Matthew Ferguson

Bossa Nova Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures robotic toys. The company was founded by Sarjounin Skaff and David Palmer in Febrauary 2005 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Tethys Bioscience was dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel biological markers biomarkers that provided a practical tool to address the growing global challenge of chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes. By developing new tests that used protein and other blood borne biomarkers to identify people at high risk for devastating and preventable diseases, they can arm patients and physicians with knowledge they can use to help prevent disease progression. These biomarkers gave a snapshot of an individual's current risk, which may be modifiable. Their goal was to provide clinicians with an objective and convenient means to risk-stratify their patients and help them focus appropriate intervention strategies on those most likely to benefit. Their research strategies lead to sets of biomarkers that can be used to quantify the level of an individual's risk. The company had become a pioneer in the discovery, development and value creation of novel biological markers for the clinical diagnostics marketplace: The company had built expertise, created significant intellectual property, and was executing its business plan around three key areas: Biomarker Discovery, Clinical Validation and ValueCreation. It was focused upon introducing products that yield significant savings to the health care system and improve the quality of life for patients.

Proteolix, Inc. manufactures bio-pharmaceutical related products. It engages in the discovery, development, and marketing of pharmaceutical products to treat cancer and immunological conditions. The company was founded by Susan M. Molineauxf in December 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA

FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices for the treatment of peripheral artery disease. The company's products include Rinspirator, Seath, and SilverHawk plaque excision system. Its products are used for disposable catheter system that removes plaque and reopens blocked arteries. The company was founded by John B. Simpson in October 1996 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

ChannelPoint, Inc. provides insurance services over the Internet. It also provides Internet based e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry. The company was founded in December, 1996 by Kenneth E. Hollen and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.