Column Group IV

The Column Group LLC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, specializing in early-stage investments in biotechnology companies. Founded in 2005, the firm focuses on the drug discovery and development sector, targeting areas such as cancer, inflammation, infectious disease, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and nervous system disorders. The Column Group typically invests between $15 million and $30 million per deal, providing support throughout the development process, from initial seed financing to later-stage commercialization. With a commitment to fostering innovation in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, the firm aims to create the next generation of impactful biotechnology companies.

Leon E. Chen

Partner

James Evangelista

Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey Goater

Venture Partner

David V. Goeddel

Managing Partner

Sarah Hymowitz

Partner

John Josey

Venture Partner

JJ Kang

Partner

Timothy W. Kutzkey

Managing Partner

Larry Lasky

Partner

Millie Ray

Partner

Peter H. Svennilson

Founder / Managing Partner

98 past transactions

Remix Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Remix Therapeutics Inc. engages in the biotech research and development business. It discovers and develops various novel therapeutic RNA processing modulators to target various undruggable disease drivers. The company also offers biology platform to identify and prioritize targets with therapeutically-tractable intervention points in RNA processing. Its REMseq platform validates targets and chemical matter discovery and optimization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Plexium

Series B in 2022
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in drug development, focusing on the identification of small molecules that modulate E3 ligases for therapeutic applications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Plexium employs a DNA-encoded library platform to conduct high-throughput screening, utilizing cell-based assays to discover molecular glues that can alter E3 ligase substrate recognition, thereby inducing, inhibiting, or modulating protein degradation. This innovative approach allows Plexium to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also exploring mechanisms to enhance immune responses through E3 ligase modulation.

Kallyope

Series D in 2022
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on the gut-brain axis, the complex communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Founded in 2014, Kallyope develops innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health and nutrition. The company leverages advanced technologies in sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics to gain insights into gut-brain biology. This understanding allows Kallyope to engage in drug discovery efforts that target the fundamental processes of human physiology, with the potential to transform approaches to health and nutrition.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Established in 2019, Eikon utilizes advanced super-resolution microscopy techniques, enabling real-time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells. This unique discovery platform allows the company to target previously difficult-to-address biological targets, leveraging groundbreaking innovations from its founders, including a Nobel Prize recipient. Through these efforts, Eikon aims to create novel therapeutics that address unmet medical needs.

Obsidian Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Obsidian Therapeutics is a developer of a next-generation cell and gene therapies created to extend adoptive immunotherapy to every patient with cancer.The company's next-generation cell and gene therapies with pharmacologic operating systems provide exquisite control of protein activity in cells and create adoptive cell therapies with new functions that are under control of the treating physician using simple, safe, orally-active, marketed drugs, enabling patients to improve on the current generation of cell therapies.
Effector Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs designed to treat cancer and other serious diseases by selectively regulating protein synthesis, specifically targeting mRNA translation. Effector Therapeutics focuses on developing translation regulators that inhibit disregulated translation, which is crucial for tumor growth and survival. This innovative approach aims to provide potent and selective therapeutic options, offering a promising avenue for delivering new cancer treatments to patients in need.

Atavistik Bio

Series A in 2021
Atavistik Bio is a pre-clinical biotechnology company pioneering the identification of metabolite-protein interactions that have the potential to lead to the discovery and development of first-in-class drug candidates powered by distinct allosteric control mechanisms.

Surrozen

Post in 2021
Surrozen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing targeted regenerative antibodies aimed at repairing tissues and organs affected by serious diseases. The company utilizes antibody platforms that act as Wnt and R-spondin mimetics to stimulate cell and organ-specific tissue regeneration. Its key programs include SZN-043, which is designed to promote hepatocyte regeneration in both acute and chronic liver diseases, and SZN-1326, an intestine-specific Wnt-mimetic intended to repair diseased epithelial tissue for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Surrozen was incorporated in 2015 and is focused on harnessing the body's self-renewal capabilities through precise control of the Wnt signaling pathway.

Hexagon Bio

Series B in 2021
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in mining genomic data from fungal genomes to develop targeted small molecule therapeutics for diseases with unmet medical needs. Founded in 2016, the company leverages a proprietary platform that integrates data science, synthetic biology, and automation to discover and engineer novel drugs. By focusing on evolutionarily refined molecules and their corresponding protein targets, Hexagon Bio aims to identify and develop new medicines from the global metagenome, ultimately striving to enhance patient outcomes through innovative therapeutic solutions.

