Alexandria Venture Investments

Alexandria Venture Investments, LLC is a venture capital firm established in 1996 and headquartered in Pasadena, California. As the strategic investment arm of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, it focuses on providing capital to seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies within the healthcare sector. The firm emphasizes investments in biopharma, diagnostics, life sciences, research tools, agrifoodtech, and agtech. Alexandria Venture Investments aims to support innovative entities developing breakthrough technologies and therapies, leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and relationships with leading investors. Its approach is characterized by a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the life sciences and technology sectors.

John T. Dimos

Principal

Aaron Jacobson

Investor

Conley R. Jones

Principal

Hallie Kuhn

Vice President

Alice Ly

Principal

Peter M. Moglia

Investor

Kelly Nissen

Associate

Michael Norsen

Principal

David Peng

Principal

Hunter Reed

Vice President

Past deals in Genetics

Garuda Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
Garuda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on creating off-the-shelf hematopoietic stem cell therapies aimed at treating various severe and life-threatening conditions. The company specializes in addressing blood, bone marrow, immune, and metabolic diseases. By leveraging expertise in innovative research methods, including the use of zebrafish, mice, and human-induced pluripotent stem cells, Garuda analyzes novel genes and mechanisms vital for blood formation. This approach enables the development of mechanism-based therapies designed to improve patient outcomes.

IgGenix

Series B in 2023
IgGenix, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapeutics for the treatment of food and other severe allergies. Founded in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company specializes in isolating and transforming allergen-specific IgE antibodies into IgG antibodies. This process aims to alleviate and prevent allergic reactions by suppressing the allergic cascade. IgGenix captures and analyzes rare human B cells that produce allergen-binding antibodies and engineers these cells to enhance their immune-modulating properties. By addressing critical needs in the medical industry, IgGenix seeks to provide effective solutions for life-threatening allergic reactions.

Eclipse BioInnovations

Series A in 2022
Eclipse Bioinnovations, founded in 2017, specializes in RNA Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies developed from research in Professor Gene Yeo's laboratory at UC San Diego. The company focuses on advancing RNA medicines through its Eclipse-Seq platform, which aims to enhance the safety and efficacy of these treatments. One of its key innovations is eCLIP, a unique and efficient technology for identifying RNA binding protein partners and mapping genes. Eclipse offers eCLIP both as a service and a kit, catering to biopharma companies and academic researchers. The technology is adaptable for various RNA types, including siRNA and miRNA, assisting scientists in identifying RNA binding protein targets, thereby facilitating research and the development of new drugs to address a wide range of diseases.

Avalo

Convertible Note in 2022
Avalo is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing crop resilience through innovative gene discovery and control techniques. By employing interpretable machine learning, Avalo accelerates the identification of genes in plants, thereby facilitating the development of improved agricultural crops. The company's artificial intelligence-based platform is designed to uncover the biological origins of traits essential for future agriculture, such as drought tolerance, water-use efficiency, and nutrient density. This advancement in gene discovery not only aids researchers in validating and predicting crop quality but also addresses the challenges posed by a changing climate, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable agricultural landscape.

Meiogenix

Series A in 2021
Meiogenix SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, that specializes in developing breeding and genomic technologies aimed at unlocking the unexplored genetic diversity of organisms. Established in 2010, Meiogenix offers innovative solutions such as SpiX technology, which enhances homologous recombination in specific regions of the genome, and PhoeniX, a non-genetically modified method that facilitates meiotic recombination in hybrid diploid or polyploid yeast cells. These advancements enable the company to support the development of new products that address pressing global food and industrial challenges, expanding natural biodiversity through natural breeding techniques.

GeneCentric

Series B in 2021
GeneCentric Diagnostics is engaged in the development and commercialization of molecular diagnostic tests aimed at assisting oncologists and patients in cancer treatment. The company has established two primary platform technologies: The Lung Subtype Platform (LSP), which classifies lung cancer patients into specific subtypes to guide therapeutic choices, and the Hypoxia Signature, designed to identify patients likely to benefit from anti-angiogenesis therapies. The LSP has been licensed to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings and is available as HistoPlusSM: Lung Cancer through its Integrated Oncology division. GeneCentric's innovative partnership model facilitates the translation of significant cancer research into diagnostics that are clinically adopted by pathologists and clinicians. Incorporated in 2011 and located in Durham, North Carolina, GeneCentric aims to enhance treatment outcomes by enabling more precise targeting of therapeutic compounds based on tumor biology.

