John H. Kim

Cerecin, Inc. develops therapies to treat central nervous system disorders. It offers therapeutic treatments for Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and other age-related memory loss disorders. The firm is also developing therapies that address metabolic deficiencies and provide an alternative energy source for brain cells. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

TargeGen, Inc. manufactures vascular biopharmaceutical products. The company was founded by David A. Cheresh and Peter G. Ulrich in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Novartis Bioventure Fund focuses on companies operating in the field of life science technology. The geographical focus includes the US, Canada, UK and Switzerland. The fund invests in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical device products. It invests in all stages of financing and also invests in mezzanine transactions.

AgResearch Ltd. engages in research and development activities in the pastoral sector. It offers NaturOTM analgesia system, CARLA Saliva Test, WormFEC and MicroManual products. Its services include bioinformatics, development engineering, farms and deoxyribonucleic acid testing laboratory. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Innovis Investment Partners LLC (Innovis Investment Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of QIC Ltd. founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California.

NovaCell Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products. Its products include biologics, biomarkers, and biomaterials. The company was founded by Tae Hoon Lee on June 23, 2000 and is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.

Myelos Corp. develops novel therapeutic molecules. The company's products are used to treat diseases of peripheral and central nervous systems including pain neuropathies, demyelization disorders, and degenerative central nervous system diseases. The company was established in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Mycogen LLC manufactures and sells agricultural products. The company was founded by Andrew C. Barnes and David H. Rammler in 1982 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.