BigHat is a developer of an AI-guided protein therapeutic platform used to integrate antibody characterization lab with machine learning technologies to engineer molecules with more complex functions and better biophysical properties. The company is applying these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
Kernal Biologics, Inc. specializes in the design and development of mRNA immunotherapies aimed at treating diseases such as COVID-19 and various cancers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its mRNA platform to assist researchers and organizations in creating vaccines and therapeutics. Kernal's innovative therapies instruct specific cells to produce their own therapeutic agents, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy. The company has garnered recognition for its work, receiving multiple awards from notable institutions, including Amgen and NASA. With a foundation rooted in research from MIT and Harvard, the team at Kernal Biologics possesses extensive expertise in the mRNA field, building on their prior successes in the biotechnology sector.
ReCode Therapeutics is a genetic medicines company that specializes in mRNA and gene correction therapeutics. Its selective organ targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform is a genetic medicines technology that enables precise delivery to target organs and cells beyond the liver. The company aims to leverage innovative technologies to provide solutions for individuals affected by genetic diseases.
Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications. Senti Bio utilizes a synthetic biology platform named Gene Circuits to develop therapies that offer improved precision and control. These circuits are engineered to selectively eliminate cancer cells while sparing healthy ones, enhancing specificity for target cells, and regulating drug expression post-administration.
It's About me (IAM) has developed a passive sensor mounted to the rim of the toilet that performs urinalysis every time the end-user urinates. The information is uploaded to a robust data science platform to track existing and progressing conditions. Real-time, actionable notifications will be sent to the end user for proactive medical or nutritional care. Ongoing biomarker tracking for hydration, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Ovulation, Keytones, etc. is used to develop a comprehensive personal user profile. The technology will also be used for pharma and CRO companies to track the usage of drugs. While drug compliance issues plague health care systems around the world, I AM's technology will provide a reliable and continuous solution for tracking when and how people take their medicine or clinical trial drug. Nonindustrial nations will now have home access to urine lab services.
TileDB, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in managing multi-dimensional array data, particularly for scientific applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Athens, Greece, TileDB offers a range of products, including TileDB Embedded, a storage engine, and TileDB Cloud, which facilitates the management of array data. The company's universal data engine enables users to access, analyze, and share complex data seamlessly across various tools. TileDB's platform can handle both dense and sparse arrays, accommodating multiple dimensions and diverse data types, which supports the development of applications for complex, parallel data analytics.
Celsius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops precision medicines for cancer and autoimmune disease patients. The company is a group of scientists, technologists, computational biologists, clinicians, and drug hunters who use single-cell genomics and machine learning analysis to find new drugs. Celsius Therapeutics was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Gandeeva Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery, utilizing a proprietary platform that integrates cryogenic electron microscopy and machine learning. This platform enables the detailed characterization of protein-drug interactions at the atomic level, facilitating insights into protein function and interactions. The company's approach includes target prediction and validation, hit identification through virtual and fragment library screening, and lead optimization. Gandeeva Therapeutics is developing innovative therapeutics aimed at key protein-protein interactions, particularly in oncology, with a robust preclinical pipeline that addresses challenging cancers using novel protein interaction modulators, such as interfacial glues and allosteric inhibitors. This methodology aims to reduce the risks associated with late-stage clinical failures in drug development.
Catena Biosciences is a biotechnology company that offers protein conjugation, building biologic structures, and medical research.
GPB Scientific is a biotechnology company that markets its technology to life sciences companies and research establishments. The company has accumulated an extensive portfolio of patents and know-how utilizing microchip technology for size-based enrichment and/or for affinity-based cell capture. The company was founded in 2002 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications. Senti Bio utilizes a synthetic biology platform named Gene Circuits to develop therapies that offer improved precision and control. These circuits are engineered to selectively eliminate cancer cells while sparing healthy ones, enhancing specificity for target cells, and regulating drug expression post-administration.
NoviSci is a software analytics and services company focused on enhancing population health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable patients with complex health conditions. The company leverages principled data science to develop tools that visualize and analyze health data through modern epidemiological methods. By employing sound scientific principles, NoviSci aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals, addressing the specific needs of populations that may be at higher risk.