Acrigen Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Acrigen Biosciences focuses on enhancing the safety and efficacy of gene editing technologies, particularly those based on the CRISPR-Cas system. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company develops innovative solutions that aim to produce effective in vivo drug therapies to combat various diseases. Acrigen's proprietary technologies include Acro proteins that regulate the CRISPR-Cas gene editing process and an advanced bioinformatics discovery software platform that identifies suitable CRISPR systems for human therapeutic applications. Through these advancements, Acrigen Biosciences seeks to improve the precision, efficacy, and safety of genetic therapies, ultimately contributing to the potential prevention and cure of debilitating diseases.

Deep Genomics

Series C in 2021
Deep Genomics Inc. is an artificial intelligence therapeutics company that focuses on developing individualized genetic medicines. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company utilizes advanced AI systems to enhance various stages of drug discovery and development, including target identification, lead optimization, toxicity evaluation, and trial design. Deep Genomics specializes in creating oligonucleotide therapies that address the genetic causes of diseases at the RNA and DNA levels. Its innovative AI-powered platform analyzes RNA biology to uncover new therapeutic targets and mechanisms that traditional methods cannot access, enabling the development of treatments for rare metabolic, ophthalmologic, and neurodegenerative disorders. The company recruits top talent in genomics, drug development, and AI to drive its mission of revolutionizing drug discovery.

IgGenix

Series A in 2021
IgGenix, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapeutics for the treatment of food and other severe allergies. Founded in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company specializes in isolating and transforming allergen-specific IgE antibodies into IgG antibodies. This process aims to alleviate and prevent allergic reactions by suppressing the allergic cascade. IgGenix captures and analyzes rare human B cells that produce allergen-binding antibodies and engineers these cells to enhance their immune-modulating properties. By addressing critical needs in the medical industry, IgGenix seeks to provide effective solutions for life-threatening allergic reactions.

Senda Biosciences

Series B in 2021
Senda Biosciences is pioneering the field of Intersystems Biology to create novel treatments for human disease. Intersystems Biology focuses on how molecular connections between botanical, bacterial, and human cells—coevolved over millennia—define health and disease. Senda's Intersytems Biology discovery platform, built using new techniques in machine learning and computational biology, has been able to generate novel, actionable insights into the trillions of interspecies molecular connections in the human body, and harnesses the power of this "pharmacy within us" with novel pharmacological approaches. The power of the Senda platform is illustrated by six preclinical programs in oncology, neurology, chronic disease, and metabolic disease.

TwinStrand Biosciences

Series B in 2021
Twinstrand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of biological drugs for the treatment of life-threatening diseases. The product of the company is TST10088. It is a recombinant protein-based prodrug for activation by matrix metalloproteinases associated with solid tumor forms of cancer. Twinstrand is a Canada-based company that was founded in 1995. The company was acquired by Cangene on July 7, 2009.

Molecular Assemblies

Series A in 2021
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, which allows for the precise reading and writing of DNA. Founded in 2013, the company targets multiple markets, including life sciences, industrial applications, information storage, nanotechnology, and DNA electronics. Its innovative approach is inspired by natural processes and focuses on producing long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable manner. The company boasts a strong executive and scientific team and holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio. It has garnered investments from various notable entities, highlighting its potential to advance products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, and precision diagnostics.

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.

Vera Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Vera Therapeutics is engaged in the development of innovative gene editing solutions aimed at curing genetic diseases, particularly sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis. The company utilizes a proprietary triplex gene editing platform to create a pipeline of therapeutic products targeting high-penetrance disease genes. Founded in 2016 and based in South San Francisco, California, Vera Therapeutics is dedicated to alleviating and potentially curing genetic disorders in affected patients.

Lexeo Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in genetic medicines. The company develops adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated therapies, primarily in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Genetic Medicine. Its pipeline includes treatments for both rare and non-rare monogenic diseases, as well as hereditary and acquired conditions. Lexeo Therapeutics aims to address high unmet medical needs across various patient populations, focusing on both preclinical and clinical gene therapy candidates. The company is committed to advancing its clinical programs towards commercialization while maintaining research partnerships to enhance its preclinical pipeline.

Encodia

Series C in 2020
Encodia, Inc. engages in proteomics research and creates scalable and parallelized approaches to protein analysis. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California.

Korro Bio

Series A in 2020
Korro Bio Inc. specializes in the development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics aimed at targeting specific sequences in genetic code, with a focus on treating rare diseases. Founded in 2018 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that enables efficient and selective RNA editing by leveraging natural processes found in multi-cellular organisms. This innovative approach allows Korro Bio to edit messenger RNA and recode specific codons, facilitating targeted modifications in protein structure and function across various tissues.

