Deerfield Management

Deerfield Management is a healthcare investment management firm founded in 1994 and based in New York. With over $8 billion in assets, Deerfield specializes in long-term structured investments across both public and private healthcare companies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and healthcare technology. The firm typically holds equity or debt interests in more than 100 companies, ranging from early-stage drug research ventures to established healthcare service and medical device providers. Additionally, Deerfield is committed to philanthropy, donating a portion of its profits to the Deerfield Foundation. The Deerfield Institute employs various research methods to provide objective market intelligence, engaging with thousands of professionals annually to address complex healthcare issues.

Moses Adubi

Principal

Steve Anastos

Principal

Sumner Anderson

Partner, Public Structured Finance Group

Konstantinos Aprilakis

Partner, Therapeutics Team

Talia Askowitz

Principal, Healthcare Services team

Lawrence Atinsky

Partner

Michael Bergen

Principal

Nicholas Bishop

Partner, Therapeutics Team

Brian Bizoza

Partner

Alexis Cazé

Partner and Co-COO

Wenxi Chen

Principal

Brian Chow

Principal

Andrew ElBardissi

Partner

James Flynn

President and Founder

Jordan Fogel

Principal

Howie Furst

Partner, Therapeutics Team

Bharath Ganesan

Principal

Bharath Ganesan

Principal

Adam Greene

Partner, Therapeutics Team

Adam Grossman

Partner, Healthcare Services Group

Leslie Henshaw

Partner

Michael Hurley

Principal, Medical Technologies team

Jonathan David Isler

Partner and CFO, Funds

Abraham Kometz

Partner, Medical Technologies Team

Timothy Leahy

Partner

Jonathan Leff

Partner and Chairman, Deerfield Institute

Gilan Megeed

Principal

Gilan Megeed

Principal

Vince Mellet

Partner

Vincent Mellet

Partner, Healthcare Services

Narendra Nayak

Partner, Medical Devices

David Neustaedter Ph.D

Venture Partner

Robert Olan

Partner and Principal

Elliot Press

Partner

Jonathan Ramos

Principal

Veranika Razhkova

Principal

Bryan Sendrowski

Partner and Co-CFO

William Slattery

Partner, Therapeutics Team

Arnold Snider

Founder

Peter Steelman

Partner

Cameron Wheeler

Principal

Eddie Yang

Principal, Therapeutics Team

Brian Chow Ph.D

Principal

237 past transactions

Ray Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Ray Therapeutics is a company focused on developing innovative optogenetic gene therapies aimed at treating patients with blinding diseases. By creating technology that enhances the understanding of rare retinal conditions, the company strives to empower healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose, cure, and manage inherited retinal diseases. Through its commitment to advancing optogenetics, Ray Therapeutics seeks to improve the quality of life for those affected by these debilitating conditions.

Vicinitas Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Vicinitas Therapeutics is a biotech startup that specializes in developing medicines that impact patient lives. Its vision is to use its proprietary Deubiquitinase Targeting Chimera (DUBTAC) platform to restore the levels of aberrantly degraded proteins that cause disease to confer therapeutic benefit.

MMI

Series B in 2022
MMI S.r.l. is an Italian company that specializes in the manufacture and development of advanced micro instruments designed for surgical interventions. Founded in 2015 and based in Calci, Italy, MMI focuses on creating wristed micro instruments and their associated fabrication processes. The company also offers a proprietary robotic platform that enhances the capabilities of these instruments, facilitating complex reconstruction procedures following traumatic injuries and tumor removals in areas such as the breast, head, and bones. MMI aims to support surgeons globally by providing innovative tools that improve surgical outcomes while also reducing costs for patients and healthcare systems.

Humanity Health

Series A in 2022
Developer of career acceleration and talent-sourcing platform intended for underrepresented leaders in healthcare and life sciences. The company's personalized service approach unlocks career-accelerating opportunities and introductions for people of color and women, it also helps employers to identify, engage and recruit top diverse healthcare talent and drive more inclusive placement outcomes and specializes in using proprietary screening technology for pipeline engagement and leadership development programs, enabling clients to access and excel in competitive executive positions, board roles, and entrepreneurial ventures.

InSilico Medicine

Series D in 2022
InSilico Medicine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company focused on drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company employs advanced AI technologies, including deep learning and generative adversarial networks, to create novel molecular structures for diseases with known and unknown targets. Its comprehensive platform covers all stages of drug development, from discovery to clinical trials. Key initiatives include Pharma.AI, which offers machine learning services to various industries, and Young.AI, which predicts biological age. InSilico Medicine also engages in internal drug discovery programs targeting conditions such as cancer, Parkinson's Disease, and age-related disorders. Additionally, the company has partnered with Life Extension to develop nutraceutical products using its bioinformatics and deep learning techniques. Through its innovative solutions, InSilico Medicine aims to enhance personalized healthcare and mitigate the effects of aging.

Epic Sciences

Series F in 2022
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, focused on improving cancer management through innovative testing methods. The company specializes in developing highly sensitive tests to identify and characterize circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. Its advanced platform can profile single-cell phenotypes and genotypes, assessing various characteristics such as biomarker expression levels and morphologic traits. Epic Sciences also offers the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, along with biopharmaceutical solutions. The company collaborates with biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, major cancer centers, and research institutions, including the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, to enhance personalized medicine and provide real-time biopsy material for cancer treatment guidance. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is committed to facilitating quick and effective cancer diagnostics.

Acutus Medical

Post in 2022
Acutus Medical, Inc. is an arrhythmia management company that specializes in developing medical technologies for diagnosing and treating complex cardiac arrhythmias. Founded in 2011 and based in Carlsbad, California, the company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of tools for catheter-based ablation procedures. Its product offerings include advanced imaging and mapping systems, such as the AcQMap console and workstation, along with diagnostic catheters and therapeutic devices like ablation catheters and robotic navigation systems. Acutus Medical's innovative platform enables electrophysiologists to visualize the heart's activation patterns, facilitating more effective treatment of arrhythmias. The company collaborates with medical scientists and engineers in the U.S. and Europe to enhance its product development and provides solutions to hospitals and electrophysiologists globally.

Apertura Gene Therapy

Series A in 2022
Operator of a biotechnology company intended for pioneering the development of genetic medicines for treating intractable diseases. The company specializes in developing genetic drugs by simultaneously engineering (Adeno-associated viruses) AAV capsids that bind to the human Transferrin Receptor 1 (TfR1) to enable intravenous delivery of therapeutics that use receptor-mediated transcytosis across the blood brain barrier allowing broad penetration of the central nervous system, and payloads to overcome limitations in cellular access, gene expression, pre-existing immunity and manufacturability, thereby enabling patients to treat debilitating diseases with limited options.

