5am Ventures

5AM Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Boston. The firm specializes in seed- and early-stage investments, focusing on companies within the life sciences, healthcare, and technology sectors. Its investment portfolio includes firms involved in biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, drug delivery technologies, and research instruments. 5AM Ventures is recognized for its commitment to fostering innovation in advanced life science technologies.

Jamil M. Beg

Partner

Brian Daniels

Partner

John D. Diekman

Founding Partner

Max Farina

Associate

Michelle Ho Ph.D

Operating Principal

Peter S. Kim

Venture Advisor

Michael P. Klein

Principal

Pengpeng Li

Associate

Rebecca Lucia

Partner

Vamsi Mootha

Venture Advisor

Deborah Palestrant

Partner

Kush M. Parmar

Managing Partner

Scott M. Rocklage

Founding Partner

Jason Ruth

Principal

Andy J. Schwab

Managing Partner

Katie Bodner Spielberg

Analyst

Lou Tartaglia

Venture Partner

Richard Ulevitch

Venture Partner

Rathnam Venkat

Analyst

Joseph Victor

Venture Advisor

Jonathan Weissman

Venture Advisor

Anna Yaeger

Partner & Head of Public Equities

James W. Young

Venture Partner

156 past transactions

CAMP4 Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a bioinformatics company dedicated to advancing gene regulation technology. The company has developed a 4-D gene circuitry platform that codifies the activation of the 24,000 genes in the human body into a set of combinatorial rules based on signaling pathways. This innovative approach allows CAMP4 to control gene production by utilizing the existing mechanisms that regulate gene expression within cells. By focusing on the fundamental causes of diseases, CAMP4 aims to expedite the drug development process, significantly reducing both the time and risk associated with bringing new treatments to patients.

Magnetic Insight

Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight (MI) introduced magnetic particle imaging into the preclinical diagnostic research market enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, detecting metastatic tumors, visualizing inflammation, CAR-T cell therapies and initial research into regenerative medicine.

Dianthus Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Dianthus Therapeutics is a biotech company operating in stealth mode. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Radionetics Oncology

Private Equity Round in 2021
Radionetics Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative radiotherapeutics aimed at treating various oncology indications. The company specializes in creating non-peptide and small molecule agents that facilitate the targeted delivery of therapeutic radioisotopes to solid tumors. This focus positions Radionetics Oncology to address the growing need for advanced treatment options in oncology, enhancing the capabilities of medical professionals in managing cancer.

Expansion Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Expansion Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company pursuing the vast potential of small molecule medicines for RNA-mediated diseases.

RareCyte

Series G in 2021
RareCyte, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development of liquid and tissue biopsy analysis platforms aimed at the detection of rare cells. Founded in 2009, RareCyte focuses on providing innovative technologies for the Life Sciences research, drug development, and diagnostic markets. The company offers a range of products, including sample preparation systems, staining kits, and automated fluorescence microscopy instruments. Its AccuCyte system is particularly notable for enabling the unbiased discovery and isolation of circulating tumor cells and circulating endothelial cells from whole blood. RareCyte's technologies are designed to address complex challenges in cancer and cardiovascular disease research, facilitating advancements in precision medicine and non-invasive prenatal testing.

Neurogastrx

Series B in 2021
Neurogastrx, Inc. is a venture-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products for gastrointestinal disorders. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Campbell, California, the company is known for its innovative product NG101, which aims to enhance gastric motility and possesses antiemetic properties.

TMRW Life Sciences

Series C in 2021
TMRW Life Sciences is a developer of a cryo-storage platform intended to improve the success rates of assisted reproductive technology. The company's platform offers an in-clinic robotic storage system and a fully digital chain of custody from clinic to offsite longterm storage, continuous remote and local monitoring and electronically integrated processes characterized by digital health signals received from every oocyte and embryo daily, enabling clients to streamline embryology lab operations, eliminate manual steps and integrates digital quality control.

CAMP4 Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a bioinformatics company dedicated to advancing gene regulation technology. The company has developed a 4-D gene circuitry platform that codifies the activation of the 24,000 genes in the human body into a set of combinatorial rules based on signaling pathways. This innovative approach allows CAMP4 to control gene production by utilizing the existing mechanisms that regulate gene expression within cells. By focusing on the fundamental causes of diseases, CAMP4 aims to expedite the drug development process, significantly reducing both the time and risk associated with bringing new treatments to patients.

Soteria Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2021
Soteria is developing a next generation of conditionally active bispecific t-cell engaging antibodies to treat cancer patients with solid tumors. Soteria’s highly innovative T-LITE™ platform provides small molecule-dependent activation of bispecific antibody therapies, enabling safer and more efficacious treatments through pulsatile activity, reduced side effects and higher dosing.

Ensoma

Series A in 2021
Ensoma is expanding the reach of the curative power of genomic medicine by pioneering a next-generation in vivo approach using its Engenious™ vectors. Ensoma’s vectors are designed to deliver a diverse range of gene modification technologies without the need for stem cell collection or prior myeloablative conditioning (e.g., chemotherapy). As a result, Ensoma’s therapies can be delivered as a single injection in a diverse range of settings, including outpatient and settings where access to sophisticated healthcare systems may be limited.

