pet food industries. It products include grains, seeds, oils, legumes, vegetables, fruits, proteins, nuts, herbs, and snacks. The company was founded by Seth Novak and Al Yablonski in 2015 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Bioxodes SA develops pharmaceutical products. Its programme Ir-CPI, is the first in a novel class of antithrombotics, and is developed for the prevention of thrombosis in a range of applications including cardiopulmonary bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention. The company was founded by Edmond Godfroid and Michel Guyaux on April 20, 2010 and is headquartered in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium.

Fund+ is an independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

Erwin A. Lang GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned technology provider based in Ravensburg, Germany. The German company specializes in drive technology, forming technology and die design, and precision manufacturing. Erwin A. Lang is known for its reliable, innovative products and services that conform to top quality standards. The private company was founded in 1946 and has since developed into a successful medium-sized business that supplies over 210 customers in 56 countries with its products and services. The CEO of the company is Stefan Lang.

Omega Mechanical Ltd. provides mechanical services for commercial, institutional and residential construction projects. Its services include performance evaluation, design build, fixed price contracting, and qualified GSC project management. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

EyeD Pharma SA manufactures and supplies ophthalmology surgical products. Its products include R&D, instrumentation and phaco accessories. The company was founded by Jean-Marie Rakic and Jean-Michel Foidart and is headquartered in Liege, Belgium.

SIS-Licht Verwaltungs GmbH provides management services. The private company is based in Schweinfurt, Germany. The German company was founded in 1970. The CEO is Stefan Lang.

Patcobel NV provides real estate services. The private company is based in Kortrijk, Belgium. The CEOs are Cindy van Loock and Patrick Lippens. The Belgian company was founded in 1989.

Cellaïon SA is a biotech company located in Mont Saint Guibert, Belgium. Cellaïon aims to restore a favorable environment to reboost the regenerative process of the liver and ensure a second life to the native liver instead of losing it. The Belgian company has a strong IP base issued from their own research and academic research at UCLouvain, developed with the objective to generate new products. Cellaïon's treatment covers the wide spectrum of liver diseases, from the highly life-threatening acute-on-chronic liver-failure (ACLF) and acute alcoholic hepatitis, to intermediate severity acute decompensation of cirrhosis (AD) and progressive chronic liver diseases caused by non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The company has built up a series of R&D and collaborative partnerships with both industrial and academic partners, allowing Cellaïon to broaden and accelerate its clinical development. The company was founded by Etienne Marc Sokal, who has been the CEO since incorporation.