ActivBiotics, Inc.
www.activbiotics.com
 
ActivBiotics is focused on the development and commercialization of antibacterials for the treatment of acute and chronic disease. The Company is developing rifalazil - a potent broad spectrum antibiotic that targets and inhibits the transcriptional machinery of bacteria.

A&G Pharmaceutical, Inc.
www.agrx.net
 
A&G Pharmaceutical, Inc., is a privately held biotechnology company with advanced programs in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. In addition A&G's antibody division has developed several antibodies for clients and has become recognized by organizations such as NIH as one of the fastest and best mouse monoclonal antibody developers in the world. Over the last three years A&G has become the preferred partner for more than 14 biotech and pharmaceutical companies in monoclonal antibody development.

Artel Video Systems, Inc.
www.artel.com
 
Artel develops video networking equipment solutions for telecommunications service providers and cable television companies. Its products enable network infrastructures to meet the challenges of delivering digital television and data services. Artel's newest products are focused on the rapidly growing enhanced television and broadband markets.

AtriCure, Inc.
www.atricure.com
 
AtriCure develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Its technology is the first in a new category of bipolar radiofrequency energy and allows a surgeon to cure atrial fibrillation either as an adjunct to an existing cardiothoracic procedure or as a stand-alone minimally invasive procedure. AtriCure's technology offers a simple, minimally invasive cure for AF by providing the necessary transmural (or full thickness) lines of electrical blockage in the atrium both safely and simply in open and minimally invasive procedures. The Company's technology allows the surgeon to perform a curative procedure in 15 minutes as an adjunct to an open procedure, or in one hour as a stand-alone minimally invasive procedure.

Biodel, Inc.
www.biodel.com
 
Biodel Inc. is a biopharmaceutical drug delivery company. Biodel develops drug delivery technologies that increase drug efficacy, enhance drug performance, and make drugs easier for patients to take. This technology is applicable to a wide range of peptides, proteins and other macromolecules. Using this technology, Biodel has developed a novel drug formulation of recombinant human insulin designed to speed the delivery of insulin into the blood called Viaject^TM to treat patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. On May 17, 2007, Biodel had its initial public offering and now trades on Nasdaq under the symbol “BIOD."

Biopure Corporation
www.biopure.com (NASDAQ: BPUR)
 
Biopure's product is a "blood substitute," or more properly defined as a hemoglobin- based oxygen carrier (HBOCs). The hemoglobin is derived from a bovine source. The product is universally compatible, requiring no blood-typing or cross-matching, and virtually eliminates the risk of transmission of diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis. Biopure has two major products: Hemopure for human use and Oxyglobin for veterinary use. The human product is in final stages of clinical trails and the F.D.A. has approved the veterinary product.

Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
www.callistopharma.com
 
Callisto has the exclusive rights to a family of compounds addressing the oncology market. Its lead product, Atiprimod, is entering a Phase I trial for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Atiprimod is a small-molecule, orally available drug with anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic activity. This compound has also shown potential in the treatment of osteolytic bone disease, colon cancer and other solid tumors.

Cequent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
www.cequentpharma.com
 
Cequent has a powerful and extensible technology platform for treating GI disorders. Furthermore, the company, with its unique solution to both manufacturing and delivery, is an attractive acquisition target for the many publicly-traded RNAi companies, such as Alnylam and Sirna. Cequent was founded to commercialize the discoveries of Dr. Chiange Li while at Harvard-BIDMC. The company is developing a novel therapeutic probiotic which delivers inhibitory RNA directly to the gut for the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, familial polyposis (pre-colon cancer) and colon cancer. The technology elegantly addresses the extant challenges associated with RNAi- delivery and manufacturing. More specifically, the technology exploits the ability of certain bacteria to both penetrate into diseased tissue and, once there, produce and deploy therapeutically functional RNAi in situ. The first indication to be pursued is familial polyposis (FP), a genetic disease that leads to scores of precancerous polyps in the large intestine. Currently, FP is largely untreatable and nearly 100% of patients progress to metastatic colon cancer. Cequent is the first company to generate in vivo data showing the utility of genetically modified, probiotic bacteria producing RNAi to ameliorate the disease. This data was published in the scientific journal Nature Biotechnology. Cequent recently signed a major equity investment and collaboration agreement with Novartis.

ChipWrights, Inc.
www.chipwrights.com
 
ChipWrights has developed a fully programmable, low cost, low power, and very high performance DSP/RISC microcontroller for fast-growing digital imaging markets. Specific application areas include real time image capture/presentation and image transmission/network media infrastructure for the digital office environment (printers and copiers) and digital cameras.