Neurona Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Neurona Therapeutics Inc. develops cell-based therapies for the treatment of neurological disorders. The company develop therapeutic compositions of specific nerve cells for targeted delivery into the injured nervous system. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Circle Pharma

Series C in 2021
Circle Pharma, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of cell permeable macrocyclic peptide therapeutics. Founded in 2012 by Professors Matt Jacobson and Scott Lokey, the company utilizes proprietary computational design algorithms alongside innovative synthetic chemistry to target significant clinical challenges. Circle Pharma employs an iterative design process that creates large virtual libraries of diverse macrocycle scaffolds, chosen for their inherent permeability. This approach allows the company to develop potent and specific therapeutics aimed at important clinical targets. David J. Earp serves as the company's leader, guiding its mission to advance peptide-based therapies.

Ribon Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer cell survival. Ribon's scientific founders have made significant contributions to the understanding of PARPs, or poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, and their roles in cancer. Leveraging this expertise, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at exploring the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform supports the creation of a pipeline of therapeutics that selectively target these proteins to potentially treat cancer and other diseases. Ribon Therapeutics is supported by notable life science investors, enhancing its capability to advance its research and development efforts.

Synthekine

Series B in 2021
Synthekine Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cytokine therapies and immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company leverages advanced platform technologies, including engineered partial agonists and orthogonal cell therapies, to create targeted treatments. Synthekine's notable innovations include the Synthekine Platform, which utilizes surrogate agonists instead of traditional mutant cytokines. The company's product pipeline features STK-009, an orthogonal ligand paired with SYNCAR-001, an engineered CAR-T therapy targeting CD-19, as well as STK-012, a partial agonist of IL-2. Synthekine's approach emphasizes safety and efficacy, utilizing immunological insights to guide the development of therapeutics that selectively modulate immune system pathways. Preclinical studies have indicated promising efficacy and tolerability for its lead programs, positioning Synthekine as a key player in the biotechnology landscape.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Established in 2019, Eikon utilizes advanced super-resolution microscopy techniques, enabling real-time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells. This unique discovery platform allows the company to target previously difficult-to-address biological targets, leveraging groundbreaking innovations from its founders, including a Nobel Prize recipient. Through these efforts, Eikon aims to create novel therapeutics that address unmet medical needs.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics for heart failure. It offers cellular regeneration platform, that enables in vivo reprogramming of cardiac fibroblasts into cardio myocytes by delivering proprietary transcription factors; gene therapy platform, that enables the targeted delivery of a payload to cardiac fibroblasts ; and precision medicine platform, which provides personalized medicine approach to treat heart disease. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Plexium

Series A in 2021
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in drug development, focusing on the identification of small molecules that modulate E3 ligases for therapeutic applications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Plexium employs a DNA-encoded library platform to conduct high-throughput screening, utilizing cell-based assays to discover molecular glues that can alter E3 ligase substrate recognition, thereby inducing, inhibiting, or modulating protein degradation. This innovative approach allows Plexium to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also exploring mechanisms to enhance immune responses through E3 ligase modulation.

Remix Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Remix Therapeutics Inc. engages in the biotech research and development business. It discovers and develops various novel therapeutic RNA processing modulators to target various undruggable disease drivers. The company also offers biology platform to identify and prioritize targets with therapeutically-tractable intervention points in RNA processing. Its REMseq platform validates targets and chemical matter discovery and optimization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

A2 Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2020
A2 Biotherapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company located in Southern California that develops novel medicines for serious illnesses. We utilize an advanced targeting technology platform to increase the effectiveness of the body’s natural immune defenses.

Carmot Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapies for metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Founded in 2008 and based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company employs a unique drug discovery approach known as Chemotype Evolution to explore innovative chemistry and biology. Carmot's portfolio includes several drug candidates aimed at treating metabolic disorders and oncology, such as CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist designed for obesity and type 2 diabetes, CT-996, an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist for the same conditions, and CT-868, another dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist specifically for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to provide effective treatments that improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these diseases.

Synthekine

Series A in 2020
Synthekine Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cytokine therapies and immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company leverages advanced platform technologies, including engineered partial agonists and orthogonal cell therapies, to create targeted treatments. Synthekine's notable innovations include the Synthekine Platform, which utilizes surrogate agonists instead of traditional mutant cytokines. The company's product pipeline features STK-009, an orthogonal ligand paired with SYNCAR-001, an engineered CAR-T therapy targeting CD-19, as well as STK-012, a partial agonist of IL-2. Synthekine's approach emphasizes safety and efficacy, utilizing immunological insights to guide the development of therapeutics that selectively modulate immune system pathways. Preclinical studies have indicated promising efficacy and tolerability for its lead programs, positioning Synthekine as a key player in the biotechnology landscape.

