ARCH Venture Partners

ARCH Venture Partners, established in 1986, is a U.S.-based venture capital firm with a global scope. It specializes in investing in technology companies, with a primary focus on life sciences. ARCH invests conservatively in seed rounds to mitigate risk, and then leads or co-leads subsequent financing rounds until liquidity. The firm is known for its success in commercializing technologies from academic research institutions and national laboratories, often investing in companies co-founded by scientists and entrepreneurs. ARCH has raised over $3 billion across ten funds and has invested in over 150 companies, typically committing between $50,000 and $150 million per company. It seeks a seat on the Board of Directors and maintains a presence in underserved geographic markets. ARCH's investors include corporations, pension funds, endowment funds, financial institutions, and private investors.

Jacob Bauer

Venture Partner

Reetika Bhardwaj Ph.D

Senior Associate

Luciana Borio

Venture Partner

Kristina Burow

Managing Director

Kaye Foster

Venture Partner

Sean Kendall

Principal

Jay Kocherlakota

Senior Associate

Steven Lazarus

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Mark McDonnell

Managing Director, Chief Financial and Chief Administrative Officer

Scott Minick

Venture Partner

Peter Mintun Ph.D

Associate

Ari Nowacek

Principal, Chicago

Corey Ritter

Principal

Paul Thurk

Managing Director Europe

George Scangos Ph.D

Venture Partner

Past deals in Healthcare

Be Biopharma

Series C in 2025
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

bit.bio

Venture Round in 2024
Bit.bio is a synthetic biology company focused on revolutionizing cell therapies by providing consistent and functional human cells for research and medical applications. The company aims to democratize access to these cells through its patented opti-ox™ technology, which safely reprograms human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into highly defined, mature cell types. By applying computational principles to biology, Bit.bio seeks to develop a scalable platform that produces consistent batches of human cells. This innovation has the potential to enhance drug discovery and research, moving away from traditional models to work directly with the cells impacted by human diseases. With a team of experts in stem cells, cellular reprogramming, and mathematical modeling, Bit.bio is positioned to support a new generation of cell and tissue therapies, ultimately contributing to advancements in health and medicine.

Be Biopharma

Venture Round in 2024
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Seaport Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric medicines for patients with significant unmet needs. The company's approach emphasizes the creation of treatments that offer oral bioavailability, which allows the medications to bypass first-pass metabolism. This method aims to reduce hepatotoxicity and other adverse side effects commonly associated with neuropsychiatric treatments. By addressing these critical issues, Seaport Therapeutics seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals living with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Vizgen

Series D in 2024
Vizgen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools aimed at enhancing understanding of biological systems related to human health and disease. Founded in 2019, the company has created patented MERFISH technology, which facilitates multiplexed single-molecule imaging to measure RNA species within individual cells, providing insights into gene expression at a subcellular level. This innovative approach allows for single-cell gene expression profiling in intact tissue slices, enabling researchers to explore various applications in fields such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases, developmental biology, and regenerative medicine. Through its cutting-edge technology, Vizgen seeks to unlock new dimensions of biological research and improve methods for studying complex diseases.

City Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
City Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of next-generation small-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to enhance RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. The company's pipeline comprises innovative RNAi therapeutics targeting diverse disease indications. City Therapeutics aims to improve and expand RNAi technology to achieve better patient outcomes, led by a team of experienced scientists and industry professionals committed to advancing the field of RNA interference.

Vilya

Series A in 2024
Vilya is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drugs that specifically target the biology of diseases. The company employs a unique platform that explores uncharted chemical space to design new molecular structures, which are intermediate in size between small molecules and antibodies. These structures possess essential drug-like properties, such as the capacity to traverse biological membranes and disrupt protein-protein interactions. By leveraging advanced computing techniques, Vilya aims to make traditional high throughput screening methods obsolete, ultimately working towards the creation of new medicines that can effectively treat a range of diseases.

Slingshot Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Slingshot Biosciences, Inc. is a manufacturer of biological products based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing next-generation synthetic cells aimed at enhancing diagnostics and therapeutics. By creating engineered synthetic cells, Slingshot Biosciences addresses challenges in drug research, particularly in measuring and standardizing cell analysis. Their innovations enable researchers to conduct advanced diagnostics without the limitations of cold-chain logistics, making their solutions more accessible. Additionally, the company is committed to developing products that target neglected and rare diseases, providing elegant and cost-effective solutions for common issues in research and development.

Metsera

Seed Round in 2024
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. The company focuses on advancing a variety of oral and injectable treatment options, including incretin, non-incretin, and combination therapies. These treatments are designed to address multiple therapeutic targets, positioning Metsera to meet the evolving demands of the weight loss treatment landscape. Additionally, Metsera integrates proprietary health technology tools to provide personalized care, enhancing the effectiveness of its therapeutic offerings.

Metsera

Series A in 2024
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. The company focuses on advancing a variety of oral and injectable treatment options, including incretin, non-incretin, and combination therapies. These treatments are designed to address multiple therapeutic targets, positioning Metsera to meet the evolving demands of the weight loss treatment landscape. Additionally, Metsera integrates proprietary health technology tools to provide personalized care, enhancing the effectiveness of its therapeutic offerings.

Seaport Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric medicines for patients with significant unmet needs. The company's approach emphasizes the creation of treatments that offer oral bioavailability, which allows the medications to bypass first-pass metabolism. This method aims to reduce hepatotoxicity and other adverse side effects commonly associated with neuropsychiatric treatments. By addressing these critical issues, Seaport Therapeutics seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals living with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Areteia Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on improving the management of eosinophilic asthma through an innovative oral drug treatment. The company, which emerged from Knopp, aims to provide patients with a novel therapeutic option that inhibits the maturation of eosinophils—cells that can cause airway damage in asthma patients. Its drug candidate has demonstrated promising results in a phase 2 clinical trial, which showed a reduction in blood eosinophil counts, indicating enhanced lung function. This approach seeks to empower patients by offering a potentially effective and accessible treatment for a severe form of asthma, thereby improving their quality of life and disease management.

Elephas

Series C in 2024
Elephas is a live tumor imaging diagnostics company focused on enhancing cancer treatment through personalized therapy determination. The company leverages advancements in cancer biology, multimodal microscopy, engineering, and artificial intelligence to analyze human live tumor fragments. This innovative platform aims to improve clinical decision-making for oncologists, enabling them to tailor treatments to individual patients. Additionally, Elephas seeks to accelerate drug development processes, addressing the urgent need for effective cancer therapies in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Moonwalk Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company is creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to deliver an in-depth understanding of the epigenome in both health and disease. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to explore new avenues for therapy discovery and facilitates the reprogramming of cells to restore their healthy state. By integrating AI-driven insights, Moonwalk Biosciences aims to transform the landscape of therapeutic development and improve patient outcomes.

Remix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies that target RNA processing to address various diseases. Established in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary biology platform to identify and prioritize therapeutic targets within RNA processing. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates potential drug targets and optimizes chemical compounds for therapeutic use. The company's approach aims to reprogram RNA processing to control gene expression, thereby correcting, enhancing, or eliminating problematic gene messages. This enables healthcare providers to tackle the underlying causes of diseases, offering novel solutions to previously undruggable conditions.

Magnet Biomedicine

Series A in 2023
Magnet Biomedicine is a biotechnology research platform focused on the discovery of molecular glues. Utilizing its TrueGlue discovery platform, the company applies cutting-edge advancements in human biology and proteomics to identify specialized adhesives that enhance therapeutic effectiveness. These molecular glues are designed to optimize selectivity and promote biological synergy with specific targets, particularly in areas that have been difficult to address. Magnet Biomedicine aims to unlock the potential of TrueGlues to tackle a range of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and immune disorders, thereby enabling more effective and localized treatment options for challenging medical targets.

Generate Biomedicines

Series C in 2023
Generate Biomedicines, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies through its unique platform. The company specializes in Generative Biology, a machine learning-driven approach that analyzes known proteins to understand the relationship between genetic sequences, protein structure, and function. This enables the creation of novel therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, enzymes, and receptors, which are designed to interact specifically and effectively with various therapeutic targets. Founded in 2018 and rebranded from Generate Biologics in 2020, Generate Biomedicines aims to streamline the drug discovery process by generating new biological molecules with significant therapeutic potential.

Bitterroot Bio

Series A in 2023
Bitterroot Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapy-based treatments for cardiovascular disease. By harnessing the immune system's natural capabilities to combat illness, the company conducts research to understand the significant roles of immune cells and immune modulators in the onset and advancement of cardiovascular conditions. Through its commitment to advancing medical treatments, Bitterroot Bio aims to provide effective therapies that can transform cardiovascular disease management and improve patient outcomes.

Myeloid Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Myeloid Therapeutics is an immunology company dedicated to harnessing myeloid cells for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The company employs its ATAK platform technology, which focuses on reprogramming innate immune cells to enhance their ability to target and eliminate cancerous cells. This platform is designed to be versatile and scalable, allowing for the development of various treatment modalities across multiple disease areas. Currently, Myeloid Therapeutics is advancing a cell therapy program aimed at T cell lymphoma, as well as a primed monocyte approach for treating glioblastoma. Through its innovative technology, the company seeks to overcome the limitations of existing cell therapies and improve patient outcomes.

OncoResponse

Venture Round in 2023
OncoResponse Inc. is an immuno-oncology biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies. The company utilizes a proprietary human antibody platform to identify fully human monoclonal antibodies targeting immuno-oncology pathways. By probing the adaptive immune systems of cancer patients who have shown exceptional responses to checkpoint inhibitors, OncoResponse aims to discover novel therapeutic antibodies. Its research emphasizes addressing immunosuppressive myeloid biology and enhancing immune activation, with the goal of transforming cold tumors into hot tumors that are more responsive to treatment. Through its advanced antibody pipeline, OncoResponse is dedicated to providing effective solutions for cancer treatment.

Recuro Health

Series B in 2023
Recuro Health is a developer of an integrated digital health platform that aims to transform the U.S. healthcare system from a reactive, disease-focused model to one centered on population health and outcomes. The company provides a tailored Digital Medical Home that caters to specific healthcare needs, offering essential virtual care services, including primary care, behavioral health, and urgent care. By equipping employers, providers, and managed care organizations with various digital tools, education, and guidance, Recuro Health enables patients to actively engage in their healthcare through health assessments and interactive communication with professionals, whether via messaging or video. This approach seeks to enhance patient involvement and improve health outcomes across diverse settings.

Volastra

Series A in 2023
Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on developing therapies for metastatic cancers. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes a library of organoids derived from metastatic cancer samples to understand tumor spread and create targeted therapeutic strategies aimed at chromosomal instability. By integrating artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and proprietary imaging techniques, Volastra identifies cancers at higher risk of metastasis, allowing healthcare professionals to select appropriate patients for therapy and improve treatment outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Volastra seeks to advance the understanding and management of metastatic diseases.

Slingshot Biosciences

Series A in 2023
Slingshot Biosciences, Inc. is a manufacturer of biological products based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing next-generation synthetic cells aimed at enhancing diagnostics and therapeutics. By creating engineered synthetic cells, Slingshot Biosciences addresses challenges in drug research, particularly in measuring and standardizing cell analysis. Their innovations enable researchers to conduct advanced diagnostics without the limitations of cold-chain logistics, making their solutions more accessible. Additionally, the company is committed to developing products that target neglected and rare diseases, providing elegant and cost-effective solutions for common issues in research and development.

