I  Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron

https://www.abiakron.org/





     Office Locations:

47 North Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-572-7544

 

Stages:

  • Early
  • Seed


 

Industries:

  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Medical Device

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    Description:

    Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron--a unique collaboration of Akron Children's Hospital, Akron General Health System, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Summa Health System, The University of Akron and The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation--is focused on patient-centered innovation and commercialization at the intersection of biomaterials and medicine. The institute is focused on being a global leader in discovering, developing and commercializing biomaterials solutions for patients with orthopaedic and wound healing problems, nationally distinct in improving health outcomes with a focus on the medically underserved, and recognized for the use of simulation technologies to improve the education of the healthcare team. More than 30 Northeast Ohio high school students participated in the 2017 BioInnovation Academy, a program that encourages students from around the region to explore solutions to real-life health and medical problems.



    Investment Firm Key

       VC = Venture Capital
       PE = Private Equity
       A = Angel
       I = Incubator
       MB = Merchant Bank
       VD = Venture Debt
       FI = Family Investment Office
       FOF = Fund of Funds
       ED = Economic Development Office   
       TT = Technology Transfer Office
       CVC = Corporate Venture Capital
       SEC = Secondary Purchaser
       HF = Hedge Fund/Mutual Fund
       
       
       
    COMPANY STAGEREVENUE
    Venture Capital
    Seed Stage
    (includes "pre-seed," or
    concept stage)
    No Revenue
    Early StageMinimal
    Revenue
    Growth Stage
    (also called Mid-stage)
    $2M-$7M
    Expansion Stage
    (also called Late-stage)
    $7M and greater
    Private Equity
    Lower Middle Market$10M-$249M
    Middle Market$250M-$499M
    Upper Middle Market$500M-$1B
    Large Cap>$1B
       
       
     

    Investment Team:


    Name   Title
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    Bill Considine Board
    Frank L. Douglas Ph.D., M.D. President & CEO
    Joseph Randazzo Interim Executive Director & CFO

     

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