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Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Dempsey Ventures LLC (Dempsey Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Dan Bowen. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center (BRCC) is a venture capital subsidiary of Western Michigan University founded in 2020 by Cindy Bi. The firm is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Direct Flow Medical, Inc. develops transcatheter heart valve technologies. It explores application of its technology beyond the aortic valve, to the mitral valve, and other valve anatomy. The firm’s Transcatheter Aortic Valve System is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis, who are at risk for surgical aortic valve replacement. The company's system incorporates a polymer frame, which is expanded using pressurized saline and contrast for placement, assessment and repositioning. Direct Flow Medical was founded by Gordon B. Bishop and Randall T. Lashinski in June 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

Part of Medtronic Plc, DLP, Inc. is a surgical and medical instruments company. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. DLP was acquired by Medtronic, Inc., part of Medtronic Plc from January 27, 2015 on March 18, 1994 for $128 million.

Oxx, Inc. designs and manufactures coffee-maker appliances. It markets and sells its products through stores in the United States and Canada, as well as online retailers. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Wakestream Ventures LLC (Wakestream Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Rick Devos. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Sportsman Tracker, Inc. engages in the development of mobile applications for hunters and anglers. Its products include HuntWise and FishWise. It allows users to locate, log, report, and predict for all of their hunting and fishing activities. Its wildlife intelligence technology prediction algorithm provides hunters and anglers with the forecast of where and when to hunt or fish. The company was founded by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey Courter in 2014 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Svelte Medical Systems, Inc. develops balloon expandable stents. It offers balloon control band technologies, hybrid stent design and integrated delivery systems. The firm has locations in Brussels, New Providence and Sao Paulo. The company was founded by Robert E. Fischell, David R. Fischell and Tim A. Fischell in 2007 and is headquartered in New Providence, NJ.

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. engages in the manufacture of disposable surgical products. It offers blades and scalpels, disposable scalpel handle and handle cover, blade remover, corner protectors, instrument and channel cleaning brushes, color-coded channel identification locking tags, instrument identification tape, instrument tip protectors, ant-fog, clamp covers, light handles, and snares. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Caledonia, MI.

Baxter Healthcare Corp. develops, manufactures, and distributes hospital supplies and medical technologies. It distributes medical treatment options for conditions such as hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, and trauma. The company was founded on June 21, 1967 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

Part of Corewell Health (United States), Spectrum Health Hospitals, Inc. operates hospitals. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI.

Bay Medical Center provides medical and health care services. It offers emergency medical, cardiac and cancer care, diabetes, emergency, surgical and rehabilitation services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Panama City, FL.

Best Metal Products Co., Inc. is a company that manufactures hydraulic cylinders. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Part of Chemed Corp., Tidi Products, Inc. markets cleaning and janitorial supplies. The company is based in Cincinnati, OH.

AA Medical Store, Inc. supplies medical and surgical equipment. The company is based in Mokena, IL. The company was founded in 2012 by Ron Plantz. The CEO is Matt Nelson.

Beaver-Visitec International, Inc. develops and manufactures products for ophthalmic and specialty microsurgical procedures. Its products include I-Ring pupil expander, knives and blades, electrosurgery, forceps, manipulators, specula, scissors, needle holders, diagnostic lights, and punctal occlusion. The firm offers following brands: Atomic Edge, Beaver, Maxi-Lite, Blu-Spot, Blu-Slit, C-Line, Ocutek, CustomEyes, OcuSeal, MultiVisc, Visc, Aqueo Premium, Merocel, Keracel, Weck-Cel, Visitec, Wet-Field, Accu-Temp, Endo Optiks, and Odyssey. The company was founded on July 29, 1965 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

SunMed Group Holdings LLC engages in the provision of investment services. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Argentum Medical LLC manufactures and sells innovative wound care products. It offers Silverlon brand, a proprietary range of silver-based antimicrobial products. The firm’s products are used on surgical wounds, burns, chronic wounds, IV catheter-related wounds, and for negative pressure wound therapy. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Geneva, IL.

ABM Respiratory Care develops medical devices. Its products include alpha ventilator and BiWaz cough system. The company was founded by Chad Boerst in 2017 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Direct Supply, Inc. offers a wide range of products and equipment specifically designed for senior living communities. The private company is based in Milwaukee, WI and were founded in 1985 by Bob Hillis, who has been the CEO since then. The company provides innovative solutions to improve healthcare operations and outcomes, including care automation using DS smart to capture, protect, and connect data to an EMR. The company has been in operation for over 30 years and offers unparalleled procurement cost savings, supply chain optimization, and contract compliance. Direct Supply also provides design and construction planning services for senior living and healthcare settings.

Garrett Capital Advisors LLC (Garrett Capital Advisors) is a venture capital firm Founded in 1998 by Scott Garrett. The firm is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Part of Advanced Medical Technology Association, AdvaMedDx operates as a trade association representing diagnostics manufacturers. The company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Scott Whitaker.

ORGENTEC Diagnostika GmbH provides diagnostics services. It engages in the development, production, and marketing of test systems for laboratory autoimmune diagnostics. The firm manufactures ELISA test systems, as well as blot and immunofluorescence tests for diagnosing autoimmune diseases and infection serology. The company was founded in 1988 by Wigbert Berg and is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.

InHealth Media, Inc. provides unique and comprehensive media services with a global reach, targeting Sports Nutrition, Nutraceutical, Functional Beverage, Functional Food, and Natural Personal Care brands. Its services include public relations, social media and strategic marketing. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Genesys Works is a non-profit organization that provides pathways to career success for emerging young professionals from historically excluded communities. Genesys Works is based in Houston, TX and has expanded to serve thousands of students annually in several cities across the United States. The non-profit company's program includes 8 weeks of technical and professional skills training, paid internships with major companies, college and career coaching, and alumni support. The goal of the organization is to build career opportunity and economic equity in every community so that all people have equitable access to career opportunities leading to sustained economic mobility. The company is actively expanding career pathways and opportunities for youth from underserved communities while filling critical talent gaps by providing training, support, and internships to trailblazing young people who have big career aspirations, but little to no access to the networks needed to help them achieve their dreams.

Arxan Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of application security and protection solutions. It offers threat analytics, key and data protection, and application management. The company was founded by J. Eric Davis, John T. Korb, Hoi Chang, John Rice, Richard P. Earley, and Mikhail Atallah in 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.