Paradigm

Series A in 2023
Paradigm is rebuilding the clinical research ecosystem by developing a platform that allows all patients equitable access to trials while improving trial efficiency and lowering barriers to participation for healthcare providers. It is an innovative company that is dedicated to transforming the clinical research ecosystem. Their mission is to create a more accessible and equitable healthcare system by developing a platform that enables patients from diverse backgrounds to participate in clinical trials. Clinical trials are essential for testing and developing new drugs, therapies, and medical devices, but historically, they have been plagued by inefficiencies, barriers to access, and inequities in patient representation. Paradigm aims to solve these challenges by creating a platform that uses technology and data-driven insights to streamline the clinical trial process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and inclusive. The Paradigm platform is designed to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in clinical research, including patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory agencies. By leveraging technology such as AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, Paradigm can identify and match eligible patients to clinical trials, streamline the recruitment and enrollment process, and provide real-time data insights to all stakeholders. Overall, Paradigm's innovative approach to clinical research has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and accelerating the development of new treatments and therapies.

SonoThera

Series A in 2022
SonoThera is a biotechnology company focused on developing non-viral genetic therapies using ultrasound technology. The company aims to create genetic medicines that address the root causes of human diseases, particularly for conditions that currently have limited or no effective treatments. By leveraging ultrasound-guided nonviral gene therapy, SonoThera seeks to enhance treatment options and improve health outcomes for millions of patients.

Carrick Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
Carrick Therapeutics, Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, focuses on developing innovative cancer therapeutics aimed at transforming cancer treatment. The company targets molecular pathways associated with aggressive and resistant forms of cancer, employing advanced mechanisms to improve treatment outcomes. By enabling the detection of predictive biomarkers, Carrick Therapeutics facilitates the initiation of targeted therapies at early stages, ultimately striving to enhance the lives of cancer patients.

Neumora Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Neumora Therapeutics operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering precision medicines for brain diseases through the integration of data science and neuroscience.

Treeline Biosciences

Venture Round in 2022
Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company focuses on developing transformative precision medicines aimed at treating cancer and other serious health conditions. Utilizing a comprehensive drug discovery platform, Treeline combines mechanistic biology, medicinal chemistry, computational science, structural biology, and protein science to create innovative therapeutic solutions. Through its research and development efforts, Treeline aims to provide effective treatments to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.

Pretzel Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Pretzel Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial dysfunction. Founded by leading experts in mitochondrial biology, the company aims to create innovative treatments that address the underlying causes of mitochondrial issues. By leveraging a comprehensive understanding of mitochondrial mechanisms, Pretzel Therapeutics seeks to reverse dysfunction at its roots, potentially providing effective solutions for patients suffering from a range of conditions, including those related to aging. The company's name reflects its scientific focus on the mitochondrion, which is characterized by its unique and highly folded inner membrane, distinguishing it from other organelles in the body.

Elephas

Series B in 2022
Elephas is a live tumor imaging diagnostics company focused on enhancing cancer treatment through personalized therapy determination. The company leverages advancements in cancer biology, multimodal microscopy, engineering, and artificial intelligence to analyze human live tumor fragments. This innovative platform aims to improve clinical decision-making for oncologists, enabling them to tailor treatments to individual patients. Additionally, Elephas seeks to accelerate drug development processes, addressing the urgent need for effective cancer therapies in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Vilya

Series A in 2022
Vilya is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drugs that specifically target the biology of diseases. The company employs a unique platform that explores uncharted chemical space to design new molecular structures, which are intermediate in size between small molecules and antibodies. These structures possess essential drug-like properties, such as the capacity to traverse biological membranes and disrupt protein-protein interactions. By leveraging advanced computing techniques, Vilya aims to make traditional high throughput screening methods obsolete, ultimately working towards the creation of new medicines that can effectively treat a range of diseases.

Happy Health

Series A in 2022
Happy Health is a mission-driven technology company committed to transforming mental health awareness through the Happy Ring, the first wearable designed to measure your stress and mood 24/7.

Homeward

Series B in 2022
Homeward is focused on transforming healthcare services for the 60 million Americans residing in rural areas. The company utilizes multidisciplinary care teams that operate both virtually and through mobile care units, ensuring comprehensive and accessible healthcare. Homeward employs in-home remote monitoring technology to enhance patient connections to high-quality and affordable care. By partnering with Medicare Advantage plans, the organization assumes full financial risk for its members, aiming to improve health outcomes while reducing costs. Through these initiatives, Homeward seeks to provide effective support to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries in underserved communities.

Areteia Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on improving the management of eosinophilic asthma through an innovative oral drug treatment. The company, which emerged from Knopp, aims to provide patients with a novel therapeutic option that inhibits the maturation of eosinophils—cells that can cause airway damage in asthma patients. Its drug candidate has demonstrated promising results in a phase 2 clinical trial, which showed a reduction in blood eosinophil counts, indicating enhanced lung function. This approach seeks to empower patients by offering a potentially effective and accessible treatment for a severe form of asthma, thereby improving their quality of life and disease management.

Vizgen

Series C in 2022
Vizgen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools aimed at enhancing understanding of biological systems related to human health and disease. Founded in 2019, the company has created patented MERFISH technology, which facilitates multiplexed single-molecule imaging to measure RNA species within individual cells, providing insights into gene expression at a subcellular level. This innovative approach allows for single-cell gene expression profiling in intact tissue slices, enabling researchers to explore various applications in fields such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases, developmental biology, and regenerative medicine. Through its cutting-edge technology, Vizgen seeks to unlock new dimensions of biological research and improve methods for studying complex diseases.

Remix Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies that target RNA processing to address various diseases. Established in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary biology platform to identify and prioritize therapeutic targets within RNA processing. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates potential drug targets and optimizes chemical compounds for therapeutic use. The company's approach aims to reprogram RNA processing to control gene expression, thereby correcting, enhancing, or eliminating problematic gene messages. This enables healthcare providers to tackle the underlying causes of diseases, offering novel solutions to previously undruggable conditions.

Pheast Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Pheast Therapeutics is a cancer immunotherapy company founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in developing innovative checkpoint therapies aimed at activating the innate immune system to combat cancer. Its primary focus is on creating immunotherapies that target macrophage checkpoints, which are crucial for enabling macrophages to effectively eliminate tumors in ovarian and breast cancers. By blocking these immune checkpoints, Pheast Therapeutics aims to enhance the likelihood of patient survival and advance treatment options within the healthcare sector.

Be Biopharma

Series B in 2022
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Recuro Health

Convertible Note in 2022
Recuro Health is a developer of an integrated digital health platform that aims to transform the U.S. healthcare system from a reactive, disease-focused model to one centered on population health and outcomes. The company provides a tailored Digital Medical Home that caters to specific healthcare needs, offering essential virtual care services, including primary care, behavioral health, and urgent care. By equipping employers, providers, and managed care organizations with various digital tools, education, and guidance, Recuro Health enables patients to actively engage in their healthcare through health assessments and interactive communication with professionals, whether via messaging or video. This approach seeks to enhance patient involvement and improve health outcomes across diverse settings.

LifeMine Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering new drug modalities from eukaryotic microbes, particularly fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company employs an integrated platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. This innovative Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, machine learning, genome engineering, and automation to explore the fungal biosphere for novel genetically encoded molecules with specific biological functions. By integrating chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis with biotransformation, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to advance a pipeline of new medicines into development.

ONI

Series B in 2021
ONI is a leader in super-resolution microscopy, offering innovative tools that enhance biological research. The company has developed the Nanoimager, the first benchtop super-resolution microscope, which provides unprecedented usability and precision for researchers. This device enables access to various super-resolution techniques, including dSTORM, PALM, smFRET, and single-particle tracking, facilitating a deeper understanding of cellular structures and functions. ONI's products are increasingly adopted by academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies, with installations in prominent laboratories such as those at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. The company's mission is to democratize scientific discovery by making advanced imaging technology more accessible and affordable, thereby empowering researchers to visualize and share the intricate details of life. Recognized for its innovative contributions, ONI has received accolades such as being named a Disruptor to Watch and winning Best Business Start-up at the IOP Awards. Through its commitment to advancing scientific research, ONI aims to accelerate discoveries that can lead to improved health outcomes.

Transcenta Holding

Post in 2021
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, the company operates additional facilities in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Waltham, and Princeton. Transcenta's integrated approach encompasses the discovery and development of innovative antibodies aimed at addressing various medical conditions, particularly in oncology and specific non-oncology areas such as bone and kidney disorders. The company is currently advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules through clinical development, underscoring its commitment to improving patient outcomes. Transcenta was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences, positioning it as a significant player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.

Generate Biomedicines

Series B in 2021
Generate Biomedicines, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies through its unique platform. The company specializes in Generative Biology, a machine learning-driven approach that analyzes known proteins to understand the relationship between genetic sequences, protein structure, and function. This enables the creation of novel therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, enzymes, and receptors, which are designed to interact specifically and effectively with various therapeutic targets. Founded in 2018 and rebranded from Generate Biologics in 2020, Generate Biomedicines aims to streamline the drug discovery process by generating new biological molecules with significant therapeutic potential.

ROME Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Established in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome—a previously overlooked segment of genetic material—to create novel treatment options. By identifying multiple drug targets and advancing several discovery programs, ROME Therapeutics aims to tap into this unexplored area of biology. The organization has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to lead its research and development efforts, which are designed to provide healthcare professionals with effective new treatments for patients suffering from these conditions.

Recuro Health

Series A in 2021
Recuro Health is a developer of an integrated digital health platform that aims to transform the U.S. healthcare system from a reactive, disease-focused model to one centered on population health and outcomes. The company provides a tailored Digital Medical Home that caters to specific healthcare needs, offering essential virtual care services, including primary care, behavioral health, and urgent care. By equipping employers, providers, and managed care organizations with various digital tools, education, and guidance, Recuro Health enables patients to actively engage in their healthcare through health assessments and interactive communication with professionals, whether via messaging or video. This approach seeks to enhance patient involvement and improve health outcomes across diverse settings.

Slingshot Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Slingshot Biosciences, Inc. is a manufacturer of biological products based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing next-generation synthetic cells aimed at enhancing diagnostics and therapeutics. By creating engineered synthetic cells, Slingshot Biosciences addresses challenges in drug research, particularly in measuring and standardizing cell analysis. Their innovations enable researchers to conduct advanced diagnostics without the limitations of cold-chain logistics, making their solutions more accessible. Additionally, the company is committed to developing products that target neglected and rare diseases, providing elegant and cost-effective solutions for common issues in research and development.

ImmuneID

Series A in 2021
ImmuneID is a precision immunology company that has developed a proprietary platform aimed at identifying and therapeutically targeting antibody interactions involved in immune diseases. The platform utilizes advanced methodologies, including massively parallel, multiplexed, and unbiased systems, to facilitate the development of therapeutics for various conditions such as autoimmunity, severe allergies, oncology, and infectious diseases. By enabling researchers to observe and analyze human immune responses across different stages of disease progression, ImmuneID seeks to enhance the understanding of immune mechanisms and improve treatment strategies.

HiberCell

Series B in 2021
HiberCell, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in New York. It focuses on developing innovative therapeutics aimed at preventing cancer relapse and metastasis, which are significant contributors to cancer-related mortality. The company’s therapeutic pipeline addresses mechanisms of treatment resistance and utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to analyze multi-omic and phenotypic profiles of tumors. This approach aims to generate insights that link tumor characteristics to clinical outcomes, ultimately striving to improve patient survival and quality of life by enabling longer, cancer-free lives.

Treeline Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company focuses on developing transformative precision medicines aimed at treating cancer and other serious health conditions. Utilizing a comprehensive drug discovery platform, Treeline combines mechanistic biology, medicinal chemistry, computational science, structural biology, and protein science to create innovative therapeutic solutions. Through its research and development efforts, Treeline aims to provide effective treatments to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.

Vizgen

Series B in 2021
Vizgen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools aimed at enhancing understanding of biological systems related to human health and disease. Founded in 2019, the company has created patented MERFISH technology, which facilitates multiplexed single-molecule imaging to measure RNA species within individual cells, providing insights into gene expression at a subcellular level. This innovative approach allows for single-cell gene expression profiling in intact tissue slices, enabling researchers to explore various applications in fields such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases, developmental biology, and regenerative medicine. Through its cutting-edge technology, Vizgen seeks to unlock new dimensions of biological research and improve methods for studying complex diseases.