Enliven Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Enliven Therapeutics is a precision oncology company developing small molecule therapies to extend and improve patient lives. The company's discovery process combines clinically validated biological targets and industry-leading chemistry to address the limitations of existing therapies. This approach allows us to efficiently and effectively develop precision oncology therapeutics that enhance overall patient well-being.

Kinaset Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Kinaset Therapeutics is a therapeutics company that focuses on the advancement of novel drugs in areas of unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Medfield, Massachusetts.

Inipharm

Series A in 2020
Inipharm Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2018. The company specializes in discovering and developing therapies for severe liver diseases, particularly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Inipharm focuses on small-molecule drugs that target HSD17B13, a gene linked to various liver conditions. By modulating this gene's activity, Inipharm aims to reduce liver damage, inflammation, and fibrosis, addressing significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of liver diseases.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2020
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Nido Biosciences

Venture Round in 2020
Nido Biosciences currently operates in healthcare services. Nido Biosciences specializes in the fields of biotechnology, healthcare, and personal health. It is currently in stealth mode and was founded in 2018.

Vor Biopharma

Series B in 2020
Vor Biopharma, Inc. develops engineered hematopoietic stem cell (eHSC) therapies for cancer patients. It offers VOR33, an eHSC product candidate that is in preclinical development to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company’s VOR33 eHSCs lacks CD33, a protein that is expressed by AML cancer cells. Vor Biopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Artiva Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2020
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc., a biotech company, develops and manufactures cellular immunotherapies for cancer patients. The company offers a pipeline of off-the-shelf, allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies for the treatment of hematologic cancers or solid tumors. The company’s products target CD20 and CD19 in B-cell lymphomas and HER2 in various solid tumors. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Green Cross Holdings Corporation.

NodThera

Series B in 2020
NodThera Limited is a biotechnology company based in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Seattle, Washington, and Lexington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in researching and developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome, a multi-protein complex involved in the body's immune response. NodThera aims to address a variety of inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases, including arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Through its innovative approach to inflammasome research, NodThera seeks to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic options for these conditions.

Novome Biotechnologies

Series A in 2020
Novome Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in engineering bacteria from the human gut to address chronic diseases. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a platform for the controlled colonization of the gut with genetically engineered bacteria, known as Genetically Engineered Microbial Medicines (GEMMs). This innovative approach allows for sustained therapeutic interventions through the precise delivery of microbial activities. Novome's lead preclinical program targets hyperoxaluria by creating a therapeutic strain of bacteria aimed at degrading oxalate to help prevent kidney stone formation. The company is also expanding its synthetic biology platform to explore additional therapeutic applications.

RareCyte

Series F in 2019
RareCyte, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development of liquid and tissue biopsy analysis platforms aimed at the detection of rare cells. Founded in 2009, RareCyte focuses on providing innovative technologies for the Life Sciences research, drug development, and diagnostic markets. The company offers a range of products, including sample preparation systems, staining kits, and automated fluorescence microscopy instruments. Its AccuCyte system is particularly notable for enabling the unbiased discovery and isolation of circulating tumor cells and circulating endothelial cells from whole blood. RareCyte's technologies are designed to address complex challenges in cancer and cardiovascular disease research, facilitating advancements in precision medicine and non-invasive prenatal testing.

TMRW Life Sciences

Series B in 2019
TMRW Life Sciences is a developer of a cryo-storage platform intended to improve the success rates of assisted reproductive technology. The company's platform offers an in-clinic robotic storage system and a fully digital chain of custody from clinic to offsite longterm storage, continuous remote and local monitoring and electronically integrated processes characterized by digital health signals received from every oocyte and embryo daily, enabling clients to streamline embryology lab operations, eliminate manual steps and integrates digital quality control.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. is a materials discovery company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2006. The company specializes in the discovery and development of advanced materials for clean tech energy applications, particularly focusing on rechargeable and primary batteries. Wildcat employs unique high-throughput synthesis and testing platforms that allow for the rapid exploration and evaluation of thousands of materials weekly. Its product offerings include metal alloys, ceramics, and materials for lithium-ion battery electrodes, hydrogen storage, and carbon capture, among others. The company also engages in collaborative development projects, partnering with industry leaders across the battery supply chain, including material suppliers and manufacturers in sectors such as automotive and electronics. Wildcat's goal is to enhance material performance, safety, and sustainability, contributing to the advancement of energy technologies.

Nido Biosciences

Venture Round in 2019
Nido Biosciences currently operates in healthcare services. Nido Biosciences specializes in the fields of biotechnology, healthcare, and personal health. It is currently in stealth mode and was founded in 2018.

Cleave Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By focusing on these mechanisms, Cleave Therapeutics aims to create enzyme inhibitors that can effectively treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its research efforts are directed toward discovering innovative therapies that may improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Purigen Biosystems

Series B in 2019
Purigen Biosystems' innovative products offer a truly transformative solution for DNA and RNA purification. Our proprietary approach uses isotachophoresis to separate nucleic acids freely in solution without binding or stripping from a physical surface. Because of this, our technology is agnostic to nucleic acid size or sequence and delivers unbiased results ― even from the more challenging sample types like FFPE tissue or low cell counts. Our Ionic Purification System and Kits combine to provide researchers with a fast, efficient and effective alternative for automated nucleic acid purification.

