NeuroTronik Limited United States

NeuroTronik Limited is a development-stage, venture-backed medical device company pursuing a unique neuromodulation approach to improve cardac output for patients who come to the hospital with Acute Heart Failure Syndrome. With a seasoned team of engineers, advisors, and investors, NeuroTronik is on-track in project milestone achievement. Though a moderately-sized project, the market potential is exceptional.

NeuroTronik is planning a $20 million Series B preferred stock financing in late 2015. Those proceeds are designed to take the therapy through and into commercial sales in Europe.

Our named investors are Hatteras Venture Partners, Synergy Life Science Partners, Mountain Group Capital, and Lord Baltimore Capital.

The CEO is Fred McCoy. The CTO is Steve Masson.

Year Founded
2012
Main Sector
Indication
Medtech Phase of Development
Technology Overview
Neuromodulation independently engaging both cardiac parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves via electrical stimulation through a temporarily-placed electrode set, controled by a bedside NeuroModulator.
Alliance & Collaborations
Venture-backed.
Supporting Metrics or Evidence
Clearly demonstrated in canines. Early human work is positive.
Current Financing Needs
$20 million Series B late 2015.
Current Timeline
CE Mark and Europe launch 2017.
Current Investors
Hatteras Venture Partners, Synergy Life Science Partners, Mountain Group Capital, Lord Baltimore Capital
IP Status
Licensed and owned. Allowances have started.
Recent Milestones
Series A second tranche earned September 2014
Management Team Highlights
Fred McCoy, CEO: 30+ years experience, former Guidant and Eli Lilly. Steve Masson, CTO: 30+ years experience, former Cordis, Ventritex
Fred McCoy
CEO 

New Leaf Venture Partners

New Leaf Venture Partners is a venture capital company formed in 25 with offices in New York and San Mateo California. The firm currently manages two funds with its most recent fund having closed at $45 million in 27. The firm is looking to make equity investments ranging from $1-$25 million over the lifetime of the investment. The firm looks for companies primarily in the United States and some select opportunities in Europe. The firm plans to make between 1-5 investments over the next year.
Mike Dybbs
Principal 
Mr Andrew Koopman
Mr Andrew Koopman
LinkedIn logo Director New Ventures 
BIO

Andrew Koopman works with investors and entrepreneurs to facilitate the formation of new life science companies that focus on the development and commercialization of NYU technologie, as well as working with these companies to obtain the capital and human resources for growth. In addition to more than a decade in academic technology transfer, Andrew has 16 years of varied experience in the biotechnology industry. He has held scientist, laboratory supervisor, and project manager positions in the course of his employment at two successful biotechnology startup companies, as well as Johnson & Johnson and Hoffman-LaRoche. During this period he was involved in the development of several therapeutic and diagnostic products which are currently on the market.  Prior to joining the NYU Office of Industrial Liaison, Andrew was the Managing Director of Biomedical and Biotechnology Industries at Beroff Associates, a merchant investment banking and strategic advisory group. He has also provided consulting to a number of startup companies, investment groups, and public agencies regarding technology assessment, market analysis, business development, and financing strategies. Andrew is an active board member and advisor of Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZGSI) and Applied Glycan, LLC.     

NewYorkBIO

Nathan Tinker
Executive Director 

NINDS

Rajesh Ranganathan
Director Office of Translational Research 
Charles Cywin
Scientific Project Manager 

Norfolk Medical Products Inc.

Norfolk Medical pioneered the oncology market in 1981 by developing one of the first vascular access ports for long-term access.  Since then, we have continued to develop innovative cutting-edge medical devices.  Our latest development is a device for diabetes that allows the body to be insulin independent.  Our device is the world's first active immunoisolation device that facilitates the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products while protecting against the bodies immune response without the use of additional drugs or immunosuppressant’s.  We are confident that the basic principles of the device can be applied to other applications from anemia and liver failure (NASH) to ALS.  We are currently in the pre-clinical stage of research and are actively looking for a strategic partner to develop this product. 


Biotech Subsector
Biotech Phase of Development
Medtech Phase of Development
Jordan Dalton
COO 

Novartis Swaziland

Novartis is a large pharmaceutical company formed in 1996 and based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is an active investor in emerging life science companies via in-licensing, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. Novartis also has a corporate VC fund (Novartis Venture Fund). 

Novartis has seven divisions, all of which accept collaboration proposals athttps://partnering.novartis.com

Novartis Pharmaceuticals is the largest division of Novartis; the division seeks innovative therapeutics that have attained proof of concept in humans, drug delivery technologies, process scale-up/development technologies, and drug manufacturing technologies. Novartis Pharmaceuticals also seeks molecular diagnostics in the oncology field and companion diagnostics that are connected with drug treatments. In addition to in-licensing, Novartis Pharmaceuticals is interested in joint regional commercialization for therapeutic products that are on the market. 

Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research focuses on early-stage compounds and research technologies (including software, assay tools, disease models, screening and imaging tools, as well as therapeutic discoveries at the pre-proof of concept stage). 

Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics seeks vaccines in late-stage clinical trials or on the market, vaccine development candidates, and vaccine-related technologies such as delivery, formulation, and adjuvants. 

Novartis Consumer OTC seeks OTC products and prescription products that could be switched to OTC status. Additionally Novartis OTC is interested in scientifically proven nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, innovative packaging technology, drug delivery devices or enabling technology platforms. The fund also invests in medical devices. Indications that Novartis OTC invests in include respiratory diseases, digestive health, pain, analgesics, diseases of the skin, and behavioral disorders (smoking-cessation). 

Novartis Animal Health seeks opportunities in the veterinary, agbio and aquaculture sectors. Indications of interest include musculoskeletal diseases (arthritis), renal diseases, heart disease and allergies in pets, and infectious and parasitic diseases in livestock. Subsectors of interest include animal vaccines and bioprotection (insecticides, fly control). Additionally Novartis Animal Health is interested in drug delivery in animals. 

Sandoz focuses on generics and is also interested in anti-infectives and injectable oncology drugs. 

Alcon focuses on treatments for diseases of the eye, and is interested in therapeutic products, surgical products and over-the-counter ophthalmic products such as contact lenses and lens care products.

Avi Spier

Novelogics Biotechnology Inc. Canada

Novelogics Biotechnology Inc. has developed unique next generation antibody immunotherapies for treating multiple types of advanced cancers including colon and prostate cancers.  Immunotherapies for cancer are anticipated to be a $35B per year industry in the upcoming years.  

Cancer Drugs with Safety in Mind

From the beginning the novel and specific design of the therapeutic antibody drug minimizes the potential for autoimmune diseases or harming good cells with the bad.  We are dedicated to making cancer treatments that won't make you sick to get you better.

Unecumbered, Founder Owned

Novelogics has developed their assets in an unecumbered envriornment allowing investors to work directly with the team.  At this time the companyis 100% founder owned and undiluted.  Novelogics is anticipating an early exit and has begun discussions with pharmaceutical companies interested in this area.

In addition; a related Medical Device

In addition to the drug, Novelogics has a second PCT Patent pending for a related medical device with a readily available "go to" market in place. 

Year Founded
2013
Biotech Subsector
Medtech Subsector
Biotech Phase of Development
Medtech Phase of Development
Technology Overview
We have developed a panel of patent-protected monoclonal antibodies which bind members of the NKG2D ligand family for use as novel cancer immunotherapies. Studies have shown that cancer cells in part evade the immune system by releasing biologically active molecules, such as NKG2D ligands that interfere with immune cells ability to fight cancer. These ligands are capable of shutting down tumour killing immune effector cells by overwhelming the important activation-type NKG2D receptors, basically putting them to sleep, so tumors can continue to grow undetected. Using our specifically designed antibody drug, we now have the potential to clear out these ligands and restore the immune system in a more balanced way to destroy tumor cells without over-stimulating the immune system or causing adverse side effects.
Alliance & Collaborations
None
Supporting Metrics or Evidence
Proof of concept studies in progress
Current Financing Needs
$2M
Current Timeline
Within 2 years of IND
Current Investors
Founder Funded
IP Status
Two PCT patents pending
Recent Milestones
Have developed a panel of monoclonal antibodies,filed two PCT patents (pending), assembled management and scientific advisory team, completed preliminary invitro and invivo studies and will continue with further characterization before moving on to humanization of the Ab (antibody).
Management Team Highlights
Dr. Cheney, President & CSO has 26 years in R&D (10 years in oncology) including 16 years in drug discovery and has contributed to successful drugs that are either on the market or in late stage clinical trials. Co-Founder, Elaine Allison has 25+ years of corporate management experience.
Ms Elaine Allison
Ms Elaine Allison
LinkedIn logo VP, Business Development 

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk was founded in 1923 and is based in Bagsvaerd Denmark with additional R&D sites in Seattle WA Beijing China and Bangalore India. The firm is actively seeking to in-license assets and also forms research collaborations and co-marketing and distribution partnerships with other biotech companies. Novo Nordisk is focused on developing protein and peptide therapeutics and protein delivery devices. The firm has also in-licensed antibodies. Indications of interest include metabolic disorders blood and immune disorders growth disorders and inflammatory disorders. Within the inflammation fieldthe firm is particularly targeting therapies based on cytokines and on molecules on the surface of cells involved in immune regulation. The firm is interested in certain orphan conditions. In addition to partnering and in-licensing Novo Nordisk has a corporate venture fund Novo AS. The firm also offers research grants and resources for studies into Novo Nordisk's products.
Charles Gray
Sourcing Director 
Tomas Landh
Director 

NSF Health Sciences United States

NSF Health Sciences offers clinical, regulatory, and quality consulting services across the total product lifecycle for innovative medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies.  We specialize in helping companies balance FDA and worldwide regulatory requirements with their business needs. 

Kristen Grumet
Meaghan Bailey