Eubulus is an early-stage company focusing on building a platform technology for therapeutic enhancement. The company specializes in Proteolysis- targeting chimeras (PROTACSs).
Totient
Seed Round in 2020
Totient Inc. is an AI-driven biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in using advanced machine learning and immunoinformatics to analyze complex datasets in the field of drug discovery and development. It focuses on identifying novel tissue-specific antigens and reconstructing high-affinity antibody therapeutics from tissues impacted by cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections. By leveraging its platform's unique capabilities, Totient aims to quickly and accurately identify potent antibody candidates suitable for a variety of therapeutic applications, including cell therapies and bispecific antibodies. This innovative approach positions the company to address significant medical challenges in multiple areas of healthcare.
Triumvira Immunologics
Series A in 2020
Triumvira Immunologics USA, Inc. is an immunotherapy company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with research facilities in Hamilton, Canada. The company focuses on developing innovative T cell therapies aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes. Its primary offerings include chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapies and engineered T cell receptor (TCR) therapies. A key aspect of Triumvira's approach is its proprietary T cell Antigen Coupler (TAC) technology, which recruits the entire natural T cell receptor and operates independently of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). This technology enables the development of more effective therapies for a wider array of patients suffering from both solid and liquid malignancies, as well as other diseases beyond cancer.
Regenacy Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2020
Regenacy Pharmaceuticals is a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 2016 that develops therapies for peripheral neuropathies, hemoglobinopathies and certain oncology indications. Its approach centers on restoring normal protein function with oral, isoform-selective histone deacetylase inhibitors. The company is advancing drug programs that include ricolinostat to address sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, as well as additional HDAC inhibitor–based therapies for neuropathies and related conditions.
DTx Pharma
Series A in 2020
DTx Pharma, LLC is a biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of fatty acid-conjugated peptide therapeutics. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on delivering RNA-based medicines to treat patients with rare and chronic diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and various central nervous system disorders. DTx Pharma's innovative delivery technology addresses challenges faced by previous-generation platforms, such as poor pharmacokinetics and limited cellular uptake, thereby enhancing the efficiency of nucleic acid drug delivery across diverse tissues and cell types. The company aims to establish RNA therapeutics as a leading option for personalized treatment in multiple therapeutic areas.
AcuraStem
Convertible Note in 2019
AcuraStem is a biotechnology company based in Monrovia, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a precision medicine platform that utilizes complex cellular models derived from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients' cells. AcuraStem employs advanced cellular reprogramming and artificial intelligence technologies to create patient-specific treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Their platform is designed to evaluate disease progression and test existing therapeutics, as well as combinations of therapeutic approaches, to identify effective treatments that could slow disease progression. The company's team includes PhDs, professors, tech entrepreneurs, and veterans from the drug industry, all working towards addressing the challenges posed by ALS.
Mebias Discovery
Venture Round in 2019
Mebias Discovery, LLC is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of pathway-selective drugs targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company aims to identify innovative molecules that bind to GPCRs, thereby minimizing on-target side effects traditionally associated with drug therapies. Mebias Discovery's technology emphasizes validated drug discovery methods, offering a robust platform that reduces the risks typically associated with exploring new therapeutic mechanisms. The company's research primarily targets neurodegenerative disorders, mood disorders, non-opioid pain management, cardiovascular conditions, and immuno-oncology, presenting significant opportunities for healthcare providers to address various diseases with improved therapeutic profiles.