Centers & Institutes
Norris Institute Portfolio Companies
(listed in order of investment, more recent first)
Dejen Digital
Expedites admission to university arts programs, popular summer arts programs, music and dance festivals and professional arts organizations by providing digital storage and transfer for audio, video and image materials, customized for each organization's screening and admission procedures.
www.dejendigital.com
Xollai
Developing an optical autonomous landing system for unmanned aircraft and other guidance applications. Founded by 2008 St. Thomas School of Engineering graduates Robert Malecki, Anthony Giang, Lue Her and Ryan Thompson.
www.xollai.com
Apinee
The Ojibwe word for "everlasting," Apinee is introducing a new technology for environmentally friendly wood modification that strengthens wood fibers in lumber products while protecting against damage from water, microbes, insects and other factors that limit the lifetime and strength of wood products exposed to the elements.
www.apinee.com
Streamline
The Streamline IV Suspension System eliminates the balance and maneuverability issues with IV poles and provides a bed mount that elevates the IV system for safe and efficient patient transport. Founded by St. Thomas entrepreneurship students Peter and Sam Blankenship and Dustin Thompson.
www.streamlinesafe.com
MedNet World
Electronic access to health care patient and insurance information for providers, payers, emergency personnel and other health care providers any time and any where while fully protecting patient privacy.
www.mednetworld.com
Seeonic
"Actionable Intelligence" RFID data monitoring service for manufacturers, distributors and category managers to use in preventing out-of-stock or over-stock conditions, and for remote inventory management.
www.seeonic.com
Aloft Technologies
Lightweight aviation headsets that provide passive noise reduction with high quality audio communication to pilots and passengers who prefer an in-ear microphone rather than heavy wraparound headsets that cover the ear and can block out flight-critical sounds. Director of market development is Megan Waterman, '05 MBA.
www.clarityaloft.com
Upside Data
Web software that automates the development and maintenance of mailing lists.
www.upsidedata.com
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
Small business technical assistance and loans.
www.mccdm.org
Cinemotion
Producer of digital audiovisual marketing for the automobile, wedding and real estate industries. Founder and CEO Ben Anderson is a 2005 Entrepreneurship Graduate of the Opus College of Business.
www.automotiontv.com
ReconRobotics
Sells small, durable robots that can be thrown or directed into a military, police or industrial situation and then remotely controlled to provide video surveillance without risking human lives. CEO Alan Bignall is an alumnus of the Opus College of Business Executive MBA.
www.reconrobotics.com
IGF Oncology
Testing a new therapy for cancer that combines insulin growth factor with existing chemotherapy drugs.
www.igfoncology.com
IntelAccount
Provides outsourced accounts payable processing from invoice receipt to final payment, using web tools to enable clients to see scanned invoices and authorize payment, improve fraud prevention and archiving, while reducing client company A/P costs by 40 to 60 percent.
www.intelaccount.com
Protective Chemistries
Custom coatings to prevent mold and other damage to building materials, food processing and storage surfaces, and consumer products.
www.protectchem.com
Wound Care Technologies
Marketing the DermaClose(TM), an external tissue expander and wound closure device for acute wounds from trauma, skin cancer, or skin ulcers, and for some chronic non-healing wounds.
www.woundcaretech.com
Closys Corp.
Developing a medical device for closing the entry site in the femoral artery after catheterization procedures. CEO Gervaise Wilhelm is a 1984 MBA alumna.
www.closyscorp.com
Global Commercial Micro Consortium Fund
An $80 million fund to enable microfinance institutions in developing nations to match small bank loans to self-employed individuals.
College Nannies & Tutors Development
Franchise centers that "Foster a child's happiness and success through academic and development growth. Founder Joe Keeley is a 2003 Entrepreneurship alumnus.
www.collegenannies.com
Boomerang
Comparison shopping for high-quality, best-price products, with a fun toss of the boomerang for rebates. Founder Andrea Reznik is a 1998 MBA alumna.
www.boomerangpays.com
ecoEnvelopes
Two-way envelopes for transactional mailings, to save costs and resources.
www.ecoenvelopes.com
Virtuosos Music Academy
Music education in a convenient, comfortable, high-tech settings. Founder Angela Jaskowiak Mueller is a 2004 Entrepreneurship and Finance alumna.
www.virtuososonline.com
Entropy Solutions
Greenbox(TM) Thermal Management System reusable containers with passive temperature control to keep contents cold or hot for up to five days.
www.entropysolutionsinc.com
Constant Data
Real-time monitoring, multi-location backup software used by NASA, AOL and others. Acquired by BakBone Software November 2005.
PhonElect
Giving everyone, regardless of physical ability, location or time, access to the polls.
Financial Marketing Solutions
Web platforms that integrate financial and insurance planning and monitoring into one easy-to-use portal.
www.financialmsi.com
Affinety Solutions
On-line registration, scheduling, payment and financial reporting for community education and school districts. Founder Steve Holewa is 1981 alumnus. www.affinetysolutions.com
CDMdata
The DigitalLot Solution wearable computer for managing automobile inventory. Acquired by Kelley Blue Book Co., March 2004
www.cdmdata.com
FarmingSource
Web tools for farm managers to improve efficiency in ordering supplies. Founder Jay Schaper is a 2003 MBA alumnus.
www.managethefarm.com
