2022 SPONSORS

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Silicon Valley Bank is the premier commercial bank for companies in the technology, life science, cleantech, venture capital, private equity, and premium wine industries. SVB provides a comprehensive suite of financing solutions, treasury management, corporate investment, and international banking services to its clients worldwide. Through its focus on specialized markets and extensive knowledge of the people and business issues driving them, Silicon Valley Bank provides a level of service and partnership that measurably impacts its clients’ success. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company serves clients around the world through 28 U.S. offices and international operations in China, India, Israel, and the United Kingdom. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group (Nasdaq: SIVB), with SVB Analytics, SVB Capital, and SVB Private Bank.

Alliant’s Life Science and Medical Products Specialty Group serves clients in every state and in many foreign countries because Alliant team members deliver cost-effective solutions that optimize overage and meet the specific needs of life science companies. Providing coverage audit, insurance/asset protection and risk management services to hundreds of life science manufacturers and distributors; Alliant clients include public and private companies with operations ranging from startups conducting clinical trials to extensive global manufacturing & distribution. Ranking among the 15 largest U.S. insurance brokerages; Alliant provides property & casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to more than 20,000 specialized clients.

Credo 180 Capital Partners is a financial advisory and consulting firm dedicated to procuring debt capital for both public and private companies in various stages of development. The firm has supported high growth companies for over 14 years with an emphasis in technology, healthcare and life sciences. For more information visit www.credo180.com.

Gilmartin Group is a strategic advisory firm that provides comprehensive service offerings throughout the lifespan of our client companies. We have decades of experience in Capital Markets, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Business Development / Strategic Advisory services. Our professionals have spent their careers on Wall Street with backgrounds in Equity Research, Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets. We bring that experience and expertise to our clients to create durable shareholder value.

At Gilmartin, we leverage our cross-discipline experience and team approach to deliver results. We recognize that no two companies are alike, and we tailor our work-scope for the unique needs and objectives of our clients. Ways in which we partner with our clients vary – we build customized investor relations programs for emerging growth companies, large caps or micro-caps; we act as an outside strategic consultant; and we help private companies navigate Wall Street and create communications strategies. Our track record of success is fueled by our unparalleled experience and the strength of our relationships among actionable investors and industry veterans.

McDermott + Bull is leading the way in transforming executive search services worldwide, one relationship at a time. With experienced principals in the United States, Canada, and Europe, McDermott + Bull has become the trusted retained search advisor for empowering change on behalf of private and public companies, private equity firms, and their operating companies. Known for being thorough and balancing the need for urgency, McDermott + Bull provides personalized solutions to those who value contribution over pedigree. Leveraging deep vertical experience, innovative thinking and proven time-saving methodologies the company challenges the norm and thrives in the recruitment of difficult-to-find, culture critical VPto C-Suite executive talent.

Savills is the leading commercial real estate firm in North America, specializing in occupier services and tenant representation. In 2021, Savills enhanced its real estate solutions for life sciences companies through the acquisition of T3 Advisors. Our combined team of former operators, scientists, and life sciences focused brokers are familiar with the inner workings of various types of labs and the people that run them. Acting as an extension of our clients’ teams, they will help translate scientific complexities into efficient facility requirements while optimizing for talent and cost.  For more information check out Savills Life Sciences Overview or please contact us at lifesciences@savills.us.

Veranex is the only truly comprehensive, global, tech-enabled service provider dedicated to the medical technology industry. Offering expert guidance from concept through to commercialization and across the development continuum, Veranex enables accelerated speed to market, controlled development costs, development risk mitigation, and accelerated market viability assessment. At every stage, Veranex customers realize efficiencies in cost and time, while our integrated and comprehensive solutions unify the entire development process. With Veranex as your end-to-end partner, you’re well-positioned to deliver the safest, most effective devices to improve outcomes to patients everywhere.