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Ortho Kinematics is pleased to have an experienced group of investors who bring expertise in the medical field and strive for a more innovative technological sector. The support from these investment partners illustrates the company’s accomplishments and the promising market of the Ortho Kinematics product.
TEXO Ventures is a venture capital firm in Austin, Texas, that invests in and builds innovative healthcare companies by providing both the capital and collaboration needed for successful commercialization. The co-founders of TEXO Ventures represent a complementary combination of operational and investment experience gained in wide-ranging healthcare areas over the past two decades. TEXO Ventures has specific expertise in areas such as regulatory approval pathways, clinical performance studies, intellectual property review and fortification, technical marketing strategies, and capital structure creation—all areas critical to a company’s launch.
Founded in 2003, PTV Sciences is a venture capital firm focused on supporting healthcare entrepreneurs. The company is comprised of experienced investors and operators of life science companies who use their expertise in the field to invest in early to late stage opportunities in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Through a collaborative partnership model, PTV Sciences is able to work with existing or start up companies to revolutionize the healthcare world. PTV Sciences has supported innovations in medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics.
GateBridge Investments is a private investment firm that seeks to advise as well as invest in the companies it supports. Focusing primarily on the software and medical industries, the company looks for small to medium sized companies with a management team that can collaborate with the financial prowess of GateBridge investors. The firm provides experience in how to handle many different aspects of growing a company such as developing corporate strategy and financial structure. Leading GateBridge Investments is John Rodakis, an experienced private equity professional with an extensive background in technology companies.
The Texas Emerging Technology Fund was founded to help create jobs and to develop the Texas economy by assisting small to mid-sized startup companies. The fund was established in 2005 by legislation proposed by Governor Rick Perry, and the first award was given out in 2006. The fund seeks to accelerate the progress of innovation and commercialization in the technology sector and to increase the number of high quality jobs and the capabilities of higher education technology research.