Hexagon Bio

Series A in 2020
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in mining genomic data from fungal genomes to develop targeted small molecule therapeutics for diseases with unmet medical needs. Founded in 2016, the company leverages a proprietary platform that integrates data science, synthetic biology, and automation to discover and engineer novel drugs. By focusing on evolutionarily refined molecules and their corresponding protein targets, Hexagon Bio aims to identify and develop new medicines from the global metagenome, ultimately striving to enhance patient outcomes through innovative therapeutic solutions.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2020
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Casma Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Casma Therapeutics is a developer of a natural cellular process of autophagy to open new target areas for drug discovery and development. The company focuses on autophagy system to improve the cellular process of clearing out unwanted proteins, organelles and invading pathogens as well as tries to arrest or reverse the progression of lysosomal storage disorders, muscle disorders, inflammatory disorders and neurodegeneration, enabling physicians to address unmet medical needs.

Nura Bio

Series A in 2020
Nura Bio, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops neuroprotective drugs that prevent axon loss after acute injury/chronic degenerative disease. It offers SARM1, an axon-intrinsic metabolic sensor and regulator with putative immune function, playing a central role in axonal degeneration; and develops small molecule inhibitors of SARM1 for the treatment of peripheral, central, and ocular nervous system disorders. Nura Bio, Inc. was formerly known as Proneurotech, Inc. and changed its name to Nura Bio, Inc. in February 2020. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Accent Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology through the innovative field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017, the company explores post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting RNA-modifying proteins associated with cancer, Accent Therapeutics aims to translate advanced scientific research into effective treatments for patients, ultimately providing new therapeutic options in the fight against cancer.

Circle Pharma

Series B in 2020
Circle Pharma, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of cell permeable macrocyclic peptide therapeutics. Founded in 2012 by Professors Matt Jacobson and Scott Lokey, the company utilizes proprietary computational design algorithms alongside innovative synthetic chemistry to target significant clinical challenges. Circle Pharma employs an iterative design process that creates large virtual libraries of diverse macrocycle scaffolds, chosen for their inherent permeability. This approach allows the company to develop potent and specific therapeutics aimed at important clinical targets. David J. Earp serves as the company's leader, guiding its mission to advance peptide-based therapies.

Nurix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer and immune disorders. The company focuses on innovative approaches to modulate cellular protein levels, utilizing its expertise in the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Its lead preclinical candidates include NX-2127, an orally available Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) degrader targeting relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, a Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B (CBL-B) inhibitor for immuno-oncology applications. Nurix also offers DELigase, a discovery platform that identifies and advances novel drug candidates by targeting E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein regulation. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company has established strategic collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its potential in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.

Kallyope

Series C in 2020
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on the gut-brain axis, the complex communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Founded in 2014, Kallyope develops innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health and nutrition. The company leverages advanced technologies in sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics to gain insights into gut-brain biology. This understanding allows Kallyope to engage in drug discovery efforts that target the fundamental processes of human physiology, with the potential to transform approaches to health and nutrition.

A2 Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2019
A2 Biotherapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company located in Southern California that develops novel medicines for serious illnesses. We utilize an advanced targeting technology platform to increase the effectiveness of the body’s natural immune defenses.

Plexium

Series A in 2019
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in drug development, focusing on the identification of small molecules that modulate E3 ligases for therapeutic applications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Plexium employs a DNA-encoded library platform to conduct high-throughput screening, utilizing cell-based assays to discover molecular glues that can alter E3 ligase substrate recognition, thereby inducing, inhibiting, or modulating protein degradation. This innovative approach allows Plexium to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also exploring mechanisms to enhance immune responses through E3 ligase modulation.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics for heart failure. It offers cellular regeneration platform, that enables in vivo reprogramming of cardiac fibroblasts into cardio myocytes by delivering proprietary transcription factors; gene therapy platform, that enables the targeted delivery of a payload to cardiac fibroblasts ; and precision medicine platform, which provides personalized medicine approach to treat heart disease. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2019
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapies for treatment of cancers. Its lead product candidate is ORIC-101, a small molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, which has been linked to resistance to multiple classes of cancer therapeutics across various solid tumors. The company’s second product candidate is ORIC-533, an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of CD73 being developed for resistance to chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-based treatment regimens. It is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Revolution Medicines

Series C in 2019
Revolution Medicines is developing new therapies through an innovative approach that harnesses the complex chemicals of life by reconfiguring natural substances into best-in-class medicines. REVOLUTION Medicines builds upon the vision of the company’s founder, Martin D. Burke, M.D., Ph.D., professor of chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Early Career Scientist of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, who invented a transformative method for synthesizing original compounds that are pharmaceutically optimized analogues of complex natural products. REVOLUTION Medicines has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Illinois to practice and expand this technology. REVOLUTION Medicines’ approach is a rapid, standardized and powerful process for assembling simple “chemical building blocks” into refined natural product-like structures. These optimized compounds have significant potential as best-in-class drug candidates.

