Portal Innovations

Portal Innovations is a venture capital investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2020. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the life sciences, medical technology, and bioinformatics sectors. Portal Innovations focuses on companies that demonstrate strong leadership teams, aiming to support the development of innovative therapeutics and technologies that can advance healthcare solutions.

Shahila Christie Ph.D

Managing Director of Strategic Growth

2 past transactions

Rhaeos

Seed Round in 2021
Rhaeos is a pioneering company focused on enhancing care for patients with hydrocephalus through its innovative wearable shunt monitor, which utilizes a thermal biosensor. Originating from research at Northwestern University, Rhaeos is the result of a collaborative effort involving experts from engineering, medicine, and management. The company specializes in developing noninvasive wireless patches that monitor the flow of bodily fluids, including blood, lymph, and cerebrospinal fluid. This technology enables timely treatment for chronic medical conditions, particularly in the field of neurosurgery, by providing real-time data on fluid dynamics. Through its advancements, Rhaeos addresses a significant clinical need, improving patient outcomes and care efficiency.

Grove Biopharma

Seed Round in 2021
Grove Biopharma is a biotechnology company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology, chronic inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. It specializes in the discovery and development of a new class of protein-like polymers, utilizing artificial intelligence and precision polymer chemistry to create hybrid synthetic protein mimetics. The company also provides materials science solutions to tackle challenges associated with peptide therapeutics, thereby facilitating researchers' access to innovative drugs in critical areas of healthcare.
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