Michael F. Helmstetter

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.

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS.

TechAccel LLC (TechAccel) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Michael F. Helmstetter. The firm is headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas.

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.

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.

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.

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.