CinCor Pharma

Series A in 2019
CinCor Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of treatments for cardiovascular, metabolic, and kidney diseases. Its primary focus is on CIN-107, a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor aimed at addressing resistant hypertension and primary aldosteronism. By advancing its promising clinical candidates, CinCor Pharma seeks to gain marketing approval for innovative therapies that can effectively address unmet medical needs in these critical areas of health.

Vor Biopharma

Series A in 2019
Vor Biopharma, Inc. develops engineered hematopoietic stem cell (eHSC) therapies for cancer patients. It offers VOR33, an eHSC product candidate that is in preclinical development to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company’s VOR33 eHSCs lacks CD33, a protein that is expressed by AML cancer cells. Vor Biopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Halio

Series D in 2019
Kinestral Technologies, Inc. specializes in manufacturing smart-tinting glass, branded as Halio, for both commercial and residential applications. Halio glass can transition from clear to tinted or dark, either automatically or on command, enhancing architectural design by providing versatile solutions for windows, walls, and skylights. This technology offers significant advantages over traditional electrochromic glass, including faster tinting, uniform coloration, and a natural appearance. Kinestral also provides a range of supporting products, such as the Halio Tint Selector, which allows localized control of window tinting, and Halio Cloud, an interface for integrating window operations with building automation systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Kinestral has established a strategic partnership with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. Its advanced manufacturing techniques ensure reliable production and timely delivery for projects worldwide, ultimately aiming to improve energy efficiency and comfort in indoor environments.

Pear Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Cabaletta Bio

Series B in 2019
Cabaletta Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of cellular therapies for B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. The company's therapeutic platform produces highly selective autologous chimeric autoantibody receptor (CAAR) T cells that bind and destroy only disease-causing B cells while sparing healthy B cells which are essential for human health. Cabaletta has signed an exclusive licensing agreement and partnership with Penn focused on treating B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases with CAAR T cells. Cabaletta was founded by Dr. Michael Milone, Dr. Aimee Payne and Dr. Steven Nichtberger. Dr. Milone and Dr. Payne are physicians/scientists at Penn and also serve as co-chairs of Cabaletta’s Scientific Advisory Board. The Company’s lead therapeutic program is a potential treatment for a prototypical B cell-mediated autoimmune disease, mucosal pemphigus Vulgaris (mPV). mPV is a rare skin disorder that causes painful blisters and sores on mucous membranes such as the mouth, nose, throat, and genitals, leading to severe and sometimes debilitating and life-altering effects.

Enliven Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Enliven Therapeutics is a precision oncology company developing small molecule therapies to extend and improve patient lives. The company's discovery process combines clinically validated biological targets and industry-leading chemistry to address the limitations of existing therapies. This approach allows us to efficiently and effectively develop precision oncology therapeutics that enhance overall patient well-being.

Entrada Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Entrada Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the treatment of diseases through the intracellular delivery of biologic. The company enables intracellular delivery of proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids and allows development of programs across intracellular target classes. Its Intracellular enzyme replacement therapy (IC-ERT) is a medical treatment that corrects an enzyme deficiency in the cell, Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibitors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Magnetic Insight

Series A in 2018
Magnetic Insight (MI) introduced magnetic particle imaging into the preclinical diagnostic research market enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, detecting metastatic tumors, visualizing inflammation, CAR-T cell therapies and initial research into regenerative medicine.

Impel NeuroPharma

Series D in 2018
Impel NeuroPharma is a medical device company developing a novel drug delivery device that enables drugs to bypass the blood-brain barrier(BBB) using direct nose-to-brain delivery. It is focused on developing transformative therapies that unlock the full potential of therapeutic molecules for people living with CNS disorders with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Aprea

Series C in 2018
Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing cancer therapeutics that target the mutant p53 tumor suppressor protein. The lead product candidate, APR-246, is a first-in-class small molecule p53 reactivator currently in late-stage clinical development for hematologic malignancies, specifically myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Aprea aims to address significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment through innovative therapies. The company is primarily backed by KDev Investments AB and other stakeholders, including Östersjöstiftelsen and Praktikerinvest, reflecting a strong investment foundation for its research and development efforts.

Cabaletta Bio

Series A in 2018
Cabaletta Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of cellular therapies for B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. The company's therapeutic platform produces highly selective autologous chimeric autoantibody receptor (CAAR) T cells that bind and destroy only disease-causing B cells while sparing healthy B cells which are essential for human health. Cabaletta has signed an exclusive licensing agreement and partnership with Penn focused on treating B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases with CAAR T cells. Cabaletta was founded by Dr. Michael Milone, Dr. Aimee Payne and Dr. Steven Nichtberger. Dr. Milone and Dr. Payne are physicians/scientists at Penn and also serve as co-chairs of Cabaletta’s Scientific Advisory Board. The Company’s lead therapeutic program is a potential treatment for a prototypical B cell-mediated autoimmune disease, mucosal pemphigus Vulgaris (mPV). mPV is a rare skin disorder that causes painful blisters and sores on mucous membranes such as the mouth, nose, throat, and genitals, leading to severe and sometimes debilitating and life-altering effects.

