Ariz Precision Medicine
Long Description

ARIZ is a company dedicated to solving a big problem, cancer. We start at the beginning, the cause of cancer and design drugs that can resolve a specific individual cancer as well as all cancers. ARIZ Precision Medicine uses this methodology to design a specific way to stop the cause of cancer, then target and protect the delivery system and finally, concentrate the drug inside the cancer cell leaving normal cells undamaged.

City
Davis, CA
Description
Astrid Pharma Corp specializes in development of next generation nanocarrier drug delivery systems.
Long Description

Our scientists have dedicated a lifetime of research to develop a stable nanocarrier platforms for delivery of therapeutic and diagnostics agens with high potency and high accuracy. Our research is focused on the development of mucoadhesive protein-capsid-based drug delivery systems by drink. Astrid Pharma Corp offers solutions backed by ground-breaking scientific discoveries to make the "needle-free" drug administration dream, a reality.

City
Davis, CA
Evolve Biosystems, Inc.
Long Description

Evolve BioSystems will develop and bring to market the next generation of microbiome-based solutions to establish, restore, and maintain a healthy human gut microbiome across a range of unmet clinical needs.

Founder(s)
Bruce German, David Mills, Samara Freeman, Carlito Lebrilla, Daniela Barile
Stage
Series A
Founded
2012
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Davis, CA
In the News
Expanesthetics, Inc.
Description
Expanesthetics is developing new and better analgesics and general anesthetics.
Long Description

We are addressing the opioid crisis in America and the vast unmet medical needs in pain management by developing a new class of pain drugs that was discovered by accident during our search for new and better general anesthetics. We are also working to reduce anesthetic costs and bring general anesthesia to the third of the world that lacks access through the development of new and better agents.

Founder(s)
Dr. Robert Brosnan
Stage
Seed
Founded
2012
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Davis, CA
In the News

Davis-based Expanesthetics raises another $1.16 million in venture capital | Sacramento Business Journal, August 14, 2018

Davis-based Expanesthetics raises nearly $3 million | Sacramento Business Journal, September 25, 2017

FactorFive
Long Description

Innovative skincare utilizing cytokines and growth factors derived from human stem cells to deliver unparalleled anti-aging results.

Founder(s)
Jordan Plews
Stage
MVP/Launched
Contact Person
Jordan Plews
Founded
2014
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento, CA
Feat
Name
Description
WALK. EARN. FEAT. Giving tangibility to your fitness data, rewarding your physical activity with real healthy food experiences.
Long Description

FEAT encourages children to start and maintain a healthy lifestyle by leveraging technology and their natural desire to play.

It involves developing and shaping a platform linking children to healthy behaviors through a reward system that promotes both activity and rest, while encouraging habit forming healthy play patterns like time in nature, time outside and creative serious play.

Founder(s)
Chiara Cecchini
Contact Person
Chiara Cecchini
Founded
2016
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
LearnSkin
Description
Enabling regenerative medicine with off-the-shelf tissue scaffolds.
Long Description

LearnSkin was developed by dermatologists and integrative medicine practitioners who wanted to support other professionals in dermatology, the number one driver of doctor's visits. Our goal is to share the latest in scientific research and treatment options in dermatology for both Western and Eastern medicine to meet the growing demand for responsible, high quality, evidence-based education that bridges conventional and alternative medical approaches. LearnSkin is supported by the world's largest integrative dermatology team.

 

Founder(s)
Maelene L. Wong, PhD, Leigh G. Griffiths, VetMB
Contact Person
Maelene Wong
Programs
UC Davis Big Bang!, Capitalize 2016
Founded
2012
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Davis, CA
Molecular Matrix, Inc.
Description
Molecular Matrix, Inc. is focused on providing advanced research tools for cultivating and studying stem cells.
Long Description

Molecular Matrix, Inc. is focused on providing advanced research tools for cultivating and studying stem cells. Our products provide cutting edge solutions for growing cells in three dimensions. Our GroCell-3Dâ„¢ product portfolio is comprised of 3D Scaffolds in various configurations, a cost effective dynamic cell culture system, and a solution to dissolve the scaffold and recover cells.

Founder(s)
Charles Lee
Founded
2011
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Davis, CA
In the News

Startup of the Month: Molecular Matrix | Comstock's Magazine, April 4, 2018

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc
Long Description

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals is engaged in the development, acquisition and sales of generic prescription drugs and OTC products for the North American market.

Founder(s)
Jay Shukla
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Rancho Cordova, CA
In the News

Rancho Cordova-based pharmaceutical startup raises $10 million | Sacramento Business Journal, September 18, 2017

Protxx
Name
Long Description

Protxx has developed wearable sensor technology for head injury prevention and management. The system helps to proactively limit cumulative head impact exposure.

Founder(s)
John Ralston
Stage
Seed Funding, Raising Series A
Contact Person
John Ralston
Programs
Kings Capitalize 2018
Founded
2016
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Rocklin, CA
In the News

How a local tech company plans to reduce head injury risk in sports | Sacramento Business Journal, March 1, 2018

Protxx uses technology to tackle head injury risk in youth sports | Sacramento Business Journal, March 15, 2018