Volastra

Seed Round in 2021
Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on developing therapies for metastatic cancers. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes a library of organoids derived from metastatic cancer samples to understand tumor spread and create targeted therapeutic strategies aimed at chromosomal instability. By integrating artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and proprietary imaging techniques, Volastra identifies cancers at higher risk of metastasis, allowing healthcare professionals to select appropriate patients for therapy and improve treatment outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Volastra seeks to advance the understanding and management of metastatic diseases.

OncoResponse

Series C in 2021
OncoResponse Inc. is an immuno-oncology biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies. The company utilizes a proprietary human antibody platform to identify fully human monoclonal antibodies targeting immuno-oncology pathways. By probing the adaptive immune systems of cancer patients who have shown exceptional responses to checkpoint inhibitors, OncoResponse aims to discover novel therapeutic antibodies. Its research emphasizes addressing immunosuppressive myeloid biology and enhancing immune activation, with the goal of transforming cold tumors into hot tumors that are more responsive to treatment. Through its advanced antibody pipeline, OncoResponse is dedicated to providing effective solutions for cancer treatment.

ImmuneID

Venture Round in 2021
ImmuneID is a precision immunology company that has developed a proprietary platform aimed at identifying and therapeutically targeting antibody interactions involved in immune diseases. The platform utilizes advanced methodologies, including massively parallel, multiplexed, and unbiased systems, to facilitate the development of therapeutics for various conditions such as autoimmunity, severe allergies, oncology, and infectious diseases. By enabling researchers to observe and analyze human immune responses across different stages of disease progression, ImmuneID seeks to enhance the understanding of immune mechanisms and improve treatment strategies.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Series A in 2021
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company is committed to advancing these therapeutics to ensure they are safe and effective, with the goal of significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections worldwide.

EQRx

Series B in 2021
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.

LifeMine Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering new drug modalities from eukaryotic microbes, particularly fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company employs an integrated platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. This innovative Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, machine learning, genome engineering, and automation to explore the fungal biosphere for novel genetically encoded molecules with specific biological functions. By integrating chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis with biotransformation, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to advance a pipeline of new medicines into development.

Cytrellis Biosystems

Series C in 2021
Cytrellis Biosystems, Inc. is a clinical stage medical technology company that focuses on the design and development of devices for dermatology, scar reduction, and aesthetic medicine. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sherborn, Massachusetts, the company aims to address age-related skin issues by offering non-surgical solutions to remove sagging skin without causing scarring. Its innovative devices provide aesthetic practitioners with advanced tools to enhance skin appearance, thereby improving patient outcomes in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Altos Labs

Series A in 2021
Altos Labs is a biotechnology company dedicated to cellular rejuvenation programming aimed at restoring cell health and resilience. The organization seeks to develop innovative approaches to medicine that can reverse diseases, injuries, and disabilities. By uniting a community of prominent scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders, Altos Labs fosters collaboration across its operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Cambridge, UK, while also engaging in significant partnerships in Japan. Through its research and initiatives, the company aspires to transform the landscape of medical treatment.

Encodia

Series C in 2020
Encodia, Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in proteomics research and the development of innovative protein analysis technology. The company offers a platform that utilizes reverse-translation technology to convert peptide sequence information into DNA libraries, facilitating scalable and efficient protein sequencing. This capability enables researchers to analyze protein samples comprehensively, thereby advancing the field of personalized medicine. By democratizing access to detailed information on cellular processes, Encodia aims to accelerate the discovery of novel approaches to addressing challenging diseases.

Sesh

Seed Round in 2020
Sesh Therapy Incorporated is a mental health company that delivers online group support through its mobile application. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sesh provides a range of sessions led by qualified mental health professionals, making mental healthcare more accessible and affordable compared to traditional therapy appointments. The platform aims to connect individuals seeking support in a collaborative environment, enhancing the overall mental health experience.

Remix Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies that target RNA processing to address various diseases. Established in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary biology platform to identify and prioritize therapeutic targets within RNA processing. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates potential drug targets and optimizes chemical compounds for therapeutic use. The company's approach aims to reprogram RNA processing to control gene expression, thereby correcting, enhancing, or eliminating problematic gene messages. This enables healthcare providers to tackle the underlying causes of diseases, offering novel solutions to previously undruggable conditions.

SciNeuro

Series A in 2020
SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, focused on developing innovative medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company is committed to transforming the treatment landscape for these conditions through a robust product pipeline that emphasizes internal innovation and global collaboration. SciNeuro's drug development is guided by breakthrough scientific evidence, including insights from human genetics and pharmacology, targeting the underlying mechanisms of CNS diseases. By addressing these pathological mechanisms, SciNeuro aims to provide transformative therapies that not only aim to cure these diseases but also enhance the quality of life for patients.

Resilience

Series B in 2020
Resilience, established in 2020 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, is a biopharmaceutical manufacturing and technology company. It specializes in providing end-to-end manufacturing and development solutions for complex medicines, including biologics, vaccines, nucleic acids, and cell and gene therapies. Resilience invests in developing new manufacturing technologies to ensure rapid, safe, and scalable production, thereby enhancing patient access to these treatments. The company partners with biopharmaceutical companies to focus on breakthrough discoveries while Resilience manages the manufacturing process, safeguarding supply chains against future disruptions.