DJS Antibodies Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Bicester, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and discovery of innovative therapeutic monoclonal antibodies targeting G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The company is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs through the development of new medicines, an inherently challenging process often hindered by traditional methodologies. DJS Antibodies utilizes a breakthrough technology that enhances the success rate of discovering lead antibodies, a process that has garnered early support from Johnson & Johnson. This approach has facilitated the advancement of lead programs aimed at treating cancer and kidney disease, positioning DJS Antibodies as a leader in the field of drug development.
BeiGene, Ltd. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of targeted and immuno-oncology therapies for cancer. Founded in 2010 and based in Beijing, the company operates globally, focusing on addressing significant unmet medical needs across various cancer types. Its commercial portfolio includes treatments such as BRUKINSA for mantle cell lymphoma and Tislelizumab for Hodgkin's lymphoma, alongside other therapies for conditions like breast cancer and multiple myeloma. BeiGene's pipeline features several clinical-stage drug candidates, including Zanubrutinib, an inhibitor targeting Bruton's tyrosine kinase, and Pamiparib, a PARP inhibitor. The company is dedicated to making innovative cancer treatments more affordable and accessible, and it collaborates with various pharmaceutical firms to enhance its research and development efforts.
To achieve more precise care for every patient, we need to transform real-world evidence into insights that can directly impact care. At Syapse, that is real-world care. It’s found in the way we empower healthcare organizations to work together in active, transparent partnerships, delivering complete patient insights to answer the questions that matter and then purposefully applying it at where patients receive care – driving real impact for cancer patients and beyond.
QurAlis Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing precision therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological diseases. Established in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, QurAlis aims to address the genetic underpinnings of ALS, leveraging its proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create targeted treatments. The company's pipeline includes innovative therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular processes, treat overactive neurons, and eliminate toxic proteins associated with the disease. By concentrating on genetically validated targets, QurAlis seeks to advance antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs that can effectively manage various subtypes of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. QurAlis operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
GPB Scientific is a biotechnology company that markets its technology to life sciences companies and research establishments. The company has accumulated an extensive portfolio of patents and know-how utilizing microchip technology for size-based enrichment and/or for affinity-based cell capture. The company was founded in 2002 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
EnClear Therapies is a Cambridge (USA) based life sciences company developing a device-based therapy to aid in the treatment of neurodegenerative disease and delivery and monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). EnClear’s proprietary therapeutic platform focuses on removing toxic proteins from the CSF. The company’s first products will target improving the lives of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Nkarta seeks to improve upon the efficacy of cell therapy, making it more potent, better tolerated and more rapidly available to a broad population of patients with a variety of hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. While T-cell therapy, often known as CAR-T, has proven successful in certain cancer indications, its promise has been limited to a few hematologic malignancies and the side effects can be severe. Natural Killer cells are the immune system’s first responders against diseases and pathogens. Unlike T cells, they have an inherent ability to target tumor cells without genetic alteration, and therefore hold significant promise in the development of potent therapies that can be used more readily for diverse tumor types. Nkarta’s differentiated cell therapy approach is designed to boost and enhance the inherent power of Natural Killer cells to target and destroy tumor cells, while also offering a better tolerated safety profile.
Aitia is the leader in the application of Causal AI and Digital Twins to discover the next generation of breakthrough drugs. By leveraging the convergence of multi-omic patient data, high-performance computing, and causal learning and AI, Aitia is revealing the hidden biological mechanisms of disease to create Digital Twins of disease in oncology, neurodegenerative disorders, and immunology. Gemini Digital Twins are being used today to discover novel therapies and accelerate R&D in multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Huntington’s Disease, with several more in development. Aitia’s partners include seven of the top ten pharmaceutical companies, leading academic research and medical centers, medical societies, leading multi-omic data companies, and patient advocacy groups globally.
NAVAN Technologies, Inc. is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing and commercializing its proprietary NanoStraw platform technology, which facilitates direct access to the cytosol of cells. This innovative technology addresses a significant challenge in the field of cell and gene therapies by enabling the efficient and gentle delivery of various materials into difficult-to-transfect cells. Through its NanoStraw platform, NAVAN aims to enhance the capabilities of researchers in their efforts to advance therapeutic solutions.
Imago BioSciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for hematologic diseases, including leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. Established in 2012, the company specializes in small molecule product candidates that target lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme crucial for blood cell production in the bone marrow. Its lead candidate, Bomedemstat, is an orally available inhibitor of LSD1, being evaluated for its potential to modify the disease course in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of chronic bone marrow cancers. Imago aims to translate advanced scientific insights into effective treatments that can significantly improve the quality and duration of life for patients facing these challenging conditions.