Valneva

Post in 2022
Valneva SE is a specialty vaccine company dedicated to the development and commercialization of vaccines for infectious diseases that lack adequate solutions. The company offers two commercial vaccines for travelers: IXIARO/JESPECT, which protects against Japanese encephalitis, and DUKORAL, aimed at preventing cholera and certain types of diarrhea. Valneva is also advancing several vaccine candidates, including the only developmental vaccine for Lyme disease and a single-shot vaccine for chikungunya. Founded in 1999, Valneva operates in multiple countries, including Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company is involved in a collaboration with Dynavax Technologies Corporation to further vaccine development for COVID-19. Valneva's focus is on addressing urgent public health needs through innovative vaccine solutions.

Aurion Biotech

Venture Round in 2022
Based in Seattle, Boston and Tokyo, Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotech company. Our mission is to cure leading forms of blindness and transform the lives of millions of patients, by developing a platform of advanced therapies to treat ocular diseases. Our first candidate is for the treatment of corneal edema, and one of the first clinically validated cell therapies for corneal care. Healthy cells from a donor cornea are cultured in a novel, multi-step, proprietary and patented process. Cells from a single donor can be used to treat more than 100 recipient eyes. In clinical trials in Japan, patients have experienced significant and durable improvements in key measures of corneal health: visual acuity, corneal endothelial cell density and corneal thickness.

Vibliome

Series A in 2022
Vibliome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Bozeman, Montana, that focuses on researching and developing innovative therapeutics. The company is pioneering a non-hormonal birth control pill for men, utilizing the homeodomain-interacting protein kinase 4 (HIPK4) as a key component of its approach. Additionally, Vibliome develops cancer treatments through a specialized library of kinase inhibitors that target specific pathways. With a systematic methodology for creating small molecule kinase inhibitors, Vibliome aims to achieve unique and, in some cases, extraordinary selectivity among the over 500 kinases in the human genome. This versatility in their chemistry platform presents numerous opportunities for advancements in both reproductive health and oncology. Vibliome was incorporated in 2017.

Somatus

Series E in 2022
Somatus is a healthcare company that partners with health plans, health systems, and nephrology, and primary care groups. It provides integrated care for patients with or at risk of developing kidney disease. Somatus' is vertically integrated clinical services and technology delay or prevent disease progression, improve quality and care coordination, and increase the use of home dialysis modalities and rates of kidney transplantation. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and founded by a team of world-class healthcare operators, successful entrepreneurs, and leading clinicians treating kidney disease.

ConcertoCare

Series B in 2022
ConcertoCare provides healthcare services primarily to dual-eligible patients enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, as well as those with complex medical needs. The company focuses on addressing critical vulnerabilities faced by these patients and health plans by offering personalized primary care, chronic condition management, and support for transitions between various care settings. Additionally, ConcertoCare delivers medical, social, and logistical assistance to enhance patient outcomes. Founded in 2004 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the company operates care centers in locations including Renton, Washington, and several cities in Michigan. The name Concerto reflects its holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing collaboration among patients, providers, and health plans to ensure coordinated care that respects the dignity and health of each individual.

Hyperfine

Post in 2021
Hyperfine Research Inc. specializes in developing portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, aimed at making medical imaging more accessible. Founded in 2014 and based in Guilford, Connecticut, the company focuses on general anatomical brain imaging and addresses various medical conditions, including headaches, strokes, non-specific muscle weakness, encephalopathy, spinal cord compressions, diabetic foot disease, and musculoskeletal trauma. Within a year of its establishment, Hyperfine successfully produced its first images, and it has since improved the quality and functionality of its imaging technology. The company’s mission is to democratize healthcare by ensuring that medical imaging is available to people worldwide.

Lark

Series D in 2021
Lark Technologies, Inc. is a developer of a chronic disease prevention and management platform headquartered in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2010, the company provides the Lark application, which utilizes artificial intelligence alongside human coaching to deliver personalized, real-time support for individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension. The platform also integrates data on user activity, sleep, and nutrition to enhance health outcomes. Lark's programs, including its CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program and Hypertension Program, have garnered around 1.5 million users and are backed by clinical evidence published in peer-reviewed journals. The company serves employers and health plans, aiming to deliver compassionate care at scale.

DeepSight

Series A in 2021
DeepSight Technology is a health technology company focused on enhancing diagnostic medical imaging through its innovative platform. Utilizing proprietary sensing technology, DeepSight combines patented hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to significantly improve image quality and extend the depth penetration of medical diagnostic ultrasounds. This advancement not only makes medical imaging safer, faster, and more affordable but also increases accessibility for healthcare providers. By offering cutting-edge sensor technology, DeepSight aims to broaden the capabilities of diagnostic ultrasounds, ultimately benefiting public health and well-being.

BioAtla

Post in 2021
BioAtla, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of specific and selective antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company utilizes its proprietary platforms, Conditionally Active Biologics (CAB) and Comprehensive Integrated Antibody Optimization (CIAO!), to create novel monoclonal antibody and cell-based therapeutics. Its lead product candidate, BA3011, is a conditionally active biologic antibody-drug conjugate aimed at treating soft tissue and bone sarcoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and other tumors. BioAtla's pipeline also includes BA3021, targeting non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma, and BA3071, which addresses various cancers such as renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer. The company's innovative approach enhances drug selectivity for cancer tissues, potentially improving safety and expanding treatment options for previously untreatable cancers. BioAtla holds over 150 issued patents and patent applications, underscoring its commitment to developing safer and more effective cancer therapies.

ARS Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2021
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative treatments for severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The company's flagship product, neffy, is a novel intranasal epinephrine spray that utilizes a proprietary absorption technology known as Intravail. This unique formulation allows for effective, injection-like absorption of epinephrine at a low dose, making it a convenient and reliable option for patients at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to foods, medications, and insect stings. With its focus on enhancing accessibility and ease of use, ARS Pharmaceuticals aims to improve emergency responses for individuals experiencing severe allergic reactions.

PepGen

Venture Round in 2021
PepGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on advancing the delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics, particularly antisense oligonucleotides. Established in 2018, PepGen aims to enhance the clinical efficacy of these therapeutics through its proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform. This innovative technology employs engineered peptides designed for optimized tissue penetration, cellular uptake, and nuclear delivery, enabling effective transport of oligonucleotides to various target tissues, including smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscle, as well as the central nervous system. By leveraging its drug delivery capabilities, PepGen seeks to transform the treatment landscape for severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases.