Vesigen, Inc.

Series A in 2020
Vesigen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutic products that utilize extracellular vesicle delivery technology to target intracellular sites. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary ARMMs technology to facilitate the direct delivery of various payloads, including RNAs, proteins, and gene-editing complexes, into the cytoplasm of target cells. This approach aims to overcome the challenges associated with intracellular drug delivery, thereby broadening the range of potential druggable targets and enabling the creation of novel treatments for various diseases. Vesigen's mission is to address unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic solutions.
Frequency Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, dedicated to leveraging the body's natural biology to repair or reverse damage from various degenerative diseases. The company employs a unique Progenitor Cell Activation approach, utilizing combinations of small molecules to stimulate progenitor cells to regenerate functional tissue. Its lead product candidate, FX-322, is currently undergoing phase 2a clinical trials aimed at addressing the underlying causes of sensorineural hearing loss. In addition to hearing loss, Frequency Therapeutics is developing therapies for a variety of degenerative conditions, including multiple sclerosis and ailments affecting muscle, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and bone health. The company has also established a collaboration agreement with Astellas Pharma for the development and commercialization of FX-322. Founded in 2014, Frequency Therapeutics is focused on disease modification through innovative therapeutic strategies.

Element Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Element Biosciences, Inc. develops genetic analysis tools for the research and diagnostic markets. The company provides a disruptive DNA sequencing technology and a sequencing platform, such as surface chemistry, sequencing chemistry, detection, and data analysis. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Affinia Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Affinia Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for various diseases, particularly those affecting muscle and the central nervous system (CNS). Founded in 2019 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating rationally designed adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. By integrating synthetic and systems biology with high-throughput screening and advanced resolution techniques, Affinia Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs. The company’s innovative approach allows for the development of novel gene therapies with enhanced properties, targeting the treatment of devastating diseases and improving the lives of affected individuals.

Redpin Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Redpin Therapeutics, Inc., gene therapy company, develops a chemo genetics platform for targeted cell therapies that address intractable diseases of the nervous system. It discovers and develops an ion channel-based chemo genetics platform that enables targeted cell activation/inhibition controlled by low doses of the anti-smoking drug Varenicline. Redpin Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

TwinStrand Biosciences

Series A in 2020
Twinstrand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of biological drugs for the treatment of life-threatening diseases. The product of the company is TST10088. It is a recombinant protein-based prodrug for activation by matrix metalloproteinases associated with solid tumor forms of cancer. Twinstrand is a Canada-based company that was founded in 1995. The company was acquired by Cangene on July 7, 2009.

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.

Genetron Health

Series D in 2019
Genetron Health is a world-leading expert in precision medicine.They are committed to developing health management products that cover all elements of full-cycle cancer clinical treatment (including risk assessment, early screening, molecular pathology diagnosis, medication guidance and prognosis monitoring) and effectively applying genomic data to assist medical experts and research scientists. Additionally, they provide cancer patients and high-risk and healthy individuals with reliable molecular clinical services and professional cancer genetic risk assessment.In just three years, Genetron Health has built global genomics sequencing and bioinformatics platforms, established two research and development centers in both North Carolina, U.S., and Beijing, China, and set up clinical laboratories in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chongqing of over 10,000 square meters.In the future, Genetron Health will spread its sales network throughout China with professional marketing, product management, medical experts and scientific research teams, and will provide service for Chinese and global cancer patients with its strong foundation in cancer genomics and efficient clinical translation.

Variant Bio

Series A in 2019
Variant Bio is leveraging the power of human genetic diversity to discover new therapeutics. The company's focus is to identify individuals and populations around the world who are extreme outliers for traits of medical relevance and to use innovative sequencing and analytic approaches to identify genes and pathways linked to these traits. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Molecular Assemblies

Series A in 2019
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, which allows for the precise reading and writing of DNA. Founded in 2013, the company targets multiple markets, including life sciences, industrial applications, information storage, nanotechnology, and DNA electronics. Its innovative approach is inspired by natural processes and focuses on producing long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable manner. The company boasts a strong executive and scientific team and holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio. It has garnered investments from various notable entities, highlighting its potential to advance products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, and precision diagnostics.

Encoded Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision gene therapies for severe genetic disorders. The company's innovative platform identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational methods. Its therapy pipeline targets a variety of genetic and acquired disorders across multiple disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options available to medical practitioners, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Prevail Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Prevail Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that specializes in developing gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017 with support from The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA, REGENXBIO, and OrbiMed, the company is focused on creating innovative adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based treatments. Its lead candidate, PR001, is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials aimed at treating Parkinson's disease linked to GBA1 mutations and neuronopathic Gaucher disease. Additionally, Prevail is developing PR006 for frontotemporal dementia associated with GRN mutations and PR004 for various synucleinopathies. The company is dedicated to advancing therapies that can modify the course of these debilitating conditions.

