Quark Venture

Quark Venture Inc., established in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on equity financing for innovative biotechnology and health sciences companies. The firm aims to support projects and platforms that demonstrate breakthrough technologies within these sectors. By investing globally, Quark Venture seeks to foster advancements in health sciences and biotechnology, contributing to the development of impactful solutions in these fields.

Jesson Chen

Co-Founder, Chairman & General Partner

Dr. Franklin Jiang

Chief Operating Officer and Partner

Karimah Es Sabar

CEO and Partner

Past deals in British Columbia

Sitka Biopharma

Venture Round in 2018
Sitka Biopharma Inc. operates as a preclinical biotechnology company that focuses on developing a nanoparticle platform technology to enhance the absorption of drugs in difficult-to-penetrate tissues. Its development portfolio includes STK-01, a bladder cancer polymer drug delivery technology. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Canary Medical

Funding Round in 2018
Canary Medical Inc. specializes in the development of medical implant and data management devices that facilitate remote patient monitoring and data collection. The company's primary innovation is the Canary Health Implantable Reporting Processor (CHIRP), a sensor-based device designed to gather and process medical data without requiring direct physician intervention. Additionally, Canary Medical creates smart medical devices that provide self-reports on patient activity, recovery, and treatment outcomes, thereby enhancing patient compliance. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company has also formed a joint venture with BioScience Managers to launch CHARM Informatics, a platform aimed at collecting and monetizing data from implantable and wearable medical devices.

Canary Medical

Venture Round in 2018
Canary Medical Inc. specializes in the development of medical implant and data management devices that facilitate remote patient monitoring and data collection. The company's primary innovation is the Canary Health Implantable Reporting Processor (CHIRP), a sensor-based device designed to gather and process medical data without requiring direct physician intervention. Additionally, Canary Medical creates smart medical devices that provide self-reports on patient activity, recovery, and treatment outcomes, thereby enhancing patient compliance. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company has also formed a joint venture with BioScience Managers to launch CHARM Informatics, a platform aimed at collecting and monetizing data from implantable and wearable medical devices.

ARTMS

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Sitka Biopharma

Seed Round in 2017
Sitka Biopharma Inc. operates as a preclinical biotechnology company that focuses on developing a nanoparticle platform technology to enhance the absorption of drugs in difficult-to-penetrate tissues. Its development portfolio includes STK-01, a bladder cancer polymer drug delivery technology. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

PHEMI Systems Corp.

Series B in 2017
PHEMI Systems Corporation specializes in developing a privacy, security, governance, and data management system tailored for Microsoft Azure. Founded in 2013 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company provides the PHEMI Data Privacy Manager, a cloud-based solution designed for the healthcare sector. This system addresses the critical need for organizations to secure and govern access to privacy-sensitive information while facilitating compliance with privacy regulations. Optimized for Microsoft Azure, the software connects to numerous data sources and integrates seamlessly with popular data science and business analysis tools. Built on a privacy-by-design architecture, PHEMI Data Privacy Manager supports data sharing and offers a flexible usage-based pricing model, making it scalable for organizations of varying sizes.

MSI Methylation Sciences

Venture Round in 2016
MSI Methylation Sciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Canada that focuses on developing oral and small molecule therapies for the adjunctive treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Founded in 2007, the company is known for its flagship product, Strada, which is an orally administered therapy aimed at alleviating symptoms of depression in MDD patients. In addition to its therapeutic developments, MSI Methylation Sciences also markets S-Adenosyl Methionine, a prescription drug used as a dietary supplement. The company's work is centered around addressing mental health challenges through innovative treatment options.

Sitka Biopharma

Seed Round in 2016
Sitka Biopharma Inc. operates as a preclinical biotechnology company that focuses on developing a nanoparticle platform technology to enhance the absorption of drugs in difficult-to-penetrate tissues. Its development portfolio includes STK-01, a bladder cancer polymer drug delivery technology. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.