Sonoma Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2020
Sonoma Biotherapeutics develops adoptive Treg cell therapies aimed at treating autoimmune and degenerative diseases. The company employs advanced genome editing and target-specific cell therapy to create therapeutic solutions that promote self-tolerance and mitigate harmful inflammatory responses associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, Sonoma Biotherapeutics combines expertise in Treg biology and proprietary methodologies to advance its therapeutic platform, focusing on developing disease-modifying and potentially curative treatments.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2020
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global healthcare company that develops and produces stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for diverse applications, including wound care, dermatology, animal health, eye care, and oral care. Based in Woodstock, Georgia, and incorporated in 1999, the company offers over 100 commercially available products worldwide. Its key offerings include Epicyn, an antimicrobial facial cleanser; Levicyn, a prescription product for managing dermatoses; Celacyn gel for scar management; and SebuDerm for seborrhea relief. Additionally, Sonoma provides Acuicyn for eye care, Microcyn for expedited wound healing, and various products targeting animal health, such as MicrocynAH and MicrocynVS. The company's focus on addressing unmet medical needs in chronic skin conditions significantly contributes to enhancing patient care while aiming to reduce overall healthcare costs. Sonoma Pharmaceuticals was previously known as Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. and rebranded in December 2016.

Dewpoint Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Dewpoint Therapeutics is a Boston-based biotech company focused on the research and development of treatments targeting biomolecular condensates to address various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and immunological conditions. Founded in 2018, the company employs an innovative drug platform that utilizes machine-learning-based image analysis for visualizing condensates. This technology supports an engine of engineered cell lines designed to track and mitigate harmful protein sequestration. By leveraging its proprietary platform, Dewpoint seeks to facilitate drug discovery across a wide range of medical indications and collaborates with leading academic and pharmaceutical partners to enhance the accessibility of new therapies for unmet healthcare needs.

Sana Biotechnology

Series A in 2020
Sana Biotechnology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing engineered cells as therapies to treat a wide range of diseases. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in South San Francisco and Cambridge, the company utilizes advanced scientific techniques to reprogram cells or replace damaged cells and tissues. This innovative approach aims to create a new class of medicines that address unmet treatment needs across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and central nervous system conditions. Sana's pipeline includes several product candidates designed to provide meaningful medical solutions and transform disease treatment methodologies.

bit.bio

Series A in 2020
Bit.bio is a synthetic biology company focused on revolutionizing cell therapies by providing consistent and functional human cells for research and medical applications. The company aims to democratize access to these cells through its patented opti-ox™ technology, which safely reprograms human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into highly defined, mature cell types. By applying computational principles to biology, Bit.bio seeks to develop a scalable platform that produces consistent batches of human cells. This innovation has the potential to enhance drug discovery and research, moving away from traditional models to work directly with the cells impacted by human diseases. With a team of experts in stem cells, cellular reprogramming, and mathematical modeling, Bit.bio is positioned to support a new generation of cell and tissue therapies, ultimately contributing to advancements in health and medicine.

Verve Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. is a genetic medicines company focused on innovative treatments for cardiovascular disease through gene editing. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research facility in Philadelphia, the company aims to shift the management of cardiovascular conditions from chronic treatments to single-course gene editing therapies. Its initial programs concentrate on the PCSK9 and ANGPTL3 genes, which are known to significantly impact blood lipid levels, a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Verve Therapeutics collaborates with partners such as Beam Therapeutics and Verily to enhance its gene editing delivery technologies. The company is staffed by a team of experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, and drug development, positioning itself to address the challenges of cardiovascular health effectively.

JW Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
JW Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development, transformation, and promotion of cell-based immunotherapies. The company focuses on innovative therapies that utilize chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to enhance the body's immune response against cancer. JW Therapeutics is dedicated to creating transformative treatments for both hematological cancers and solid tumors, with its lead product candidate being relmacabtagene autoleucel, a CAR-T therapy targeting anti-CD19. By advancing these groundbreaking therapies, JW Therapeutics aims to improve survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients.

Mindstrong

Series C in 2020
Mindstrong Health, established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in remote mental health care. It offers a digital therapeutic platform that combines AI-powered symptom tracking, evidence-based therapy, and psychiatry services. The platform provides structured, goal-oriented messaging sessions, covering areas such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and crisis management. It aims to make mental health care more accessible and personalized, using passive data from human-computer interfaces to measure brain function and enable expert interventions.

ROME Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Established in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome—a previously overlooked segment of genetic material—to create novel treatment options. By identifying multiple drug targets and advancing several discovery programs, ROME Therapeutics aims to tap into this unexplored area of biology. The organization has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to lead its research and development efforts, which are designed to provide healthcare professionals with effective new treatments for patients suffering from these conditions.

CERo Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
CERo Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on advancing cellular immunotherapy. Established in 2016, the company has developed a hybrid platform that merges innate and adaptive immune responses to create engineered T-cell therapeutics for cancer treatment. This proprietary approach aims to harness the body's complete immune capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies. By integrating desirable features from both immune systems, CERo Therapeutics seeks to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with cancer.

Volastra

Seed Round in 2020
Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on developing therapies for metastatic cancers. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes a library of organoids derived from metastatic cancer samples to understand tumor spread and create targeted therapeutic strategies aimed at chromosomal instability. By integrating artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and proprietary imaging techniques, Volastra identifies cancers at higher risk of metastasis, allowing healthcare professionals to select appropriate patients for therapy and improve treatment outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Volastra seeks to advance the understanding and management of metastatic diseases.

Sonoma Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2020
Sonoma Biotherapeutics develops adoptive Treg cell therapies aimed at treating autoimmune and degenerative diseases. The company employs advanced genome editing and target-specific cell therapy to create therapeutic solutions that promote self-tolerance and mitigate harmful inflammatory responses associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, Sonoma Biotherapeutics combines expertise in Treg biology and proprietary methodologies to advance its therapeutic platform, focusing on developing disease-modifying and potentially curative treatments.

Vizgen

Series A in 2020
Vizgen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools aimed at enhancing understanding of biological systems related to human health and disease. Founded in 2019, the company has created patented MERFISH technology, which facilitates multiplexed single-molecule imaging to measure RNA species within individual cells, providing insights into gene expression at a subcellular level. This innovative approach allows for single-cell gene expression profiling in intact tissue slices, enabling researchers to explore various applications in fields such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases, developmental biology, and regenerative medicine. Through its cutting-edge technology, Vizgen seeks to unlock new dimensions of biological research and improve methods for studying complex diseases.

EQRx

Series A in 2020
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.

