CTI Life Sciences Fund L.P.

CTI Life Sciences Fund L.P., established in 2006, is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that invests in emerging life sciences companies in North America, with a focus on the United States and Canada, particularly Quebec. The firm targets pre-clinical to proof-of-concept and proof-of-concept to Phase III stages in pharmaceutical development, with a preference for biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, drugs, and medical devices. CTI Life Sciences typically invests $5 million to $50 million in the first round, aiming for a two to five times bump-up upon exit, which it primarily achieves through mergers and acquisitions. The firm manages over $345 million in assets across multiple funds.

Anjan Aralihalli

Venture Partner

Paul Cassar

Associate

Xin Hang

Principal

Jean-Francois Leprince

Managing Partner

Laurence Rulleau

Managing Partner

Past deals in Montreal

Epitopea

Seed Round in 2024
Epitopea is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment by targeting a new class of tumor-specific antigens. The company employs a proprietary approach that combines immunopeptidomics, mass spectrometry, genomics, and bioinformatics to identify conserved, aberrantly expressed tumor-specific antigens hidden within cancer's non-coding DNA. This technology aims to create therapies that effectively eliminate malignant cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, thereby reducing side effects and providing lasting benefits for patients. Research conducted by Drs. Claude Perreault and Pierre Thibault at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer at Université de Montréal has been instrumental in the discovery of these novel antigens, known as Cryptigen™ TSAs, which are shared among patients with the same cancer type.

Epitopea

Seed Round in 2022
Epitopea is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment by targeting a new class of tumor-specific antigens. The company employs a proprietary approach that combines immunopeptidomics, mass spectrometry, genomics, and bioinformatics to identify conserved, aberrantly expressed tumor-specific antigens hidden within cancer's non-coding DNA. This technology aims to create therapies that effectively eliminate malignant cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, thereby reducing side effects and providing lasting benefits for patients. Research conducted by Drs. Claude Perreault and Pierre Thibault at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer at Université de Montréal has been instrumental in the discovery of these novel antigens, known as Cryptigen™ TSAs, which are shared among patients with the same cancer type.

PreciThera

Series A in 2017
PreciThera, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, dedicated to developing biological therapeutics for rare bone diseases. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on heterogeneous genetic disorders that primarily lead to bone dysfunction. By leveraging computational technology alongside a comprehensive understanding of disease pathology, PreciThera aims to create targeted therapies that address both skeletal and extraskeletal symptoms in affected patients. The company seeks to enhance treatment options through innovative approaches, including traditional protein replacement therapies, to improve the quality of life for individuals with these rare conditions.
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