Ben Miller

DSV Partners IV LP invests in companies located in North America. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of electronics, communications, biotechnology and healthcare. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.

CB Biomedical, Inc. develops and produces novel bioartificial organs based on proprietary mammalian cell and semi permeable membrane technologies. The company is headquartered in Lexington, MA

CoTherix, Inc. develops therapeutic products. Its ventavis product is a nebulizer delivered therapy for pulmonary artery hypertension, which restricts blood flow to the lungs. CoTherix markets its products in the US, Europe, and Australia. The company was founded in February, 2000 by Donald J. Santel and Gerard Turino and is located in Brisbane, CA.

Solace Therapeutics, Inc. develops non-surgical treatments for common bladder disorders. It offers medical devices for stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, male voiding dysfunction, and lower urinary tract symptoms. The company was founded by Kevin G. Connors in 2002 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.

Velasa Sports, Inc. develops and manufactures skate sharpening equipment and related accessories for ice hockey, figure skating and sled hockey. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Acton, MA.

Part of Tecan Group AG, Gamera Bioscience Corp develops miniaturized high-throughput assays used to analyze samples. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded by Alec Humayun Mian. Gamera Bioscience was acquired by Tecan Group AG on July 21, 2000 for $10 million.

Part of Boston Scientific Corp., Vesica Medical, Inc. is a company that specializes in hypermobility treatment products. The company is based in San Clemente, CA. The company was founded by Kevin G. Connors. Vesica Medical was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on March 23, 1995.

Spray Venture Partners LP (Spray Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Kevin Connors. The firm is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. develops device-based therapies for soft-tissue injuries of the spine. It offers surgeons and patients better options for treating painful disc herniations that cause sciatica and low back pain. The company was founded by Gregory H. Lambrecht in 1999 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

New England Venture Capital Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization which operates as a catalyst, and advocate, and a resource for the innovation economy. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, also known as MassMEDIC, is the largest regional medtech association in Massachusetts. With over 300 members, the organization represents manufacturers, product developers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers.