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
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-3D™ 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

RxGuardian
Description
Our prescription-locking products present a unique, economical solution to the epidemic of unauthorized prescription access.
Long Description

RxGuardian Inc. Keeps People Safe. Our tamper-evident abuse-deterrent technologies help prevent Diversion and Substance Use Disorders at the source.

Founder(s)
Joseph Simpson, Steve Simpson, Deborah Simpson, Nathan Langley
Stage
Seed
Programs
Velocity Venture Capital Entrepreneur Showcase
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Sacramento, CA
Long Description

SensorSAFE is a system that passively monitors the activity of seniors in their own home using motion, open/close and pressure mat sensors - no devices to wear or buttons to push. It is the perfect blend of affordable technology with hands on care.

Founder(s)
Craig Falk
Stage
MVP/Launched
Founded
2017
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
StemExpress
Description
Assisting the research community with the procurement of human primary stem cells, blood and tissue needed to further their stem cell research.
Long Description

StemExpress fuels regenerative medicine and translational research by supplying human specimens to biomedical researchers around the world. Founded in 2010, StemExpress is the only company of its kind to procure tissues and isolate cells for researchers’ individual needs in its own labs.

Founder(s)
Cate Dyer
Founded
2010
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Placerville, CA