Bill Hawkins

Part of TissueTech, Inc., Bio-tissue, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in using human birth tissue to support regenerative healing for ocular surface disease and in surgical, chronic wound, and musculoskeletal applications. The company is based in Miami, FL. The company's portfolio of cryopreserved amniotic membrane products uses its proprietary cryotek® cryopreservation technology, designed to retain the tissues' structural and functional integrity. Bio-tissue is committed to empowering healthcare professionals with solutions to deliver optimal patient outcomes by fostering innovation through evidence-based science. The company was founded in 1997 by Amy H. Tseng, Scheffer C. G. Tseng. Timothy E. Davis has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

VitalConnect, Inc. operates as a healthcare technology company. The firm offers VitalPatch and Predictive Analytics solutions. It serves to the hospital monitoring, post-discharge, remote patient monitoring and clinical trial markets. The company was founded by Stephen Zadig and Nersi H. Nazari in January 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Cardiva Medical, Inc. designs and develops vascular access management products. It offers VASCADE, an extravascular closure device designed to increase the comfort and safety of vascular closure for patients; and Catalyst, a device that supports the body's natural healing process by enhancing the vessel's inherent natural elastic recoil, tissue apposition and coagulation. The company was founded by Zia Yassinzadeh and Augustine Y. Lien in July 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Part of Koninklijke Philips NV, Instromedix, Inc. is an American company that manufactures portable cardiac event monitoring and pacemaker follow-up systems. The company is based in CA. The company was founded by Shirley L. Semler. Instromedix was acquired by Card Guard Scientific Survival Ltd from CareFusion 303, Inc. on August 31, 2000 for $30 million.

HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc. develops and markets biosurgical devices. It develops and markets products primarily for the traumatic or surgically induced wound market. The firm offers Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant which is a synthetic, absorbable, two-component dural sealant indicated for use in patients as an adjunct to standard methods of dural repair. The company was founded by Mark W. Grinstaff and Anthony J. Sherbondy in March 2003 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Liquid Borders, Inc. develops an internet-based software solution for worldwide medical supplies manufacturers. The joint venture company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Robert S. White.

Physio-Control, Inc. provides professional emergency medical response solutions that predict or intervene in life-threatening emergencies. Its products include LIFEPAK monitor/defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED), LUCAS Chest Compression Systems, the LIFENET System and HeartSine AEDs. The company was founded by Karl William Edmark in 1955 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

Medtronic Spine LLC develops medical devices for invasive therapies. It designs, manufactures and markets instruments used in therapies for the restoration of spinal anatomy. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

TYRX, Inc. designs and manufactures medical-pharmaceutical combination devices. The firm commercializes implantable combination drug and device products focused on infection control including the AIGISRx Antibacterial Envelope, designed to reduce surgical site infections associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Its AIGISRx products contain the antimicrobial agents, rifampin and minocycline, which have been shown to reduce infection by pathogens responsible for the majority of CIED infections, including superbugs such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The company was founded in 1998 by Satish Pulapura and Arikha Moses and is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, NJ.

Part of TissueTech, Inc., Amniox Medical, Inc. provides amniotic membrane based products for wound care and reconstructive surgery. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2011. The CEO is Amy Tseng.

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. develops novel interventional tools for the treatment of heart failure and the related condition of mitral valve regurgitation. It offers the CARILLON Mitral Contour System, a proprietary and implantable device designed to be positioned in the coronary sinus vein using cardiac catheterization techniques. The firm also offers patient enrollment, clinical testing, and medical consulting services. The company was founded by James W. Fitzsimmons and Scott Jordan Wolf in 2001 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

EW Healthcare Partners Fund seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and China with revenues of USD 20 to USD 200 million. It targets companies operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services, and healthcare IT. It provides financing for growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 20 to USD 80 million and invest up to USD 100 million. It also acquires minority and majority interest.

Pappas Capital LLC (Pappas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Art M. Pappas. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Essex Woodlands Management, Inc. (EW Healthcare Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Jim L. Currie and Martin P. Sutter. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Community IT Innovators, Inc. provides business consulting services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. provides specialty formulations of human milk for the nutritional needs of premature and critically ill infants. Its products include Prolact+ H2MF, Prolact+4, Prolact+6, Prolact+8, Prolact+10 and Neo20. The company was founded by Elena Taggart Medo in1999 and is headquartered in Duarte, CA.

CareFusion 303, Inc. designs, makes and distributes infusion therapy and vital signs measurement instruments. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. It offers prescription and non-prescription dermatological and skin care products. The firm research, innovate and develop skin care treatments to health care professionals, patients and consumers. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Emunamedica LLC operates as a diagnostics company. It has developed a patented and clinically-tested system designed to assess whether a chronic wound, such as a diabetic foot ulcer will heal given the current course of therapy. The company was founded by David Kolb and Michael Cornelius and is headquartered in Hollywood, FL.

MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. provides medical devices. It specializes in design, manufacture and marketing of reconstructive joint devices and related services. The company is headquartered in Arlington, TN.

Medical Specialties Distributors LLC distributes infusion related products and biomedical equipment. The firm’s products include biomedical equipment, equipment accessories, infusion therapy, IV solutions, patient care supplies and pharmacy products. The firm also offers equipment management, asset management, equipment rentals, and equipment service. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Stoughton, MA.

Part of IDEX Corp., IDEX Health & Science LLC is a leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics. The company is based in Oak Harbor, WA. The company offers a three-fold advantage to customers by bringing optofluidic paths to life with strategic partnerships, solutions, and expertise. The company helps instrument developers solve the most demanding fluidic and optical challenges in a wide array of applications.

Edgewater Services LLC (Edgewater Services) is a Private Equity firm is founded in 1991 by Jim A Gordon. The firm is headquartered in Chicago.

MB Venture Partners LLC (MB Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Gary Stevenson and Joseph R. Hyde III. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

Gemini Consulting Group, Inc. provides management consulting services. Its services range from management consulting, to the development of day surgery centers and hospitals. The company was founded by James B. McCarthy and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Active Implants Corp. develops orthopedic implant solutions. It provides NUsurface meniscus implants for the treatment of meniscal deficient knee and TriboFit hip system, which consist of acetabular components for use in hip joint reconstruction applications. The company was founded by Amiram Steinberg and Howard D. Fox in 2004 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Part of Stryker Corp., Wright Medical Technology, Inc. manufactures orthopedic, prosthetic, and surgical appliances and supplies. The company is based in Arlington, TN.

Axis Spine Technologies Ltd. engages in experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. The company is headquartered in Hertfordshire, the United Kingdom.

Ballast Point Ventures LLC (Ballast Point Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Dick Brandewie, Drew Graham and Paul Johan. The firm is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.