Stanford Start-ups
Partial list of licensees whose license involved equity
Last updated May 2011. External links will open a new browser window.
| Company | Stanford Technology |
| @Road (acquired by Trimble) |
Algorithm which generates vector corrections used in Global Positioning Systems (GPS). |
| 3D Solid Compressions | Modeling system for generating true virtual representations of three-dimensional objects with interactive multimedia capabilities. |
| 3DM | See Paraform, Inc. |
| 4Cyte Therapeutics | Genes for encoding polyketides. |
| Abrizio, Inc. (acquired by PMC-Sierra, Inc.) |
Very high speed data switching technology utilized in telecommunications applications. |
| Acumen Medical | Medical device to deliver a catheter or guide wire to the coronary sinus of patients with difficult anatomy. |
| Adaptive Spectrum Signal Alignment | Software for automated optimization, diagnostics and performance improvement of DSL networks. |
| Advanced Liquid Logic | Droplet microactuator for DNA sequencing. |
| Aera Medical | Medical device for treating obstructive sleep apnea. |
| Affinity Circles (formerly Affinity Engines) |
Private and secure online social network. |
| Aileron Therapeutics
(formerly Renegade Therapeutics) |
System to improve a drug’s affinity for its target, its selectivity, and its pharmacokinetic properties. |
| Akrotome Imaging (Akrotome has a mission of advancing surgical cancer treatment with new imaging agents that give surgeons rapid and direct visual differentiation between diseased cells and normal tissue during surgery.) |
Probes for imaging tumor cells. |
| Amati Communications Corp. (acquired by Texas Instruments, Inc.) |
Descrete multitone (DMT) technologies for Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). |
| Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Patents covering attachment of small ligands to biologically active compounds to concentrate them at the desired target. |
| Amprius, Inc. |
Nanowire electrodes that could make dramatic improvements in energy density in lithium batteries. |
| Anacor Pharmaceuticals
(formerly Anamax) |
Gene that encodes a potential target for anti-microbial agents against bacteria. |
| Anamax | See Anacor Pharmaceuticals. |
| Angara Database Systems, Inc. (merged with Personify) |
Relational database for real-time applications. |
| Animotion, Inc. | See Mixamo |
| Applied Genomics, Inc. (acquired by Clarient, a GE Healthcare Company) |
Methods for using microarrays to identify genes with potential therapeutic, diagnostic, or prognostic uses. |
| Aquarius Medical Corporation (acquired by Kobayashi and spun out as Dynatherm Medical, Inc.) |
Device for rapid body warming. |
| Arbor Vita Corporation |
Gene involved in communication between cells of the immune system. |
| Ariad Gene Therapeutics, Inc. |
System for regulating gene therapy using orally administered drugs. |
| Arresto Biosciences, Inc. (acquired by Gilead Sciences, Inc.) |
Therapeutic target for cancer metastasis. |
| Artemis Health, Inc. |
See Verinata Health, Inc. |
| Atreus Pharmaceutical Corporation |
Radiolabeled protein for imaging cell death associated with cancer and other conditions. |
| AVAcore Technologies, Inc. |
Device to regulate body temperature to enhance athletic performance and to prevent hypothermia and hyperthermia. |
| Avantec Vascular Corp. | Agent to prevent or treat blocked blood vessels. |
| Avantome (acquired by Illumina) |
System for performing DNA sequencing and other biological assays on a single complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) chip. |
| AviGenics Inc. | See Synageva BioPharma. |
| Balance Therapeutics, Inc. | Treatment and drug screening for cognitive impairment and mental retardation. |
| Barcelona Design, Inc. | Geometric programming for automating design of analog circuits. |
| Bayhill Therapeutics |
Therapeutic agents for treating autoimmune disease and methods for diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. |
| BioAdvantex Pharma Inc. |
Use of N-acetylcsteine (NAC) to treat AIDS and other diseases. |
| BioCardia, Inc. |
cDNA libraries of genes involved in angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels) and vascular development. |
| Bioscape | See Molecular Applications Group. |
| Biospect, Inc. | See Predicant Biosciences, Inc. |
| BlueLeaf Networks | See Picarro, Inc. |
| Brion Technologies, Inc. |
Automated methods to inspect defects in patterns – for use in areas such as semiconductors, textiles, or oil pipelines. |
| BusinessOnDemand | Portfolio of technology for data communications systems. |
| C3Nano, Inc. |
