Welcome To The Springboard Corner
The Springboard Corner is your go-to source for the latest updates on the remarkable journey of life science and hi-tech startups that have participated in Connect’s Springboard program. We are thrilled to share the most recent milestones achieved by these extraordinary Springboard companies. So, stick around, and let’s dive into the inspiring stories of innovation and progress!
Avacen Medical – which has developed a drug-free, non-invasive, and FDA-cleared pain management device, the company recently raised $286K through a crowdfunding campaign.
Concert Health – a leading behavioral healthcare company which integrates its services with primary care physicians, recently announced a collaboration with Mass General Brigham, an integrated academic health care system.This collaboration will expand Concert Health’s services to more than 400 primary care providers and their patients in the state of Massachusetts. In addition, the company’s co-founder, Virna Little, was recently recognized with the Collaborative Care Model Award at the 2023 CFHA (Collaborative Family Healthcare Association) Conference.
Gryphon – which has developed the first all-in-one Internet router that includes parental control features and is powered by machine learning, the company recently completed a successful crowdfunding campaign and raised $651.2K in the process.
Innovega – a leader in developing the next generation of patented contact lenses and eyewear technology for the visually impaired, the company recently raised a later-stage VC round in the amount of $350K.
MD Revolution – a leader in developing online healthcare platforms for remote patient care management, the company recently announced an integration agreement with HybridChart, which has developed a cloud-based platform for hospital rounding and charge capture. Integrating the two platforms allows physician practices and other healthcare systems to better streamline remote care services for patients.
MyoGene Bio – an early-stage biotech company developing gene editing therapies to treat muscle diseases, CEO and Co-Founder Courtney Young, was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Life Science Catalyst Award winners by Biocom. These annual awards recognize life science innovators under the age of 40 who are impacting human health through their contributions. Congratulations Courtney!
Vizer – founded in 2017, the company has built an incentivized tracking app which merges daily exercise and wellness with impactful rewards. Users track their daily activity goals and once reached, a partner brand donates a meal to a food bank on their behalf. Well over three million meals have been donated to date. The company recently raised a $2.3M Seed round.
Inc. Magazine recently released its annual Inc. 5000 List for 2023. Driven by data, each year this list provides a ranking of the fastest growing companies in the country. We congratulate the following Springboard companies which made the cut this year:
Avacen Medical – has developed a pain management medical device which is drug-free, FDA-cleared, non-invasive, and available over-the-counter. This marks the fourth year for the company to make the Inc. 5000 List.
Doctible – has developed a communication platform for patients to easily find and engage with a network of health providers. This marks the fourth year for the company to make the Inc. 5000 List.
MD Revolution – has developed a digital healthcare platform for patients to better manage their chronic health care and improve the patient and caregiver engagement. This marks the third year for the company to make the Inc 5000 List.
Thank you for delving into the latest installment of Springboard Corner this month. Stay tuned for the upcoming updates and remarkable achievements that await as Connect’s Springboard Companies continue to shape the future!
