Technology Focus Biotechnology Medical Devices Diagnostics Instrumentation Advanced Materials Seek out investment opportunities in such institutions as: California Institute of Technology Cedars-Sinai Medical Center City of Hope National Medical Center The Salk Institute The Scripps Research Institute University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Southern California We seek founders with outstanding credentials in academia or industry, exceptional reputations among their peers, and world-class technologies. We typically assume board positions in our portfolio companies and, when appropriate, will serve as co-founders and/or interim managers. Supportive, hands-on interaction with founding scientists and managers. Devise start-up capital structures and funding plans Manage company formation procedures Build Boards of Directors and SABs Retain legal, accounting and insurance services Develop business and technology plans and presentations Identify and negotiate corporate partnering deals Recruit key management and staff