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Angel Healthcare Investors, LLC invests in promising opportunities across all segments of the healthcare/life sciences markets.  Selected portfolio holdings are listed below.

Angstrom Medica, Inc.
Angstrom Medica is a biomaterials and medical device company engaged in the development and commercialization of structural, nanocrystalline calcium phosphate (NanOss™) based medical devices for the spinal, sports medicine, trauma and general orthopaedics markets. NanOss™ is an innovative structural biomaterial that utilizes nanotechnology to achieve nearly the strength of stainless steel while remaining highly osteoconductive allowing it to remodel over time into human bone.

www.angstrommedica.com

Autogenomics, Inc.
AutoGenomics will capitalize on the opportunity in molecular diagnostics market and position the INFINITI™ Analyzer as the platform of choice, providing unparalleled workflow improvements to the clinical laboratory. The INFINITI™ analyzer is a fully automated multiplexing microarray platform that delivers amplified sample to results without manual intervention. Based on a novel film based matrix for the microarray, available applications are in the areas of genetic disorders (coagulation factors, CFTR, Ashkenazi Jewish panel), pharmacogenomics (CYP450 2C9 + VKORC1, 2D6, 2C19, NAT2), cancer (HPV genotyping) and infectious disease (MTB drug resistance).

www.autogenomics.com

Cambridge Endoscopic Devices, Inc.
CED has developed a line of innovative surgical instruments that address the need for enhanced dexterity and manipulation in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery.  These advanced instruments overcome surgical barriers encountered with traditional endoscopic and laparoscopic instruments, allowing for the potential of new innovative surgical procedures and better, more cost effective clinical outcomes.

 

Kairos Partners
Kairos Partners is a series of healthcare investment partnerships focused on microcap medical device companies making products for critical care patients. Our focus sectors include Biomaterials, Electrophysiology, Imaging Systems, Interventional Cardiology and Spine-Related Orthopedics. Kairos’ leverages substantial industry operating experience to provide Limited Partners with access to exceptional investment opportunities they might not otherwise have.

www.kairos-partners.com

Longwatch, Inc.
Longwatch, Inc. was founded by a team of industry veterans to provide video surveillance over existing SCADA communication networks. Longwatch is primarily focused on the water, oil & gas, and electric power markets. The system gives operators the ability to manage both video alarms and system alarms on the same system.

www.longwatch.com

Metabolix, Inc.
Metabolix is commercializing a family of polymers (PHA natural plastics) made from renewable resources such as sugars and vegetable oils. These high performing new materials have the potential to put a large portion of the plastics and chemicals industry on a sustainable basis. Metabolix’s Natural Plastics range in properties from rigid, strong and stiff to tough and highly elastomeric to soft and tacky, offering a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative in many applications now served by synthetic plastics, including fiber, film, molded goods, extruded products, adhesives, and coatings. In November 2004, Metabolix formed an alliance for the production of its Natural Plastics via fermentation with Archer, Daniels, Midland, one of the world’s largest producers of agricultural products.

www.metabolix.com

QUOSA, Inc.
Boston-based QUOSA, Inc. offers industry-leading software for life-science professionals in academia, government, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies. Called QUOSA Information Manager™, the software automates and simplifies full-article retrieval, article organization, and full-text searching. QUOSA also offers a companion product called QUOSA Virtual Library™ that enables teams to easily and intelligently share articles and other documents.

www.quosa.com

TyRx Pharma, Inc.
TyRx is dedicated to the innovation, development and commercialization of high-value combination medical devices and pharmaceutical products, utilizing robust tyrosine-based resorbable polymer systems in collaboration with world-class partners.

www.tyrxpharma.com

Westfield Capital Management
(Westfield Life Sciences Fund)

Launched in July of 2000, the Westfield Life Sciences Fund invests in healthcare companies across the capitalization spectrum including medical devices, drugs, drug delivery, biotechnology, and healthcare services. Portfolio manager Will Muggia employs a fundamental, bottom up research driven process that focuses on preservation of capital and long-term outperformance. Westfield's extensive industry network developed by Mr. Muggia and his analytical team is critical to new idea generation.

www.westfieldcapital.com

Other Active Portfolio Holdings
  • AFFINTA, Inc.
  • Allegiance Hospice Group, Inc.
  • Catalyst Health & Technology Partners, LP
  • Claimtrust, Inc.
  • Dragonvest Partners Equity Fund, LP
  • Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • GI Dynamics, Inc.
  • Great Point Partners, LP
  • Harbor House/Allerton House
  • Iconic Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Lucida Staffing Group, LLC
  • LumeRx, Inc.
  • Outside the Classroom, Inc.
  • Seedling Enterprises, LLC
  • SmartCells, Inc.
  • Straus Capital Healthcare Partners
  • Verification Technologies, Inc.
  • Worcester Professional Baseball, LLC
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