Rapt Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the discovery and development of oral small molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs through its proprietary discovery engine. Its lead oncology candidate, FLX475, is a C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 antagonist currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials, both as a monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab, for various tumor types. Additionally, RAPT's lead inflammation drug candidate, RPT193, aims to selectively inhibit the migration of type 2 T helper cells into allergically inflamed tissues. The company is also exploring other potential targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are in the discovery phase. Founded in 2015, RAPT Therapeutics was previously known as FLX Bio, Inc. before its name change in May 2019.

Surrozen

Series B in 2019
Surrozen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing targeted regenerative antibodies aimed at repairing tissues and organs affected by serious diseases. The company utilizes antibody platforms that act as Wnt and R-spondin mimetics to stimulate cell and organ-specific tissue regeneration. Its key programs include SZN-043, which is designed to promote hepatocyte regeneration in both acute and chronic liver diseases, and SZN-1326, an intestine-specific Wnt-mimetic intended to repair diseased epithelial tissue for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Surrozen was incorporated in 2015 and is focused on harnessing the body's self-renewal capabilities through precise control of the Wnt signaling pathway.

Peloton Therapeutics

Series E in 2019
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, focused on developing innovative medicines for cancer and other serious conditions. The company's lead candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Additionally, Peloton is exploring PT2977 in various other indications, including von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and glioblastoma multiforme, as well as in combination therapies for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Furthermore, Peloton is developing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical stages aimed at non-oncology applications, notably pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and initially known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics has formed strong partnerships with academic institutions and secured funding from organizations like the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, positioning itself as a key player in the biotech sector.

Ribon Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer cell survival. Ribon's scientific founders have made significant contributions to the understanding of PARPs, or poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, and their roles in cancer. Leveraging this expertise, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at exploring the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform supports the creation of a pipeline of therapeutics that selectively target these proteins to potentially treat cancer and other diseases. Ribon Therapeutics is supported by notable life science investors, enhancing its capability to advance its research and development efforts.

Remix Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Remix Therapeutics Inc. engages in the biotech research and development business. It discovers and develops various novel therapeutic RNA processing modulators to target various undruggable disease drivers. The company also offers biology platform to identify and prioritize targets with therapeutically-tractable intervention points in RNA processing. Its REMseq platform validates targets and chemical matter discovery and optimization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Kallyope

Series B in 2018
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on the gut-brain axis, the complex communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Founded in 2014, Kallyope develops innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health and nutrition. The company leverages advanced technologies in sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics to gain insights into gut-brain biology. This understanding allows Kallyope to engage in drug discovery efforts that target the fundamental processes of human physiology, with the potential to transform approaches to health and nutrition.

Accent Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology through the innovative field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017, the company explores post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting RNA-modifying proteins associated with cancer, Accent Therapeutics aims to translate advanced scientific research into effective treatments for patients, ultimately providing new therapeutic options in the fight against cancer.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2018
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Revolution Medicines

Series B in 2018
Revolution Medicines is developing new therapies through an innovative approach that harnesses the complex chemicals of life by reconfiguring natural substances into best-in-class medicines. REVOLUTION Medicines builds upon the vision of the company’s founder, Martin D. Burke, M.D., Ph.D., professor of chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Early Career Scientist of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, who invented a transformative method for synthesizing original compounds that are pharmaceutically optimized analogues of complex natural products. REVOLUTION Medicines has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Illinois to practice and expand this technology. REVOLUTION Medicines’ approach is a rapid, standardized and powerful process for assembling simple “chemical building blocks” into refined natural product-like structures. These optimized compounds have significant potential as best-in-class drug candidates.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

Kallyope

Series B in 2018
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on the gut-brain axis, the complex communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Founded in 2014, Kallyope develops innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health and nutrition. The company leverages advanced technologies in sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics to gain insights into gut-brain biology. This understanding allows Kallyope to engage in drug discovery efforts that target the fundamental processes of human physiology, with the potential to transform approaches to health and nutrition.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2018
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapies for treatment of cancers. Its lead product candidate is ORIC-101, a small molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, which has been linked to resistance to multiple classes of cancer therapeutics across various solid tumors. The company’s second product candidate is ORIC-533, an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of CD73 being developed for resistance to chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-based treatment regimens. It is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

ProNeurotech

Venture Round in 2018
ProNeurotech is a developer of neuroprotective drugs that prevent axon loss after acute injury or chronic degenerative disease. The company's business includes research in biochemistry, genetics, neurology and synthetic chemistry that drive the synthesis of the cardinal metabolite, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, enabling patients with neurodegenerative diseases to have access to treatment of neurologic and ocular diseases.

