The MissionIR Report - September 2024
Featured CompanyWheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM)
Wrap Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) is an innovator of modern policing solutions. The company's BolaWrap® product is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether to restrain an individual at a range of 10-25 feet. Developed by award-winning inventor Elwood Norris, the company's chief technology officer, the small-but-powerful BolaWrap assists law enforcement in safely and effectively controlling encounters, especially those involving an individual experiencing a mental crisis.
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Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS)
Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) is a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative disorders such as AD and PD. Annovis Bio stands out by developing a drug that targets multiple neurotoxic proteins simultaneously, aiming to restore axonal and synaptic activity. This innovative approach addresses both the cognitive decline in AD and the motor dysfunction in PD, making Annovis a unique player in the neurodegeneration space.
Buntanetap (formerly known as Posiphen) targets neurodegeneration by inhibiting the formation of multiple neurotoxic proteins, including amyloid beta, tau, alpha-synuclein, and TDP43. This multifaceted inhibition improves synaptic transmission and axonal transport, reduces neuroinflammation, and protects nerve cells from dying. Unlike monoclonal antibody therapies, buntanetap is an orally available small molecule capable of inhibiting multiple neurotoxic proteins at once, positioning it as a comprehensive solution for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF)
Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF) is a mineral exploration company engaged in advancing precious and base metal deposits in the state of Arizona. Its flagship copper-gold-zinc-silver asset is the Kay Mine Project, located in Yavapai County. The company also owns Sugarloaf Peak gold project in La Paz County.
The company in October 2022 received permit approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for two new drill pads, located approximately 1,200 meters west of the Kay Mine Deposit. These new pads will allow for testing of the company's Western Target, while also allowing for drilling of additional coincident anomalies located between the Central and Western Targets. Construction of the drill road for the Central Target (located 500 meters west of the Kay Mine Deposit) is currently underway, with drilling expected to begin in November 2022. Road construction for the Western Target will begin upon confirmation of BLM acceptance of the company's posted bond, with drilling expected to commence in Q1 2023.
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Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN)
Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) is a developer of lidar-based solutions that help enable ADAS, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. The company's products are currently used in a variety of use cases including monitoring airport terminals, enhancing efficiency at highway tolling stations / railways, and securing high value infrastructure. In 2021, Cepton announced it was awarded the largest known ADAS lidar series production award to support General Motors' (NYSE: GM) Ultra Cruise program and expects to have its lidars in select GM models starting next year. In addition, Cepton is currently engaged with all other top 10 global automotive OEMs.
Cepton was established in 2016 by Co-Founders Dr. Jun Pei and Dr. Mark McCord and has 151 employees. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with a newly opened Center of Excellence in Metro Detroit, Michigan, and an international presence spanning North America, Germany, Japan, India, and China.
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Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN)
Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Its lead drug candidate is CNM-Au8®, an oral suspension developed to restore neuronal health and function by increasing energy production and utilization by driving critical cellular energy producing reactions that enable neuroprotection and remyelination to increase neuronal and glial resilience to disease-relevant stressors.
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FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR)
FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR) is an evolving technological company with core competencies in mobile payment and recharge platform solutions in China. FingerMotion is in the process of developing additional value-added technologies to market to users.
Founded in 2016, FingerMotion's goal is to serve over a billion users in the Chinese market and expand its model to other regional markets. The company has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and New York City.
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Fintech Ecosystem Development Corp. (NASDAQ: FEXD)
Fintech Ecosystem Development Corp. (NASDAQ: FEXD) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting one or more business combinations with an intent to focus on the financial technology sector.
The company's mission is to create and grow a global financial services ecosystem to address unmet mobile money needs in developing and industrialized countries and markets. FEXD plans to achieve this by acquiring and merging with financial technology pioneers that have the potential to help establish its global fintech ecosystem, and by continuing the development of proprietary technologies and applications to keep the company at the forefront of the cashless society market.
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HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT)
HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) is a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only 3D-vector 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) platform for heart attack detection anytime, anywhere. The company's proprietary ECG telehealth technology aims to redefine the way high risk cardiovascular patients are diagnosed in ambulatory and acute care settings. HeartBeam's initial focus is on providing diagnostic data to help physicians with care management of patients with cardiovascular disease.
In August 2022, HeartBeam announced that it submitted its HeartBeam AIMI™ software for approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). HeartBeam AIMI is a platform technology to improve the speed and accuracy of heart attack detection in acute care settings. The company is in discussions with the FDA and plans to meet with the agency in an effort to have HeartBeam AIMI cleared in line with its Q1 2023 timeframe, as detailed in a corporate update issued in December 2022.
