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Cognition Therapeutics Receives $3.3 Million NIA Grant to Conduct qEEG Study of Elayta™ with World-Leading Alzheimer’s Biomarker Experts
Investigating Quantitative EEG as Biomarker of Patient Response to Treatment in Future Efficacy Studies
Pittsburgh, PA, July 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cognition Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage neuroscience company focused on the protection and restoration of synaptic function in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, today announced the receipt of a grant expected to total $3.3 million from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct a clinical trial (COG0202) in which quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) will be used to measure changes in synaptic activity in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who have been treated with Cognition’s lead candidate, Elayta™.…
Sofia Fund Expands to Kansas City
Angel investment firm names McCoolidge managing partner
Minneapolis, MN, June 26, 2019 — Minneapolis-based Sofia Fund is expanding to the Kansas City market. To establish its presence in the area, which is a hub of startup activity, it has added a Kansas City-based partner, Laura McCoolidge.…
Sofia Fund in national line-up of angel investors
How-to and resource list of top angel investors nationally, from FitSmallBusiness.com.
https://fitsmallbusiness.com/what-is-an-angel-investor/…
Twin Cities Business Monthly taps Cathy Connett and Joy Lindsay for commentary on current local investing
Where to find the money now in Minnesota, featuring Sofia Fund partners’ observations on current activity in their hometown.
http://tcbmag.com/news/articles/2019/may/show-me-the-money-finding-local-venture-capital-in-minnesota…
Sofia Fund Focus on Women-Led Firms
Interview with Neal St Anthony of the Star Tribune brings visibility to Sofia Fund and its partners’ long and successful involvement in investing in women led companies.
Sofia Fund Partners Maintain Their Focus on Women-Led Firms…
Sofia Angel II Fund Surpasses Investor Goals Raising $5.5 M
Press Release July 27, 2015
Today marks a significant achievement in bringing new monies into early stage companies. The Sofia Fund, which invests in women-led, growth companies and is led by a group of experienced investors, has tapped into an investor community passionate about Sofia’s mission.…
Sofia Fund to Invest in Women Led Ventures
The Sofia Fund has raised $3.925M from men, women, and couples to invest in women led growth businesses primarily located in MN and the Midwest. in this interview, Cathy Connett and Barb Stinnett share the motivation that has driven the creation of this fund by Dee Thibodeau, Joy Lindsay, Lisa Crump, Barb and Cathy .…
Sofia Angel Fund II Raises $3.925 Million
Sofia Angel Fund II, LLC announces the successful first closing of its angel investment fund targeting women-led growth companies with $3.925 million of capital investment commitments.
The Sofia Fund focuses on investing equity in early stage, growth companies that are women-led and which operate principally in information technology, clean technology, health and wellness, and business products and services.…