Lance Johnson

Aperion Biologics, Inc. engages in the development and implementation of its business plans, performing research on its platform technology, conducting clinical trials on its products in both animals and humans, pursuing regulatory approvals to market its product in U.S. and international markets, and raising capital. The firm's core platform technology is an enzymatic stripping of the key carbohydrate antigens followed by a unique conversion process that both humanizes and sterilizes the tissues without affecting their biomechanical or biological properties. The company was founded by Kevin Robert Stone in October 1996 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Part of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Zimmer Spine, Inc. specializes in the removal of synovial cysts and related surgeries. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company's services include minimally invasive procedures and facet cyst removal.

Abbott Spine develops spinal implant technologies. It also develops non-fusion technologies that are minimally invasive and do not involve substantial reconstruction of the spine. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

EndoStim, Inc. develops electro medical devices to treat gastrointestinal neuromuscular disorders. The firm focuses on the development and commercialization of a novel neurostimulation system for the treatment of severe Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease, commonly known as acid reflux, through electrical stimulation. The company was founded by Bevil J. Hogg, Raul E. Perez and Virendra K. Sharma on June 3, 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

CellRight Technologies LLC provides medical equipment. It develops osteoinductive and wound care scaffolds. Its products include Matrix OI, MatrixCellect 100 DBM Putty, MatrixCellect 100 DBM Crunch, ConCelltrate, sports medicine, Matrix IQ Dermis, conventional grafts, AmnioWorks, and Matrix OI FlexIT. The company is headquartered in Universay City, TX.