WARF Startup Portfolio Stats
WARF holds equity in more than 30 of these companies, and more than 50 are located in Wisconsin. Some of these companies have achieved IPO status as publicly traded companies and have been acquired by large, well-established companies, such as Roche, Johnson & Johnson and Hologic.
SUCCESSFUL EXITS
AlfaLight
Reliable, rugged and efficient laser and electro-optical systems for defense and security applications
Cellular Dynamics International
Fully functioning human cells in industrial quantities IPO preceded acquisition Acquired by Fujifilm in 2015
Imago
LEAP™ microscope for 3-D structure and composition analysis at the nanoscale Acquired by Ametek in 2010
Lactic Solutions LLC
Developing genetically modified lactic acid bacteria products specifically for the biofuels industry. Acquired by Lallemand in 2017
LifeGen Technologies LLC
Gene expression profiling as it relates to the aging process Acquired by Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. in 2011
NeuWave Medical
Fast, minimally invasive and highly effective soft tissue ablation system Acquired by Ethicon in 2016
Soft Switching Technologies
Protection against voltage sags and momentary outages Acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2012
Stratatech Corporation
Skin regeneration and repair products for therapeutic use Acquired by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in 2016
Third Wave Technologies
Molecular diagnostics for DNA and RNA analysis applications Acquired by Hologic in 2008
Virent Inc.
Platform that converts soluble biomass-derived sugars into gasoline, diesel and more Acquired by TESORO in 2016
ACTIVE STARTUPS
Clean Tech
Pyran LLC
Oil-based chemical out of corn cobs for the production of everyday materials such as nylon, paint and plastic.
Shine Medical Technologies
Safe, clean, affordable production of medical tracers and cancer treatment elements
Silatronix, Inc.
Organosilicon compounds for energy storage devices, especially electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries
Xylome Corporation
Unconventional yeasts for production of second generation biofuel precursors from existing feedstocks
Computer Science & Engineering
Assistra Technologies, LLC
Self-serve kiosk design and services for people with sensory or mobility impairment.
C-Motive Technologies
The world's lightest, most powerful non-rare earth electric motors and non-contact power transfer devices
Medical Engineering Innovations, Inc.
More effective tools for liver surgery and localized cancer treatment by heat
nPoint, Inc.
Piezo stages, nanopositioners and nanopositioning systems for nanoscale research and manufacturing
PicoCal Inc.
Micro-machined sensors and actuators for semiconductor, nanotechnology and other applications
SimpleMachines, Inc.
Composable compute platform which accelerates the abilities of artificial intelligence and machine-learning
SonoPlot, Inc.
Microplotter for printing materials for printed electronics and biological spotting Microfabrication technologies that replace conventional switches and connectors
Food & Ag
Ab E Discovery, LLC
Antibiotic-free strategy to promote natural immune functioning in animal agriculture
Synesis Nutrition, Inc.
Innovative drugs, medical foods and other products that improve the quality of human lives using phytochemistry.
Health Care
Bridge to Life Limited
Flushing and cold-storage solutions for organ transplants of the liver, kidney and pancreas
CHESS Mobile Health, Inc.
Ongoing mobile support and relapse prevention for people recovering from alcohol-use disorders
Design Therapeutics, LLC
Therapy development for degenerative disorders caused by nucleotide repeat expansions.
Dianomi Therapeutics, Inc.
Mineral Coated Microparticle technology treatment targeting autoimmune diseases.
Hubble Therapeutics LLC
Gene therapy for pediatric patients with a retinal blinding disease.
Integrated Vital Medical Dynamics (iVMD)
Software that aids healthcare organizations in reducing costs, increasing efficiency and reducing physicians' workload
Isomark, LLC
Breath-based biomarkers that provide an early, pre-symptomatic warning of a developing severe infection
Leo Cancer Care/Asto CT
Stand-up CT scanner and radiotherapy system that reduces the cost of radiotherapy and improves cancer patient outcomes through upright positioning
Longevity Biotech
Therapeutic compounds that combine the targeting abilities of biologics with the stability of small molecules
Madison Vaccines Inc.
DNA vaccines intended to treat prostate cancer at crucial stages in the disease
Medical Engineering Innovations, Inc.
More effective tools for liver surgery and localized cancer treatment by heat
Mithridion, Inc
Manufactures molecular drugs for serious chronic neurodegenerative and orphan diseases.
NeuroOne Medical Technologies
Electrode platform for diagnostic and therapeutic neurological applications.
OncoGone, Inc.
Hydrogel implant that delivers a combination chemotherapy for treating brain cancers
PROMISS Diagnostics, Inc.
Globally accessible, non-invasive and precise diagnostic test for ovarian cancer.
Shine Medical Technologies
Safe, clean, affordable production of medical tracers and cancer treatment elements
Other
Research Tools
Platypus Technologies, LLC
Sensors for industrial hygiene, environmental monitoring and research and cell-based assay systems for life science research
Stemina Biomarker Discovery
Metabolomic technologies to understand cell biology in both health and disease
