ArriVent Biopharma
Series B in 2022
ArriVent Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for currently untreatable cancers. The company aims to address unmet medical needs by identifying, developing, and commercializing differentiated medicines. ArriVent is advancing its lead development candidate, furmonertinib, alongside a pipeline of novel therapeutics, including next-generation antibody drug conjugates. The company's efforts are primarily centered on solid tumors, leveraging the team's extensive experience in drug development to enhance the potential of its therapeutic candidates from initial development through to approval and commercialization.
Walking Fish Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Walking Fish Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative cell-based therapeutics aimed at treating serious diseases, particularly in the fields of oncology and regenerative medicine. The company leverages the unique capabilities of B cells to activate the immune system, thereby creating treatments for cancer and other conditions. Additionally, these B cell factories can function as in vivo protein producers, generating replacement proteins for deficiency diseases and engineered antibodies. By harnessing locally acting proteins, Walking Fish Therapeutics seeks to enhance therapeutic outcomes and provide targeted solutions for patients suffering from various ailments.
Maze Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
Maze Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing genetic modifier therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. Utilizing its innovative Compass platform, Maze Therapeutics focuses on identifying rare genetic variants that offer protective effects against diseases. By analyzing large-scale human genetic data and employing functional genomics, the company maps these variants to the biological pathways that contribute to specific conditions in patient populations. This approach enables a deeper understanding of target biology and facilitates the development of novel therapies, positioning Maze Therapeutics as a key player in translating genetic insights into effective medicines.
Structure Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on designing and developing novel oral therapeutics to treat chronic diseases with high unmet need. Utilizing advanced computational and structure-based technology, the company creates life-changing medicines by integrating cutting-edge advancements in computational chemistry and molecular interaction visualization. Its pipeline includes GSBR-1290, an oral glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist for type-2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, as well as ANPA-0073 and LTSE-2578 targeting pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases respectively. The company's team, with deep experience in complex biological targets and structure-based drug design, aims to deliver efficacious and safe treatments with broad commercial potential.
Senda Biosciences
Series B in 2021
Senda Biosciences, founded in 2017 by David Kolesky, Ignacio Martinez, and John Casey in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focuses on developing therapeutic applications for innovative treatments of human diseases. The company specializes in studying the molecular relationships between bacterial, botanical, and human cells to understand how these interactions influence health and disease. By gaining insights into these interspecies connections, Senda Biosciences aims to create novel categories of medicines and delivery methods, providing medical professionals with new tools to combat various illnesses.
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies, particularly in the realm of cell therapy, for patients with cancer and other serious diseases. The company aims to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of these therapies. Arcellx's lead product candidate, CART-ddBCMA, is currently being investigated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. This therapy has received several designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including Fast Track and Orphan Drug status. Additionally, Arcellx is progressing its dosable and controllable CAR-T therapy, known as ARC-SparX, through two clinical programs targeting relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia. Through these efforts, Arcellx seeks to contribute significantly to the advancement of cell therapy in modern medicine.
Flame Biosciences
Venture Round in 2020
Flame Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative therapies for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. Its portfolio includes FL-101 therapy, designed to treat lung cancers driven by inflammation, and FL-201, aimed at reducing chronic inflammation in patients. Flame Biosciences is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases through its transformative therapeutic approaches.
RNAimmune
Seed Round in 2020
RNAimmune, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that focuses on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines. The company employs mRNA as a data carrier to instruct the human body to produce proteins that can combat various diseases, including cancer, infectious diseases, and rare conditions. RNAimmune is a spin-off from Sirnaomics, Inc. and possesses exclusive rights to the proprietary Polypeptide Lipid Nanoparticle (PLNP) technology, which facilitates mRNA delivery. Additionally, the company has created a proprietary artificial intelligence algorithm known as ALEPVA, designed for antigen prediction and vaccine design. By integrating multiple established platform technologies, RNAimmune aims to build a comprehensive mRNA drug discovery and development platform, enhancing its pipeline to address significant unmet medical needs.
Erasca, Inc. is a clinical-stage precision oncology company based in San Diego, California, focused on discovering and developing therapies for patients with cancers driven by the RAS/MAPK pathway. Founded in 2018, the company employs an artificial intelligence drug discovery platform known as OPRA, which utilizes machine learning to analyze large-scale data sets and identify novel tumor biology, thereby accelerating drug development. Erasca is developing a pipeline of oncology drugs, including Naporafenib, an innovative pan-RAF inhibitor aimed at treating NRAS-mutant melanoma and other RAS/MAPK-driven tumors. Additionally, the company is advancing ERAS-007, an oral ERK1/2 inhibitor, and ERAS-601, an oral SHP2 inhibitor, targeting key nodes in the RAS/MAPK signaling pathway. Through its research and collaborations, Erasca aims to provide precision oncology options that offer potential solutions for treating and possibly curing cancer.
Immunocore
Series B in 2020
Immunocore Limited is a biotechnology company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Conshohocken. Founded in 1999, the company focuses on the discovery and development of innovative T cell receptor-based therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer, viral diseases, and autoimmune diseases. Immunocore specializes in engineering T cell receptors (TCRs) and linking them to antibody fragments, which has led to the development of its lead product candidate, IMCgp100, currently undergoing clinical trials for metastatic melanoma. The company's proprietary TCR technology platform is validated and designed for efficient manufacturing, supporting both clinical and commercial supply. Immunocore was previously known as Avidex Limited before adopting its current name in 2008.
Viela Bio
Series B in 2019
Viela Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on the research and development of innovative treatments for severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases. The company's lead product candidate, inebilizumab, is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD19, which is expressed on various immune system B cells. This candidate is being developed for multiple indications, including neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, kidney transplant desensitization, myasthenia gravis, and IgG4-related diseases. Additionally, Viela Bio is advancing VIB4920, aimed at preventing kidney transplant rejection and treating sjögren’s syndrome, as well as VIB7734, which targets cutaneous lupus erythematosus. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation to develop and commercialize inebilizumab for autoimmune diseases across several Asian markets. Founded in 2017, Viela Bio aims to address critical pathways underlying these diseases and improve patient outcomes globally.