Gencove

Series A in 2019
Gencove is a company focused on making genomics affordable and accessible through its innovative low-coverage whole genome sequencing technology. It has developed a sequencing platform that emphasizes speed, cost-effectiveness, and practical applications. By creating molecular and computational tools, Gencove enables high-throughput and low-cost genome sequencing across various industries, including agriculture and pharmaceuticals. This approach allows researchers to access valuable genomic data, facilitating advancements in their respective fields.

Maze Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in the development of genetic modifier therapeutics. Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Modulus Therapeutics, the company is dedicated to translating genetic insights into innovative medicines. Maze Therapeutics utilizes a comprehensive approach that integrates large-scale human genetics data, functional genomics, and various drug discovery methodologies. This approach allows the company to identify modifier genes that offer protection against diseases, enhancing the understanding of target biology and informing drug development strategies. By leveraging these insights, Maze Therapeutics aims to facilitate the creation of novel therapies that can benefit patients.

Frequency Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Frequency Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, dedicated to leveraging the body's natural biology to repair or reverse damage from various degenerative diseases. The company employs a unique Progenitor Cell Activation approach, utilizing combinations of small molecules to stimulate progenitor cells to regenerate functional tissue. Its lead product candidate, FX-322, is currently undergoing phase 2a clinical trials aimed at addressing the underlying causes of sensorineural hearing loss. In addition to hearing loss, Frequency Therapeutics is developing therapies for a variety of degenerative conditions, including multiple sclerosis and ailments affecting muscle, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and bone health. The company has also established a collaboration agreement with Astellas Pharma for the development and commercialization of FX-322. Founded in 2014, Frequency Therapeutics is focused on disease modification through innovative therapeutic strategies.

Stoke Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc., an early-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops novel antisense oligonucleotide medicines to treat the underlying causes of severe genetic diseases. Its lead product candidate, STK-001 used to treat Dravet syndrome, a severe and progressive genetic epilepsy. Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. has a partnership with Invitae Corporation to offer genetic testing. The company was formerly known as ASOthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2016. Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

ORIG3N

Series B in 2018
ORIG3N, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases, particularly affecting the heart, liver, and neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, ORIG3N utilizes induced pluripotent stem cell technology, enabling the differentiation of cells into any type found in the body. This technology serves multiple purposes, including drug efficacy testing, medication toxicity screening, and facilitating personalized treatment approaches. The company's product offerings include LifeProfiles, a suite of genetic tests such as FITCODE, which provides insights into fitness-related traits; the Run DNA test for optimizing running performance; AURA, which assesses skin health; and Life Capsule, a repository for blood cells aimed at regenerative medicine development.

Skyhawk Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Skyhawk Therapeutics is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at correcting RNA expression. The company utilizes proprietary technology to design small molecules that specifically target binding pocket regions on RNA, ensuring both sequence and structural specificity during critical phases of RNA splicing. This innovative approach enables the development of therapies for various conditions, including cancer, neurological disorders, and rare diseases, particularly those associated with RNA mis-splicing known as exon skipping. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Skyhawk Therapeutics was previously known as Rare Genetix before rebranding in 2018.

StrideBio

Series A in 2018
StrideBio, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the development of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector technologies and therapeutics aimed at treating rare diseases. Founded in 2015, the company employs a unique STRucture Inspired DEsign approach that merges structural knowledge with accelerated evolution to create innovative AAV capsids. This technology is designed to evade neutralizing antibodies, thereby enhancing gene transfer efficiency. StrideBio's platform supports various gene therapy modalities, including gene addition, gene silencing, and gene editing, with applications across a range of rare genetic disorders.

Prevail Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Prevail Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that specializes in developing gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017 with support from The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA, REGENXBIO, and OrbiMed, the company is focused on creating innovative adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based treatments. Its lead candidate, PR001, is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials aimed at treating Parkinson's disease linked to GBA1 mutations and neuronopathic Gaucher disease. Additionally, Prevail is developing PR006 for frontotemporal dementia associated with GRN mutations and PR004 for various synucleinopathies. The company is dedicated to advancing therapies that can modify the course of these debilitating conditions.