ClearSource
www.clearsource.com
 
ClearSource bottles and supplies private labeled, purified bottled water. The Company currently operates four plants that combine proprietary water purification technology and in-line blow molding. ClearSource is the only national provider of bottled water focused solely on the rapidly growing private label channel for PET bottled water.

Curis, Inc.
www.curis.com (NASDAQ: CRIS)
 
Curis, Inc. is developing products that define an emerging area of biotechnology known as regenerative medicine. These products are designed to recreate the conditions that support the growth of cells and tissue by focusing in the signaling pathways regulating cellular development, and thereby to harness the body's inherent ability to repair damage caused by disease, trauma, or age.

Delcath Systems, Inc
www.delcath.com/
 
Delcath has developed a system to isolate the liver from the general circulatory system and to administer chemotherapy and other therapeutic agents directly to the liver. Using the Delcath system to deliver chemotherapy to the liver and cleanse the blood of the chemotherapy before its return from the liver into the patient's circulatory system protects other parts of the body from the harmful side-effects of chemotherapy. The Company believes that the use of the Delcath system in treatment of liver cancer will allow higher dosages of chemotherapy to be administered to the liver than can be administered with conventional intravenous delivery.

Deltex Medical
www.deltexmedical.com (EASDAQ: DLTX)
 
Deltex develops, manufactures, and markets minimally invasive cardiac output monitoring devices. To date, the Company has developed three products, one of which is already being sold in Europe, North America (FDA approved) and Asia. The marketed product is a non-invasive cardiac function monitor, which uses Doppler ultrasound technology.

Diomed Holdings, Inc.
www.diomedinc.com
 
Diomed develops and commercializes minimal and micro- invasive medical procedures that use its proprietary laser technologies and disposable products. Diomed's EVLT(R) laser vein ablation procedure is used in varicose vein treatments. Diomed also provides photodynamic therapy (PDT) for use in cancer treatments, and dental and general surgical applications. Along with lasers and single-use procedure kits for its EVLT(R) laser vein treatment, the Company provides its customers with state of the art physician training and practice development support.

Drew Scientific Group, PLC
(Formerly CDC Technologies, Inc.)
www.drew-scientific.com
 
The Company designs, manufactures and markets low-cost, highly-capable hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, which provide complete blood test results at the point of care. Drew sells into the human and veterinary markets.

Elmet Technologies, Inc.
www.elmettechnologies.com
 
Elmet has been a manufacturer of molybdenum and tungsten products in Lewiston, Maine, USA since 1929. At its inception, Elmet produced only wire products, but today our product line has expanded to include wire, rod, sheet and pressed and sintered parts. In addition, we also manufacture world-class custom precision machined and fabricated parts to exacting customer drawings and specifications. Elmet brings design, innovation ,engineering, technical support, logistics and production resources to our customers. Our factory is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. The high standards and innovative products that Elmet is known for are reflected in our components and raw materials. Both our standard products and those built to your specification must meet progressively demanding quality requirements. Our refractory metals and component products when combined, serves a wide range of industries: lighting, electronics, semiconductor, automotive, fiberglass, aircraft and medical.

EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
www.eyegatepharma.com
 
EyeGate Pharma is developing a proprietary platform of medicines to treat diseases of the eye using its unique, non-invasive, iontophoretic drug-delivery system called EyeGate® II. This proprietary technology platform is based on over 10-years of development at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and has been tested extensively in both preclinical and human studies in Europe. Because of the human eye's special anatomy, effective delivery of medicines to treat chronic disease or diseases in the mid and posterior segments of the eye is less than adequate. We believe the EyeGate® II Delivery System will offer both physicians and patients an important new alternative in advancing the treatment of eye disease. Eyegate is a platform technology based on electro-transport that focuses on the development of innovative devices to treat intraocular diseases of the eye such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, chronic macular edema, and posterior uveitis. Several drugs have been tested over the years in pre-clinical studies and can be delivered by this technology: anesthesics, steroids, NSAIDs, anticancers, antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and various oligonucleotide constructs including RNAi. Eyegate non-invasively delivers a constant amount of drug to the posterior chamber of the eye, particularly the choroid and the retina. The device is biocompatible, safe and well tolerated.

Fetco Home Decor
www.fetcohomedecor.com
 
Fetco Home Decor is one of the largest independent designers and distributors of upscale photograph frames and related home decor items to department and specialty stores in the United States. The Company offers a wide variety of quality branded products made from wood, metal, glass and other materials.