Omniome

Series C in 2020
Omniome, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing a DNA sequencing platform that aims to deliver high accuracy in clinical sequencing. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes its proprietary Sequencing By Binding technology, which enhances nucleotide and DNA matching by harnessing the natural capabilities of polymerase. This innovative approach allows researchers to obtain accurate and rapid sequencing results at a lower cost, with the potential to significantly advance cancer diagnostics. Omniome is supported by prominent life sciences venture investors and is committed to becoming a trusted leader in the field of DNA sequencing.

Transcenta Holding

Series B in 2020
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, the company operates additional facilities in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Waltham, and Princeton. Transcenta's integrated approach encompasses the discovery and development of innovative antibodies aimed at addressing various medical conditions, particularly in oncology and specific non-oncology areas such as bone and kidney disorders. The company is currently advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules through clinical development, underscoring its commitment to improving patient outcomes. Transcenta was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences, positioning it as a significant player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.

Epirium Bio

Series A in 2019
Epirium Bio, Inc. is a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic compounds for cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and various conditions related to mitochondrial dysfunction. Founded in 2008 and previously known as Cardero Therapeutics, Epirium Bio utilizes innovative insights into mitochondrial biology and tissue regeneration to create small molecule therapies. The company's research is aimed at enhancing muscle strength and supporting the treatment of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders, including conditions such as muscular dystrophy. Through its novel approaches, Epirium Bio seeks to provide clinically significant solutions for patients suffering from these challenging diseases.

Prime Medicine

Series A in 2019
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its proprietary Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aiming to restore normal genetic function and address the underlying causes of various diseases. By targeting a broad spectrum of conditions with significant unmet medical needs, Prime Medicine seeks to revolutionize the field of genetic medicine through effective and efficient therapeutic solutions.

Boundless Bio

Series A in 2019
Boundless Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for the treatment of aggressive cancers linked to extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). Founded in 2018 and based in La Jolla, California, the company aims to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients with oncogene amplified tumors, which affect over 14% of cancer patients. By targeting ecDNA, a key factor in oncogene amplification, Boundless Bio seeks to provide transformative treatments for previously difficult-to-treat cancers. One of its leading candidates, BBI-355, is an oral, selective inhibitor of checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1), designed to manage the replication and transcription of ecDNA in cancer cells.

Encoded Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in precision gene therapies aimed at treating a wide array of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing a unique platform, Encoded identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational techniques. The company's therapy pipeline targets both genetic and acquired disorders across various disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative solutions that enable medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Blackthorn Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Blackthorn Therapeutics, based in South San Francisco, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicine for neurobehavioral disorders. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a proprietary computational platform that integrates advances in computational and clinical neuroscience to better understand the relationship between brain function and behavior. By targeting dysfunctional brain circuits, Blackthorn aims to address longstanding challenges in drug discovery and development. The company’s approach involves identifying novel therapeutic targets, small molecule drug candidates, and biologically-based patient subgroups that are most likely to benefit from treatment, thereby enhancing the precision of therapeutic interventions in the central nervous system.

LunaPBC

Venture Round in 2019
LunaPBC, Inc. is a Public Benefit Corporation based in San Diego, California, that develops a community-owned platform for genomic and medical research. The company's primary offering, LunaDNA, serves as a knowledge database where individuals can share their health and DNA data to contribute to health research and drive medical discoveries. This platform is designed to benefit both non-profit and for-profit health research projects, facilitating collaboration among pharmaceutical, insurance, and healthcare IT companies. In addition to advancing medical research, LunaPBC allows its members to share in the financial benefits derived from medical breakthroughs, promoting a model of shared community ownership.

Verve Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. is a genetic medicines company focused on innovative treatments for cardiovascular disease through gene editing. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research facility in Philadelphia, the company aims to shift the management of cardiovascular conditions from chronic treatments to single-course gene editing therapies. Its initial programs concentrate on the PCSK9 and ANGPTL3 genes, which are known to significantly impact blood lipid levels, a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Verve Therapeutics collaborates with partners such as Beam Therapeutics and Verily to enhance its gene editing delivery technologies. The company is staffed by a team of experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, and drug development, positioning itself to address the challenges of cardiovascular health effectively.

Karuna Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Karuna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders and pain. Its lead product candidate, KarXT, is an oral modulator that has completed a Phase II clinical trial for treating acute psychosis in schizophrenia patients and is undergoing a Phase Ib clinical trial for various central nervous system disorders, including cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, and dementia-related psychosis. The company is also developing additional muscarinic-targeted drug candidates to address unmet medical needs in these areas. Founded in 2009, Karuna Therapeutics has established partnerships with organizations such as Eli Lilly and Company and PureTech Health LLC, focusing on advancing its drug discovery efforts through collaborations with Charles River Laboratories and PsychoGenics Inc.

Beam Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Beam Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of precision genetic medicines utilizing its innovative base editing technology. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide lifelong cures for patients suffering from serious diseases by targeting specific bases in the genome without inducing double-stranded breaks in DNA. Beam Therapeutics is actively developing therapies for a range of conditions, including sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, glycogen storage disorder type 1A, as well as ocular and central nervous system disorders. The company’s diverse pipeline includes several programs such as BEAM-101, BEAM-201, BEAM-301, BEAM-302, and ESCAPE, reflecting its commitment to advancing gene correction, gene modification, gene activation, gene silencing, and multiplex editing technologies.

Maze Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative medicines that leverage the effects of rare genetic variants to address unmet medical needs. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Modulus Therapeutics, the company utilizes its proprietary Compass platform to identify genetic variants linked to diseases and map them to the biological pathways that drive these conditions in specific patient populations. By integrating large-scale human genetics data and functional genomics with various drug discovery methods, Maze Therapeutics aims to reveal modifier genes that offer protective benefits. This approach enhances the understanding of target biology and informs the development of novel therapies, ultimately enabling pharmaceutical companies to create effective treatments.