Skyhawk Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2018
Skyhawk Therapeutics is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at correcting RNA expression. The company utilizes proprietary technology to design small molecules that specifically target binding pocket regions on RNA, ensuring both sequence and structural specificity during critical phases of RNA splicing. This innovative approach enables the development of therapies for various conditions, including cancer, neurological disorders, and rare diseases, particularly those associated with RNA mis-splicing known as exon skipping. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Skyhawk Therapeutics was previously known as Rare Genetix before rebranding in 2018.

Codiak BioSciences

Series C in 2017
Codiak is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering the development of exosome-based therapeutics, a new class of medicines with the potential to transform the treatment of a wide spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need. By leveraging the biology of exosomes as natural intercellular transfer mechanisms, Codiak has developed its proprietary engEx Platform to expand upon the innate properties of exosomes to design, engineer and manufacture novel exosome therapeutic candidates. Codiak has utilized its engEx Platform to generate a deep pipeline of engineered exosomes aimed at treating a broad range of disease areas, spanning oncology, neuro-oncology, neurology, neuromuscular disease and infectious disease.

Egenesis

Series A in 2017
EGenesis Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in gene editing and genome engineering, focusing on the development of human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. EGenesis employs advanced gene editing techniques to create transplantable cells and solid organs, specifically targeting therapeutic applications in kidney and islet cell transplantation. By leveraging its innovative platform, the company aims to transform the field of organ transplantation, providing safe and effective solutions for patients with life-threatening diseases globally.

Boragen

Series A in 2017
Boragen Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in designing and developing multifunctional small molecule boron solutions for applications in crop protection, animal health, and human health. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating next-generation fungicides through its synthetic chemistry platforms, which aim to promote sustainable farming practices. Boragen's product pipeline includes BAG8, a boron-based multisite fungicide, and BN2266, which targets mRNA processing as a crop protection fungicide. Additionally, the company is developing a dual-function nematicide-fungicide designed for root protection and endo-parasiticides that address resistance challenges. Through its innovative approach, Boragen seeks to enhance agricultural efficiency while minimizing chemical usage.

Synthego

Series B in 2017
Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health. The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s full-stack platform vertically integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance both basic research and therapeutic development programs. By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Redwood City, California.

ApoGen Biotechnologies

Series A in 2016
ApoGen Biotechnologies, Inc. is focused on the development of new class of therapeutics targeting drivers of cancer genomic mutation.As the arsenal of available cancer therapies has grown and evolved from cytotoxic chemotherapy to targeted therapy to immunotherapy, one fact has unfortunately remained constant nearly all cancer drug therapies eventually fail due to the development of drug resistance. Mutation of cellular DNA is central to the formation of cancer, and chronic mutation of the cancer genome is a primary cause of cancer evolution and drug resistance, resulting in ineffective therapy, cancer recurrence and metastasis, and decreased overall survival.

Molecular Assemblies

Seed Round in 2016
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, which allows for the precise reading and writing of DNA. Founded in 2013, the company targets multiple markets, including life sciences, industrial applications, information storage, nanotechnology, and DNA electronics. Its innovative approach is inspired by natural processes and focuses on producing long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable manner. The company boasts a strong executive and scientific team and holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio. It has garnered investments from various notable entities, highlighting its potential to advance products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, and precision diagnostics.

Codiak BioSciences

Series B in 2016
Codiak is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering the development of exosome-based therapeutics, a new class of medicines with the potential to transform the treatment of a wide spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need. By leveraging the biology of exosomes as natural intercellular transfer mechanisms, Codiak has developed its proprietary engEx Platform to expand upon the innate properties of exosomes to design, engineer and manufacture novel exosome therapeutic candidates. Codiak has utilized its engEx Platform to generate a deep pipeline of engineered exosomes aimed at treating a broad range of disease areas, spanning oncology, neuro-oncology, neurology, neuromuscular disease and infectious disease.

Syros Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2016
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead candidates, SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing Phase II trials for specific patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in Phase I trials for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a proprietary platform that integrates assay technologies, bioinformatics, and biological insights to map gene regulatory circuits and modulate gene expression, positioning itself as a leader in gene control research. Additionally, Syros has established collaborations, including a target discovery agreement with Incyte Corporation focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms, and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for tamibarotene's development and commercialization. Founded in 2011, Syros Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and beyond.

Syros Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2014
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead candidates, SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing Phase II trials for specific patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in Phase I trials for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a proprietary platform that integrates assay technologies, bioinformatics, and biological insights to map gene regulatory circuits and modulate gene expression, positioning itself as a leader in gene control research. Additionally, Syros has established collaborations, including a target discovery agreement with Incyte Corporation focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms, and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for tamibarotene's development and commercialization. Founded in 2011, Syros Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and beyond.
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