Aetion, Inc. develops a science and analytics platform to assess real-world evidence (RWE) from a range of sources. The company offers Aetion Evidence Platform, a platform that generates RWE needed by healthcare decision makers to engage in value-based care. Its solution allows payers, providers, medical device makers, biopharma customers, and academic institutions to analyze data from various clinical and financial interactions in healthcare, including claims, electronic health records, registries, and clinical trials. The company’s platform is also used in database analytics and comparative effectiveness courses taken by epidemiologists, outcomes researchers, health economists, and biostatisticians. It serves customers worldwide. Aetion, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with McKesson. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York.
Rheostat’s mission is to invent novel treatments for neurodegenerative disease through modulation of mitophagy and autophagy. They believe that the degradation of toxic cellular components, whether they are damaged organelles or aggregated proteins, is a fundamental node of biology. Mutations that impair these clearance pathways cause multiple neurodegenerative diseases, many of which are associated with cognitive impairment. They aim to leverage our understanding of these critical pathways to discover and develop novel small molecules that will restore cellular balance and treat neurodegenerative and rare diseases.
QurAlis Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing precision therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological diseases. Established in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, QurAlis aims to address the genetic underpinnings of ALS, leveraging its proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create targeted treatments. The company's pipeline includes innovative therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular processes, treat overactive neurons, and eliminate toxic proteins associated with the disease. By concentrating on genetically validated targets, QurAlis seeks to advance antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs that can effectively manage various subtypes of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. QurAlis operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
Ribometrix, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2014. The company focuses on discovering and developing small molecule drugs that specifically target functional three-dimensional RNA structures to treat various human diseases. Ribometrix employs advanced techniques in RNA structural analysis, utilizing proprietary methods and state-of-the-art tools to identify novel small molecules that can inhibit the production of disease-associated proteins. By integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, the company aims to enhance its understanding of RNA biology and its implications in health and disease. Ribometrix operates scientific offices in a renovated space in Durham, with additional locations in Chapel Hill and Boston.
Aetion, Inc. develops a science and analytics platform to assess real-world evidence (RWE) from a range of sources. The company offers Aetion Evidence Platform, a platform that generates RWE needed by healthcare decision makers to engage in value-based care. Its solution allows payers, providers, medical device makers, biopharma customers, and academic institutions to analyze data from various clinical and financial interactions in healthcare, including claims, electronic health records, registries, and clinical trials. The company’s platform is also used in database analytics and comparative effectiveness courses taken by epidemiologists, outcomes researchers, health economists, and biostatisticians. It serves customers worldwide. Aetion, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with McKesson. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York.
QurAlis Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing precision therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological diseases. Established in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, QurAlis aims to address the genetic underpinnings of ALS, leveraging its proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create targeted treatments. The company's pipeline includes innovative therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular processes, treat overactive neurons, and eliminate toxic proteins associated with the disease. By concentrating on genetically validated targets, QurAlis seeks to advance antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs that can effectively manage various subtypes of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. QurAlis operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications. Senti Bio utilizes a synthetic biology platform named Gene Circuits to develop therapies that offer improved precision and control. These circuits are engineered to selectively eliminate cancer cells while sparing healthy ones, enhancing specificity for target cells, and regulating drug expression post-administration.
Obsidian Therapeutics develops innovative cell and gene therapies aimed at enhancing adoptive immunotherapy for cancer patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating next-generation therapies that utilize pharmacologic operating systems to provide precise control over protein activity within cells. This technology allows for the development of adoptive cell therapies with advanced functionalities that can be managed by physicians using simple, safe, and orally active medications. By offering improved control over treatment, Obsidian Therapeutics aims to provide better outcomes for patients compared to existing cell therapy options.
To achieve more precise care for every patient, we need to transform real-world evidence into insights that can directly impact care. At Syapse, that is real-world care. It’s found in the way we empower healthcare organizations to work together in active, transparent partnerships, delivering complete patient insights to answer the questions that matter and then purposefully applying it at where patients receive care – driving real impact for cancer patients and beyond.
