James Rost

Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of serious eye disorders. Its product ICON-1, is a novel immune-conjugate fusion protein that works with the body’s immune system to address the root causes of inflammation and angiogenesis together, potentially altering the course of causes of blindness. The company was founded by Alan Garen, Kirk Dornbush, and Michael I. Sherman in 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Intact Vascular, Inc. develops products for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures. Its tack endovascular system is designed to optimize peripheral balloon angioplasty results in the treatment of peripheral artery disease and this technology will offer physicians a new treatment option for treating peripheral artery disease. The company was founded by Robert Mero Giasolli and Peter M. Schneider in 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Cerephex Corp. develops and provides therapies and diagnostic technologies for chronic centralized pain. It offers NeuroPoint, a point-of-care medical device that is built upon patented reduced impedance noninvasive cortical electrostimulation signal technology platform developed to unable use by physician-supervised staff in existing clinical outpatient offices. The company was founded by Jeffrey Hargrove and Robert M. Ford on September 26, 2012 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA.

Toucan Capital Corp (Toucan Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Linda F. Powers and Robert F. Hemphill. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

HealthAmerica Pennsylvania, Inc., a subsidiary of Coventry Health, provides health insurance products and related services. The company offers HMO and PPO benefit plans to small, medium, and large businesses. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.

CardioFocus, Inc. engages in the development and market of catheter-based approach to treating atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Edward Sinofsky in 1990 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

GIV Management LLC (GIV Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Bill N. Melton. The firm is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Adventist HealthCare, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers bariatric surgery, behavioral health, cardiology, chronic wound care, cancer care, pediatrics, radiology, rehabilitation, senior living and home health care services. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center provides health care services. It offers primary, emergency and specialty health services in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. The company was founded in 1963 and is located in Hershey, PA.

Mid-Atlantic Venture Association represents private equity and venture capital companies. The private company is based in Timonium, MD. The company was founded by Charles W. Newhall.

Jessamine Healthcare, Inc. operates as a platform company with interests in healthcare payor and outsourced payor services. It is formed to acquire companies in the healthcare payor and outsourced payor services industries. The firm manages a network of hospitals, clinics, and physicians for the provision of emergency care, women's services, cancer care, and pediatric services. The company is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

H.I.G. BioHealth Partners LLC (H.I.G. BioHealth Partners) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of H.I.G. Ventures LLC founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with additional offices around the globe.

The University of Maryland Foundation, Inc. advocates and supports the advancement of public higher education in Maryland. It offers financial management, investment management and advancement services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Adelphi, MD.

Biohealth Innovation, Inc. sources and evaluates market-relevant bioheath intellectual properties, connects the IP with funding, and assists businesses in marketing and growth. It is a regional innovation intermediary that accelerates and facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of market-relevant research in federal labs, universities, and biohealth companies in the Region. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Zerigo Health, Inc. develops handheld ultra violet device. It offers therapy to psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo patients. The company was founded by Martyn Gross and Remo Qajar in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Augmedics, Inc. provides surgery services. The company was founded in 2014 by Nissan Elimelech and Raphael Lotan and is headquartered in Yokneam, Israel.

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.