Carmot Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapies for metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Founded in 2008 and based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company employs a unique drug discovery approach known as Chemotype Evolution to explore innovative chemistry and biology. Carmot's portfolio includes several drug candidates aimed at treating metabolic disorders and oncology, such as CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist designed for obesity and type 2 diabetes, CT-996, an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist for the same conditions, and CT-868, another dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist specifically for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to provide effective treatments that improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these diseases.

Rapt Therapeutics

Series C in 2017
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the discovery and development of oral small molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs through its proprietary discovery engine. Its lead oncology candidate, FLX475, is a C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 antagonist currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials, both as a monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab, for various tumor types. Additionally, RAPT's lead inflammation drug candidate, RPT193, aims to selectively inhibit the migration of type 2 T helper cells into allergically inflamed tissues. The company is also exploring other potential targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are in the discovery phase. Founded in 2015, RAPT Therapeutics was previously known as FLX Bio, Inc. before its name change in May 2019.

Arcus Biosciences

Series C in 2017
Arcus Biosciences is biotech company founded on a vision of creating new cancer therapeutics through the utilization of emerging insights in immunology. Arcus was formed in 2015 by a group of seasoned researchers from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and is located in the San Francisco bay area, in the heart of the world’s largest biotechnology research hub.

Exonics Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Exonics Therapeutics, Inc. develops gene editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 to permanently correct the majority of duchenne muscular dystrophy mutations. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional office in Dallas, Texas. As of July 16, 2019, Exonics Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.

Gritstone bio

Series B in 2017
Gritstone Oncology is an immuno-oncology company focused on developing personalized cancer immunotherapies targeting various cancer types. Its lead product candidate, GRANITE, is undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors, including metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, gastroesophageal, bladder, and colorectal cancers. Additionally, Gritstone is advancing SLATE, an off-the-shelf immunotherapy candidate also in Phase I/II trials, aimed at treating common solid tumors such as colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer, particularly those with specific mutations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Gritstone leverages a blend of expertise in cancer biology and immunotherapy design, with a strategic collaboration with bluebird bio to enhance its therapeutic offerings.

Effector Therapeutics

Series C in 2017
Effector Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs designed to treat cancer and other serious diseases by selectively regulating protein synthesis, specifically targeting mRNA translation. Effector Therapeutics focuses on developing translation regulators that inhibit disregulated translation, which is crucial for tumor growth and survival. This innovative approach aims to provide potent and selective therapeutic options, offering a promising avenue for delivering new cancer treatments to patients in need.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

Surrozen

Series A in 2017
Surrozen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing targeted regenerative antibodies aimed at repairing tissues and organs affected by serious diseases. The company utilizes antibody platforms that act as Wnt and R-spondin mimetics to stimulate cell and organ-specific tissue regeneration. Its key programs include SZN-043, which is designed to promote hepatocyte regeneration in both acute and chronic liver diseases, and SZN-1326, an intestine-specific Wnt-mimetic intended to repair diseased epithelial tissue for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Surrozen was incorporated in 2015 and is focused on harnessing the body's self-renewal capabilities through precise control of the Wnt signaling pathway.

Revolution Medicines

Series A in 2016
Revolution Medicines is developing new therapies through an innovative approach that harnesses the complex chemicals of life by reconfiguring natural substances into best-in-class medicines. REVOLUTION Medicines builds upon the vision of the company’s founder, Martin D. Burke, M.D., Ph.D., professor of chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Early Career Scientist of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, who invented a transformative method for synthesizing original compounds that are pharmaceutically optimized analogues of complex natural products. REVOLUTION Medicines has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Illinois to practice and expand this technology. REVOLUTION Medicines’ approach is a rapid, standardized and powerful process for assembling simple “chemical building blocks” into refined natural product-like structures. These optimized compounds have significant potential as best-in-class drug candidates.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics for heart failure. It offers cellular regeneration platform, that enables in vivo reprogramming of cardiac fibroblasts into cardio myocytes by delivering proprietary transcription factors; gene therapy platform, that enables the targeted delivery of a payload to cardiac fibroblasts ; and precision medicine platform, which provides personalized medicine approach to treat heart disease. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Peloton Therapeutics

Series D in 2016
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, focused on developing innovative medicines for cancer and other serious conditions. The company's lead candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Additionally, Peloton is exploring PT2977 in various other indications, including von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and glioblastoma multiforme, as well as in combination therapies for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Furthermore, Peloton is developing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical stages aimed at non-oncology applications, notably pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and initially known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics has formed strong partnerships with academic institutions and secured funding from organizations like the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, positioning itself as a key player in the biotech sector.