Fortuna Fix is a private, clinical-stage Regenerative Medicine company.the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and neurotrauma. The company is focused on its lead programs in Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson's disease with further development efforts in Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Loss and ALS.
Kymera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, established in 2015. It specializes in targeted protein degradation, developing innovative small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade proteins associated with various diseases by utilizing the body's natural protein degradation mechanisms. The company is advancing several therapeutic programs, including the IRAK4 program aimed at treating immunology-inflammation diseases such as hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, it is developing the IRAKIMiD program for MYD88-mutated diffuse large B cell lymphoma and the STAT3 program for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, as well as autoimmune diseases. Through its proprietary predictive modeling platform, Kymera Therapeutics seeks to accelerate drug discovery and address previously untreatable conditions.
Aitia is the leader in the application of Causal AI and Digital Twins to discover the next generation of breakthrough drugs. By leveraging the convergence of multi-omic patient data, high-performance computing, and causal learning and AI, Aitia is revealing the hidden biological mechanisms of disease to create Digital Twins of disease in oncology, neurodegenerative disorders, and immunology. Gemini Digital Twins are being used today to discover novel therapies and accelerate R&D in multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Huntington’s Disease, with several more in development. Aitia’s partners include seven of the top ten pharmaceutical companies, leading academic research and medical centers, medical societies, leading multi-omic data companies, and patient advocacy groups globally.
NextCODE Health is a sequence-based clinical diagnostics company delivering a powerful solution to genome interpretation and big data challenges. Using technology developed over more than 16 years at deCODE genetics, we are enabling the widespread incorporation of genome sequence data into patient diagnosis and care. NextCODE was acquired by WuXi AppTec in 2015 and was renamed WuXi NextCODE before rebranding to [Genuity Science](/organization/genuity-science) in 2020.
Science 37 is making the promise of virtual trials the new reality. By engaging with patients from the comfort of their own home, the company provides access to patients who can never be reached by traditional site-based research models. Its virtual model has proven to enroll faster, retain patients at a higher rate, and reach a more representative patient population. Science 37 has conducted more virtual (or decentralized), interventional trials than any other company, using an expansive, in-house network of telemedicine investigators and home-health nurses. The company's research is powered by the industry’s most comprehensive, fully integrated clinical trial platform purpose-built to conduct virtual trials.
Akili Interactive Labs their broad pipeline of programs to treat cognitive deficiency and improve symptoms associated with medical conditions across neurology and psychiatry, including attention-deficit hyperactivity and disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and various inflammatory diseases.
Tizona Therapeutics, Inc. is an immunotherapy company focused on developing treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2014 and located in South San Francisco, California, the company is known for its innovative products, including an Anti-CCR4 antibody aimed at cancer treatment, as well as IL-35 antagonists and agonists that target immune response modulation. Tizona is actively collaborating with its scientific founders to enhance understanding of the role of regulatory T cells in tumor immunosuppression, which is crucial for developing effective therapies. By targeting specific cell types and biological mechanisms responsible for immune suppression in the tumor microenvironment, Tizona aims to provide patients with durable and complete remissions from their conditions.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia. The company's lead product, AL001, is a humanized recombinant monoclonal antibody currently in phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia. Additionally, AL101 is in phase I clinical trials for various neurodegenerative diseases, while AL002 and AL003 are undergoing phase 1b trials specifically for Alzheimer's disease. Alector is leveraging advancements in antibody technology, neuroimmunology, and human genetics to create innovative therapeutics. The company maintains a collaboration with Adimab, LLC, which aids in the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics. Alector has a pipeline of ten programs in the research and development stage and aims to advance several candidates through pre-clinical development within the next two years. Founded in 2013, Alector is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Viridian Therapeutics provides treatments for patients with diseases that are underserved by therapies. They develops product candidates to treat patients who suffer from thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan disease, and early-stage programs focused on targets and indications.
Precision BioSciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in genome editing, utilizing its proprietary ARCUS platform to develop therapeutic and food products. The Therapeutic segment focuses on creating allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies aimed at treating various cancers, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia and multiple myeloma, with several candidates currently in clinical trials. Notable product candidates include PBCAR0191, targeting CD19, and PBCAR269A, targeting BCMA. Additionally, the company is engaged in in vivo gene correction and has collaborations for developing treatments for chronic Hepatitis B. The Food segment aims to innovate in food and nutrition products. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Precision BioSciences is committed to translating advanced genome editing technology into impactful medical and agricultural solutions.
