Hylascent Ventures was founded in 2011 when the founding partner, actively engaged in running an ongoing investment, created a vehicle for providing “smart money” for a very special category of company. Since the economic downturn that started in 2008, companies need more than funding to connect the dots from startup to success. New technology and delivery models, new interests and trends in the market and new economic realities create challenges for the newly minted, as well as the experienced entrepreneur. Hyalescent enables portfolio companies with the resources, process, and tools to succeed. Hyalescent Ventures is rolling out the Hy.Ve Lab platform to accelerate and commercialize Medical Technology, Medical Device, and Diagnostic startups.