BlueLight Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
Biodesy has developed a unique and highly sensitive means of detecting conformational change in proteins and other biological molecules. Our technology, based on a phenomenon called ‘second-harmonic generation’ (SHG), can monitor structural change at any site within a protein, in real time.

Akouos

Series A in 2018
Akouos is a biotechnology company focusing on restoring and preserving hearing. The company leverages adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector-based gene therapy in order to restore and preserve hearing in genetically-defined patient populations in a range of forms, from a single genetic mutation to ototoxic drug exposure and to the aging process, enabling the healthcare industry to treat sensorineural hearing loss in an efficient manner.

Nohla Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Nohla Therapeutics' singular passion is the development of best-in-class ex vivo expanded universal donor cellular therapies to transform the treatment of patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Our products are manufactured and cryopreserved on an ongoing basis allowing for a bank of doses that are available for immediate (on demand) use. This is tremendously advantageous with regards to the ease and timing of treatment, the ability to provide repeated dosing for immune-oncology indications and reduction in patient risk and cost relative to other cell therapies.

NodThera

Series A in 2018
NodThera Limited is a biotechnology company based in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Seattle, Washington, and Lexington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in researching and developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome, a multi-protein complex involved in the body's immune response. NodThera aims to address a variety of inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases, including arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Through its innovative approach to inflammasome research, NodThera seeks to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic options for these conditions.

Precision NanoSystem

Series B in 2018
Precision Nanosystems develops tools and processes for the development and manufacture of nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. It offers NanoAssemblr benchtop instrument for prototyping of nanoparticles, as well as for the development of nanoparticle-based drugs delivering RNA, small-molecule, and protein therapeutics. The company also provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glial cells, as well as potent delivery to primary cells; Test9Kit for the study of gene function in various cell types; and Hepato9Kit for the study of gene function in the liver. In addition, it provides instruments, reagents, and services to the life sciences researchers.

Nohla Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Nohla Therapeutics' singular passion is the development of best-in-class ex vivo expanded universal donor cellular therapies to transform the treatment of patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Our products are manufactured and cryopreserved on an ongoing basis allowing for a bank of doses that are available for immediate (on demand) use. This is tremendously advantageous with regards to the ease and timing of treatment, the ability to provide repeated dosing for immune-oncology indications and reduction in patient risk and cost relative to other cell therapies.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2018
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Rallybio

Series A in 2018
Rallybio, LLC is a biopharmaceutical company based in New Haven, Connecticut, that focuses on developing innovative therapies for patients with severe and rare disorders. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to addressing life-threatening conditions, particularly through its lead product candidate, RLYB211, which aims to prevent fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT). This rare disease can lead to uncontrolled bleeding in fetuses and newborns. Rallybio's research emphasizes the development of antibody, small molecule, and engineered protein therapies, primarily in the late discovery to early clinical stages. Through its efforts, Rallybio seeks to transform the lives of patients suffering from devastating diseases.

Arvinas

Series C in 2018
Arvinas is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases including cancer, pro-inflammatory, autoimmune and rare diseases. Its proprietary approach is the targeting of disease-causing proteins for degradation thus eliminating them from the body. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Connecticut, United States.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2018
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals discovers and develops novel therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for the treatment of endocrine-related diseases and cancers. Their programs are derived from internal discovery efforts and use objective hormonal biomarker endpoints for preclinical and clinical studies to reduce both the risk and cost to achieve meaningful clinical data. Crinetics is seeking motivated partners to help advance Their programs to become commercially successful products.

Novome Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2018
Novome Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in engineering bacteria from the human gut to address chronic diseases. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a platform for the controlled colonization of the gut with genetically engineered bacteria, known as Genetically Engineered Microbial Medicines (GEMMs). This innovative approach allows for sustained therapeutic interventions through the precise delivery of microbial activities. Novome's lead preclinical program targets hyperoxaluria by creating a therapeutic strain of bacteria aimed at degrading oxalate to help prevent kidney stone formation. The company is also expanding its synthetic biology platform to explore additional therapeutic applications.

Neurogastrx

Series A in 2018
Neurogastrx, Inc. is a venture-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products for gastrointestinal disorders. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Campbell, California, the company is known for its innovative product NG101, which aims to enhance gastric motility and possesses antiemetic properties.

Expansion Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Expansion Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company pursuing the vast potential of small molecule medicines for RNA-mediated diseases.

Pear Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Akouos

Seed Round in 2017
Akouos is a biotechnology company focusing on restoring and preserving hearing. The company leverages adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector-based gene therapy in order to restore and preserve hearing in genetically-defined patient populations in a range of forms, from a single genetic mutation to ototoxic drug exposure and to the aging process, enabling the healthcare industry to treat sensorineural hearing loss in an efficient manner.