Viridian Therapeutics provides treatments for patients with diseases that are underserved by therapies. They develops product candidates to treat patients who suffer from thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan disease, and early-stage programs focused on targets and indications.
Surface Oncology was created to advance next-generation approaches to cancer immunotherapy based on proprietary insights about novel immunotherapy targets and emerging areas of cancer immuno-biology. Together with world-leading scientific founders, the Company is advancing multiple preclinical programs that target novel mechanisms shown to play vital roles in tumor immune-evasion. Surface is based in Cambridge, Mass.
Ziarco, Inc. develops therapeutic agents for treating inflammatory and allergic diseases. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Palo Alto, California.
Imago BioSciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for hematologic diseases, including leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. Established in 2012, the company specializes in small molecule product candidates that target lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme crucial for blood cell production in the bone marrow. Its lead candidate, Bomedemstat, is an orally available inhibitor of LSD1, being evaluated for its potential to modify the disease course in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of chronic bone marrow cancers. Imago aims to translate advanced scientific insights into effective treatments that can significantly improve the quality and duration of life for patients facing these challenging conditions.
Viridian Therapeutics provides treatments for patients with diseases that are underserved by therapies. They develops product candidates to treat patients who suffer from thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan disease, and early-stage programs focused on targets and indications.
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (@Atarabio) is an off-the-shelf, allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company developing novel treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune, and viral diseases. Atara’s technology platform leverages research collaborations with leading academic institutions with the Company’s scientific, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing expertise. Atara’s pipeline includes tab-cel® (tabelecleucel), which is in Phase 3 development for patients with Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (EBV+ PTLD) as well as in earlier stage development for other EBV-associated hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC); T-cell immunotherapies targeting EBV antigens believed to be important for the potential treatment of multiple sclerosis; and next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) immunotherapies. The company was founded in 2012 and is co-located in South San Francisco and Southern California. Our Southern California hub is anchored by the state-of-the-art Atara T-cell Operations and Manufacturing (ATOM) facility in Thousand Oaks, California. For additional information about the company, please visit atarabio.com.
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (@Atarabio) is an off-the-shelf, allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company developing novel treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune, and viral diseases. Atara’s technology platform leverages research collaborations with leading academic institutions with the Company’s scientific, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing expertise. Atara’s pipeline includes tab-cel® (tabelecleucel), which is in Phase 3 development for patients with Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (EBV+ PTLD) as well as in earlier stage development for other EBV-associated hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC); T-cell immunotherapies targeting EBV antigens believed to be important for the potential treatment of multiple sclerosis; and next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) immunotherapies. The company was founded in 2012 and is co-located in South San Francisco and Southern California. Our Southern California hub is anchored by the state-of-the-art Atara T-cell Operations and Manufacturing (ATOM) facility in Thousand Oaks, California. For additional information about the company, please visit atarabio.com.
Sutro Biopharma is a clinical stage drug discovery, development, and manufacturing company. It is mainly engaged in the development of biopharmaceutical products. The company manufactures next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders through its proprietary integrated cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF. Products offered by the company include STRO-001 for patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and STRO-002 for the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Drug development firm focused on immunology. They are headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Opsona Therapeutics is one of Europe's most innovative and dynamic drug development companies. We are at the forefront of drug development in immunology research, with particular focus on the innate immunity pathways. Since its founding in 2004, Opsona has validated and developed a series of exciting new drug candidates and strategies which modulate the human innate immune system. We are located in Dublin, Ireland.
Drug development firm focused on immunology. They are headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Opsona Therapeutics is one of Europe's most innovative and dynamic drug development companies. We are at the forefront of drug development in immunology research, with particular focus on the innate immunity pathways. Since its founding in 2004, Opsona has validated and developed a series of exciting new drug candidates and strategies which modulate the human innate immune system. We are located in Dublin, Ireland.
Theraclone Sciences, Inc. is a Seattle-based discovery-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company utilizes its In-Situ Therapeutic Antibody Rescue technology to rapidly test human antibodies, identifying those with exceptional biological functions. Notable among its offerings is TCN-032, a recombinant human monoclonal antibody aimed at treating patients hospitalized with severe influenza. Theraclone’s antibody programs are in varying stages of preclinical and clinical development, targeting significant unmet medical needs such as triple negative and endocrine treatment-resistant HER-2 negative breast cancer, infectious disease-associated cancers, and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Theraclone was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as Spaltudaq Corporation, changing its name in March 2009. The company is privately held and has received venture funding from several investment firms.
