Portfolio Companies

M EDICAL DEVICES

Scandius BioMedical, Inc.

Scandius BioMedical, Inc. www.scandius.com is a medical device company focused on the development of minimally invasive orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.  Its debut product, the Stratis / TriTis ACL Reconstruction System permits the non-invasive, atraumatic arthroscopic reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, one of the most common sports related orthopedic injuries.   The Scandius implants offer great post-operative stability of the knee, while eliminating open surgery and the long painful rehabilitation associated with it.  The company boasts a robust R&D pipeline in sports medicine, and has recently received FDA regulatory approval for its third product for arthroscopic knee surgery.  Covidien Ltd. (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, acquired Scandius Biomedical Inc., on November 7, 2007.

Mirabel Medical, Inc.

Mirabel Medical www.mirabelmedical.com is a medical device company developing innovative solutions for the non-invasive, accurate and cost-effective detection of breast cancer for women under the age of 40.  The company’s flagship product, the T-Scan™ 2000 ED, performs a non-radiologic breast examination based on a powerful and patented technology, Electrical Impedance Scanning (EIS).  The T-Scan diagnosis is based upon the quantifiable variation between the manner in which benign cellular tissue impedes the flow of electricity in comparison to malignant tissue. The company has been granted FDA approval for its T-Scan 2000 and is presently seeking 510k approval for its successor product, the T-Scan 2000 ED.  

Cardiva Medical, Inc.

Cardiva Medical, Inc. www.cardivamedical.com is a medical device company focused on the cardiovascular space. Cardiva's flagship product, the Boomerang™ Wire, provides safe, efficient, and effective closure of the femoral arterial puncture site following cardiac catheterization.  The company’s innovative approach to secure vascular closure without leaving any foreign material behind in the artery or tissue tract eliminates the dangers of the “blind” placement of plugs, sutures, staples or clips, all of which have caused serious complications including gangrene of the leg  The company has successfully commercialized three products and has an active R&D pipeline.

OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

Hydro Industries Tynat Ltd.

Hydro-Industries www.hydro-industries.com is a highly inventive consumer products company in the Hose Reel segment of the Outdoor Gardening market. The company’s product, ReelSmart™, is based on patented technology for water powered propulsion.  A novel three cylinder engine, incorporated in the hub of the hose reel, uses the low pressure water of the hose to generate high torque mechanical power to automatically re-wind the hose after use.  Hydro’s unique and superior water-engine technology lends itself to innumerable product extensions and applications.

Marco Polo Network, Inc.

Marco Polo www.marcopolonetwork.com provides a global cross border trading solution in real time with a specialized focus on Global Emerging Markets (GEMs). The company has developed and is implementing a Straight Through Processing (STP) solution for global investors.  Trade Traveller™, the proprietary electronic trade processing platform, automates the processing of trades from order entry to post-execution settlement in foreign financial markets.  It is the first STP platform dedicated to global emerging markets.