Nanowelding process to create nano and microstructures, including a thin film hybrid carbon nanotube (CNT) network that can be used for transparent electrodes. |
| Cardinal Sound Labs | Hearing aid which emphasizes sound in the look direction and minimizes sound coming from the sides and rear. |
| Cardinal Therapeutics | Therapy for multiple sclerosis. |
| CB Biopharma | System to improve a drug’s affinity for its target, its selectivity, and its pharmacokinetic properties. |
| Cell NetwoRx LLC | System for detecting protein-protein interactions. |
| Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly CelTrans) |
Method to use a signaling molecule to promote the growth of hematopoietic (blood cell-forming) stem cells. |
| CellGate, Inc. (acquired by Progen Pharmaceuticals) |
Method to deliver biopolymer drugs into cells. |
| CelTrans | See Cellerant Therapeutics |
| Chromosome Arts | Enzymes and methods to insert genes into chromosomes. |
| CoMentis Inc. |
Agents to inhibit and promote angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation). |
| CompuCyte Corporation |
Assay for rapid identification of a marker for neonatal infections. |
| Cooke Pharma, Inc. (acquired by United Therapeutics Corporation) |
Using arginine to prevent blood vessel diseases. |
| Cooligy, Inc. (acquired by Emerson Electric) |
Closed-loop active cooling system for CPUs, ASICs, graphics chips, and the large programmable gate arrays. |
| Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. |
Using drugs that inhibit the binding of cortisol to treat depression and promote the delivery of blood to the brain. |
| Corgentech, Inc. (merged with AlgoRx to form Anesiva) |
Device to deliver DNA to cells both inside the body and in veins removed from the body (for bypass surgery). |
| CorSolutions Medical, Inc. (formerly Railin Medical; acquired by Matria Healthcare/Alere) |
A computer assisted diet control for patients with high cholesterol. |
| Coverity, Inc. |
Software for detecting errors in computing systems. |
| Cytogenesis (acquired by BresaGen, which was acquired by Hospira) |
Methods for monitoring the activities of transplanted cells. |
| Deltronic Crystal Industries |
Nonlinear optical materials and devices. |
| DK Spine | See Vertiflex |
| DxTerity, Inc. |
Reagents for nucleic acid detection. |
| DYYNO, Inc. |
System for peer-to-peer video streaming. |
| Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Screening methods, targets, and compounds to treat hepatitis. |
| ElFaMed, Inc. |
Methods for skin cell culture. |
| Endovasc, Inc. | Use of nicotine to promote angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels). |
| ePatterns, Inc. | Compiler and analysis toolset for prototyping large concurrent systems. |
| Fate Therapeutics |
Hedghog pathway antagonists. |
| Ficus Medical Systems, Inc. | Forward viewing ultrasound catheter to evaluate blocked blood vessels. |
| Flamentera AG | Non-invasive biomarkers for enteropathic diseases such as celiac sprue. |
| Fluid Medical, Inc. (acquired by Volcano Corporation) |
Methods of ultrasound imaging for intravascular intervention. |
| Fluidigm |
Methods for manipulating biomolecules in microfluidic devices. |
| Functional Genetics |
Methods for identifying genes that may be involved in cancer and other diseases. |
| Fundamental Applied Biology | See Sutro Biopharma, Inc. |
| General MEMS Corporation | Ultrasound transducer. |
| Gigabit | See Iospan Wireless, Inc. |
| Gooboo.com | See Infravio, Inc. |
| Google, Inc. |
Improved searching and ranking of hypertext pages. |
| GreenLight Biosciences |
Cell-free production of metabolic enzymes for synthesis of biochemicals such as biofuels and pharmaceuticals. |
| Helix Systems, Inc. | Software to provide integrated services for biological research laboratories. |
| Hypnion, Inc. (acquired by Eli Lilly) |
Bioassay system for assessing the effects of drugs on sleep and other physiological functions. |
| Identicrypt | See Voltage Security |
| ImaTx: Imaging Therapeutics (formerly Osteonet) |
New techniques and methods to measure and track cartilage loss. This can be used to determine risk for progression of osteoarthritis. |
| Imetrx, Inc. | Device for identifying unstable plaques in blood vessels at the time of vascular catheterization. |
| Informed Diagnostics | See Picarro, Inc. |
| Infravio, Inc. (formerly Gooboo.com; acquired by webMethods which was then acquired by Software AG) |
Model interface and strategy for mediated systems. |
| Ingrain Inc. |
Software for analysis of rock properties. |
| Innate Immune, Inc. (Innate Immune is a company focused on discovery and development of therapeutics for asthma and autoimmune diseases.) |