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Gaxos.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: GXAI)
Gaxos.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: GXAI) is revolutionizing the human-AI relationship, pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence to offer solutions that resonate on a human level. The company's mission extends beyond application development; it aims to integrate AI into various aspects of human existence, transforming how people interact with technology. With a strong commitment to enhancing quality of life, Gaxos.ai focuses on creating AI-driven solutions that address health, longevity, and entertainment, making advanced technology accessible and beneficial to all.
Gaxos.ai's ventures into the health and wellness sectors utilize AI to promote better health outcomes and improve overall well-being. The company is developing innovative tools that harness AI to monitor, manage, and enhance physical and mental health, with a focus on extending human longevity and optimizing lifestyle choices. These solutions aim to provide personalized recommendations and insights, empowering individuals to take control of their health in a more informed and effective way.
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Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX)
Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is a global innovator in drug delivery platforms. The company's patented technology, DehydraTECH™, improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream by promoting healthier oral ingestion methods and increasing the effectiveness of fat-soluble active molecules. DehydraTECH promotes fast-acting, less expensive and more effective oral drug delivery and has been thoroughly evaluated through in vivo, in vitro and human clinical testing.
DehydraTECH is covered by 46 granted patents and many patents pending worldwide. Lexaria's first patent was issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in October 2016 (US 9,474,725 B1), providing 20 years of patent protection expiring June 2034. Multiple patents have been awarded since then and are expected in the future.
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Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN)
Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing regenerative medicines to address unmet medical needs for specific aging-related and life-threatening conditions. The Company's research and therapies are aimed at improving the outcome of infants born with a life-threatening heart condition, as well as improving the healthspan for the aging population – the number of years a person is expected to live in relatively good health, free of chronic disease and disabilities of aging, with function and ability to perform activities of daily living.
Longeveron is involved in clinical trials in the following indications: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), Alzheimer's disease, and Aging-related Frailty.
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McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX)
McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is an asset rich diversified gold and silver producer in the Americas with a large exposure to copper through its subsidiary, McEwen Copper, owner of the Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina, believed to be the 8th largest undeveloped copper resource in the world.
Led by a management team with a track record of success, MUX owns and operates mines in some of the most prolific gold producing regions of the Americas. The company proactively took cost-saving measures months ago to lower expenses and increase production across its portfolio of gold assets, driving some production costs below industry averages. Gold and copper prices, already in an upswing, are forecast to enter an explosive uptrend over the next couple years. Drawing from its experience, McEwen Mining planned, prepared and laid the groundwork to capitalize on this emerging opportunity.
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NanoViricides Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC)
NanoViricides Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC) is a clinical stage global leader in the development of nanomedicine drugs against viruses. Going beyond what antibodies and immunotherapeutics do, the company's unique nanoviricide® platform technology is designed to specifically target and dismantle enveloped virus particles, offering a novel approach to treating a wide range of viral infections. NanoViricides' lead drug candidate, NV-387, is being developed for the treatment of respiratory viral infections, including RSV, COVID-19, Long COVID, and Influenza, with the company currently advancing NV-387 into Phase II human clinical trials. Another advanced candidate, NV-HHV-1, targets Shingles and represents a significant step forward in the treatment of viral diseases.
NanoViricides has also developed drug candidates specifically for COVID-19, including NV-CoV-2, which is composed of the NV-387 active pharmaceutical ingredient, and NV-CoV-2-R, which incorporates remdesivir, an FDA-approved antiviral, within its polymeric micelles. The company believes that NV-CoV-2-R has strong potential for approval, given the established safety profile of remdesivir. NanoViricides' platform technology, based on the TheraCour® nanomedicine technology licensed from TheraCour Pharma, Inc., provides broad, exclusive, and sub-licensable field licenses for various viral diseases.
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NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW)
NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW), a next generation e-commerce platform, was created with vision and purpose to capitalize on high growth sectors and global markets. The company collaborates with businesses – large and small – to simplify and accelerate online commerce and uniquely enables customers and partners to optimize their e-commerce reach, presence and revenue. NextPlat recently launched a new e-commerce development program to provide American businesses with easy access to the massive Chinese consumer market.
NextPlat provides cutting edge technology in an advanced e-commerce ecosystem. The company is actively expanding its global network of online storefronts serving thousands of consumers, enterprises and governments. The company also has developed a next generation platform built for Web3 that enables the creation and sale of digital assets, as well as optimizing e-commerce transactions and business building activities.
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Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB)
Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) is engaged in the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products. The company's AVERSA™ technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch and includes aversive agents to prevent abuse, diversion, misuse and accidental exposure to drugs with abuse potential, specifically opioids.
AVERSA technology has the potential to improve the safety profile of transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse, such as fentanyl, while making sure that these drugs remain accessible to patients who need them. The technology is covered by a broad intellectual property portfolio with patents granted in the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, Canada, Mexico and Australia.
