February 2022, Rezztek, Slovakia

February 2022, Rezztek, Slovakia, (https://rezztek.com), announced that players from 7 different teams (out of a total of 12 teams) participating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, used Rezzteck hockey tape throughout the tournament including the gold and bronze metal games. Previously, Rezztek had announced an exclusive retail partnership with the largest US hockey retailer ‘Pure Hockey’ (https://www.purehockey.com) to distribute its patented hockey tape through Pure Hockey’s 50+ US retail (and on-line) stores. Rezztek’s multi-layered material structure allows the product to be 50% lighter than traditional hockey tape, while providing superior grip and better control of the puck. Prior to this announced partnership, Rezztek’s hockey tapes – already widely used by NHL players – were only available to professional hockey players. Congratulations team Rezztek!

January 2022, Disior Oy, Finland

January 2022, Disior Oy, Finland, (https://www.disior.com), announced its acquisition by Colorado-based company Paragon 28, (https://paragon28.com), NYSE FNA). Disior is a 3D imaging company that develops analytics software for clinicians to better diagnose and develop patient-specific plans for complex orthopedic surgeries with focus on foot & ankle, hand & wrist as well as CMF orbital fractures. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Congratulations to team Disior!

October 2021, Theras Lifetech, Italy

October 2021, Theras Lifetech, Italy, (https://www.theras-group.com/en/), announced a partner- and sponsorship agreement with MassChallenge’s HealthTech Program, making Theras the first non-US commercial partner of this program. That partnership will allow Theras access to next generation leaders in digital health, boosting the company’s own innovation initiatives and elevating its brand internationally. Theras Group’s mission is to support healthcare professionals by developing and commercializing high-tech medical devices with primary focus on chronic disease management such as diabetes and pain management.