Amunix

Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative protein and peptide therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. The company employs several proprietary platforms, including XTEN for extending drug half-life, XPAT for analyzing protease activity in the tumor microenvironment, and ProTIA, which focuses on immuno-oncology therapeutics. Amunix's product pipeline includes prodrugs and transformative T-cell engagers designed to activate the immune system against solid tumors. The company collaborates with various academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors, maintaining strategic partnerships with organizations such as Janssen and Biogen-Idec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix strives to deliver breakthroughs that can harness the immune system to combat cancer more effectively.

Harold E. Selick

Board Member

1 past transactions

Versartis

Series D in 2013
Versartis is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic proteins for the treatment of endocrine disorders. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company utilizes its proprietary half-life extension technology, XTEN, to create innovative drug candidates aimed at improving patient outcomes. Versartis is currently advancing its lead program, VRS-317, which has recently completed enrollment in a Phase 1 study for adult patients with growth hormone deficiency. Founded in December 2008 as a joint venture between Amunix Inc. and Index Ventures, the company is staffed by experts in drug development and collaborates with external contract services to efficiently implement its product development strategies. Versartis aims to enhance treatment compliance and reduce the burden of daily injections for patients with endocrine disorders, while also targeting critical survival pathways in various malignancies.
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