Strata Oncology

Series C in 2021
Strata Oncology is a precision oncology company focused on enhancing cancer care through increased access to clinical trials and expediting drug approval processes. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Strata develops a comprehensive oncology platform that facilitates routine genomic testing and the efficient use of molecular data. Its offerings include The Strata Trial, a genomic testing protocol aimed at implementing enterprise-wide precision oncology; StrataNGS, a targeted assay for sequencing DNA and RNA from biopsy samples; and StrataPOINT, which integrates electronic medical record data with molecular profiling to ensure eligible patients are tested and considered for precision trials. Additionally, the company manages Strata Partnered Trials, a collection of pharmaceutical-sponsored protocols linked to specific biomarkers, and operates The Strata Lab, a cancer sequencing facility. Through its collaborative network of cancer centers, Strata is dedicated to advancing precision medicine for patients with cancer, ultimately providing actionable insights for healthcare providers.

GeneDx

Post in 2021
Sema4 is a patient-centered predictive health company dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. With their innovative Sema4 Health Intelligence Platform, they’re using advanced network analysis to build better models of human health and deliver personalized insights for patients.

Frontier Medicines

Series B in 2021
Frontier Medicines Corporation is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in discovering and developing medicines that target cancer-causing proteins through its innovative chemoproteomics platform. This platform utilizes advanced computational techniques and machine learning to identify new binding pockets on proteins, thereby facilitating the discovery and development of small-molecule drugs. By enhancing the drug development process, Frontier Medicines aims to deliver breakthrough therapies that can significantly change the treatment landscape for debilitating diseases.

Novocardia

Series A in 2021
Operator of cardiovascular care delivery network intended to improve the quality and value of disease care. The company's platform facilitates building symbiotic relationships with health plans and primary care partners, along with an array of other capabilities including implementation of quality and process improvement efforts and technology-enabled care delivery among others, enabling clients to transition easily to value-based care.

Adela

Series A in 2021
Adela is focused on the detection of cancer and other high-morbidity, high-mortality conditions through a routine blood test.

Talkspace

Post in 2021
Talkspace Network LLC is a behavioral healthcare company based in New York that provides accessible mental health therapy through a technology platform. Founded in 2012, it offers services such as unlimited messaging therapy, teen therapy, couple therapy, and therapy tailored for businesses. Users can communicate with licensed therapists via text, audio, and video messaging, allowing for a confidential and convenient alternative to traditional face-to-face therapy. This format is particularly beneficial for individuals who may struggle to open up in person or find conventional therapy sessions prohibitively expensive. Talkspace's platform is designed to address a variety of mental health conditions, and it serves a diverse clientele, including health plans, enterprises, and individual subscribers. The company primarily generates revenue from contracts with payors and direct-to-enterprise clients, with a significant focus on the U.S. market.

Synthekine

Series B in 2021
Synthekine Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the development of engineered cytokine therapies and immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California, Synthekine utilizes innovative platform technologies, including engineered partial agonists and orthogonal cell therapies, to create differentiated therapeutics. Its product pipeline features STK-009, an orthogonal ligand, and SYNCAR-001, a CAR-T therapy modified with orthogonal receptors. Additionally, the company is advancing STK-012, a partial agonist of IL-2, alongside Synthekines, which are designed to enhance signaling activities by combining cytokine receptors without relying on wild-type cytokines. Synthekine's approach is informed by immunological insights to ensure that its treatments are both safe and effective, with promising preclinical results indicating potential for improved efficacy and tolerability.

CareMax

Post in 2021
CareMax is a technology-enabled care platform providing value-based care and chronic disease management to seniors. CarMax operates medical centers that offer a comprehensive suite of healthcare and social services, and a proprietary software and services platform that provides data, analytics, and rules-based decision tools/workflows for physicians across the United States.

Zafgen

Post in 2021
Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for complex rare diseases. The company’s lead compound, CTI-1601, is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical program as a potential treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare and progressive genetic disease. Larimar also plans to use its intracellular delivery platform to design other fusion proteins to target additional rare diseases characterized by deficiencies in intracellular bioactive compounds.

ADC Therapeutics

Post in 2021
ADC Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology drug discovery and development company focused on advancing highly potent and targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. Our ADCs are developed using the latest-generation pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer technology providing a superior therapeutic index compared to first- generation PBD ADCs in preclinical studies. PBD dimers are very potent toxins that actively kill cancer cells and have a differentiated mechanism of action than warheads commonly used in other ADCs.
Adaptive Phage Therapeutics, Inc. specializes in developing therapeutic solutions to combat the increasing threat of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Founded in 2016 and based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company utilizes a unique resource known as PhageBank, which is an extensive and dynamic collection of bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target and attack harmful bacteria. Through a rapid system that matches these phages to individual patient bacterial infections, Adaptive Phage Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from MDR infections. Their innovative approach enables medical researchers to create tailored therapies that effectively detect and eliminate resistant bacterial strains.

Nuvalent

Series B in 2021
Nuvalent is a biotechnology company that develops targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer. Leveraging deep expertise in structure-based design, Nuvalent develops innovative small molecules with exquisite target selectivity to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, and drive more durable responses. It is advancing a robust pipeline with parallel lead programs in ROS1-positive and ALK-positive NSCLC, along with multiple discovery-stage research programs. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Jaguar Gene Therapy

Series B in 2021
Jaguar Gene Therapy is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing gene therapy solutions for patients with severe genetic diseases. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs by developing therapies that target nonworking or absent genes, introducing healthy copies of these genes to restore their function. By accelerating the process of bringing innovative gene therapies from research to clinical application, Jaguar Gene Therapy seeks to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall standard of care for those affected by genetic disorders.

Cohere Health

Series B in 2021
Cohere Health, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on enhancing the healthcare experience for patients, providers, and health plans. Incorporated in 2019, the company aims to improve the quality of care while reducing overall costs and increasing transparency throughout the patient care journey. Cohere Health specializes in intelligent prior authorization services, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of different health plans. By leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time analytics, the company automates the prior authorization process and facilitates collaboration between physicians and health plans. This approach not only streamlines the utilization management service but also promotes quality care across the entire patient journey.

GH Research

Series B in 2021
GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The company is focused on developing novel and proprietary Mebufotenin 5-Methoxy-N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, or 5-MeO-DMT, therapies for the treatment of patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression, or TRD.

