Amunix
Amunix is a biopharmaceutical company intended to discover, design, and develop novel biologics, protein, and peptide therapeutics. The company is focused on developing prodrugs to bring the promise of potent immune-activating biotherapeutics to patients with solid tumor cancers. By delivering breakthrough therapies that can safely harness the immune system, it aims to conquer cancer and save lives. Its pipeline products are based on its proprietary XTEN half-life extension, XDC drug-conjugate delivery, and ProTIA pro-drug, bispecific T cell engager platform and have ongoing collaborations with biopharma corporations harnessing these delivery technologies over a wide range of therapeutic areas, delivering improved pharmaceutical technologies. Amunix was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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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