Sutro Biopharma is a clinical stage drug discovery, development, and manufacturing company. It is mainly engaged in the development of biopharmaceutical products. The company manufactures next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders through its proprietary integrated cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF. Products offered by the company include STRO-001 for patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and STRO-002 for the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Cytos is a public biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of targeted immunotherapies with a VLP B-cell vaccines platform and ongoing preclinical development programs based on the platform.
Theraclone Sciences, Inc. is a Seattle-based discovery-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company utilizes its In-Situ Therapeutic Antibody Rescue technology to rapidly test human antibodies, identifying those with exceptional biological functions. Notable among its offerings is TCN-032, a recombinant human monoclonal antibody aimed at treating patients hospitalized with severe influenza. Theraclone’s antibody programs are in varying stages of preclinical and clinical development, targeting significant unmet medical needs such as triple negative and endocrine treatment-resistant HER-2 negative breast cancer, infectious disease-associated cancers, and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Theraclone was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as Spaltudaq Corporation, changing its name in March 2009. The company is privately held and has received venture funding from several investment firms.
Oncofactor is a Seattle, Washington-based developer of cancer therapeutics that disrupt signaling pathways between tumors and the immune system.
Acylin Therapeutics
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Acylin Therapeutics is the first company focused on developing inhibitors of cellular acetylation, an enzymatic mechanism fundamental to the molecular pathology of cancer, metabolic disease, and neurodegeneration. Recent discoveries by Acylin founders and other investigators have revealed protein acetylation as a cellular signal transduction regulator potentially as ubiquitous and important as phosphorylation by kinase enzymes. The Company has developed a platform technology to design specific acyltransferase inhibitors based on crystal structures, novel medicinal chemical approaches, and mechanistic understanding. Acylin has prioritized the p300 and CBP histone acetyl transferases [HATs] for initial drug discovery.
Sutro Biopharma is a clinical stage drug discovery, development, and manufacturing company. It is mainly engaged in the development of biopharmaceutical products. The company manufactures next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders through its proprietary integrated cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF. Products offered by the company include STRO-001 for patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and STRO-002 for the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
DecImmune Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, manufactures drugs for inflammation and autoimmunity. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals is a privately held biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops small molecule drugs that modulate programmed cell death pathways to treat debilitating diseases and conditions. The company's Smac Mimetics neutralize critical blocks in the apoptosis pathway to selectively destroy cancer cells. Its Necrostatin drugs block critical steps in the process leading to necrosis, enabling cell survival in a wide range of diseases and injuries where necrosis is a critical component of pathology.
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. focuses on developing innovative oral therapeutics that target specific isoforms of the PI3 kinase pathway, which plays a crucial role in cell survival and immune responses. The company's approach aims to enhance treatment outcomes for patients suffering from cancer and inflammatory diseases while minimizing adverse effects. Its lead product, CAL-101, is an oral inhibitor selectively targeting the delta isoform of PI3K, showing promising clinical responses in patients with B-cell malignancies and undergoing various clinical trials. Beyond CAL-101, Calistoga Pharmaceuticals has a pipeline of additional selective PI3K inhibitors that are either in early preclinical stages or poised for initial clinical trials, further advancing its commitment to addressing cancer and inflammatory conditions.
Theraclone Sciences, Inc. is a Seattle-based discovery-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company utilizes its In-Situ Therapeutic Antibody Rescue technology to rapidly test human antibodies, identifying those with exceptional biological functions. Notable among its offerings is TCN-032, a recombinant human monoclonal antibody aimed at treating patients hospitalized with severe influenza. Theraclone’s antibody programs are in varying stages of preclinical and clinical development, targeting significant unmet medical needs such as triple negative and endocrine treatment-resistant HER-2 negative breast cancer, infectious disease-associated cancers, and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Theraclone was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as Spaltudaq Corporation, changing its name in March 2009. The company is privately held and has received venture funding from several investment firms.