Vesta Healthcare

Venture Round in 2021
Vesta Healthcare is an industry-leading technology and clinical services organization, dedicated to connecting caregiver insights to the rest of the care team. Vesta Healthcare proactively identifies the need for additional resources in the home and provides 24/7 telehealth support for caregivers and care recipients, with a focus on high-need, frail senior populations. Vesta partners with home care agencies, health plans and providers to create value-based population health programs that emphasize clinical quality, improved health outcomes and personalized engagement. Vesta Healthcare is headquartered in New York, NY.

Crossover

Series D in 2021
Crossover Health, Inc. is a healthcare provider focused on delivering comprehensive workplace healthcare services tailored for employers and their employees. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company operates health centers in various locations, including Silicon Valley. Crossover Health offers a wide range of services, such as primary care, urgent care, preventive care, chronic disease management, health education, physical therapy, and remote care, among others. By integrating various health and wellness benefits with technology-enabled services, Crossover Health aims to enhance access to care and reduce healthcare costs for companies. The firm collaborates closely with client partners to customize health services based on health analytics, fostering a culture of health ownership among employees while improving both the quality of care and the overall employee experience.

Happify

Series D in 2021
Happify is a behavior change technology company that drives personal, business, and healthcare outcomes through improved emotional health. It features science-based activities and games that tackle topics such as resilience and mindfulness, as well as conditions ranging from depression and anxiety to chronic pain and insomnia.

Xeris Biopharma

Post in 2021
Xeris Biopharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ready-to-use injectable and infusible drug formulations. Utilizing its proprietary XeriSol and XeriJect technology platforms, the company delivers highly concentrated, liquid-stable formulations of peptides, small molecules, and proteins through various delivery methods, including syringes and auto-injectors. Xeris Biopharma's lead product is Gvoke, a ready-to-use glucagon for treating severe hypoglycemia, while its other products include Keveyis, the first FDA-approved treatment for primary periodic paralysis, and Recorlev, approved for endogenous hypercortisolemia in Cushing's Syndrome. The company is also advancing several product candidates in clinical trials, targeting conditions in endocrinology, neurology, and gastroenterology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Xeris Biopharma aims to improve patient care by providing easier-to-use therapies that enhance treatment outcomes.

Jaguar Gene Therapy

Series A in 2021
Jaguar Gene Therapy is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing gene therapy solutions for patients with severe genetic diseases. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs by developing therapies that target nonworking or absent genes, introducing healthy copies of these genes to restore their function. By accelerating the process of bringing innovative gene therapies from research to clinical application, Jaguar Gene Therapy seeks to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall standard of care for those affected by genetic disorders.

Xilio Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Xilio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company advancing next-generation cancer immunotherapies designed to improve patient outcomes by unleashing the power of the immune system selectively at the site of the tumor. The company’s tumor-selective immunotherapies are based on its proprietary technology, which maximizes the potency of proven immuno-oncology therapies and restricts their activity to the tumor to minimize peripheral side effects. The broad applicability of these therapies across cancer types means that all patients could benefit from these potentially curative medicines. These tumor-selective therapies are designed to overcome the significant toxicities associated with validated IO therapies, such as IL-2 and aCTLA4, which have historically limited the number of patients that can be treated and prevented patients from completing full courses of treatment Xilio Therapeutics proprietary technology enables the explosion of therapeutic activity specifically within the tumor while reducing toxicity throughout the body a nod to the company name, Xilio, derived from the Latin term, Ex Nihilo, meaning creation or big-bang. The company applying its technology to build a broad pipeline of engineered antibodies, cytokines and chemokines as potential new options for people living with cancer. Xilio Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.

Pairwise

Series B in 2021
Pairwise is a food and technology company focused on enhancing the quality and appeal of fruits and vegetables through advanced gene-editing techniques. Founded in 2017 by a team of experts from diverse fields, Pairwise aims to create healthier and more convenient produce by developing new varieties of leafy greens, berries, and stone fruits. The company holds licenses for innovative gene-editing tools and is building an internal portfolio of traits designed to improve taste, texture, and nutritional value while also addressing environmental concerns. With a commitment to transforming dietary habits and reducing food waste, Pairwise collaborates with food and agriculture companies to deliver differentiated products that meet evolving consumer demands. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

SpectraWAVE

Series A in 2021
Spectrawave, Inc. is a medical device company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing optical diagnostic and therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. One of its key innovations is a spectroscopy catheter that integrates advanced imaging technologies to improve outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). This cutting-edge imaging system provides interventional cardiologists with crucial optical and computational insights, enabling them to identify patients and plaque formations that may pose risks for future coronary complications. Through its focus on photonics, Spectrawave aims to optimize stent interventions and improve overall patient care in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Nuvalent

Series A in 2021
Nuvalent is a biotechnology company that develops targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer. Leveraging deep expertise in structure-based design, Nuvalent develops innovative small molecules with exquisite target selectivity to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, and drive more durable responses. It is advancing a robust pipeline with parallel lead programs in ROS1-positive and ALK-positive NSCLC, along with multiple discovery-stage research programs. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

MIVI Neuroscience

Series B in 2021
MIVI Neuroscience, Inc. is a medical device company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in clinical solutions for neurointerventional procedures. Founded in 2013, the company offers an innovative portfolio that includes products such as high flow tubing, various guide and diagnostic catheters, and aspiration pumps. MIVI's devices are designed to enhance patient outcomes by improving the safety and efficacy of treatments for ischemic stroke, facilitating the removal of obstructions and restoring blood flow. By focusing on reducing complications and procedure times, MIVI aims to expand treatment options for a broader range of patients, ultimately advancing the field of neurointervention.

Werewolf Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. Founded in 2017, the company is advancing a pipeline of therapeutic candidates designed to stimulate the immune system specifically within the tumor microenvironment. Utilizing its proprietary PREDATOR platform, Werewolf Therapeutics engineers conditionally activated molecules known as INDUKINE, which remain inactive in peripheral tissues but activate selectively in the presence of tumors. This targeted approach aims to enhance both adaptive and innate immune responses, addressing limitations associated with traditional proinflammatory therapies. Through its research and development efforts, Werewolf Therapeutics is committed to transforming cancer treatment.

Terns Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2021
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing oral, small-molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer and liver diseases, particularly non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in Shanghai, the company leverages its expertise in disease biology and medicinal chemistry to advance a pipeline of innovative therapeutic candidates. Key products include TERN-101, a non-bile acid farnesoid X receptor agonist, and TERN-201, an inhibitor of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase. Terns Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs both in China and globally through its efficient drug discovery model and extensive clinical development capabilities.

