SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 28, 2026--
Ossium Health, a bioengineering company that built the world's first bank of organ donor-derived bone marrow, has been named to the 2026 Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups list, Forbes' annual selection of 20 fast-growing U.S. companies it considers most likely to reach a $1 billion valuation.
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Produced by Forbes for the twelfth consecutive year, the list is selected from startups that are venture-backed, based in the United States, and currently valued at less than $1 billion. Of the 275 companies named to the list since its inception, 60% have gone on to become unicorns.
"This recognition reflects the value of the platform we've built and the scale of the problem it addresses," said Kevin Caldwell, CEO, Co-Founder & President of Ossium Health. "Thousands of patients each year never reach transplant because no donor is available in the timeframe their disease allows. Our bank removes this wait from the critical path. As our bone marrow becomes more widely available over the next year, we expect to serve more patients and narrow the donor availability gap."
Ossium has now treated 28 patients, and in every case the company's marrow took hold and began producing healthy white blood cells in the recipient, a critical milestone known as neutrophil engraftment.
About Ossium Health
Ossium Health is a bioengineering company that leverages its proprietary organ donor bone marrow banking platform to develop stem cell therapies for patients with life-threatening hematologic conditions and musculoskeletal defects. Founded in 2016, the company is led by Kevin Caldwell, CEO, Co-Founder & President, and Erik Woods, Chief Science Officer, Co-Founder & Executive Vice President. Ossium's manufacturing facility is registered with the FDA and its laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). For more information, visit ossiumhealth.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and X.
Forbes Names Ossium Health a 2026 Next Billion-Dollar Startup
CHICAGO (AP) — Wyatt Kaiser snapped a third-period tie, Spencer Knight made 25 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Chicago stopped a three-game slide while improving to 3-4-0 on a seven-game homestand. Roman Kantserov scored in the second, and the Blackhawks killed off a double-minor penalty on defenseman Sam Rinzel for high-sticking.
Kaiser picked up his first goal of the season at 7:17, beating Anton Forsberg through the goaltender's legs with a well-placed shot from the left circle. It was the 11th goal for the defenseman in 187 career games.
Samuel Helenius scored for Los Angeles in the finale of a 3-2-0 trip. Forsberg stopped 25 shots.
Kings captain Drew Doughty and forward Corey Perry were scratched after they played in Monday night’s 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers.
The Blackhawks played without defenseman Bowen Byram, who missed his fifth consecutive game with an upper-body injury.
Los Angeles got off to a fast start. Jared Wright's shot trickled past Knight, and Helenius poked it home at 2:31 for his first goal of the season.
The Kings carried their 1-0 lead deep into the second period. But Joel Armia was whistled for tripping at 14:26 and interference at 16:29, and Connor Bedard set up Kantserov for the rookie's team-high fifth goal at 16:40.
The Blackhawks are 4 for 39 (10.3%) on the power play in 12 games. They converted 16.9% of their chances last season, ranking 29th in the NHL.
Both teams play on Thursday night. The Kings host the Ottawa Senators, and the Blackhawks visit the Detroit Red Wings.
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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) attempts to make a save against the Chicago Blackhawks as defenseman Brian Dumoulin (2) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) attempts to shoot against Los Angeles Kings left wing Andre Lee (47) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, left, and Los Angeles Kings center Scott Laughton (21) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Roman Kantserov (80) celebrates a goal teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
