Safeguard Scientifics (PINX: SFES)

Safeguard Scientifics (Safeguard) is a direct investment firm based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Established in 1953, the firm provides growth capital for entrepreneurial and innovative life sciences and technology companies. It targets life sciences companies in molecular and point-of-care diagnostics, medical devices, regenerative medicine, and specialty pharmaceuticals and technology companies on internet / new media, financial services IT, and Healthcare IT. It participates in expansion financing, corporate spin-outs, management buyouts, recapitalization, industry consolidations, and early-stage financing. The assets of the firm are managed by the board of directors.