Arcus Biosciences

Series B in 2016
Arcus Biosciences is biotech company founded on a vision of creating new cancer therapeutics through the utilization of emerging insights in immunology. Arcus was formed in 2015 by a group of seasoned researchers from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and is located in the San Francisco bay area, in the heart of the world’s largest biotechnology research hub.

Rapt Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the discovery and development of oral small molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs through its proprietary discovery engine. Its lead oncology candidate, FLX475, is a C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 antagonist currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials, both as a monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab, for various tumor types. Additionally, RAPT's lead inflammation drug candidate, RPT193, aims to selectively inhibit the migration of type 2 T helper cells into allergically inflamed tissues. The company is also exploring other potential targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are in the discovery phase. Founded in 2015, RAPT Therapeutics was previously known as FLX Bio, Inc. before its name change in May 2019.

Ribon Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer cell survival. Ribon's scientific founders have made significant contributions to the understanding of PARPs, or poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, and their roles in cancer. Leveraging this expertise, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at exploring the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform supports the creation of a pipeline of therapeutics that selectively target these proteins to potentially treat cancer and other diseases. Ribon Therapeutics is supported by notable life science investors, enhancing its capability to advance its research and development efforts.

Effector Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Effector Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs designed to treat cancer and other serious diseases by selectively regulating protein synthesis, specifically targeting mRNA translation. Effector Therapeutics focuses on developing translation regulators that inhibit disregulated translation, which is crucial for tumor growth and survival. This innovative approach aims to provide potent and selective therapeutic options, offering a promising avenue for delivering new cancer treatments to patients in need.

Ribon Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2015
Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer cell survival. Ribon's scientific founders have made significant contributions to the understanding of PARPs, or poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, and their roles in cancer. Leveraging this expertise, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at exploring the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform supports the creation of a pipeline of therapeutics that selectively target these proteins to potentially treat cancer and other diseases. Ribon Therapeutics is supported by notable life science investors, enhancing its capability to advance its research and development efforts.

Kallyope

Series A in 2015
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York that focuses on the gut-brain axis, the complex communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Founded in 2014, Kallyope develops innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health and nutrition. The company leverages advanced technologies in sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics to gain insights into gut-brain biology. This understanding allows Kallyope to engage in drug discovery efforts that target the fundamental processes of human physiology, with the potential to transform approaches to health and nutrition.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2015
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapies for treatment of cancers. Its lead product candidate is ORIC-101, a small molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, which has been linked to resistance to multiple classes of cancer therapeutics across various solid tumors. The company’s second product candidate is ORIC-533, an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of CD73 being developed for resistance to chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-based treatment regimens. It is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Neurona Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
Neurona Therapeutics Inc. develops cell-based therapies for the treatment of neurological disorders. The company develop therapeutic compositions of specific nerve cells for targeted delivery into the injured nervous system. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Gritstone bio

Series A in 2015
Gritstone Oncology is an immuno-oncology company focused on developing personalized cancer immunotherapies targeting various cancer types. Its lead product candidate, GRANITE, is undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors, including metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, gastroesophageal, bladder, and colorectal cancers. Additionally, Gritstone is advancing SLATE, an off-the-shelf immunotherapy candidate also in Phase I/II trials, aimed at treating common solid tumors such as colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer, particularly those with specific mutations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Gritstone leverages a blend of expertise in cancer biology and immunotherapy design, with a strategic collaboration with bluebird bio to enhance its therapeutic offerings.

Arcus Biosciences

Series A in 2015
Arcus Biosciences is biotech company founded on a vision of creating new cancer therapeutics through the utilization of emerging insights in immunology. Arcus was formed in 2015 by a group of seasoned researchers from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and is located in the San Francisco bay area, in the heart of the world’s largest biotechnology research hub.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series D in 2015
NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics to address cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. The company leverages insights from human clinical and genetic data to create innovative therapies, particularly targeting conditions like type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Key product candidates include Aldafermin, currently in Phase 2b trials for NASH, and NGM313, an antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates under development aim to tackle a variety of health issues, including metabolic syndrome and cancer-related conditions. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and product development efforts. Established in 2007 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company is committed to translating complex biological insights into meaningful medical advances.