Nouscom

Series B in 2017
Nouscom are a well established team that has worked together for many years in previous successful enterprises, including IRBM/Merck and Okairos, and are veterans in the field of oncolytic and genetic vaccines. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and has operations in Rome, Italy. The NousCom team is lead by experienced enterpreneurs that worked together for many years in previous successful enterprises, such as Okairos, under the leadership of Prof. Riccardo Cortese, who conceived the ideas behind those companies.

RareCyte

Venture Round in 2017
RareCyte, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development of liquid and tissue biopsy analysis platforms aimed at the detection of rare cells. Founded in 2009, RareCyte focuses on providing innovative technologies for the Life Sciences research, drug development, and diagnostic markets. The company offers a range of products, including sample preparation systems, staining kits, and automated fluorescence microscopy instruments. Its AccuCyte system is particularly notable for enabling the unbiased discovery and isolation of circulating tumor cells and circulating endothelial cells from whole blood. RareCyte's technologies are designed to address complex challenges in cancer and cardiovascular disease research, facilitating advancements in precision medicine and non-invasive prenatal testing.

Scientist.com

Series C in 2017
Scientist.com has connected buyers and sellers of research services. Through this exchange, they are able to deliver faster science through an innovative approach to R&D. Find the best resources to support studies surrounding human biological samples, biomarkers, immunotherapy, protein engineering, molecular pharmacology, in vitro / in vivo assays and over 3,000 additional areas.

Halio

Series C in 2017
Kinestral Technologies, Inc. specializes in manufacturing smart-tinting glass, branded as Halio, for both commercial and residential applications. Halio glass can transition from clear to tinted or dark, either automatically or on command, enhancing architectural design by providing versatile solutions for windows, walls, and skylights. This technology offers significant advantages over traditional electrochromic glass, including faster tinting, uniform coloration, and a natural appearance. Kinestral also provides a range of supporting products, such as the Halio Tint Selector, which allows localized control of window tinting, and Halio Cloud, an interface for integrating window operations with building automation systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Kinestral has established a strategic partnership with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. Its advanced manufacturing techniques ensure reliable production and timely delivery for projects worldwide, ultimately aiming to improve energy efficiency and comfort in indoor environments.

GenePeeks

Series B in 2017
GenePeeks, Inc. is a genetic information company based in New York, established in 2009. The company focuses on reducing the risk of heritable diseases by utilizing patented software that simulates the genetic recombination and reduction that occurs during human reproduction. This technology digitally weaves together the DNA of prospective parents, generating a preview of a future child's genetic profile. By analyzing Next-Gen sequencing data, GenePeeks identifies disease risks that existing pre-conception screening tools cannot detect. The software produces tens of thousands of “virtual genomes,” providing valuable insights that help families protect the health of future generations.

scPharmaceuticals

Series B in 2017
scPharmaceticals is creating innovative and important new therapeutic options by administering drugs subcutaneously using a convenient two component delivery system suitable for patient self-administration.In February 2013 scPharmaceuticals was formed to continue the groundbreaking work of SpringLeaf Therapeutics, a Boston area company that started in 2007. scPharmaceuticals targets the untapped opportunity of treating patients with serious medical conditions with a convenient safe and comfortable subcutaneous administration of a drug. This is therapeutically equivalent to intravenous administration while avoiding the cost, burden and risks associated with intravenous administration.

Impel NeuroPharma

Series C in 2016
Impel NeuroPharma is a medical device company developing a novel drug delivery device that enables drugs to bypass the blood-brain barrier(BBB) using direct nose-to-brain delivery. It is focused on developing transformative therapies that unlock the full potential of therapeutic molecules for people living with CNS disorders with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Nohla Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Nohla Therapeutics' singular passion is the development of best-in-class ex vivo expanded universal donor cellular therapies to transform the treatment of patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Our products are manufactured and cryopreserved on an ongoing basis allowing for a bank of doses that are available for immediate (on demand) use. This is tremendously advantageous with regards to the ease and timing of treatment, the ability to provide repeated dosing for immune-oncology indications and reduction in patient risk and cost relative to other cell therapies.

Cleave Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By focusing on these mechanisms, Cleave Therapeutics aims to create enzyme inhibitors that can effectively treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its research efforts are directed toward discovering innovative therapies that may improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Purigen Biosystems

Series A in 2016
Purigen Biosystems' innovative products offer a truly transformative solution for DNA and RNA purification. Our proprietary approach uses isotachophoresis to separate nucleic acids freely in solution without binding or stripping from a physical surface. Because of this, our technology is agnostic to nucleic acid size or sequence and delivers unbiased results ― even from the more challenging sample types like FFPE tissue or low cell counts. Our Ionic Purification System and Kits combine to provide researchers with a fast, efficient and effective alternative for automated nucleic acid purification.

IDEAYA Biosciences

Series A in 2016
IDEAYA Biosciences is an oncology-focused biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, dedicated to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for genetically defined patient populations. The company specializes in precision medicine using molecular diagnostics and synthetic lethality approaches to address cancer treatment. Its lead product candidate, IDE196, is a protein kinase C inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials for cancers associated with GNAQ or GNA11 gene mutations. IDEAYA's preclinical pipeline includes programs targeting various mechanisms related to DNA damage and repair, such as MAT2A for tumors with MTAP deletions, Pol-theta for homologous recombination deficiency, and PARG for BRCA2 mutation context. The company collaborates with Cancer Research UK and the University of Manchester to develop small molecule inhibitors of Poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase, while also engaging in partnerships for clinical trials with Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline. Founded in 2015, IDEAYA aims to advance innovative therapies for enhancing immunotherapy responses and improving patient outcomes in oncology.