Treatments for allergic and autoimmune disorders. |
| Innovative Semiconductors, Inc. |
Array oscillator circuit. |
| InSite Medical Technologies (A medical device company focused on the safe and accurate delivery of epidural anesthesia.) |
Device for epidural anesthesia. |
| IntegriNautics Corp. | See Novariant |
| Iospan Wireless, Inc. (formerly Gigabit; acquired by Intel) |
Method and apparatus for increasing the capacity of wireless broadcast communication systems. |
| iRhythm
|
Outpatient physiological monitoring devices and systems. |
| Junius Tech
(acquired by Nanostellar, Inc) |
Software to predict properties of material systems, such as metals and semiconductors. |
| Kai Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
Peptides that specifically target forms of protein kinase C (PKC) for drug screening and potentially for treatment of heart disease and cancer. |
| Kaltix
(acquired by Google, Inc.) |
Algorithms for personalized page ranking on the world wide web. |
| KHYSS | A non-invasive device that alters gastric emptying and intestinal function. |
| Kniest, Inc. | Methods for digital synthesis of plucked string and drum sounds. |
| Kosan Biosciences, Inc.
(acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) |
Methods for genetically engineering novel drugs that are similar to microbial natural products. |
| Layton Bioscience, Inc. | Methods to treat neurotoxic injury, methods for DNA synthesis on fixed tissue, and methods for measuring amounts of mRNA. |
| LBS Technologies, Inc. | Methods for DNA synthesis on fixed tissue. |
| Lex Machina, Inc. | A web service system designed to track intellectual property litigation. |
| Lexrite Labs | Method for targeting treatment to tumors. |
| Lightbit
(acquired by Arasor) |
Nonlinear optical materials and devices. |
| LightConnect, Inc. | See NeoPhotonics |
| Lumen Therapeutics LLP | Using polyarginine to prevent restenosis (the re-closing of an artery that was previously opened). |
| Luxcore Optronics | Optical repeater for fiber optics communication system. |
| Lyncean Technologies, Inc. | Compact X-ray source. |
| Lytro, Inc. (formerly Refocus Imaging, Inc.) |
Camera and methods for refocusing depth of field in photographs. |
| MagArray, Inc. | Magnetic nanoparticle system for protein and DNA detection. |
| Matrix Sensors, Inc. | Transducer to generate ultrasound in air. |
| MazoRx (A biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel medicines for neurological disorders.) |
Soluble factors for central nervous system neurons. |
| Microbar | Improved micromachined droplet ejector. |
| Microelectronics Control & Sensing Inc. | Module for thermal processing of semiconductor substrates. |
| Mixamo (formerly Animotion, Inc.) |
Software for full body motion capture in animation. |
| Moka5 | Virtual machines for administering computers. |
| Molecular Applications Group (formerly Bioscape) |
Software to graphically display biological molecules like DNA, RNA and proteins. |
| Molecular Nanosystems, Inc. | Techniques for manufacturing and using carbon nanotubes as sensors and electronic devices. |
| NeoPhotonics (formerly LightConnect) |
Device for high resolution light beam modulation. |
| NeoStim | Device for targeting brain stimulation. |
| Network Application Technology, Inc. | Telnet server software. |
| Neuris | Software for computing brain perfusion maps to facilitate treatment decisions in stroke patients. |
| Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. | Novel opioid compound for pain relief. |
| Neurocrine Biosciences | Methods to diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases. |
| Nodality, Inc. | Methods and reagents for studying protein activity with flow cytometry. |
| Novariant (formerly IntegriNautics Corp.) |
Global Positioning System (GPS) system using Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOS) and GPS technology to automate operation of agricultural equipment. |
| Nove Technologies, Inc. | Composite superconducting wire. |
| Numerix | EGS4 Software |
| Ontogeny, Inc. (merged to form Curis, Inc.) |
Gene for basal cell carcinoma. |
| Optical Biopsy Technologies, Inc. | Confocal microscope made entirely using standard silicon micromachining techniques. |
| OptiComp Corporation | Method for fabricating a semiconductor device for optical communications. |
| OptiMedica Corporation | Laser system for treatment of the retina. |
| Osteonet | See ImaTx: Imaging Therapeutics |
| Paraform, Inc. [formerly3DM, acquired by Nikon Metrology (formerly Metris)] |
Algorithm and software for converting irregular 3-dimensional shapes into digital models suitable for animation or rendering. |
| ParAllele BioScience Inc.