Flexus Biosciences

Series B in 2014
Flexus is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on the creation, development, and commercialization of novel anti-cancer therapeutics through an innovative application of unexploited insights in immunology. Founded in 2013, Flexus is headquartered in San Carlos, California.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2014
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapies for treatment of cancers. Its lead product candidate is ORIC-101, a small molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, which has been linked to resistance to multiple classes of cancer therapeutics across various solid tumors. The company’s second product candidate is ORIC-533, an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of CD73 being developed for resistance to chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-based treatment regimens. It is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Nurix Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer and immune disorders. The company focuses on innovative approaches to modulate cellular protein levels, utilizing its expertise in the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Its lead preclinical candidates include NX-2127, an orally available Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) degrader targeting relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, a Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B (CBL-B) inhibitor for immuno-oncology applications. Nurix also offers DELigase, a discovery platform that identifies and advances novel drug candidates by targeting E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein regulation. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company has established strategic collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its potential in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.

Igenica

Series C in 2014
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment. The company is dedicated to advancing immunotherapies and functional antibodies that target tumors, as well as creating antibody-drug conjugates. Igenica's key products include IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody aimed at various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, which targets immune checkpoints in the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2008, Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is backed by prominent life science investors. The leadership team at Igenica has significant experience in antibody drug discovery and has contributed to the development of multiple approved antibody therapeutic products.

Immune Design

Series C in 2013
Immune Design Corp. (IDC) uses breakthrough technology to develop safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics, with emphasis on the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. This goal is being achieved through dedicated research aimed towards a greater understanding of the immune system, and by developing a new generation of immune-based products for the pharmaceutical industry. IDC is passionate about its mission to alleviate human suffering and pursues this goal with high energy and an unsurpassed standard of excellence

Seragon Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2013
Seragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, is a research-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving human and animal health through innovative science. Seragon Pharmaceuticals is committed to applying cutting-edge scientific and technological advancements to the fields of metabolism, gene therapy and bioinformatics. From the research end to consumer products and clinical applications, Seragon strives to bring people access to the most significant breakthroughs in medicine. For more information, please visit www.seragon.com

Nurix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2013
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer and immune disorders. The company focuses on innovative approaches to modulate cellular protein levels, utilizing its expertise in the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Its lead preclinical candidates include NX-2127, an orally available Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) degrader targeting relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, a Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B (CBL-B) inhibitor for immuno-oncology applications. Nurix also offers DELigase, a discovery platform that identifies and advances novel drug candidates by targeting E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein regulation. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company has established strategic collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its potential in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.

Aragon Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2012
Aragon Pharmaceuticals is a discovery-stage small molecule company dedicated to developing therapeutics for hormone-resistant cancers, particularly focusing on prostate and breast cancer. The company specializes in anti-endocrine therapies that target the biology of these cancers. Its research emphasizes nuclear receptor biology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery, with the goal of identifying and developing selective androgen receptor degraders for prostate cancer and selective estrogen receptor degraders for estrogen-sensitive breast cancer.

Carmot Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2012
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapies for metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Founded in 2008 and based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company employs a unique drug discovery approach known as Chemotype Evolution to explore innovative chemistry and biology. Carmot's portfolio includes several drug candidates aimed at treating metabolic disorders and oncology, such as CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist designed for obesity and type 2 diabetes, CT-996, an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist for the same conditions, and CT-868, another dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist specifically for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to provide effective treatments that improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these diseases.

Igenica

Series C in 2012
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment. The company is dedicated to advancing immunotherapies and functional antibodies that target tumors, as well as creating antibody-drug conjugates. Igenica's key products include IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody aimed at various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, which targets immune checkpoints in the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2008, Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is backed by prominent life science investors. The leadership team at Igenica has significant experience in antibody drug discovery and has contributed to the development of multiple approved antibody therapeutic products.

Nurix Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2012
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer and immune disorders. The company focuses on innovative approaches to modulate cellular protein levels, utilizing its expertise in the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Its lead preclinical candidates include NX-2127, an orally available Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) degrader targeting relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, a Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B (CBL-B) inhibitor for immuno-oncology applications. Nurix also offers DELigase, a discovery platform that identifies and advances novel drug candidates by targeting E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein regulation. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company has established strategic collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its potential in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series B in 2011
NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics to address cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. The company leverages insights from human clinical and genetic data to create innovative therapies, particularly targeting conditions like type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Key product candidates include Aldafermin, currently in Phase 2b trials for NASH, and NGM313, an antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates under development aim to tackle a variety of health issues, including metabolic syndrome and cancer-related conditions. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and product development efforts. Established in 2007 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company is committed to translating complex biological insights into meaningful medical advances.