Homology Medicines

Series A in 2016
Homology Medicines, Inc., a genetic medicines company, focuses on transforming the lives of patients suffering from rare genetic diseases. Its proprietary platform is designed to utilize its human hematopoietic stem cell derived adeno-associated virus vectors (AAVHSCs) to deliver genetic medicines in vivo either through a gene therapy or nuclease-free gene editing across a range of genetic disorders. The company’s various set of AAVHSCs allows company to target, through a single injection, a range of disease-relevant tissues, including the liver, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, bone marrow, muscle, and eye. Its lead product candidate is HMI-102, which is in Phase 1/2 pheNIX clinical trial, a gene therapy for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults. The company also develops HMI-103 for the treatment of PKU in pediatric patients; and HMI-202 to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy. Homology Medicines, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Aprea

Series B in 2016
Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing cancer therapeutics that target the mutant p53 tumor suppressor protein. The lead product candidate, APR-246, is a first-in-class small molecule p53 reactivator currently in late-stage clinical development for hematologic malignancies, specifically myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Aprea aims to address significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment through innovative therapies. The company is primarily backed by KDev Investments AB and other stakeholders, including Östersjöstiftelsen and Praktikerinvest, reflecting a strong investment foundation for its research and development efforts.

Pear Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

BlueLight Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Biodesy has developed a unique and highly sensitive means of detecting conformational change in proteins and other biological molecules. Our technology, based on a phenomenon called ‘second-harmonic generation’ (SHG), can monitor structural change at any site within a protein, in real time.

Millendo Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Atterocor, Inc. focuses on research and development of therapeutics for adrenal disease. Atterocor, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2015
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals discovers and develops novel therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for the treatment of endocrine-related diseases and cancers. Their programs are derived from internal discovery efforts and use objective hormonal biomarker endpoints for preclinical and clinical studies to reduce both the risk and cost to achieve meaningful clinical data. Crinetics is seeking motivated partners to help advance Their programs to become commercially successful products.

Arvinas

Series B in 2015
Arvinas is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases including cancer, pro-inflammatory, autoimmune and rare diseases. Its proprietary approach is the targeting of disease-causing proteins for degradation thus eliminating them from the body. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Connecticut, United States.

Portal Instruments

Series B in 2015
Portal Instruments, Inc., a clinical stage and medical device company, manufactures jet injectors that delivers drugs through the skin without a needle at specific depths and volumes. It develops and commercializes needle free jet injection platform for drug delivery for patients suffering from chronic disease. The company offers a precise drug concentration and viscosity agnostic technology which is compatible with pharma manufacturing processes and provides customizable disease management tools. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Precision NanoSystem

Series A in 2015
Precision Nanosystems develops tools and processes for the development and manufacture of nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. It offers NanoAssemblr benchtop instrument for prototyping of nanoparticles, as well as for the development of nanoparticle-based drugs delivering RNA, small-molecule, and protein therapeutics. The company also provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glial cells, as well as potent delivery to primary cells; Test9Kit for the study of gene function in various cell types; and Hepato9Kit for the study of gene function in the liver. In addition, it provides instruments, reagents, and services to the life sciences researchers.

Calibrium

Convertible Note in 2015
Calibrium is an emerging privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of novel drug candidates for the treatment of diabetes and related metabolic diseases. Calibrium was co-founded by Fritz French, Calibrium’s Chief Executive Officer, and Richard DiMarchi, PhD, Calibirum’s Chief Scientific Officer.

Pulmatrix

Post in 2015
Pulmatrix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops inhaled therapies for the treatment, prevention, and transmission control of infectious and progressive respiratory diseases. It offers inhaled cationic airway lining modulator drugs, which stimulate host defense mechanisms within the airway to treat and prevent influenza, rhinovirus, and chronic pulmonary diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Viveve

Post in 2015
Viveve is a women's sexual health company that develops non-surgical treatment for women's sexual health. It focuses on developing a Viveve procedure, a non-surgical treatment for women who have experienced vaginal looseness and loss of physical sensation that is common to women after vaginal childbirth. The company’s Viveve System is a radiofrequency device that uses low levels of energy to restore collagen fibers overstretched and damaged during vaginal childbirth. Viveve, Inc. was formerly known as TiVaMed, Inc. and changed its name to Viveve, Inc. in November 2009. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Spyryx Biosciences

Series A in 2015
Spyryx Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the development of inhaled peptide therapeutics aimed at treating obstructive lung diseases, specifically cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Founded in 2013 by Dr. Robert Tarran, the company emerged from his discovery of a novel mechanism by which the lungs regulate surface fluid. This mechanism is impaired in CF patients due to genetic mutations, leading to dehydration, mucus buildup, and subsequent lung damage. Spyryx's therapeutic approach targets this underlying dysfunction, showing promising results in preclinical studies by significantly improving survival in animal models of CF. Importantly, the treatment is designed to function independently of the specific genetic mutations responsible for CF, offering potential benefits to a broader patient population. Additionally, the company is exploring the relevance of this fluid regulation mechanism in COPD, a condition characterized by chronic bronchitis and emphysema, as part of its commitment to addressing multiple obstructive lung diseases.