(acquired by Affymetrix) |
Multiplex method for analyzing single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from genomic DNA. |
| Park Scientific Instruments (acquired by ThermoMicroscopes, acquired by Veeco Instruments) |
Cantilevers for atomic force microscopy. |
| PEAK Surgical, Inc. | Microsurgical devices. |
| Picarro, Inc. (formerly Informed Diagnostics, formerly BlueLeaf Networks) |
Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) to detect trace amounts of gas-phase species. |
| PIKAMAB, Inc. | SNP tests to predict response to therapy. |
| Pixim, Inc. | CMOS image sensor technologies with pixel level processing. |
| PlasmaMed, Inc. | Methods for rapid sterilization of instruments. |
| Poetic Genetics, Inc. | Enzymes and methods to insert genes into chromosomes. |
| Predicant Biosciences, Inc. (formerly Biospect, Inc., merged to form Pathwork Diagnostics) |
Improved mass spectrometer for analyzing chemical and biochemical specimens. |
| Proacta Therapeutics | Methods for using anaerobic bacteria to selectively treat tumors. |
| Proteomic Systems, Inc. | See Synamem |
| Protiveris, Inc. | Sensor for detecting the deflection of cantilevers in an atomic force microscope. |
| Protogene Laboratories, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for synthesizing oligonucleotides. |
| Quanticell Pharma, Inc. (Efficient drug discovery and development enabled through advances in single-cell biology.) |
Portfolio of technologies for cancer stem cells and single cell analysis. |
| QuantumScape Corporation | Portfolio of technologies for improved solid-state energy storage system. |
| Redwood Microsystems, Inc. | Regulator that enables two-way communication between electric and pneumatic systems such as temperature and pressure sensors, fiber optic communication networks, and optical computers. |
| Refocus Imaging, Inc. | See Lytro, Inc. |
| RegenMed Systems | Device to harvest bone marrow. |
| Renegade Therapeutics | See Aileron Therapeutics |
| RFco, Inc. | Microchip radio for frequencies up to and beyond the cellular telephone band. |
| Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Methods to screen libraries of compounds for potential drugs that act on cell signaling pathways. |
| Risk Management Solutions, Inc. | Software to help determine risk from earthquakes. |
| Rita Medical Systems (formerly Zomed International, Inc.; acquired by Angiodynamics) |
Catheter that uses heat to destroy tissue such as cancer tissue. |
| Rox Medical, Inc. | Medical device to allow blood to flow from the arterial system to the venous system. |
| Ruga Corporation | Portfolio of technologies related to cancer therapeutics. |
| Sabio Labs, Inc. (acquired by Magma Design Automation) |
Computer-aided method for analog circuit design. |
| Sangstat Medical Corporation (acquired by Genzyme Corporation) |
Compounds to modulate a patient’s immune system. |
| SaraTech, Inc. | Medical device for repairing spinal discs. |
| SemiZone | Courses in semiconductor and related fields. |
| Sensametrics, Inc. | Sensors and software to monitor structures over time as well as before, during, and after hazardous events such as earthquakes. |
| Sensant Corporation (acquired by Siemens) |
Transducer to generate ultrasound in air. |
| Senvid, Inc. (acquired by Western Digital) |
Software for controlling appliances and instrumentation over the Internet. |
| Sift (acquired by 24/7 Media, Inc.) |
Tool for filtering information. |
| Silvaco Data Systems | Software for computer-aided design (CAD). |
| Singulex Inc. | Single molecule detection system. |
| SiRF Technology, Inc. (acquired by CSR Plc) |
Decoding software for Global Positioning Systems (GPS). |
| Solar Junction Corporation | Methods for making efficient solar cells. |
| Solis Therapeutics, Inc. | Gene therapy to prevent and treat infections. |
| Spinal Kinetics | Prosthetic intervertebral disc. |
| Spinal Modulation, Inc. | Medical device for spinal surgery. |
| SpineView, Inc. | Medical device for minimally-invasive spinal surgery. |
| Spiracur, Inc. | System for treating tissue damage associated with vascular deficiencies and neuropathies. |
| Staccato Systems, Inc. (acquired by Analog Devices, Inc.) |
Technologies for musical sound synthesis. |
| StanGraft, Inc. | Expandable stent to repair or reinforce blood vessels. |