FogPharma

Venture Round in 2021
FogPharma is a healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The firm is dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector, with a primary focus on developing innovative treatments for cancer. It operates with the support of a diverse group of private and institutional investors, fostering collaboration among its founders, employees, and advisors. FogPharma aims to create a new class of medicines designed to extend and enhance the lives of cancer patients. The company's commitment to its mission drives its efforts to pioneer effective solutions in cancer treatment.

Encodia

Series C in 2020
Encodia, Inc. engages in proteomics research and creates scalable and parallelized approaches to protein analysis. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California.

Neomorph

Series A in 2020
Neomorph, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing protein degradation solutions, specifically through the use of molecular glue degraders. This innovative approach repurposes the cellular machinery to eliminate proteins associated with various diseases, particularly targeting those considered "undruggable." Neomorph's mission is to address critical challenges in human health by discovering and creating new medicines aimed at these difficult targets, thereby advancing its projects through clinical development.

Cystetic Medicines

Funding Round in 2020
Cystetic Medicines develops a treatment that potentially could help people with cystic fibrosis (CF), regardless of genetic mutation.

Octave

Series B in 2020
Octave Bioscience is an early-stage molecular diagnostics company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis. Co-founded in 2013 by Melinda Thomas and William Hagstrom, the company has developed a clinical platform that generates, analyzes, and integrates data to transform the care of neurodegenerative conditions. This platform adopts a multi-dimensional approach aimed at reducing overall healthcare costs through the optimization of medication use and healthcare services. Additionally, Octave's technology supports the pharmaceutical industry by enhancing the drug discovery process, clinical trials, and post-marketing activities through real-world evidence.
Springtide Child Development, Inc. provides child development services. It offers personalized and holistic treatment plans. The company provides Applied behavior analysis therapy for autism, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, language acquisition, social skills, school readiness, and functional living skill development services. Springtide Child Development, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Trumbull, Connecticut.

Bridge Medicines

Funding Round in 2020
Bridge Medicines LLC offers drug discovery services. It focuses on developing technologies in academic institutions from human proof-of-concept to clinical development. The company develops inhibitors of ENL-YEATS for the treatment of acute leukemias, such as acute myelogenous leukemia and a series of orally active small molecule inhibitors of activated factor XII for the treatment of hereditary angioedema and other inflammatory disorders. Bridge Medicines LLC was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, New York.

InCarda Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
InCarda Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops transformative therapies for cardiovascular diseases that enable patients to use in the first moments of acute cardiovascular symptoms. The company develops an inhaled therapy intended to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Pleiades Cardio-Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2011. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Newark, California.

Curation Health

Series A in 2020
Curation Health, LLC offers a clinical decision support platform designed to facilitate the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care. Founded in 2018 and based in Annapolis, Maryland, the company provides a point-of-care solution that integrates with electronic health records to deliver actionable risk adjustment insights. This platform captures accurate clinical data before and after patient visits, ensuring comprehensive provider documentation. Curation Health's services enhance performance for various healthcare programs, including Medicare Advantage, MSSP, Medicaid risk programs, and quality initiatives based on standard measures. By leveraging clinical and quality rules, the platform aims to improve documentation processes and the overall value of patient care.

Olema Oncology

Series C in 2020
Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing targeted therapies for women's cancers, particularly estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer. The company's lead candidate, OP-1250, is an ER antagonist and selective ER degrader currently undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced, ER-positive, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. Olema's research focuses on utilizing its expertise in endocrine-driven cancers and the molecular mechanisms of the ER to create more effective treatments that aim to improve patient outcomes. In addition to OP-1250, Olema is advancing another drug candidate, OP-3136, further enriching its pipeline. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Olema is committed to transforming the standard of care for women facing these challenging diagnoses.

V-Wave

Series C in 2020
V-Wave Ltd. is a medical technology company based in Caesarea, Israel, with additional offices in the United States. Founded in 2009, it specializes in the development of percutaneous implantable therapeutic devices aimed at treating chronic heart failure (HF) patients, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The company has created the V-Wave Shunt, a biocompatible inter-atrial unidirectional implant designed for patients with both preserved and reduced ejection fractions, addressing the needs of those who experience disabling symptoms despite optimal medical therapy. V-Wave's innovative approach focuses on relieving symptoms, reducing hospitalizations, enhancing exercise capacity, and improving overall quality of life for HF patients. The organization is backed by a team of experienced engineers and medical scientists who have a proven track record in developing and bringing various implantable cardiovascular devices to market.

Ready

Series C in 2020
Ready Responders, Inc. focuses on enhancing community health by providing immediate medical care and support for various health needs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers services such as 911 quick responses, telehealth consultations, and patient access to emergency medical professionals. Their responders visit patients at home to address physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with advanced medical providers. Ready Responders also facilitates connections to external resources for ongoing support and aims to improve patient experiences while reducing overall care costs. The company operates in multiple locations across Louisiana, Nevada, New York City, and the National Capital Region, and is in-network with many major insurance providers.

Reprieve Cardiovascular

Venture Round in 2020
Reprieve Cardiovascular, Inc., a medical device company, develops and manufactures a medical fluid management device for congestive heart failure. It offers Reprieve technology, a fluid management therapy solution providing clinicians with the ability to precisely control a patient’s fluid volume for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Milford, Massachusetts. Reprieve Cardiovascular, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CardioRenal Systems, Inc.

GeneDx

Series C in 2020
Sema4 is a patient-centered predictive health company dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. With their innovative Sema4 Health Intelligence Platform, they’re using advanced network analysis to build better models of human health and deliver personalized insights for patients.

Liquid Wire

Series A in 2020
Liquid Wire is dedicated to merging electronics into the physical world through a range of dynamically stretchable and flexible circuits. Its proprietary liquid metal circuits conform naturally to any flexible surface with best-in-class pliability to ensure comfort and durability. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. ​

QMES

Private Equity Round in 2020
QMES, LLC is a privately held company specializing in the distribution of medical equipment and supplies. It serves hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home patients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. Founded in 2012 and based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, QMES provides a diverse range of products, including those for sleep and respiratory therapy, mobility aids, wound care, non-invasive ventilation, and nutritional support. Additionally, the company offers services such as respiratory therapy, wound care, nursing, and dietary consultations. To enhance customer convenience, QMES also provides online bill payment services, allowing users to manage and pay for their medical equipment expenses. The company is committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, and facilities during the transition from hospital to home care.