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Oragenics Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN)
Oragenics Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) is a development-stage biotechnology company pioneering innovative solutions in pharmaceutical medications, with a focus on nasal delivery systems. The company addresses critical unmet medical needs in neurology and infectious diseases, with research centered on developing drug candidates for mild traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, and rare neurodegenerative disorders like Niemann-Pick Disease Type C. These areas represent significant challenges within the medical community due to limited treatment options making Oragenics' mission especially impactful.
A key differentiator for Oragenics is its proprietary powder formulation technology, which enhances the stability and efficacy of pharmaceutical compounds. Combined with an advanced intranasal delivery device, this technology allows for administration intracellularly to the central nervous system, potentially offering more effective and faster-acting treatments.
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Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM)
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is the operator of the Waterberg Project, a bulk underground platinum group metals (PGM) deposit discovered by Platinum Group in 2011 and located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa. The Waterberg Project is planned as a fully mechanised platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold mine, including by-product copper and nickel production, and is projected to be one of the largest and lowest cost PGM mines globally.
The project is a joint venture between Platinum Group; integrated PGM producer Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (OTCQX: IMPUY); Japanese consortium HJ Platinum, which includes trading house Hanwa Co. and the government-backed Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC); and local empowerment partner Mnombo Wethu Consultants (Pty) Ltd. Platinum Group has an effective 50.22% interest in the Waterberg Project.
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Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI)
Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI) is a biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative immunotherapeutic products primarily for the treatment of infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
In collaboration with the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences (MPG) and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), both in Germany, Scinai is developing a pipeline of innovative nanosized antibody (NanoAb) therapies addressing diseases underserved by current treatments and with large and growing markets, such as COVID-19, asthma and psoriasis.
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SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES)
SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES) is the rodent fertility control expert and the inventor of the only EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats. The company's technology provides an innovative and humane method for managing rat populations.
SenesTech is focused on developing effective solutions that are grounded in science and proven through research, all while providing value to people, communities and the environment. The company's passion is to create a healthier world by better controlling rat pest populations. This aim is critical, as, if left unchecked, a breeding pair of rats and their descendants can produce up to 15,000 pups after just one year.
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SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB)
SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) provides secured solutions for the e-government, IoT and cybersecurity sectors. Since 1988, the company has been a trusted global provider of traditional and digital identity offerings, providing cutting-edge electronic and digital security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, around the world.
uperCom's mission is to revolutionize the public safety sector worldwide through proprietary electronic monitoring technology, data intelligence, and complementary services.
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TC BioPharm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: TCBP)
TC BioPharm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: TCBP) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development and commercialization of gamma-delta T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer, with a particular focus on acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Gamma-delta T cells are unique immune cells that possess characteristics of both the innate and adaptive immune systems, allowing them to distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues. This dual capability makes them a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, and TC BioPharm is at the forefront of harnessing this potential to develop innovative therapeutics.
As the leader in gamma-delta T cell therapy development, TC BioPharm is the first company to advance to Phase II/pivotal clinical studies in oncology. The company is currently conducting two investigator-initiated clinical trials for its unmodified gamma-delta T cell product line, including a Phase 2b/3 pivotal trial for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. This trial utilizes TC BioPharm's proprietary allogeneic CryoTC technology, which enables the production and distribution of frozen gamma-delta T cell products to clinics worldwide, ensuring broader accessibility and consistency in treatment.
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM)
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) is one of the largest precious metals streaming companies in the world. It generates revenue primarily from the sale of precious metals and cobalt while offering investors cost predictability, direct leverage to increasing precious metals prices and a high-quality asset base.
Wheaton seeks to be the world's premier precious metals investment vehicle, delivering value through streaming to all stakeholders. The company has entered into agreements to purchase all or a portion of the precious metals or cobalt production from high quality mines for an upfront payment and an additional payment upon delivery of the metal. By crystallizing value for precious metals yet to be produced, Wheaton works with its partners to unlock and create value.
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WiSA Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA)
WiSA Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) is a pioneering leader in immersive, wireless sound technology, providing cutting-edge audio solutions for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems. The company collaborates with top consumer electronics (CE) brands and manufacturers, including industry giants like Harman International (a division of Samsung), LG, Hisense, TCL, Bang & Olufsen, and Platin Audio. WiSA Technologies delivers exceptional wireless sound experiences for high-definition content, including movies, music, sports, gaming, and esports, thereby enhancing the overall consumer experience in home entertainment.
As a founding member of WiSA™ (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association), WiSA Technologies plays a critical role in defining wireless audio interoperability standards, ensuring seamless integration across devices and platforms. The company actively works with leading consumer electronics companies, technology providers, retailers, and ecosystem partners to promote and market spatial audio technologies, underscoring its commitment to advancing the future of audio and making high-quality, immersive sound accessible to a broader audience.
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