INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.
Founded: 2007 (spun off from Medtronic Inc.) Headquarters: Brooklyn Park
President and CEO: Tim Herbert
Sales: Pre-revenue
Employees: 10
Investors: Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, U.S. Venture Partners, Dr. Glen Nelson (GDN Holdings)
Website: www.inspiremedicalsystems.com
APNEX MEDICAL INC.
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: St. Paul
CEO: Robert Atkinson
Sales: Pre-revenue
Employees: 20
Investors: Domain Associates, New Enterprise Associates, Polaris Venture Partners, Mike Berman
Website: www.apnexmedical.com
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