| StemCells Inc. | Insulin-producing cells. |
| StemCor Systems, Inc. | Device for extracting body tissue, such as bone marrow. |
| StrataGent Life Sciences, Inc. (merged with Corium) |
Liquid microjet device for microsurgical applications. |
| Stream Processors, Inc. | Architectures and software tools for data processing. |
| StreamExpress | Method for improving the quality of service for Internet telephony. |
| Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (formerly Fundamental Applied Biology) |
In vitro protein synthesis. |
| SwitchGear Genomics | Microarrays for DNA methylation and gene regulatory elements. |
| Synageva Biopharma (formerly Avigenics, Inc.) |
Enzymes and methods to insert genes into chromosomes. |
| Synamem (formerly Proteomic Systems, Inc.) |
Techniques for producing arrays of pixels that mimic the cell surface, for use in drug discovery and research. |
| Synvascular, Inc. | Gels for vascular anastomosis. |
| Tableau Software LLC | Graphical user interface for visualizing data from spreadsheets. |
| TcLand Expression | Predictive markers for organ transplant rejection. |
| TeleVersal Systems | Signal processing for mobile wireless communication. |
| Telik, Inc. (formerly Terrapin Technologies) |
Methods and molecules to screen for drugs that block different forms of protein kinase C (PKC). |
| Telomolecular | DNA nanocircles for elongating telomeres on human chromosomes. |
| TeraStor Corporation | Solid immersion lens (SIL) technology for optical storage. |
| Terrapin Technologies | See Telik, Inc. |
| Tosk, Inc. | System for transferring genes into fruit fly and quail cells. |
| T-RAM | Novel structure for improved random access memory. |
| Transfer Devices, Inc. | Methods for transferring patterns. |
| Traxsis (acquired by Axiom Navigation) |
Decoding software for Global Positioning Systems (GPS). |
| Trellis Bioscience, Inc. | Methods and molecules to screen for drugs that block different forms of protein kinase C (PKC). |
| Tumri, Inc. | Infomaster software for a virtual data warehouse. |
| Univfy | Tools to predict success of in vitro fertilization. |
| Vascular Precision | Medical device for interventional cardiology. |
| VasoCure | Novel class of agents to prevent organ damage by blocking immune cells from attacking blood vessels. |
| Vector Magic Inc. | Software for converting bit map images into vector art. |
| Venomatrix, Inc. | Methods and equipment to deliver drug treatment into tissues such as the heart. |
| Verinata Health, Inc. (formerly Artemis Health, Inc.) |
dPCR (digital polymerase chain reaction) for prenatal diagnostics. |
| Vertiflex, Inc. (formerly DK Spine) |
Artificial vertebral joint. |
| VIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Therapeutic and diagnostic target for atherosclerosis. |
| Vite (acquired by ePM, LLC) |
Virtual Design Team – a computer simulation model that uses artificial intelligence to predict the time required to complete an engineering design project. |
| Vivios Pharmaceuticals | Systems for detecting molecular interactions. |
| VMWare (acquired by EMC Corporation) |
Software to efficiently run multiple operating systems on shared memory multiprocessors. |
| VoiceTech Worldwide, Inc. | System to convert messages from voice-mail and fax machines to e-mail. |
| Voltage Security (formerly Identicrypt) |
Algorithms for identity based encryption of electronic data. |
| Voyage Medical | Device for accessing the coronary sinus to deliver cardiac catheters and other devices. |
| VXTreme (acquired by Microsoft) |
Methods to deliver low bandwidth audio/video over the internet. |
| Wave80 Biosciences, Inc. | Electroosmotic micropumps. |
| WiSE Communications, Inc. | Hardware and software for automated patient encounters at medical clinics. |
| Xagros Technologies, Inc. | Method for fast, high throughput DNA sequencing on a silicon wafer. |
| Xeragen, Inc. | Machines and methods for parallel analysis of micro-volume chemical and biochemical reactions in arrays. |
| Xgene Corporation | Methods for generating a mimic of human skin. |
| Zeta Music Systems, Inc. | Improved piezoelectric pickup for violin or guitar. |
| Zomed International, Inc. | See Rita Medical Systems. |
| Zyomyx, Inc. | Chemical methods to bond molecules to a silicon surface. |
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