Alexandria Venture Investments
Alexandria Venture Investments is the strategic venture capital arm of Alexandria Real Estate Equities. Based in Pasadena, California, it provides long-term strategic capital to innovative life sciences and technology companies developing breakthrough therapies, diagnostics, and platforms across biopharma, digital health, agrifoodtech, agtech, and related healthcare fields. Established in 1996, the firm invests across seed, early, and growth stages and leverages its deep industry knowledge, extensive investor networks, and scientific advisory resources to support portfolio companies. The unit also pursues opportunities at the intersection of real estate, life sciences, and technology, reflecting its parent company's sector focus and integrated ecosystem approach. It aims to help entities advance human health by partnering with founders to scale transformative technologies.
Past deals in Nanotechnology
Archon Bio
Seed Round in 2024
Archon Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in engineering proteins to enhance therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on creating self-assembling protein antibody nanomaterials, aiming to improve immune modulation and super agonism of the TNF receptor superfamily. By increasing the size and valency of off-the-shelf antibodies, Archon seeks to induce stronger responses, thereby advancing regenerative medicine and cancer treatment.
Function Oncology
Series A in 2023
Function Oncology is a precision medicine company focused on transforming cancer treatment through its innovative CRISPR-powered personalized functional genomics platform. This platform enables the identification of therapeutic opportunities tailored to individual patients, allowing for a deeper understanding of cancer at a patient-specific level. By leveraging advanced genomic techniques, Function Oncology aims to develop targeted cancer therapies that address the unique characteristics of each patient's disease, ultimately advancing the future of cancer care.
Molecular Assemblies
Series A in 2021
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, aimed at creating DNA-based products across various industries. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a proprietary method that allows for the reliable, affordable, and sustainable production of long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA. This innovative technology is designed to support advancements in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and has potential applications in information storage and nanotechnology. With a strong executive and scientific team, as well as a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Assemblies is positioned to enhance the capabilities of researchers and contribute to the evolution of DNA-based applications.
MoMa Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MoMa Therapeutics discovers precision medicines by targeting molecular machines underlying human diseases. The company's platform enables drug development from previously intractable enzyme classes.
Molecular Assemblies
Series A in 2019
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, aimed at creating DNA-based products across various industries. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a proprietary method that allows for the reliable, affordable, and sustainable production of long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA. This innovative technology is designed to support advancements in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and has potential applications in information storage and nanotechnology. With a strong executive and scientific team, as well as a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Assemblies is positioned to enhance the capabilities of researchers and contribute to the evolution of DNA-based applications.
Aura Biosciences
Series C in 2017
Aura Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2007 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It develops cancer therapies using tumor-targeted pseudovirions, employing viral nanoparticles conjugated to infrared-activated molecules to selectively destroy cancer cells. The lead program AU-011 targets ocular melanoma, including primary choroidal melanoma, with the aim of treating tumors locally while reducing damage to surrounding tissue. The company pursues precision therapies for solid tumors and has ongoing development in other ocular oncology indications and bladder cancer, focusing operations in the United States.
Molecular Assemblies
Seed Round in 2016
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, aimed at creating DNA-based products across various industries. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a proprietary method that allows for the reliable, affordable, and sustainable production of long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA. This innovative technology is designed to support advancements in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and has potential applications in information storage and nanotechnology. With a strong executive and scientific team, as well as a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Assemblies is positioned to enhance the capabilities of researchers and contribute to the evolution of DNA-based applications.
Aura Biosciences
Series B in 2015
Aura Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2007 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It develops cancer therapies using tumor-targeted pseudovirions, employing viral nanoparticles conjugated to infrared-activated molecules to selectively destroy cancer cells. The lead program AU-011 targets ocular melanoma, including primary choroidal melanoma, with the aim of treating tumors locally while reducing damage to surrounding tissue. The company pursues precision therapies for solid tumors and has ongoing development in other ocular oncology indications and bladder cancer, focusing operations in the United States.
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