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Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Tensys Medical, Inc. develops blood pressure monitoring systems. The firm provides patient safety by designing, and manufacturing continuous, non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring systems. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

LSP Management Group BV (LSP) is an independent European venture capital firm which was founded by Martijn Kleijwegt, Frits van der Have and Tom Schwarz in 1998. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the firm provides financing to early- to mid-stage life science companies.

Cameron Health, Inc. develops medical devices for patients and medical professionals. It has developed a totally subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S-ICD) system that remedies many of the issues associated with traditional implantable cardioverter defibrillators. The company was founded on August 21, 2000 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA.

Part of Ferghana Partners Group, Gargoyle Partners is a British company that provides healthcare and chemicals mergers and acquisition advisory. The company is based in London, UK. Gargoyle Partners was acquired by Ferghana Partners Group on October 11, 2005.

Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie - Flanders Institute operates as a non-profit organization, provides research and development services. It specializes in translating basic scientific results into pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications. The company was founded on January 1, 1996 and is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium.

Intrexon ActoBiotics NV manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development and commercialization of a new generation of biological drugs. The company represents a novel concept for oral administration of therapeutic proteins, and is designed to be safer and more effective than injectable biopharmaceuticals. Intrexon Actobioticswas founded by Mark Vaeck, Emil Pot and Bernard Coulie in June 2006 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank SA/NV is a commercial bank based in Brussels, Belgium.

Part of The European Molecular Biology Laboratory, EMBL Enterprise Management Technology Transfer GmbH is an alternative investment manager. The company is based in Heidelberg, Germany. The German company was founded in 1999. The CEO is Gabor M. Lamm.

Global Consolidated Aesthetics Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells breast implants. It offers products under flagship brands Nagor and Eurosilicone. The firm manufactures products at its own facilities based in Scotland, England and France and produces to the highest European standards. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

reMYND NV engages in the development of disease-modifying treatments against alzheimer's, parkinson's, diabetes and other protein misfolding disorders. Its drug and development unit focuses on innovative, disease-modifying drugs for treating degenerative disorders. The company was founded by Fred Van Leuven, Stefaan Wera and Joris Winderickx in 2002 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

Sequana Medical AG operates as a medical device company. It specializes in the production and design of implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The firm offers the Alfapump system, its proprietary solution to manage and remove ascites, which can occur as a symptom of liver disease, cancer, or congestive heart failure and its focus areas encompass clinical research, product innovation, and technology development. The company was founded by Noel L. Johnson in 2000 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Curetis GmbH operates as a molecular diagnostics company which focuses on the development and commercialization of products for diagnosing severe infectious diseases. The firm offers diagnostic solutions for hospitals and large-scale laboratories. Its products include Unyvero L4 Lysator, Unyvero C8 Cockpit, Unyvero A50 Analyzer, and Unyvero Application Cartridges. The company was founded by Andreas Boos, Johannes Bacher, Gerd Lüdke, and Anne Thews in August 2007 and is headquartered in Holzgerlingen, Germany.

Bio-Incubator Leuven is a dynamic and innovative environment that provides lab space and support to R&D-intensive life sciences companies. The private company offers customizable modules that can be modified to meet the specific requirements of each client. The company is based in Leuven, Belgium. Leuven's knowledge institutes, including KU Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, VIB, and IMEC, generate a huge outflow of knowledge that entails a myriad of innovative ideas for new and existing companies. The CEO of the Belgian company is Michaël de Blauwe.

FlandersBio vzw is a life sciences cluster organization based in Flanders, Belgium. FlandersBio creates value by organizing networking and training activities, supporting internationalization, providing services, and building expertise. The Belgian company was founded by Jean Marie Stassen.

Advitos GmbH manufactures, develops, and markets liver support therapy devices. Its therapy device helps enhance the survival of patients with life-threatening liver diseases. The company was founded by Dr. Bernhard Kreyman in 2005 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Stichting De Weijerhorst provides welfare and pension funds. The company is headquartered in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Humedics GmbH operates as a research-based medtech company. It focuses on rapid and precise lover function measurement using LiMax, a breath analysis technology. The company was founded by Martin Stockman, Erwin de Bujizer, and Karsten Heyne in 2009 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

The Association of British Healthtech Industries Ltd. promotes products and services in the healthcare industry. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1979. The CEO is Peter Ellingworth.

JenaValve Technology, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems. The company was founded on March 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Universitätsklinikum Ulm is a cross-subject university medicine that connects health care, research, and teaching. The company is based in Ulm, Germany, and has subsidiaries in Germany. Universitätsklinikum Ulm offers medical services, clinical studies, and research in various fields such as gynecology, obstetrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, radiation therapy, and urology. Additionally, Universitätsklinikum Ulm offers childcare services and facilities for accessibility. The German company also provides training and career opportunities for medical students, nursing, and administration staff. The private company was founded in 1982, and the CEO is Udo X. Kaisers.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

Lumeon Ltd. operates as a digital health company. It offers cloud-based management platform for outpatient care providers including doctors, ophthalmologists, and physiotherapists. The firm?s platform offers pre-operative and discharge readiness, chronic disease, post-acute care, lifestyle coaching, and imaging optimization solutions. The company was founded by Robbie M. Hughes on August 4, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Creavo Medical Technologies Ltd. manufactures medical imaging devices for chest pain. It focuses on the utilization of advanced quantum principles in the rapid detection of potentially life threatening medical conditions in acute medical settings. Its flagship product, Quantum Vitalscan, is a battery powered and portable medical device that can be used in a routine and acute hospital setting. The company is headquartered in Coventry, the United Kingdom.

GC Aesthetics Plc designs, manufactures and distribute implantable medical devices. The firm operates through two brands: Nagor and Eurosilicone. Its global aesthetics products market includes the following segments: breast implant products, skin tightening and body shaping, energy devices, neuro modulators, dermal fillers, chemical peels, liposuctions, self and physician dispensed topical and injectables, removal of localized fat deposits, device-based alternatives to toxins for wrinkle reduction and therapy treatments for hair loss, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), malfunctioning veins (sclerotherapy) and scars. The company was founded by William McCabe in April 2015 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Oxular Ltd. engages in research and experimental development on biotechnology. The firm develops retinal treatments to access specific small spaces in the eye and to provide drug distribution to tissues involved in retinal diseases. The company was founded by Tom Cavanagh and Ronald K. Yamamoto in 2014 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom.

Aryballe Technologies SA develops and manufactures bio-inspired sensors enabling applications in digital olfaction. The company was founded by Tristan Rousselle and Thierry Livache on March 3, 2014 and is headquartered in Grenoble, France.

Aurigen Medical Ltd. develops cardiac implant products.

Comphya SA operates as a medical device company specialized in the treatment of erectile dysfunction to patient non-responsive to oral therapy. The company was founded by Rodrigo Fraga-Silva in 2017 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Rhythm AI Ltd. provides atrial fibrillation software that helps guide doctors during ablation procedures. The company was founded by Simon Hubbert, Richard Schilling John, Malcolm Finlay, Shohreh Honarbakhsh and Ross Hunter on December 21, 2018 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Nobi NV operates as an elderly and residential care center. The company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded by Roeland Pelgrims, Bert de Haes. Roeland Pelgrims has been the CEO since incorporation.

EQT Life Sciences Group BV (EQT Life Sciences) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of EQT AB founded in 2022 after the acquisition of LSP by EQT. The firm is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Health Economics Privak II NV is a Belgian company that provides credit intermediation services. The private company is based in De Pinte, Belgium. The company was founded in 2017.