Trinity Biosystems, Inc. engages in the development and formulation of oral therapeutic proteins. It involves in developing vaccines in the areas of respiratory, digestive, and sexually transmitted diseases, as well as transporting proteins, peptides, and other macromolecules. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
Viridian Therapeutics provides treatments for patients with diseases that are underserved by therapies. They develops product candidates to treat patients who suffer from thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan disease, and early-stage programs focused on targets and indications.
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. focuses on developing innovative oral therapeutics that target specific isoforms of the PI3 kinase pathway, which plays a crucial role in cell survival and immune responses. The company's approach aims to enhance treatment outcomes for patients suffering from cancer and inflammatory diseases while minimizing adverse effects. Its lead product, CAL-101, is an oral inhibitor selectively targeting the delta isoform of PI3K, showing promising clinical responses in patients with B-cell malignancies and undergoing various clinical trials. Beyond CAL-101, Calistoga Pharmaceuticals has a pipeline of additional selective PI3K inhibitors that are either in early preclinical stages or poised for initial clinical trials, further advancing its commitment to addressing cancer and inflammatory conditions.
InteKrin Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, privately held BioPharma company focused on developing and commercializing breakthrough therapeutics for neuroendocrine, metabolic, and immune disorders. Diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cancer are increasingly in need of novel treatments that provide patients with better treatment alternatives and help to curb soaring healthcare costs. The company is in the process of in-licensing early- and late-stage compounds that have the potential to unlock the complex hormonal relationship between metabolism, insulin resistance, and obesity.
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. focuses on developing innovative oral therapeutics that target specific isoforms of the PI3 kinase pathway, which plays a crucial role in cell survival and immune responses. The company's approach aims to enhance treatment outcomes for patients suffering from cancer and inflammatory diseases while minimizing adverse effects. Its lead product, CAL-101, is an oral inhibitor selectively targeting the delta isoform of PI3K, showing promising clinical responses in patients with B-cell malignancies and undergoing various clinical trials. Beyond CAL-101, Calistoga Pharmaceuticals has a pipeline of additional selective PI3K inhibitors that are either in early preclinical stages or poised for initial clinical trials, further advancing its commitment to addressing cancer and inflammatory conditions.
Allozyne develops and commercializes technologies that enable improvements in the efficacy, safety, dosing, and other characteristics of protein-based therapeutics, including peptides, antibodies, and vaccines. Its PEGylated IFN beta is for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Accelerator Corporation, established in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in biotechnology companies. The firm focuses on incubation and emerging growth opportunities, investing up to $2 million in each selected company. Accelerator Corporation does not engage in subsequent financing rounds and typically maintains its investments for 12 to 24 months. The firm boasts a proprietary network for deal flow and collaborates with notable partners such as Amgen Ventures and ARCH Venture Partners to provide essential resources, including investment capital and scientific expertise. In recent years, Accelerator has invested in nine companies, three of which have successfully raised over $114 million in follow-on financing. The firm has facilitated more than $143.5 million in total funding for its portfolio companies, reflecting its effective model for identifying and developing innovative biotechnologies. Through its extensive network, Accelerator Corporation continues to seek compelling investment opportunities that contribute to advancements in medicine and healthcare.
Theraclone Sciences, Inc. is a Seattle-based discovery-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company utilizes its In-Situ Therapeutic Antibody Rescue technology to rapidly test human antibodies, identifying those with exceptional biological functions. Notable among its offerings is TCN-032, a recombinant human monoclonal antibody aimed at treating patients hospitalized with severe influenza. Theraclone’s antibody programs are in varying stages of preclinical and clinical development, targeting significant unmet medical needs such as triple negative and endocrine treatment-resistant HER-2 negative breast cancer, infectious disease-associated cancers, and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Theraclone was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as Spaltudaq Corporation, changing its name in March 2009. The company is privately held and has received venture funding from several investment firms.
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. focuses on developing innovative oral therapeutics that target specific isoforms of the PI3 kinase pathway, which plays a crucial role in cell survival and immune responses. The company's approach aims to enhance treatment outcomes for patients suffering from cancer and inflammatory diseases while minimizing adverse effects. Its lead product, CAL-101, is an oral inhibitor selectively targeting the delta isoform of PI3K, showing promising clinical responses in patients with B-cell malignancies and undergoing various clinical trials. Beyond CAL-101, Calistoga Pharmaceuticals has a pipeline of additional selective PI3K inhibitors that are either in early preclinical stages or poised for initial clinical trials, further advancing its commitment to addressing cancer and inflammatory conditions.