Annexon Biosciences

Series D in 2020
Annexon Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases that are influenced by the classical complement pathway. The company’s research revolves around C1q, a key molecule that, when aberrantly activated, contributes to various disease processes. Its lead product candidates include ANX005, a monoclonal antibody designed for intravenous administration, which has completed Phase 1b trials for treating Guillain-Barré syndrome, and ANX007, formulated for intravitreal use, which has also completed Phase 1b trials aimed at glaucoma treatment. Additionally, Annexon is advancing preclinical candidates targeting conditions such as warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and geographic atrophy. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company employs a biomarker-driven strategy to ensure effective engagement of its therapies in the intended patient populations.

Somatus

Series C in 2020
Somatus is a healthcare company that partners with health plans, health systems, and nephrology, and primary care groups. It provides integrated care for patients with or at risk of developing kidney disease. Somatus' is vertically integrated clinical services and technology delay or prevent disease progression, improve quality and care coordination, and increase the use of home dialysis modalities and rates of kidney transplantation. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and founded by a team of world-class healthcare operators, successful entrepreneurs, and leading clinicians treating kidney disease.

Meditrina

Venture Round in 2020
Meditrina, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in developing innovative medical devices for tissue removal solutions related to intrauterine pathology. The company provides the Aveta system, designed for healthcare professionals to facilitate hysteroscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including the removal of polyps and fibroids. In addition to its tissue removal products, Meditrina is also focused on creating fully disposable endoscopes and a comprehensive visualization system intended for use in both office and clinical settings, catering to various medical procedures.

ARTMS

Series A in 2020
ARTMS Products Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in manufacturing diagnostic imaging systems for the production and separation of medical isotopes. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the QUANTM Irradiation System, which facilitates decentralized and local production of critical isotopes such as gallium-68, zirconium-89, technetium-99m, and copper-64. ARTMS's primary offering, QUANTM99, is a system that combines hardware and consumables for the effective production of technetium-99m using medical cyclotrons. This innovative approach aims to enhance the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of medical isotopes, improving diagnostic imaging services.

ADC Therapeutics

Post in 2020
ADC Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology drug discovery and development company focused on advancing highly potent and targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. Our ADCs are developed using the latest-generation pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer technology providing a superior therapeutic index compared to first- generation PBD ADCs in preclinical studies. PBD dimers are very potent toxins that actively kill cancer cells and have a differentiated mechanism of action than warheads commonly used in other ADCs.

Intersect ENT

Convertible Note in 2020
Intersect ENT is a medical device company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions in the United States. The company specializes in drug delivery products, including the PROPEL and PROPEL mini drug-releasing implants, designed for individuals undergoing sinus surgery to address chronic sinusitis. Additionally, it offers PROPEL Contour, a steroid-releasing implant aimed at treating frontal and maxillary sinus ostia. Intersect ENT also provides SINUVA, a steroid-releasing implant intended for use in the physician's office for patients with refractory disease. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company was previously known as Sinexus before rebranding in 2009.

CorVent Medical

Seed Round in 2020
CorVent Medical is developing smart, versatile, lifesaving ventilators for critical care. The company's first product, the CorVent™ Single-Use Ventilator, was designed in partnership with Design Catapult, an industrial design firm recognized for their rapid ideation of medical and commercial products. The ventilator is currently pending Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ventilators, tubing connectors and accessories, which authorizes its use for the duration of the U.S. Health and Human Services COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.

LetsGetChecked

Series C in 2020
LetsGetChecked is an at-home health testing platform that connects customers to regulated laboratory testing to better manage and control one's individual health. LetsGetChecked is making healthcare and diagnostics open and patient-led, empowering people to use technology in a simple yet powerful way. This offers consumers greater control over their individual health. LetsGetChecked is headquartered in New York, NY, with tests covering general wellness, sexual health, women's health and men's health, and is available nationwide, as well as in Canada and Europe.

Ready

Series B in 2020
Ready Responders, Inc. focuses on enhancing community health by providing immediate medical care and support for various health needs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers services such as 911 quick responses, telehealth consultations, and patient access to emergency medical professionals. Their responders visit patients at home to address physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with advanced medical providers. Ready Responders also facilitates connections to external resources for ongoing support and aims to improve patient experiences while reducing overall care costs. The company operates in multiple locations across Louisiana, Nevada, New York City, and the National Capital Region, and is in-network with many major insurance providers.

RubiconMD

Series C in 2020
RubiconMD, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an online platform designed to facilitate communication between primary care clinicians and specialists through its eConsult service. This platform enables primary care providers to discuss cases with top specialists, thereby improving patient care and reducing costs. In addition to eConsults, RubiconMD offers a range of services, including a continuing medical education (CME) credit program, live and on-demand CME webinars, and RubiconRx, a clinical pharmacy platform that supports medication access for patients. The company also provides integration services for electronic health records, onboarding and implementation support, and clinician engagement. Founded in 2013, RubiconMD serves a diverse clientele that includes employers, community health centers, correctional health clinicians, health plans, health systems, and direct primary care practices.

Element Science

Series C in 2020
Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions for high-risk cardiovascular patients. The company's flagship product is a patch-based wearable cardioverter defibrillator that continuously monitors heart activity to protect against sudden cardiac death. This device integrates advanced data science and machine learning algorithms with strict electromechanical medical device standards, creating a proprietary digital platform that enhances patient care as individuals transition from hospital to home. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Element Science aims to address critical health needs and reduce hospitalization rates associated with heart disease. The company was previously known as Revive Defibrillation Systems, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2014.

Farapulse

Venture Round in 2020
Farapulse, Inc. develops and commercializes catheter-based tools specifically designed for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Founded in 2012 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers an innovative product known as FARAWAVE, which utilizes advanced tissue-selective pulsed field ablation (PFA) therapy. This therapy is available on both catheter and surgical platforms for endocardial and epicardial applications. Farapulse's product range includes various catheter types, such as over-the-wire, deflectable, linear, and circumferential lesion catheters, which enable doctors to isolate pulmonary veins safely and effectively. The company's mission is to enhance the safety, speed, accessibility, and affordability of atrial fibrillation ablation for patients worldwide.

Vesta Healthcare

Series A in 2020
Vesta Healthcare is an industry-leading technology and clinical services organization, dedicated to connecting caregiver insights to the rest of the care team. Vesta Healthcare proactively identifies the need for additional resources in the home and provides 24/7 telehealth support for caregivers and care recipients, with a focus on high-need, frail senior populations. Vesta partners with home care agencies, health plans and providers to create value-based population health programs that emphasize clinical quality, improved health outcomes and personalized engagement. Vesta Healthcare is headquartered in New York, NY.

