We are closely monitoring the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus Covid-19 and have taken precautionary measures for the health and safety of our members and our community. We are actively monitoring authoritative advice and will take appropriate action concerning all meetings and venues throughout the pandemic. For now, […]
Exact Sciences has closed the acquisitions of Paradigm Diagnostics and Viomics, adding to its oncology testing capabilities as it looks to expand beyond its flagship Cologuard cancer test. In a statement Tuesday, Exact Sciences framed the takeovers of the Phoenix, Arizona-based companies as part of efforts to leverage its commercial platform, add to its R&D capabilities and […]
When Todd Davis, co-founder and former CEO of LifeLock, kept hearing from colleagues about a new health care IT company, he reached out to its founder, Cindy Jordan. “Nobody seems to get in with Todd Davis, but some of the last co-investors in my first company kept talking to Todd about me,” said Jordan, founder of Tucson-based Pyx Health, […]
Patients with newly diagnosed malignant tumors are now eligible to receive FDA-cleared GammaTile® Therapy in addition to patients with recurrent brain tumors. GT Medical Technologies, Inc., a company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared an expanded indication for GammaTile® Therapy. […]
This past Tuesday, January 14th, 35 companies competed in the RESI Innovation Challenge. These companies showcased their exciting technologies, from therapeutics to diagnostics, medical devices to digital health. As usual, conference attendees were provided with 5 pieces of “RESI Cash” which they could use to “invest” in the companies of their choice. Again, congratulations to all […]
*3 DA portfolio companies listed in the top 15 funded companies in 2019* It was a big year for Arizona-based technology companies when it comes to investments. Venture capital firms from across the country as well as local and national angel investors came out in droves to provide capital to many local companies. The Phoenix […]
Mesa-based telehealth software startup eVisit Inc. raised $5.3 million to expand its remote patient monitoring platform. The startup filed the incremental cash filing Dec. 13 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This round is in addition to the $4.4 million seed round raised in December 2016, for a total $9.7 million equity raise. Some of […]