Polaris Partners

Polaris Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. With a focus on technology and healthcare sectors, Polaris invests in companies at all stages of development, from inception to profitable growth. The firm has a history of partnering with experienced entrepreneurs and innovators, aiming to enhance the way people live and work. In addition to its Boston headquarters, Polaris has offices in San Francisco and New York, and it actively targets investments in life sciences, biotechnology, and software industries across the United States and Europe. Over its more than two-decade history, Polaris Partners has established itself as a multibillion-dollar investment firm committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Stephen D. Arnold

Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus

David Barrett

Partner

Dave Barrett

Managing Partner

Marissa Bertorelli

Principal

Jack Burke

Associate

Alexandra Cantley

Partner

Darren Carroll

Managing Partner

Brian Chee

Managing Partner

Isaac Ciechanover

Partner

George Conrades

Venture Partner, Venture Partner Emeritus and Partner Emeritus

Peter A. Flint

Venture Partner

Jon Flint

Founding Partner

Jason Franklyn

Associate

Harold Friedman

Chief Financial Officer

Brendan Hannigan

Entrepreneur Partner

Mark Jacobson

Principal

Rahul Kakkar

Entrepreneur Partner

Timothy J. Kilgallon

CEO-in-Residence

Dan Lombard

Partner

Ellie McGuire

Partner

Terry McGuire

Founding Partner

Sabrina McLaughry

Principal

Robert M. Metcalfe

Venture Partner and Partner Emeritus

Pat Mulach

Associate

Amir Nashat

Executive Partner

Joe Noonan

Associate

Jeff Del Presto

Associate, Technology

Connor Ryan

Associate, Technology

Amy Schulman

Managing Partner

Gary Swart

Partner

Sharif Vakili

Associate

Jim Weinstein

Entrepreneur Partner

Bryce Youngren

Managing Partner

Joanna Zesiger

Controller

Past deals in TMT

Tessa Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Tessa Therapeutics Pte Ltd. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies, specifically targeting solid tumors. Founded in 2011 and based in Singapore, the company specializes in creating virus-specific T cells and CAR T cells aimed at treating lymphoma. By advancing these therapies, Tessa Therapeutics seeks to provide healthcare providers with effective options to improve the lives of cancer patients.

Tectonic Therapeutic

Series A in 2021
Tectonic is a privately held biotechnology company that aims to transform the discovery of novel GPCR-targeted drugs and unlock the therapeutic utility the most challenging receptors in the class. Tectonic’s founders are at the forefront of scientific research in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology with an extensive track record of entrepreneurial achievement.

Tectonic Therapeutic

Seed Round in 2021
Tectonic is a privately held biotechnology company that aims to transform the discovery of novel GPCR-targeted drugs and unlock the therapeutic utility the most challenging receptors in the class. Tectonic’s founders are at the forefront of scientific research in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology with an extensive track record of entrepreneurial achievement.

Montis Biosciences

Seed Round in 2020
Montis Biosciences develops immune-oncology therapeutics targeting the intersection between vascular dysfunction and immune suppression to treat solid tumors. It creates a target screening and assay platform to develop targets modulating interactions between tumor endothelial cells and perivascular macrophages. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Meise, Belgium.

Morphic Therapeutic

Series B in 2018
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral small-molecule integrin therapeutics for various medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, fibrosis, and cancer. Its lead candidates in clinical development include MORF-720, an avß6 specific integrin inhibitor targeting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and MORF-057, an a4ß7 specific integrin inhibitor for inflammatory bowel disease. The company is also exploring additional integrin inhibitors for similar applications. Founded in 2015, Morphic Therapeutic has established collaborations with various organizations, including Engitix Ltd, Schrödinger, LLC, AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, to advance its research and development efforts. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and leverages scientific discoveries made by its founder Tim Springer to innovate in the field of integrin therapies.

Morphic Therapeutic

Series A in 2016
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral small-molecule integrin therapeutics for various medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, fibrosis, and cancer. Its lead candidates in clinical development include MORF-720, an avß6 specific integrin inhibitor targeting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and MORF-057, an a4ß7 specific integrin inhibitor for inflammatory bowel disease. The company is also exploring additional integrin inhibitors for similar applications. Founded in 2015, Morphic Therapeutic has established collaborations with various organizations, including Engitix Ltd, Schrödinger, LLC, AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, to advance its research and development efforts. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and leverages scientific discoveries made by its founder Tim Springer to innovate in the field of integrin therapies.

Morphic Therapeutic

Seed Round in 2016
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral small-molecule integrin therapeutics for various medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, fibrosis, and cancer. Its lead candidates in clinical development include MORF-720, an avß6 specific integrin inhibitor targeting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and MORF-057, an a4ß7 specific integrin inhibitor for inflammatory bowel disease. The company is also exploring additional integrin inhibitors for similar applications. Founded in 2015, Morphic Therapeutic has established collaborations with various organizations, including Engitix Ltd, Schrödinger, LLC, AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, to advance its research and development efforts. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and leverages scientific discoveries made by its founder Tim Springer to innovate in the field of integrin therapies.

T2 Biosystems

Series E in 2013
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

T2 Biosystems

Series D in 2011
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

T2 Biosystems

Series C in 2010
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

T2 Biosystems

Series B in 2008
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

Mintera

Series C in 2007
Mintera Corporation develops and markets high speed optical transmission systems. It offers MI 40000XS that provides a transport subsystem for carriers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies. The company also provides fiber-optic transport systems that enable deployment of optical transport in metro-core, regional, long-haul, and ultra long-haul networks. Mintera Corporation was founded in 2000 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

Mintera

Series B in 2006
Mintera Corporation develops and markets high speed optical transmission systems. It offers MI 40000XS that provides a transport subsystem for carriers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies. The company also provides fiber-optic transport systems that enable deployment of optical transport in metro-core, regional, long-haul, and ultra long-haul networks. Mintera Corporation was founded in 2000 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

T2 Biosystems

Series A in 2006
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

Mintera

Series B in 2005
Mintera Corporation develops and markets high speed optical transmission systems. It offers MI 40000XS that provides a transport subsystem for carriers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies. The company also provides fiber-optic transport systems that enable deployment of optical transport in metro-core, regional, long-haul, and ultra long-haul networks. Mintera Corporation was founded in 2000 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.