Ross S. Bersot

Synchronicity Pharma, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes novel therapeutics. Its products identify components of the circadian system that can be targeted to treat metabolic and related disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded by Ross S. Bersot, Joseph S. Takahashi, Masashi Yanagisawas and Ron Evans in 2008 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Jackson Square Partners LLC (Jackson Square) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2014 through the joint venture between Delaware Investments and its San Francisco–based Focus Growth team. Jackson Square provides investment advisory services to separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles. Their institutional client base includes, but is not limited to, high net worth individuals, corporate and public pension plans, endowments, and foundations.

Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs and therapies. The company's pharmaceutical compounds are used to identify opportunities for therapeutic advances in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Avera Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Bay City Capital LLC (Bay City Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Fred Craves, John Diekman, and Thomas Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in California, United States.