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Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Mountain Group Capital LLC (Mountain Group Capital) is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops inhibitors of validated metalloenzymes. The firm's clinical portfolio includes novel agents to treat both chronic and life threatening fungal infections. It also leverage our metalloenzyme expertise in other therapeutic areas including oncology and orphan diseases. The company was founded by Thomas V. O’Halloran and Holden H. Thorp on August 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Intersouth Partners (Intersouth Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 by Dennis Dougherty and Roy Rodwell. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Limestone Fund LLC seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences and consumer technology. It provides financing for seed to early-stage capital requirements.

Circular Genomics, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of circular RNA-based precision medicine tools, data, and diagnostics for neurology and psychiatry. The company is based in Albuquerque, NM. The company is focused on disrupting and improving the standard of care for major depressive disorder and other neurological diseases. The company offers assays that can assess and direct the best treatment protocol for an individual patient and validate treatment effectiveness in days-to-weeks rather than months. The company was founded in 2021 by Alexander Hafez, Kosmas Karadimitriou, and Nikolaos Mellios. Paul Sargeant has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

MiNDERA Corp. develops non-invasive diagnostic tests targeting skin diseases. Its invasive micro-needle device extracts the whole transcriptome from the skin of patients, eliminating the need for clinical researchers to source skin biopsies. The company was founded by Tahir Mahmood, Philippe Nore, and Tobin Dickerson and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Cerebrotech Medical Systems, Inc. develops a technology for non-invasive monitor for early detection of cerebral events that can be catastrophic for patients after stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain surgery and other conditions. The company was founded by Mitchell E. Levinson in 2010 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. (AACC) is a scientific and medical professional organization that focuses on clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. The organization is based in Washington and was founded in 1948. AACC provides leadership in education, advocacy, and collaboration to help lab professionals adapt to change and provide vital insight and guidance for patient care. The organization offers accreditation programs, press releases, media advisories, and statements that spotlight scientific, clinical, and technological breakthroughs. AACC has a longstanding commitment to provide customers with the best possible experience every time they use the AACC website. Mark J. Golden has been the CEO of the American company since 2020.

BD Technologies provides research and development support for manufacturing and process methods, and serves as a window on future technological trends. The private company is based in Durham, NC.

Research Triangle Institute is a non-profit organization which provides research and development services. It offers surveys and data collection, statistics and data science, assessment and analysis, program design and implementation, and research technologies and analytical laboratory. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX.

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.

Part of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., Entira, Inc. is a company that provides business and marketing consulting services. The company is based in Germantown, TN. The company was founded in 2004 by Joy Parr Drach, Mike Karst. Entira was acquired by Sustainable Oils, Inc. on November 22, 2021 for $2.52 million.

Nirvana Sciences, Inc. develops and commercializes near-infrared fluorescence dyes for use in medical diagnostics and optical imaging. The company was founded by Russell D. Thomas, Jonathan S. Lindsey and Preston C. Linn and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Battelle Memorial Institute operates as a science and technology development company. It offers services for government and commercial. The company was founded by Gordon Battelle in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Research Triangle Foundation is located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP), which is the largest research park in the United States. The RTP is located in Raleigh, NC, which was historically a southern economy dependent on tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing. The park houses hundreds of companies, including science and technology firms, government agencies, academic institutions, startups, and nonprofits. The foundation offers meeting and office spaces, educational opportunities, and networking events. However, the area has since become a hub for innovation and technology, attracting a highly educated workforce.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Lone Star Investment Advisors LLC (Lone Star Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Arthur W. Hollingsworth. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Skyline Vet Pharma, Inc. engages in the manufacture of veterinary pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Serge R. Martinod and George F. Murphy and is headquartered in Groton, CT.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Targan, Inc. engages in the research and development of a vaccination system. It improve bird health and productivity and reduce need for antibiotics for poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. The company was founded by Ramin Karimpour and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.