DRACO company portfolio
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SViS-DRACO
ARTICULATING CLAMP LLC
Discover our flagship surgical technology designed to enhance procedural precision.
ABOUT DRACO
Success doesn’t happen by chance – it’s engineered. We turn ideas into real products by combining strategy, experts, and resources.
No shortcuts. Just teamwork & results.
Eric Sandhurst
PhD, MS
Jevin Meyerink
PhD, MS
Thomas Vierhout
MD, MS
Sujit Sakpal
MD, FACS, FICS
At DRACO, we go beyond advice – we build with you, ensuring your ideas are protected and your vision is realized.
With a team of experts behind you, your innovation doesn’t just get attention – it gets traction.
Midwest-Based, Global Mindset – DRACO fosters innovation in the Midwest, where startups can thrive without the high costs.
Lean & Founder-Friendly – We prioritize efficiency, ensuring that every dollar and resource is used strategically.
Built-In Market & Prototyping Support – We partner with local researchers, businesses, and engineers to validate new products.
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Executive directors
TIMELINE
FOUNDING OF DRACO – Founded in 2017 with a mission to support and guide talented entrepreneurs through the early stages of their business journey.
2017
FIRST CLIENT SUCCESS – Helped our first client achieve success by guiding them through a National Science Foundation business program.
2018
2019
ACQUIRED REGIONAL PARTNERS – Formed new partnerships with investors and other startup ecosystem players to expand their reach & service offerings
2020
FONBOARD 20+ MEMBERS – expanded our services to new markets. This helped more startups achieve success while providing opportunities for local students.
2021
NEW SERVICE OFFERING – responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting our services to help startups navigate the new normal with added support & guidance.
2024
SECOND PIPELINE COMPANY – In Q4, partnered with innovators to pursue a novel surgical tool design - currently have 2 pending patents.