Pear Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2015
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Cidara Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies to treat life-threatening illnesses exacerbated by deficiencies of the human immune system. Cidara Therapeutics was founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California.

IDEAYA Biosciences

Seed Round in 2015
IDEAYA Biosciences is an oncology-focused biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, dedicated to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for genetically defined patient populations. The company specializes in precision medicine using molecular diagnostics and synthetic lethality approaches to address cancer treatment. Its lead product candidate, IDE196, is a protein kinase C inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials for cancers associated with GNAQ or GNA11 gene mutations. IDEAYA's preclinical pipeline includes programs targeting various mechanisms related to DNA damage and repair, such as MAT2A for tumors with MTAP deletions, Pol-theta for homologous recombination deficiency, and PARG for BRCA2 mutation context. The company collaborates with Cancer Research UK and the University of Manchester to develop small molecule inhibitors of Poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase, while also engaging in partnerships for clinical trials with Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline. Founded in 2015, IDEAYA aims to advance innovative therapies for enhancing immunotherapy responses and improving patient outcomes in oncology.

Audentes Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Audentes Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing gene therapy products for patients with serious, life-threatening rare diseases caused by single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapies, including AT132, currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for X-linked myotubular myopathy, and AT342, also in Phase I/II studies for Crigler-Najjar syndrome. Additionally, Audentes is exploring AT845 in preclinical studies for Pompe disease and AT307 for the CASQ2 subtype of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The company is also working on vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Collaborations include a partnership with Genethon for XLMTM treatments and an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania for Crigler-Najjar syndrome products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Audentes Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc.

Cidara Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies to treat life-threatening illnesses exacerbated by deficiencies of the human immune system. Cidara Therapeutics was founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California.

Chrono Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Chrono Therapeutics Inc., a digital transdermal drug delivery company, develops SmartStop, a digital nicotine replacement therapy. Its wearable solution tailors the timing and dose sizes of drugs, preempts predictable peak disease, and addiction symptoms with a device. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Hayward, California.

Ceterix Orthopaedics

Series B in 2014
Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc. develops novel surgical tools for arthroscopic procedures. The Ceterix technology enables surgeons to place stitches in very tight joint compartments, while protecting sensitive surrounding structures such as nerves, arteries and cartilage. This technology has applications in numerous arthroscopic procedures in knees, hips and shoulders. Ceterix was established in October 2010. The company was founded based on the inventions of Dr. Justin Saliman, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. Saliman envisioned improving the outcomes of arthroscopic procedures by enabling surgeons to place suture patterns that today can be done only in open procedures, if at all. Ceterix is based in Menlo Park, California.
EPIRUS is focusing on the central development of a broad pipeline of biosimilar monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins, optimized for use within the SCALE™ disposable manufacturing system, and designed to be deployed in an "In Market, For Market" ™ manufacturing configuration.

Bird Rock Bio

Series B in 2014
Bird Rock Bio is focused on the discovery and development of novel biologic therapeutics that meet the medical and commercial needs for China’s patients and healthcare system and that have the potential to be disruptive globally. RYI-008 is a novel, extremely potent monoclonal antibody that is highly selective to IL-6, a cytokine widely implicated in inflammation and cancer. In addition to RYI-008, RuiYi has a growing pipeline of monoclonal antibodies from its internal discovery efforts utilizing a series of the Company’s technologies, including the iCAP (intramembranous Conformation Antigen Presenting) system. Targets include a select subset of G protein coupled receptors (GPCR), where specificity in binding is critical but has proven difficult to achieve with small molecule modulators.

scPharmaceuticals

Series A in 2014
scPharmaceticals is creating innovative and important new therapeutic options by administering drugs subcutaneously using a convenient two component delivery system suitable for patient self-administration.In February 2013 scPharmaceuticals was formed to continue the groundbreaking work of SpringLeaf Therapeutics, a Boston area company that started in 2007. scPharmaceuticals targets the untapped opportunity of treating patients with serious medical conditions with a convenient safe and comfortable subcutaneous administration of a drug. This is therapeutically equivalent to intravenous administration while avoiding the cost, burden and risks associated with intravenous administration.

Igenica

Series C in 2014
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment. The company is dedicated to advancing immunotherapies and functional antibodies that target tumors, as well as creating antibody-drug conjugates. Igenica's key products include IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody aimed at various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, which targets immune checkpoints in the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2008, Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is backed by prominent life science investors. The leadership team at Igenica has significant experience in antibody drug discovery and has contributed to the development of multiple approved antibody therapeutic products.

