Ziff Capital Partners

Ziff Capital Partners is a venture capital firm focused on investment strategy and execution and works with portfolio companies.

Steven M. Altschuler

Managing Director

9 past transactions

Corner Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Corner Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company focused on immunotherapy. It specializes in developing technologies that stimulate exceptional memory T cells to achieve lifelong immunity. The company utilizes a versatile dendritic cell hyperactivation platform that induces strong T-cell responses, aiming to provide robust and durable immunity against a wide range of cancers and infectious diseases. By enhancing T-cell activation, Corner Therapeutics seeks to enable healthcare providers to promote lasting immunity and optimize immune regulation.

Platelet BioGenesis

Series B in 2021
Platelet BioGenesis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in the production of donor-independent human platelets derived from pluripotent stem cells for clinical use. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a microfluidic bioreactor designed to generate functional platelets from human stem cell cultures at a commercial scale. These bioreactor-produced platelets are distributed to hospitals and blood banks, providing a vital resource for patients worldwide. The company is also focused on advancing therapeutics within the fields of biotechnology and drug discovery.

Mighty Networks

Series B in 2021
Mighty Networks is an online platform that allows creators and brands to build and nurture communities. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables users to create a cohesive experience by combining community interaction, content, online courses, and subscription commerce. This platform allows creators to sell experiences and expertise while providing a space for members to connect with each other. By integrating various elements under the creator's brand, Mighty Networks enhances the value of the community as more members join, making it an effective tool for fostering relationships and engagement among users.

Affinivax

Series C in 2021
Affinivax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative vaccines using its proprietary Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) technology. This approach allows for the combination of protective polysaccharides and proteins into a single vaccine, thereby enhancing immune responses against a variety of infectious diseases affecting both children and adults. Affinivax targets several significant pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, bacterial nosocomial infections, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus. The company aims to create vaccines that not only provide broader disease coverage compared to existing options but also address infectious diseases lacking effective immunization strategies. Founded in 2014, Affinivax benefits from the expertise of leading professionals in infectious diseases and vaccines, and it has received backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with an exclusive license from Boston Children’s Hospital for its MAPS technology.

SomaLogic

Series A in 2020
SomaLogic, Inc. is a commercial-stage company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, SomaScan, which allows for the measurement of proteins with a precision comparable to DNA measurement. This technology enhances the understanding of the molecular bases of health and disease, surpassing traditional genomic methods. SomaLogic develops and offers SOMAmers, modified nucleic acid-based protein-binding reagents, and provides diagnostic tests and protein measurement solutions for various diseases, including those in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular health. Their products serve multiple applications, including life sciences research, therapeutic drug development, and clinical diagnostics, making significant contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. Founded in 1999, SomaLogic continues to advance the capabilities of proteomics in both research and clinical settings.

Imvax

Series C in 2020
Imvax, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on developing patient-specific vaccines and immunotherapy strategies for treating malignant gliomas and other cancers. Founded in 2015, Imvax's key product, IGV-001, is an autologous tumor cell vaccine designed to harness the patient’s immune system to mount a comprehensive attack on tumor cells. The company employs advanced methodologies, including patient cell harvesting, treatment and implantation, as well as strategies that promote immunogenic cell death and activate both the innate and adaptive immune responses. By addressing unmet medical needs in cancer therapy, Imvax aims to provide innovative treatment options for patients suffering from challenging malignancies.

Affinivax

Series B in 2020
Affinivax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative vaccines using its proprietary Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) technology. This approach allows for the combination of protective polysaccharides and proteins into a single vaccine, thereby enhancing immune responses against a variety of infectious diseases affecting both children and adults. Affinivax targets several significant pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, bacterial nosocomial infections, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus. The company aims to create vaccines that not only provide broader disease coverage compared to existing options but also address infectious diseases lacking effective immunization strategies. Founded in 2014, Affinivax benefits from the expertise of leading professionals in infectious diseases and vaccines, and it has received backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with an exclusive license from Boston Children’s Hospital for its MAPS technology.

Imvax

Series B in 2019
Imvax, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on developing patient-specific vaccines and immunotherapy strategies for treating malignant gliomas and other cancers. Founded in 2015, Imvax's key product, IGV-001, is an autologous tumor cell vaccine designed to harness the patient’s immune system to mount a comprehensive attack on tumor cells. The company employs advanced methodologies, including patient cell harvesting, treatment and implantation, as well as strategies that promote immunogenic cell death and activate both the innate and adaptive immune responses. By addressing unmet medical needs in cancer therapy, Imvax aims to provide innovative treatment options for patients suffering from challenging malignancies.

Platelet BioGenesis

Series A in 2019
Platelet BioGenesis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in the production of donor-independent human platelets derived from pluripotent stem cells for clinical use. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a microfluidic bioreactor designed to generate functional platelets from human stem cell cultures at a commercial scale. These bioreactor-produced platelets are distributed to hospitals and blood banks, providing a vital resource for patients worldwide. The company is also focused on advancing therapeutics within the fields of biotechnology and drug discovery.
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