HiberCell

Series A in 2019
HiberCell, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in New York. It focuses on developing innovative therapeutics aimed at preventing cancer relapse and metastasis, which are significant contributors to cancer-related mortality. The company’s therapeutic pipeline addresses mechanisms of treatment resistance and utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to analyze multi-omic and phenotypic profiles of tumors. This approach aims to generate insights that link tumor characteristics to clinical outcomes, ultimately striving to improve patient survival and quality of life by enabling longer, cancer-free lives.

Transcenta Holding

Venture Round in 2019
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, the company operates additional facilities in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Waltham, and Princeton. Transcenta's integrated approach encompasses the discovery and development of innovative antibodies aimed at addressing various medical conditions, particularly in oncology and specific non-oncology areas such as bone and kidney disorders. The company is currently advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules through clinical development, underscoring its commitment to improving patient outcomes. Transcenta was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences, positioning it as a significant player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.

Sana Biotechnology

Seed Round in 2019
Sana Biotechnology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing engineered cells as therapies to treat a wide range of diseases. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in South San Francisco and Cambridge, the company utilizes advanced scientific techniques to reprogram cells or replace damaged cells and tissues. This innovative approach aims to create a new class of medicines that address unmet treatment needs across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and central nervous system conditions. Sana's pipeline includes several product candidates designed to provide meaningful medical solutions and transform disease treatment methodologies.

Vir Biotechnology

Series B in 2019
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage immunology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing innovative therapeutic products aimed at treating and preventing serious infectious diseases. The company's pipeline includes several promising candidates, such as VIR-2218 and VIR-3434 for hepatitis B, VIR-2482 for influenza A, VIR-1111 for HIV, and VIR-2020 for tuberculosis. Vir Biotechnology employs advanced technologies and scientific expertise to manipulate immune responses and enhance pathogen-host interactions. The company has established various collaborations and agreements with notable organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, among others. Additionally, it has a manufacturing agreement with Samsung Biologics for the production of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies aimed at potential COVID-19 treatment. Through its innovative approaches, Vir Biotechnology aspires to significantly reduce the burden of infectious diseases in the future.

Lyell Immunopharma

Series A in 2018
Lyell Immunopharma Inc is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with solid tumors through T cell reprogramming. The company aims to overcome significant challenges in adoptive T cell therapy, specifically T cell exhaustion and loss of durable stemness, which impede effective and lasting responses in cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary platforms, Gen-R and Epi-R, Lyell is working to enhance the proliferative capacity, self-renewal, and differentiation abilities of T cells. The company's product pipeline includes several candidates, such as LYL797, LYL119, and LYL845, all designed to deliver improved and potentially curative outcomes for patients suffering from solid tumors.

OncoResponse

Series B in 2018
OncoResponse Inc. is an immuno-oncology biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies. The company utilizes a proprietary human antibody platform to identify fully human monoclonal antibodies targeting immuno-oncology pathways. By probing the adaptive immune systems of cancer patients who have shown exceptional responses to checkpoint inhibitors, OncoResponse aims to discover novel therapeutic antibodies. Its research emphasizes addressing immunosuppressive myeloid biology and enhancing immune activation, with the goal of transforming cold tumors into hot tumors that are more responsive to treatment. Through its advanced antibody pipeline, OncoResponse is dedicated to providing effective solutions for cancer treatment.

Magnolia NeuroSciences

Series A in 2018
Magnolia Neurosciences Corporation is a New York-based company focused on drug discovery and development, specifically targeting neuroprotective therapies for central nervous system diseases and neurodegeneration. Established in 2018, the company aims to create proprietary small molecule therapeutics that prevent neuronal cell death, offering new treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative disorders and related conditions. Magnolia Neurosciences was founded to advance technologies developed at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Therapeutics Discovery Division and the Neurodegeneration Consortium. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to address significant medical needs in the field of neurology.

Karuna Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Karuna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders and pain. Its lead product candidate, KarXT, is an oral modulator that has completed a Phase II clinical trial for treating acute psychosis in schizophrenia patients and is undergoing a Phase Ib clinical trial for various central nervous system disorders, including cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, and dementia-related psychosis. The company is also developing additional muscarinic-targeted drug candidates to address unmet medical needs in these areas. Founded in 2009, Karuna Therapeutics has established partnerships with organizations such as Eli Lilly and Company and PureTech Health LLC, focusing on advancing its drug discovery efforts through collaborations with Charles River Laboratories and PsychoGenics Inc.

Omniome

Series B in 2018
Omniome, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing a DNA sequencing platform that aims to deliver high accuracy in clinical sequencing. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes its proprietary Sequencing By Binding technology, which enhances nucleotide and DNA matching by harnessing the natural capabilities of polymerase. This innovative approach allows researchers to obtain accurate and rapid sequencing results at a lower cost, with the potential to significantly advance cancer diagnostics. Omniome is supported by prominent life sciences venture investors and is committed to becoming a trusted leader in the field of DNA sequencing.

Qihan Biotech

Series A in 2018
Qihan Biotech is a biomedical company specializing in genetic technology with a focus on xenotransplantation. The company aims to address the critical shortage of organ donors by utilizing advanced gene editing techniques to develop safe and effective cells, tissues, and organs for human transplantation. Their mission is to eliminate the waiting period associated with organ transplants, providing patients with access to life-saving organs. By harnessing cutting-edge genetic editing technology, Qihan Biotech seeks to create viable organs that can be transplanted into humans, thereby contributing to a solution for the global organ donor crisis.

Nohla Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Nohla Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing and manufacturing ex vivo expanded universal donor cellular therapies aimed at treating cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The company utilizes a unique umbilical cord blood expansion platform to create and expand key cancer-fighting cells, enabling treatment without the need for HLA matching. Nohla's primary offerings include a Natural Killer (NK) cell program and a hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) expansion platform, which supports the clinical development of its flagship product, Dilanubicel. This off-the-shelf, ex vivo expanded hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell product is designed for immediate use to aid in hematopoietic recovery and address chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, among other indications. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, Nohla Therapeutics aims to streamline treatment processes while reducing patient risk and costs compared to traditional cell therapies.
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