Peloton Therapeutics

Series A in 2011
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, focused on developing innovative medicines for cancer and other serious conditions. The company's lead candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Additionally, Peloton is exploring PT2977 in various other indications, including von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and glioblastoma multiforme, as well as in combination therapies for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Furthermore, Peloton is developing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical stages aimed at non-oncology applications, notably pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and initially known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics has formed strong partnerships with academic institutions and secured funding from organizations like the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, positioning itself as a key player in the biotech sector.

Cyterix Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2011
Cyterix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held cancer therapeutics company, is engaged in the discovery and development of new classes of small molecule prodrugs with improved safety and efficacy over traditional drugs. The company's approach, based on a proprietary technology platform, uniquely enables the design of multiple classes of anticancer prodrugs that are selectively activated by extra-hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes that are greatly over-expressed in a broad range of solid tumor and hematologic cancers, but not in normal tissues.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

Immune Design

Series B in 2010
Immune Design Corp. (IDC) uses breakthrough technology to develop safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics, with emphasis on the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. This goal is being achieved through dedicated research aimed towards a greater understanding of the immune system, and by developing a new generation of immune-based products for the pharmaceutical industry. IDC is passionate about its mission to alleviate human suffering and pursues this goal with high energy and an unsurpassed standard of excellence

Igenica

Series B in 2010
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment. The company is dedicated to advancing immunotherapies and functional antibodies that target tumors, as well as creating antibody-drug conjugates. Igenica's key products include IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody aimed at various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, which targets immune checkpoints in the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2008, Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is backed by prominent life science investors. The leadership team at Igenica has significant experience in antibody drug discovery and has contributed to the development of multiple approved antibody therapeutic products.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

Aragon Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2010
Aragon Pharmaceuticals is a discovery-stage small molecule company dedicated to developing therapeutics for hormone-resistant cancers, particularly focusing on prostate and breast cancer. The company specializes in anti-endocrine therapies that target the biology of these cancers. Its research emphasizes nuclear receptor biology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery, with the goal of identifying and developing selective androgen receptor degraders for prostate cancer and selective estrogen receptor degraders for estrogen-sensitive breast cancer.

Carmot Therapeutics

Series A in 2010
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapies for metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Founded in 2008 and based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company employs a unique drug discovery approach known as Chemotype Evolution to explore innovative chemistry and biology. Carmot's portfolio includes several drug candidates aimed at treating metabolic disorders and oncology, such as CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist designed for obesity and type 2 diabetes, CT-996, an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist for the same conditions, and CT-868, another dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist specifically for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to provide effective treatments that improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these diseases.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series A in 2009
NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics to address cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. The company leverages insights from human clinical and genetic data to create innovative therapies, particularly targeting conditions like type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Key product candidates include Aldafermin, currently in Phase 2b trials for NASH, and NGM313, an antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates under development aim to tackle a variety of health issues, including metabolic syndrome and cancer-related conditions. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and product development efforts. Established in 2007 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company is committed to translating complex biological insights into meaningful medical advances.

PTC Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2009
PTC Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered and small-molecule drugs. It offers Ataluren, an orally administered small-molecule investigational new drug for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by nonsense mutations. The company also provides PTC299, an anti-angiogenesis drug for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, multiple tumors, and neurofibromatosis. Its products are used for the treatment of genetic disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases. PTC Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

Sagimet Biosciences

Series B in 2009
Sagimet Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat important diseases such as liver disease NASH and specific cancers, with a focus on targeting dysfunctional metabolic pathways. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Aragon Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2009
Aragon Pharmaceuticals is a discovery-stage small molecule company dedicated to developing therapeutics for hormone-resistant cancers, particularly focusing on prostate and breast cancer. The company specializes in anti-endocrine therapies that target the biology of these cancers. Its research emphasizes nuclear receptor biology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery, with the goal of identifying and developing selective androgen receptor degraders for prostate cancer and selective estrogen receptor degraders for estrogen-sensitive breast cancer.

Igenica

Series A in 2009
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment. The company is dedicated to advancing immunotherapies and functional antibodies that target tumors, as well as creating antibody-drug conjugates. Igenica's key products include IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody aimed at various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, which targets immune checkpoints in the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2008, Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is backed by prominent life science investors. The leadership team at Igenica has significant experience in antibody drug discovery and has contributed to the development of multiple approved antibody therapeutic products.

Immune Design

Series A in 2008
Immune Design Corp. (IDC) uses breakthrough technology to develop safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics, with emphasis on the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. This goal is being achieved through dedicated research aimed towards a greater understanding of the immune system, and by developing a new generation of immune-based products for the pharmaceutical industry. IDC is passionate about its mission to alleviate human suffering and pursues this goal with high energy and an unsurpassed standard of excellence
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.
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