Wolfgang Kintzel

Nodality, Inc. develops bioinformatics tools to enhance drug development process. Its technology profiles signaling networks in single cells by multiparametric phospho-flow cytometry. The company was founded by Michael C. Needels, Omar D. Perez, Garry P. Nolan and Rodney Weldon Turner in 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH engages in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals using a human cell-based expression system. It provides therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies. The company was founded by Stefan Kochanek in 2004 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

BioCision LLC operates as a life science research and development company. Its products include cell cryopreservation systems, sample cooling, freezing, snap-freezing, ice-free cooling systems, tube temperature and plate temperature management, support platforms, sample transport, cryostorage boxes, cryogenic vials, ice pans and buckets and other accessories. The firm’s products protect temperature-sensitive therapeutics, biological samples and biomaterials. The company was founded by Brian Schryver and Rolf O. Ehrhardt in 2007 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

NRW.Bank (Private Equity) (NRWB PE) is the private equity operating division of the NRW Bank which traces their origins to 2002 when Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale was split up into two entities. From this basis and further to the 2004 Reorganization Act, the current foundations for NRW Bank were established. Headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, NRWB PE specializes in providing capital and business development support for SMEs in North Rhine-Westphalia. They manage a number of private equity funds. Through mezzanine capital as a co-investor alongside lead investors, they provide equity limited to minority stakes as a silent partner.

Taconic Biosciences GmbH provides research in genetics and functional genomics. It specializes in the generation of genetic models for biomedical research and testing. The company was founded on October 5, 2001 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.

U3 Pharma AG researches and develops novel targeted therapeutics aimed at treating human disease. It develops products for hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer and commercializes human monoclonal antibody therapies directed against validated proprietary drug targets selected from its portfolio. In addition, it has created a second generation functional genomics platform, TASC, which mimics the progression of a tumor cell as it progresses towards its fully malignant cancerous state. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Martinsried, Germany.

Definiens AG is a holding company, which engages in the development and market of biomedical imaging and data analysis software solutions. The firm specializes in the design and manufacture of imaging software suites for drug discovery, development, and diagnostics applications. It engages in the custom image analysis projects for the biopharmaceutical industry, spanning drug discovery, translational research, and clinical research. It offers image analysis processing, integration and deployment, planning, and consulting services. The company was founded by Gerd Binnig in 1994 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Peppermint Holding GmbH operates as a holding company with interests in textile industries. Its company portfolios include Zwickauer Kammgarn, Ertex Jacquard, and Color Textil. The company was founded by Ingeborg Neumann in 1997 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Creathor Venture Management GmbH is an independent private equity firm specialized in technology venture capital investing. Creathor was foundedi n 2003 and is headquartered in Bad Homburg near Frankfurt in central Germany. The management invests their own capital, and manages venture capital funds on behalf of institutions.

EUCODIS Bioscience GmbH provides enzyme solutions. Its applications are used in biopharma, chemicals and cosmetics industries. The company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Phenex Pharmaceuticals AG engages in the research and development of small molecule drugs focusing on the identification and analysis of selective drug candidates that target nuclear receptors. It also offers its resources and capabilities in the field of nuclear receptors to customers in the pharmaceutical and other life science industries. The company was founded by Claus Kremoser in 2002 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

DIREVO Industrial Biotechnology GmbH provides bioengineering services for industrial, molecular biology, and reaction chemistry applications. It offers enzyme and strain engineering, application development, and process engineering services. The firm also offers research and development services for bio-fuel production. The company was founded in July 2008 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

Life Technologies Corp. provides products in the areas of scientific research, genetic analysis and applied sciences. Its brands include Invitrogen, Applied Biosystems, Gibco, Molecular Probes, Noves, Ambion and Ion Torrent. The firm’s portfolio includes the most cited products and technologies in qPCR, capillary electrophoresis sequencing, nextgeneration sequencing, molecular diagnostics, forensics, cell culture and analysis, and agriculture research. The company was founded on November 21, 2008 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

The German Private Equity & Venture Capital Association is the federal association of participation capital and serves as the voice of the participation capital industry. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany. The association analyzes the market and its constant development.

Cryotherapeutics SA develops and markets a cryotherapy system, with focus on highlighting the safety and efficacy of cryoneergy in the cardiovascular system. The firm specializes in the design of a proprietary system to be used in the treatment of coronary artery diseases that cause heart attacks. Its focus areas encompass technology research, system development, and early-stage product commercialization. The company was founded by Randell L. Werneth, John Yianni and Maurice Buchbinder on September 8, 2009 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

AyoxxA Living Health Technologies Pte Ltd. engages in the research and development on biotechnology, life, and medical science. The company was founded by Andreas Schmidt in 2010 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Tricares SAS commercializes medical device. The company was founded by Coralie Marchand and Pascal Lim on September 2, 2013 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

GoodlifeMe AB engages in the development of health games. It designs SidekickHealth, which is a social health game designed to engage users through health improvement and team building. The firm provides platform and app featuring programs for diet, physical activity, and stress management. The company was founded by Saemundur Jon Oddsson and Tryggvi Thorgeirsson and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

SNIPR Biome ApS develops bacterial composition to provide treatment for diabetes to cancer. The company was founded by Christian Grøndal and is headquartered in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

MedCision LLC provides medical related software solutions. Its products include ThawSTAR Automated Cell Thawing Systems, BioT Temperature Stability Systems and Custom ULT Freezer Storage Boxes. The firm develops and commercializes technologies that automate and standardize preclinical and clinical biologics handling for critical post-manufacturing processes. The company was founded by Rolf O. Ehrhardt in 2016 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Fasciotens GmbH engages in the development of external medical device that provides solution for the open abdomen or abdominal compartment syndrome. It offers fasciotens abdomen. The company was founded by Gereon Lill and Frank Beyer in 2016 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

Part of OpGen, Inc., Ares Genetics GmbH is an Austrian company that develops artificial intelligence software for DNA sequencing tests. The company is based in Vienna, Austria. The CEO of the company is Theo deVos.

Abalos Therapeutics GmbH engages in the development of an anti-cancer arenavirus-based drug. It focuses on awakening immune responses against tumors and metastases. The company was founded by Karl Lang and Philipp Lang and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

Emergence Therapeutics AG is biopharmaceutical company. It develops novel antibody drug conjugate. The company was founded by Jack Elands and Xavier Preville and is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany.

Resolve BioSciences GmbH is a German company that applies molecular cartography to provide scientists with a high-resolution view of spatial biology. The company is based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. The company's proprietary technology offers full spatial context at subcellular resolution, which helps scientists detect individual transcripts and rare signals to interpret fundamental biology. The company's technology is used in critical fields such as oncology, neuroscience, infectious disease, and agriculture. The company was founded by Jason T. Gammack, and John Stark has been the CEO of the company since 2023.