Generation Bio

Series C in 2020
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing gene therapies aimed at treating both rare and prevalent diseases. Established in 2016, the company focuses on conditions affecting the liver, retina, skeletal muscle, central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs an innovative non-viral platform that includes a proprietary high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA), a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP), and a scalable, capsid-free manufacturing process. This approach allows for the targeted delivery of genetic materials, including large and multiple genes across various tissues, and enables redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. By enhancing access to therapies for rare diseases and addressing more common conditions, Generation Bio aims to provide durable and sustainable treatment options for patients throughout their lives.

Neomorph

Seed Round in 2020
Neomorph, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing protein degradation solutions, specifically through the use of molecular glue degraders. This innovative approach repurposes the cellular machinery to eliminate proteins associated with various diseases, particularly targeting those considered "undruggable." Neomorph's mission is to address critical challenges in human health by discovering and creating new medicines aimed at these difficult targets, thereby advancing its projects through clinical development.

Four Points Innovation

Funding Round in 2019
Four Points Innovation supports Duke R&D projects throughout preclinical stages of drug discovery and development. Beginning approximately in March 2020, Duke researchers can submit proposals on projects for consideration by a Four Points Innovation committee comprised of scientific leadership representing Duke and Deerfield.
Black Diamond Therapeutics is a precision oncology medicine company focused on discovering and developing small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies. The company's lead product candidate, BDTX-189, is designed to inhibit specific mutations in ErbB kinases, including the epidermal growth factor receptor. Additionally, Black Diamond is advancing a pipeline of allosteric-EGFR mutation inhibitors and other early-stage programs targeting allosteric mutations in kinases associated with cancer and rare genetic diseases. The company employs a technology platform known as Mutation-Allostery-Pharmacology, which aims to address undrugged mutations in patients with genetically defined cancers. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Black Diamond Therapeutics was previously known as ASET Therapeutics until its rebranding in 2018.

Civetta

Series A in 2019
Civetta Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing small molecule therapeutics that target beta-propeller proteins for the treatment of cancers and other diseases. Founded in 2018, Civetta leverages its expertise in biochemistry, biology, and medicinal chemistry to create innovative therapies aimed at modulating the diverse functional roles of propeller proteins, which are critical in various disease pathways, including cancer and neurodegeneration. The company aims to build a robust portfolio of therapeutics that provide both immediate treatment options and long-term value in the biopharmaceutical landscape. Through its targeted approach, Civetta seeks to enhance the availability of effective treatment options for healthcare providers and patients facing serious health challenges.

Contessa

Series D in 2019
Contessa Health, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in home hospitalization programs designed to enhance patient care while managing episodic risk. The company is recognized as a pioneer in Home Recovery Care, a risk-based model that integrates essential components of inpatient hospital care within patients' homes. Contessa employs a proprietary health informatics platform to support this model, ensuring that care is safe, affordable, and effective in improving patient outcomes. Additionally, Contessa offers solutions such as ContessaCare, which empowers healthcare providers to deliver hospital-level care at home, and ContradoClaim, a claims analytics tool that assists partners in managing prospective payments. The company also provides bundled payment managed services, enabling health plans and systems to optimize their care delivery without the need for hospital admissions. Contessa Health was founded in 2015 and continues to lead innovations in home-based healthcare.

Edgewise Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Edgewise Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of small molecule therapies for severe musculoskeletal diseases. Founded in 2017, the company leverages its expertise in skeletal muscle physiology to create innovative treatments for genetically defined muscle disorders, including Duchenne, Becker, and limb girdle muscular dystrophies. Edgewise Therapeutics employs a precision medicine platform to identify and target key muscle proteins and modulators, aiming to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Additionally, the company has established a state-of-the-art research facility to enhance its capabilities in understanding muscle adaptation and injury related to disease.

Nkarta Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Nkarta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Nkarta aims to enhance the efficacy and tolerability of cell therapies, addressing both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. The company's approach utilizes chimeric antigen receptors on NK cells, enabling them to recognize and attack tumor cells more effectively. Nkarta's lead product candidates include NKX101, designed to harness innate NK cell biology for cancer detection and destruction, and NKX019, targeting the CD19 antigen to treat various B cell malignancies. By leveraging its NK expansion platform and proprietary cell engineering technologies, Nkarta seeks to provide a more potent and accessible treatment option, capitalizing on the natural ability of NK cells to identify and eliminate abnormal cells while minimizing side effects typically associated with other therapies.

Frequency Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Frequency Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, dedicated to leveraging the body's natural biology to repair or reverse damage from various degenerative diseases. The company employs a unique Progenitor Cell Activation approach, utilizing combinations of small molecules to stimulate progenitor cells to regenerate functional tissue. Its lead product candidate, FX-322, is currently undergoing phase 2a clinical trials aimed at addressing the underlying causes of sensorineural hearing loss. In addition to hearing loss, Frequency Therapeutics is developing therapies for a variety of degenerative conditions, including multiple sclerosis and ailments affecting muscle, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and bone health. The company has also established a collaboration agreement with Astellas Pharma for the development and commercialization of FX-322. Founded in 2014, Frequency Therapeutics is focused on disease modification through innovative therapeutic strategies.

Axon Therapies

Series A in 2019
Developer of a healthcare device designed to reduce sympathetic nerve activity and address the root cause of heart failure. The company's device allows clinicians to ablate the right greater splanchnic nerve using a small catheter inserted through the groin and helps to normalize sympathetic nervous activity, to shift blood volume from the heart back to the splanchnic bed, reducing pressures in the heart, enabling clinicians to begin treatment quickly, resulting in a higher likelihood of successful treatment.

Frontier Medicines

Series A in 2019
Frontier Medicines Corporation is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in discovering and developing medicines that target cancer-causing proteins through its innovative chemoproteomics platform. This platform utilizes advanced computational techniques and machine learning to identify new binding pockets on proteins, thereby facilitating the discovery and development of small-molecule drugs. By enhancing the drug development process, Frontier Medicines aims to deliver breakthrough therapies that can significantly change the treatment landscape for debilitating diseases.
Aerie Pharmaceuticals is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for various eye diseases, including glaucoma, dry eye, and retinal conditions. The company's key products include Rhopressa, a once-daily eye drop that lowers elevated intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients, and Rocklatan, a fixed-dose combination of Rhopressa and latanoprost for treating open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Additionally, Aerie is advancing its clinical-stage product AVX-012 for dry eye and developing sustained-release implants AR-1105 and AR-13503 for retinal diseases. Established in 2005, Aerie is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with research facilities in Research Triangle Park. The company has also formed a collaborative research and development agreement with DSM.