Bellerophon Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Bellerophon Therapeutics LLC is a clinical stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing innovative therapies at the intersection of drugs and devices that address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of cardiopulmonary and cardiac diseases. Two of the company's product candidates are based on its proprietary pulsatile nitric oxide delivery device, INOpulse®, and are in Phase 2 clinical trials – one for the treatment of PAH and a second for the treatment of PH-COPD. The company's third product candidate, bioabsorbable cardiac matrix (BCM), is an injectable device currently undergoing a feasibility clinical trial, which is a CE mark registration trial in the European Union and is comparable to a Phase 2 trial in U.S. drug development, for the prevention of cardiac remodeling and subsequent congestive heart failure following acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).

BlueLight Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Biodesy has developed a unique and highly sensitive means of detecting conformational change in proteins and other biological molecules. Our technology, based on a phenomenon called ‘second-harmonic generation’ (SHG), can monitor structural change at any site within a protein, in real time.

Arvinas

Series A in 2013
Arvinas is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases including cancer, pro-inflammatory, autoimmune and rare diseases. Its proprietary approach is the targeting of disease-causing proteins for degradation thus eliminating them from the body. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Connecticut, United States.

Audentes Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Audentes Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing gene therapy products for patients with serious, life-threatening rare diseases caused by single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapies, including AT132, currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for X-linked myotubular myopathy, and AT342, also in Phase I/II studies for Crigler-Najjar syndrome. Additionally, Audentes is exploring AT845 in preclinical studies for Pompe disease and AT307 for the CASQ2 subtype of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The company is also working on vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Collaborations include a partnership with Genethon for XLMTM treatments and an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania for Crigler-Najjar syndrome products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Audentes Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc.

Pearl Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2013
Pearl Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative dual and triple combination therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company is dedicated to making advanced inhaled treatments accessible to a wide range of patients through the use of metered dose inhalers, which are familiar and widely accepted. Led by a team of experts in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics aims to provide alternatives that enhance safety and efficacy compared to existing therapies, ultimately striving for improved clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike.

Novira Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Novira Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops antiviral drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. It develops core and cccDNA inhibitor anti-HBV drugs. Novira Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Molecmo Nanobiotechnologies, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. As of December 4, 2015, Novira Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Achaogen

Series D in 2013
Achaogen is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. The company's most advanced drug candidate, ACHN-490, has demonstrated a positive safety and dosing profile in Phase 1 clinical testing and displayed broad spectrum efficacy in preclinical studies against systemic infections caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria (e.g., E. coli, K. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa) and MRSA. In addition, the company is pursuing preclinical programs in several other areas of interest to combat the global emergence of bacterial resistance.

Flexion Therapeutics

Series B in 2012
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, it offers ZILRETTA, an intra-articular injection specifically designed for managing osteoarthritis pain in the knee. The company is also developing FX201, a gene therapy aimed at promoting the production of an anti-inflammatory protein for knee osteoarthritis pain relief, and FX301, a NaV1.7 inhibitor intended for post-operative pain management. Since its founding in 2007, Flexion Therapeutics has collaborated with pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms to advance its drug candidates through clinical trials, thereby enhancing the therapeutic portfolios of its partners.

Pearl Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
Pearl Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative dual and triple combination therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company is dedicated to making advanced inhaled treatments accessible to a wide range of patients through the use of metered dose inhalers, which are familiar and widely accepted. Led by a team of experts in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics aims to provide alternatives that enhance safety and efficacy compared to existing therapies, ultimately striving for improved clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike.

Relypsa

Venture Round in 2012
Relypsa, Inc. is a privately-held, development stage biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs for important applications in cardiovascular and renal disease. Relypsa's lead product candidate is RLY5016, a non-absorbed potassium binder for the management of hyperkalemia. Relypsa is dedicated to discover additional product candidates through use of its proprietary polymer platform.

Pearl Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2012
Pearl Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative dual and triple combination therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company is dedicated to making advanced inhaled treatments accessible to a wide range of patients through the use of metered dose inhalers, which are familiar and widely accepted. Led by a team of experts in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics aims to provide alternatives that enhance safety and efficacy compared to existing therapies, ultimately striving for improved clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike.

Halio

Venture Round in 2012
Kinestral Technologies, Inc. specializes in manufacturing smart-tinting glass, branded as Halio, for both commercial and residential applications. Halio glass can transition from clear to tinted or dark, either automatically or on command, enhancing architectural design by providing versatile solutions for windows, walls, and skylights. This technology offers significant advantages over traditional electrochromic glass, including faster tinting, uniform coloration, and a natural appearance. Kinestral also provides a range of supporting products, such as the Halio Tint Selector, which allows localized control of window tinting, and Halio Cloud, an interface for integrating window operations with building automation systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Kinestral has established a strategic partnership with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. Its advanced manufacturing techniques ensure reliable production and timely delivery for projects worldwide, ultimately aiming to improve energy efficiency and comfort in indoor environments.

Relypsa

Series C in 2012
Relypsa, Inc. is a privately-held, development stage biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs for important applications in cardiovascular and renal disease. Relypsa's lead product candidate is RLY5016, a non-absorbed potassium binder for the management of hyperkalemia. Relypsa is dedicated to discover additional product candidates through use of its proprietary polymer platform.