Michael F. Helmstetter
Founder at TechAccel LLC
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Dr. Michael F.
Helmstetter is a Founder & President at TechAccel LLC and a Chairman at RNAiSSANCE AG LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Agrivida, Inc., Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC, Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, Inc., Labconco Corp., The Kansas Chamber of Commerce and University of Missouri.
Dr. Helmstetter was previously employed as a Board Observer by Sound Agriculture Co., a Board Observer by Benson Hill, Inc., and a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by MRIGlobal.
He also served on the board at Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp.
He received his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and a doctorate degree from Old Dominion University.
Michael F. Helmstetter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Labconco Corp.
 Labconco Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Labconco Corp. manufactures and markets laboratory equipment. Its products portfolio include ventilation, accessories and product selection tools. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce
 The Kansas Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Missouri | Director/Board Member | - |
TechAccel LLC
 TechAccel LLC Investment ManagersFinance TechAccel LLC (TechAccel) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Michael F. Helmstetter. The firm is headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas. | Founder | 2014-07-31 |
Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC
 Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC was founded in 2018 and is based in an undisclosed location. The American company is dedicated to developing and registering "revenue-ready" animal health products to address critical market needs for both production and companion animals. Covenant's experienced team of animal health and technology professionals brings decades of expertise to rapidly evaluate, develop, and partner with animal health manufacturers and distributors. The company also collaborates with industry leaders to fund, develop, and accelerate external innovation initiatives. | Director/Board Member | - |
RNAiSSANCE AG LLC
 RNAiSSANCE AG LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries RNAissance Ag LLC is a biotechnology startup focused on delivering RNA-based insecticides for crop protection. It develops spray-on RNA insecticides including against pests such as the Diamondback Moth. The company was founded by Nigel Taylor and Bala Venkata in January 2019 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Chairman | - |
Agrivida, Inc.
 Agrivida, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Agrivida, Inc. engages in the provision of research and manufacture of enzymes. It focuses on enzymes that improve poultry and swine nutrition. The company was founded by R. Michael Raab and Jeremy Schley Johnson in 2002 and is headquartered in Medford, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-31 |
Former positions of Michael F. Helmstetter
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Sound Agriculture Co.
 Sound Agriculture Co. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Sound Agriculture Co. engages in the development of crop protection and crop enhancement products. Its Rapid Discovery platform focuses on finding solutions that increase the sustainability, productivity, and healthiness of food supply. The company was founded by Eric Davidson and Travis Bayer in 2013 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-30 |
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Training of Michael F. Helmstetter
| Old Dominion University | Doctorate Degree |
| Allegheny College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| BENSON HILL, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
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MRIGlobal
 MRIGlobal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Commercial Services |
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp.
 Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1987, the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation is a private/public partnership established by the state of Kansas to promote technology based economic development. They are located in Topeka, Kansas | Finance |
| Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, Inc. | |
Labconco Corp.
Labconco Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Labconco Corp. manufactures and markets laboratory equipment. Its products portfolio include ventilation, accessories and product selection tools. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Health Technology |
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS. | Commercial Services |
TechAccel LLC
TechAccel LLC Investment ManagersFinance TechAccel LLC (TechAccel) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Michael F. Helmstetter. The firm is headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas. | Finance |
Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC
Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC was founded in 2018 and is based in an undisclosed location. The American company is dedicated to developing and registering "revenue-ready" animal health products to address critical market needs for both production and companion animals. Covenant's experienced team of animal health and technology professionals brings decades of expertise to rapidly evaluate, develop, and partner with animal health manufacturers and distributors. The company also collaborates with industry leaders to fund, develop, and accelerate external innovation initiatives. | Health Technology |
RNAiSSANCE AG LLC
RNAiSSANCE AG LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries RNAissance Ag LLC is a biotechnology startup focused on delivering RNA-based insecticides for crop protection. It develops spray-on RNA insecticides including against pests such as the Diamondback Moth. The company was founded by Nigel Taylor and Bala Venkata in January 2019 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Process Industries |
Agrivida, Inc.
Agrivida, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Agrivida, Inc. engages in the provision of research and manufacture of enzymes. It focuses on enzymes that improve poultry and swine nutrition. The company was founded by R. Michael Raab and Jeremy Schley Johnson in 2002 and is headquartered in Medford, MA. | Health Technology |
Sound Agriculture Co.
Sound Agriculture Co. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Sound Agriculture Co. engages in the development of crop protection and crop enhancement products. Its Rapid Discovery platform focuses on finding solutions that increase the sustainability, productivity, and healthiness of food supply. The company was founded by Eric Davidson and Travis Bayer in 2013 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Process Industries |
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