TriNetX

Series D in 2019
TriNetX, Inc. is a global health research network that facilitates collaboration among healthcare organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations. The company provides a platform that enables researchers to analyze patient populations and derive real-world evidence, thereby enhancing trial design and improving site selection. Key offerings include TriNetX Live, a cloud-based solution for real-time analytics; TriNetX Research, which delivers longitudinal clinical data; and TriNetX Download, a platform for accessing real-world clinical data. Additionally, TriNetX features Attract Trials for data alignment in collaboration, Natural Language Processing for extracting clinical insights from physician documentation, and specialized tools for oncology research. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, TriNetX also has offices in Sydney, London, and Sao Paulo, and maintains compliance with HIPAA and GDPR regulations.

CathWorks

Series C in 2019
CathWorks Ltd. is a medical technology company based in Kfar-Saba, Israel, with an additional office in the United States. Founded in 2013, CathWorks specializes in developing advanced medical devices for the interventional cardiology market. The company's innovative technology leverages computational science and automatic multi-layered algorithms to enhance the utility of coronary angiography data, transforming visual assessments into objective decision-making tools for physicians. Its flagship product, CathWorks FFRangio, is a non-invasive device that provides objective multi-vessel physiological measurements, aimed at optimizing and confirming intra-procedural decisions for percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). CathWorks is privately held and benefits from strong partnerships and support from leading venture capital firms in the medical devices sector.
Black Diamond Therapeutics is a precision oncology medicine company focused on discovering and developing small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies. The company's lead product candidate, BDTX-189, is designed to inhibit specific mutations in ErbB kinases, including the epidermal growth factor receptor. Additionally, Black Diamond is advancing a pipeline of allosteric-EGFR mutation inhibitors and other early-stage programs targeting allosteric mutations in kinases associated with cancer and rare genetic diseases. The company employs a technology platform known as Mutation-Allostery-Pharmacology, which aims to address undrugged mutations in patients with genetically defined cancers. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Black Diamond Therapeutics was previously known as ASET Therapeutics until its rebranding in 2018.

Schrodinger

Series E in 2019
Schrödinger is a healthcare software company that specializes in computational drug design, serving the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Founded in 1990, the company operates through two main segments: Software and Drug Discovery. Its software solutions facilitate drug discovery processes for pharmaceutical and industrial clients, as well as academic and governmental research institutions. In addition to software sales, Schrödinger engages in drug discovery through its own preclinical and clinical programs, often collaborating with other organizations. The company is committed to advancing its computational platform by investing in scientific research and talent, and it has established partnerships and collaborations across more than 70 countries. With a workforce of over 400 employees, Schrödinger continues to influence the life sciences and materials science industries through innovative approaches to drug discovery.

InCarda Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
InCarda Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops transformative therapies for cardiovascular diseases that enable patients to use in the first moments of acute cardiovascular symptoms. The company develops an inhaled therapy intended to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Pleiades Cardio-Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2011. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Newark, California.

SHINE Technologies

Debt Financing in 2018
SHINE Medical Technologies, LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of medical tracers and cancer treatment elements, specializing in isotopes used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The company produces molybdenum-99, which is essential for imaging and diagnosing conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Additionally, SHINE offers Iodine-131 for the treatment of thyroid cancer and related conditions, as well as Iodine-125, which is utilized in brachytherapy for various cancers. The company also provides Xenon-133, an inhalable gas that assists in evaluating lung function and blood flow in the brain. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, SHINE serves both domestic and international markets with its innovative medical solutions.

Tris Pharma

Debt Financing in 2018
Tris Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of over-the-counter, prescription branded, and specialty generic products in the United States. The company specializes in extended release formulations tailored for children, seniors, and adults who have difficulty swallowing pills. Tris Pharma has developed several proprietary technologies, including OralXR+, which delivers medication over time using small particles, and Nobuse, an abuse-resistant technology. The product portfolio includes immediate and extended release formulations, lipophilic drugs, and Tuzistra XR, an extended-release oral suspension for cough relief. The company offers a diverse range of dosage forms, including suspensions, chewable tablets, and film strips, and has a pipeline of products targeting cough and cold, pain management, and neurological disorders. Established in 2000, Tris Pharma holds over 30 U.S. patents and has successfully commercialized numerous products in the market through both internal resources and licensing agreements.

Trinity Biotech

Post in 2018
Trinity Biotech is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of medical diagnostic products for clinical laboratories and point-of-care settings. The company offers a wide range of diagnostic tests and instrumentation that detect infectious diseases, sexually transmitted infections, autoimmune disorders, and conditions related to diabetes and liver health. With a portfolio of over 400 products, it employs various diagnostic formats, including immunofluorescence assays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Additionally, Trinity Biotech supplies raw materials to the life sciences and research sectors. Its products are marketed under several brand names, including Recombigen and Unigold, and are sold through a direct sales force and a network of independent distributors. The company serves a diverse clientele, including public health facilities, hospitals, and clinical laboratories. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bray, Ireland, Trinity Biotech has established a strong presence in the diagnostic market across regions including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Pinnacle Hill

Venture Round in 2018
Pinnacle Hill is a collaboration between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Deerfield Management, focused on discovering new medicines to address significant unmet medical needs. The company develops therapeutic medical drugs targeting diseases such as multiple myeloma and Angelman syndrome. Its innovative approach aims to replace or reactivate the faulty UBE3A gene in affected nerve cells, providing healthcare professionals with new treatment options for patients facing life-threatening conditions. Deerfield Management contributes up to $65 million in targeted funding and offers drug development expertise to enhance the promising therapeutic research at UNC-Chapel Hill.

ARS Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2018
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative treatments for severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The company's flagship product, neffy, is a novel intranasal epinephrine spray that utilizes a proprietary absorption technology known as Intravail. This unique formulation allows for effective, injection-like absorption of epinephrine at a low dose, making it a convenient and reliable option for patients at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to foods, medications, and insect stings. With its focus on enhancing accessibility and ease of use, ARS Pharmaceuticals aims to improve emergency responses for individuals experiencing severe allergic reactions.

Epic Sciences

Series E in 2018
Epic Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Diego, California, focused on improving cancer management through innovative testing methods. The company specializes in developing highly sensitive tests to identify and characterize circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from minimally invasive blood samples. Its advanced platform can profile single-cell phenotypes and genotypes, assessing various characteristics such as biomarker expression levels and morphologic traits. Epic Sciences also offers the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, along with biopharmaceutical solutions. The company collaborates with biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, major cancer centers, and research institutions, including the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, to enhance personalized medicine and provide real-time biopsy material for cancer treatment guidance. Founded in 2008, Epic Sciences is committed to facilitating quick and effective cancer diagnostics.
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