FreshXtend Technologies, Corp.
www.freshxtend.com
 
FreshXtend Technologies is a leading provider of life extension technology to the high growth Fresh Produce and Flower Industry and uses its technological leadership to pursue licensing opportunities. The Company's patented technologies naturally place produce in a state of hibernation while it is being shipped, extends the shelf life of fresh produce, flowers and juices, thereby enabling economic distribution of premium quality vine-ripened fruit and vegetables.

GoldPocket Interactive, Inc.
 
GoldPocket Interactive, Inc. is the first company to develop technology that enables millions of people to participate simultaneously in real time interactive events on a single Web site. The Company uses its proprietary technology, the EventMatrix system, in partnership with leading technology companies, to create and execute massive interactive events on the Internet.

Harvard Bioscience
www.harvardbioscience.com (NASDAQ: HBIO)
 
The Company acquires and distributes laboratory equipment and products for companies and institutions in the life sciences field.

HealtheTech, Inc.
 
HealtheTech develops, manufactures (through outsourcing), and markets proprietary personal health solutions. Their digital technology systems are directed at important health issues such as weight management, diabetes, asthma, fitness, and nutrition.

IntraBiotics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ: IBPI)
 
IntraBiotics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel antibacterial pharmaceuticals for the treatment and prevention of serious infectious diseases. The Company is currently focused on completion of clinical testing for a lead compound addressing ventilator associated pneumonia.

Kabira Technologies, Inc.
www.kabira.com
 
Kabira is a leading provider of highly scalable software infrastructure platforms that support high capacity, fault tolerant, transaction-oriented applications running on disparate networks. By providing a complete, easy to use platform, Kabira products are particularly valued by organizations that are growing quickly and need to rapidly deploy a large, highly integrated applications network. Currently, the Company is having tremendous success with the new communications networks (CLECs and ISPs) and e-business service providers, but clearly is suited for other similar environments.

LifePoint, Inc.
(AMEX: LFP)
 
Lifepoint is a medical technology company developing rapid and cost effective, non-invasive, on-site diagnostic products. The Company has developed and will continue to develop patented, proprietary technologies utilizing saliva as a test specimen to provide blood equivalent diagnostic results without the need for blood or urine.

Magellan Biosciences, Inc.
www.magellanbio.com
 
Magellan serves the worldwide clinical-diagnostics market with rapid point-of-care analyzers and automated systems for near-patient testing. Scientists use the Company's discovery systems and sensors for cutting-edge research to develop a new understanding of health and illness — from disease pathology to biomarker identification. Magellan serves customers through wholly owned subsidiaries: ESA Biosciences, Dynex Technologies, and TekCel.

Medivance, Inc.
www.medivance.com
 
Medivance is a medical device company engaged in development of non-invasive therapeutic temperature management methods for patients undergoing critical surgery.

Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp.
www.memorypharma.com
 
Memory Pharmaceuticals is highly specialized in the discovery and development of innovative treatments for learning and memory impairments associated with disease and aging. Memory has a fundamental understanding of the molecular pathways involved in forming new memories based on the pioneering scientific achievements of its distinguished co-founder and 2000 Nobel Laureate, Eric Kandel. Memory has built a state-of-the-art platform interfacing highly specialized medicinal chemistry, biological and drug development disciplines to rapidly produce clinically relevant drug candidates.

Memry Corporation
www.memry.com (AMEX: MRY)
 
Memry Corporation is an advanced materials company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing semi-finished materials, formed components and value-added sub-assembled products utilizing the properties exhibited by shape memory alloys, primarily those composed of nickel titanium (nitinol). The Company sells its products and services primarily to the medical device (especially stents, guidewires and laparoscopic subassemblies), telecommunications, aerospace and automotive industries.

Micro Networks Corporation
www.micronetworks.com
 
Micro Networks is a leading supplier of precision, high performance signal processing components and subsystems using the latest technologies and techniques in mixed signal, standard crystal and surface acoustic wave based designs.

Microslate Corp.
 
Microslate provides cost-effective mobile hardware solutions for business and government organizations which need to provide information to mobile workers. Microslate is a world leader in the design and manufacture of rugged mobile pen and notebook based computers and hardware systems.

Minrad, Inc.
www.minrad.com
 
Minrad is an acute care medical device and pharmaceutical company with an emphasis in minimally invasive head, neck and spine surgeries and pain management. The Company has 3 separate but inter-related businesses: selling generic inhalation anesthetics in fifteen countries; laser guided devices, and disposables, for minimally invasive surgery; and an emerging conscious sedation device to deliver anesthetics. Management team of successful innovators (21 510K clearances, 12 patents issued).

MSO Medical
 
MSO Medical contracts with acute care hospitals to establish Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence under the brand name Center for Obesity Related Illness (CORI) and performs the following services for its hospital clients which include: providing credentialed, skilled and trained surgeons to perform gastric bypass surgery, originating patients through proprietary marketing techniques, screening and diagnosis of patients for surgery, clinical services review of post op patients, and billing and reimbursement services for hospital and surgeons.

