Alexion
Mark Day
Senior Director Strategic EvaluationBaxter Ventures
Baxter Ventures is the strategic venture arm of Baxter International Inc. that was formed in 2011 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois. The firm is currently making equity investments out of a $200 Million fund with allocations generally falling in the $3-$5 million range. The firm is looking in invest in companies who have previously or are currently in the process of securing investment from other institutional investors. The firm is willing to look globally for investment opportunities and plans to make approximately 2 new investments over the next 6-9 months.
Priyanka Rohatgi
DirectorBecton Dickinson (BD)
Albert Lauritano
Director Strategic Technology PartnershipsBoehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim was founded in 1885 and is based in Ingelheim am Rhein Germany. The firm invests by means of in-licensing and acquisitions and is primarily focused on respiratory diseases cardiovascular diseases metabolic diseases oncology diseases of the central nervous system and immunology. Boehringer Ingelheim also invests in veterinary medicine.
Imran Nasrullah
Director Innovation SourcingCydan
Chris Adams
CEOMedtronic
Medtronic was founded in 1949 and is based in Minneapolis Minnesota. Medtronic makes strategic investments and acquisitions in the medical device sector and is focused on cardiovascular diseases diabetes diseases of the nervous system (including Parkinson's disease and dystonia) and musculoskeletal conditions. The firm has acquired a number of medical technology and biotechnology companies. Medtronic is also interested in orthopedic products sports health products and telehealth/connected medical devices (particularly consumer apps for health management). Medtronic also makes grants to non-profit organizations. Instructions on applying for investment or grants can be found at Innovate With Medtronic: http://www.medtronic.com/innovation/innovate-with-medtronic.html