Trinity Biosystems, Inc. engages in the development and formulation of oral therapeutic proteins. It involves in developing vaccines in the areas of respiratory, digestive, and sexually transmitted diseases, as well as transporting proteins, peptides, and other macromolecules. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals is a privately held biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops small molecule drugs that modulate programmed cell death pathways to treat debilitating diseases and conditions. The company's Smac Mimetics neutralize critical blocks in the apoptosis pathway to selectively destroy cancer cells. Its Necrostatin drugs block critical steps in the process leading to necrosis, enabling cell survival in a wide range of diseases and injuries where necrosis is a critical component of pathology.
Avidia, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in discovering and developing therapeutic proteins. The company offers Avimer therapeutic proteins, which are used to address various therapeutic areas, including autoimmunity, inflammation, oncology, and neurology. Avidia, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Theraclone Sciences, Inc. is a Seattle-based discovery-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company utilizes its In-Situ Therapeutic Antibody Rescue technology to rapidly test human antibodies, identifying those with exceptional biological functions. Notable among its offerings is TCN-032, a recombinant human monoclonal antibody aimed at treating patients hospitalized with severe influenza. Theraclone’s antibody programs are in varying stages of preclinical and clinical development, targeting significant unmet medical needs such as triple negative and endocrine treatment-resistant HER-2 negative breast cancer, infectious disease-associated cancers, and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Theraclone was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as Spaltudaq Corporation, changing its name in March 2009. The company is privately held and has received venture funding from several investment firms.
Allozyne develops and commercializes technologies that enable improvements in the efficacy, safety, dosing, and other characteristics of protein-based therapeutics, including peptides, antibodies, and vaccines. Its PEGylated IFN beta is for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Private Equity Round in 2005
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
The mission of Integrated Diagnostics is to leverage powerful emerging technologies in the development of diagnostic products that enable physicians and patients to manage complex and important diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's through blood tests that can monitor tens to hundreds of disease markers simultaneously. The company plans to develop a pipeline of game-changing diagnostic products that enable the diagnosis and prognosis of a variety of diseases. The company is based on the concept of a systems view of disease where pathophysiology arises from disease-perturbed networks of proteins, genes and other molecules.
Avidia, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in discovering and developing therapeutic proteins. The company offers Avimer therapeutic proteins, which are used to address various therapeutic areas, including autoimmunity, inflammation, oncology, and neurology. Avidia, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Accelerator Corporation, established in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in biotechnology companies. The firm focuses on incubation and emerging growth opportunities, investing up to $2 million in each selected company. Accelerator Corporation does not engage in subsequent financing rounds and typically maintains its investments for 12 to 24 months. The firm boasts a proprietary network for deal flow and collaborates with notable partners such as Amgen Ventures and ARCH Venture Partners to provide essential resources, including investment capital and scientific expertise. In recent years, Accelerator has invested in nine companies, three of which have successfully raised over $114 million in follow-on financing. The firm has facilitated more than $143.5 million in total funding for its portfolio companies, reflecting its effective model for identifying and developing innovative biotechnologies. Through its extensive network, Accelerator Corporation continues to seek compelling investment opportunities that contribute to advancements in medicine and healthcare.
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the discovery and development of medicines aimed at treating cancer and related conditions in the United States. The company's lead product candidate is IPI-504 (retaspimycin hydrochloride), an intravenously administered small molecule inhibitor of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90). Infinity is conducting several clinical trials for IPI-504, including a Phase II trial in combination with Herceptin for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer and another Phase II trial for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Additionally, the company is exploring IPI-493, an orally delivered Hsp90 inhibitor, as well as IPI-926 and IPI-940, which target advanced solid tumors and pain management, respectively. Infinity Pharmaceuticals has established strategic alliances with various partners, including Purdue Pharmaceutical Products and Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research, to advance its drug development efforts. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
ViaCell is a biotechnology company focused on the area of women’s health. The company develops ViaCord, which enables families preserve their baby’s umbilical cord blood at the time of birth for possible future medical use; and ViaCyte, to broaden reproductive choices for women through the cryopreservation of human unfertilized eggs. ViaCell is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Catena Biosciences is a biotechnology company that offers protein conjugation, building biologic structures, and medical research.