Omnisonics Medical Technologies, Inc.
www.omnisonics.com
 
OmniSonics Medical Technologies, Inc. is developing breakthrough treatments for peripheral and coronary vascular occlusive disease. Its breakthrough products are based on its innovative OmniWave™ acoustic technology, the first technology that enables the delivery of acoustic energy over the active length of a small diameter (0.004") wire in an occluded vessel. European CE mark, US IDE pivotal trial underway. Trials are consistently showing resolution of plaque, clot, etc., to sub-10 micron (i.e. red blood cell size).

Panacos Pharmaceuticals
www.panacos.com
 
Panacos Pharmaceuticals is developing the next generation of antiviral drugs for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and other major viral diseases. Our proprietary discovery technologies focus on novel targets in the virus life cycle, including the first and last steps of virus infection.

Predix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
The Company, successor to a merger with Physiome Sciences, is a drug discovery and development company with an integrated computational and medicinal chemistry platform to accelerate drug generation by modeling specific molecules, cells and organs (e.g., the heart). With a current focus on G-protein coupled receptors, the Company is ready to go into the clinic with a drug addressing anxiety and depression, and is in animal studies with a drug addressing pulmonary hypertension.

Relationship Marketing Group, Inc.
 
RMG developed software to access and analyze consumer purchase history of retail grocery frequent shoppers. This powerful database information is used to individually target specific consumer households with customized promotional incentives, based on consumer purchase history, to build brand loyalty for the consumer packaged good company products and retailers' stores. The Company was sold to Valassis Communications (NYSE: VCI).

Santarus, Inc.
www.santarus.com
 
Santarus is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing products for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. The Company will develop and market proprietary products which are based on currently marketed products or compounds that have clinically demonstrated safety and efficacy thereby reducing development and regulatory risks and enhancing market acceptance of the products.

Simkar Corporation
www.simkar.com
 
Simkar one of the largest private lighting fixture manufacturers specializing in fluorescent and decorative lighting products. The Company's customers include wholesale electrical distributors and large national retail chains.

Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc.
www.solarcosmetics.com
 
Solar Cosmetics is a manufacturer of suncare products under the No-Ad and Deep Tan labels. Solar's popular, low cost products compete very successfully in the suncare market. The Company also manufactures a line of body and bath beauty products.

SourceIQ, Inc.
www.sourceiq.com
 
SourceIQ is developing enterprise software for the executive management of source code and business logic assets. Its first product, Source Code Portfolio Manager, allows organizations to consolidate and actively manage these assets across divisional and departmental organizational units as well as across domestic and offshore partners and agencies. The SPCM program installs and runs in the background with no disruption to a firm's ongoing OT operation. Initially the Company will target Fortune 500 companies.

Stabar Enterprises, Inc.
 
Stabar Enterprises produces and markets a line of petcare products, including an all natural, veterinarian approved product, which dramatically reduces or stops non- seasonal shedding in pets, while promoting healthy coats/skin better than traditional topical or additive products.

Stheno Corporation
www.sthenocorp.com
 
Stheno is developing and commercializing non-contact chemical detectors and detection systems. The first product is a magneto-optical enantiomeric detector (MOPED) for measuring chiral molecules that will be targeted at R&D and process control for the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and food & beverage manufacturing industries.

Upshot.com
 
Upshot.com offers a web-based service designed to help businesses manage their sales processes. The service consists of software that enables companies to qualify and track prospects, record sales interactions, and more effectively manage the sales pipeline, thereby enabling companies to close business faster and forecast sales more accurately. The service has been designed to deliver an easy and affordable sales management solution that is accessible to any user with a browser and Internet connection.

VNX Solutions, Inc.
 
VNX Solutions, Inc. provides total network centric video surveillance solutions. VNX specializes in providing solutions derived from the convergence of video intelligence and modern information technology.

Zenith Administrators, Inc.
www.zenithadm.com
 
Zenith is a Third Party Administrator of benefit services for Taft Hartley (multi employer union) labor plans. The Company was founded in 1986 through the consolidation of six regional TPAs. Zenith's primary services are: health claims management (70% of revenues); pension benefit management (20%); and general fund management (10%). Since Zenith's clients demand local service, the Company has 24 branches nationwide. Each branch locally processes health claims and/or administers pension benefits. Office functions include mail sorting, data entry, adjudication (claims analysis and verification) and mailing benefit checks and completed forms. Branch computer support is provided by Zenith's data centers located in Chicago and Seattle.