Dave Stassen

Spine-Tech is a market leader in the field of less invasive spinal implants. The company's products are used to surgically treat patients suffering from chronic, disabling pain caused by degenerative conditions of the spine.

Astora Women's Health, Inc. engages in the provision of pelvic health solutions. The company was founded by Dr. Brantley Scott in 1972 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Founded in 1999, Upper Lake Growth Capital LLC is a venture capital firm located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Disc Dynamics, Inc. (DDI) develops medical equipment for treating low back pain. Its product DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System, a catheter-based invasive nucleus replacement technology helps for the treatment of degenerated lumbar discs. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN

Split Rock Partners LLC (Split Rock Partners) is a venture capital firm founded by Jim Simons, Michael Gorman, David Stassen. The firm is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Anulex Technologies, Inc. develops medical technologies. It focuses on the research and development of medical technologies to preserve and repair soft tissue of the spine for patients undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc. The company was founded in 2001 by Matthew M. Burns and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Myocor, Inc. develops products for the treatment of mitral regurgitation and congestive heart failure. It has two products in clinical trials that are designed to improve the pumping efficiency of the heart and thus improve the quality of life of patients. The company was founded in 1996 by Cyril J. Schweich and Todd Mortier and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Cayenne Medical, Inc. operates as a sports medicine device company which specializes in the soft tissue reconstruction segments. It focuses on the transformation of traditional arthroscopic procedures, by applying advanced technology through minimally invasive techniques. The firm also provides Quattro systems which are knotless and pre-loaded suture anchors and tailored instrumentations. The company was founded by Ed L. Chang, James W. Hart and Heber C. Crockett in March 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.