Galatea Bio
Venture Round in 2025
Galatea Bio is a biotechnology company based in the United States, founded by Carlos Bustamante, Nicholas Katsanis, and Alexander Ioannidis. The company focuses on improving diagnostic testing and accelerating drug discovery specifically for diverse and underserved populations that have historically been underrepresented in genetics research. Galatea Bio operates a biobank that serves as a biosample and bioinformatics platform, utilizing advanced algorithms and innovative analyses to facilitate genomic discoveries. Through its world-class clinical network, the company aims to identify patients at risk for severe multi-inflammatory syndromes or infections, ultimately working to develop new tests, treatments, and cures that enhance healthcare outcomes for all.
Laurus Bio
Venture Round in 2024
Laurus Bio specializes in precision fermentation services, focusing on microbial fermentation-based manufacturing and product development. They produce animal-origin-free recombinant proteins, growth factors, and cell-culture media supplements, catering to industries such as cultured meat, biologics manufacturing, vaccines, stem cells, and regenerative medicine.
Based on our deep science and focused on patients in need.
Shift Bioscience
Seed Round in 2024
Shift Bioscience employs simulation-guided techniques to identify safer gene factors for cellular rejuvenation, aiming to develop a drug family that treats multiple age-related diseases. Its high-throughput aging biomarker enables accurate cell simulations, with the goal of making full health in old age accessible via prescription.
RareCyte
Venture Round in 2024
RareCyte, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2009. The company specializes in developing advanced platforms for liquid and tissue biopsy analysis, focusing on the detection and characterization of rare cells, particularly circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in blood samples. RareCyte's AccuCyte system provides an open platform that facilitates the unbiased discovery and isolation of these rare cells, supporting various applications in cancer research, cardiovascular disease studies, and diagnostic development. The company offers a range of products, including sample preparation systems, staining kits, automated fluorescence microscopy instruments, and slide imaging systems. By enabling precision medicine approaches, RareCyte aims to provide new tools for medical professionals and researchers to address complex questions in the fields of cancer and other therapeutic areas.
Nocion Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Nocion Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies called 'nocions' that selectively target actively firing nociceptors to provide relief for serious conditions such as cough, itch, pain, and inflammation.
Founded in 2014, Genomics develops algorithms and software solutions focused on cancer, microbes, and rare diseases. Its solutions empower governments, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, clinicians, and researchers to improve diagnoses, treatment options, and drug development processes through accurate genomic data analysis.
OnCusp Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
OnCusp Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating oncology medication innovation globally. It focuses on translating preclinical drug candidates into clinical proof-of-concept stage and advancing them for rapid global early clinical development.
PlasmaGen Biosciences
Venture Round in 2023
PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in plasma protein therapies. The company manufactures a range of products including PlasmaGlob and AlbuMax, brands of Normal Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous use, PlasmaRho-D I.V. for Rh immunization suppression, PlasmaRAB for rabies infection prophylaxis, PlasmaHep for hepatitis B exposure, VerBumin for conditions like hypovolemic shock and burns, and Gammafact-VIII. These products cater to various medical fields such as hematology, oncology, immunology, pediatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and neurology. The company serves clinicians, medical practitioners, corporate hospitals, and government institutions.
Shinobi Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
Shinobi Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative cell therapies that utilize hypoimmune CD8αβ induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS-T cells) to enhance cancer treatment and address other diseases. The company's advanced immune evasion technology aims to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of these therapies, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing patient outcomes. By focusing on durable responses and the potential for redosing, Shinobi Therapeutics strives to provide the healthcare industry with comprehensive immune therapies that can address a range of diseases, including cancer and genetic disorders.
T-Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
T-Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered soluble biologics for oncological and immunological applications. The company utilizes a proprietary T cell receptor (TCR) discovery platform based on a highly humanized mouse model, which allows access to TCRs for human antigens that are typically unavailable from human samples. This innovative approach enables the binding of specific peptide-MHC (pMHC) targets on cells, facilitating the recruitment of T cells to combat cancer or modulate immune responses. Through its advanced capabilities in mouse genome engineering, single-cell genomics, machine learning, and structural biology, T-Therapeutics aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic and infectious diseases. The company's culture emphasizes creativity and collaboration, fostering an environment conducive to groundbreaking research and development in the biopharmaceutical field.
K36 Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
K36 Therapeutics develops small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. It translates epigenetic modulation of oncogenic pathways into small molecule therapies.
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of biomedical research. The company's technology translates both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations for specific experiments, particularly in antibody extraction. By streamlining the experimental process, BenchSci allows researchers and scientists to conduct successful experiments more quickly and with reduced resource wastage. The platform is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, significantly contributing to the acceleration of drug discovery and biomedical advancements.
Enzene Biosciences
Venture Round in 2023
Enzene Biosciences develops cost-effective biosimilars through advanced analytics and state-of-the-art manufacturing. It aims to provide affordable medicines swiftly, utilizing good manufacturing practices (GMP) processes.
Elucidata
Series A in 2022
Elucidata Corporation, established in 2015 and based in New Delhi, India, specializes in accelerating drug discovery by translating phenotypic screenings into therapeutic strategies. The company's core offering is Polly, a proprietary SaaS platform that transforms drug discovery through curated biomedical molecular data. Polly hosts over 230,000 multi-omic datasets, with around 50,000 new datasets added monthly, and offers exclusive access to curated data ready for machine learning workflows. This platform enables 10x faster identification of therapeutic assets and has facilitated the detection of multiple validated drug targets across immunology, oncology, and metabolomic disorders. Polly supports discovery programs at prominent biopharma companies such as Pfizer, Agios Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, and Yale, with over 35 research partners from premier institutions.
RIGImmune
Funding Round in 2022
RIGImmune is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative immune-modulating therapies targeting RNA virus diseases and enhancing antitumor immune responses. The company focuses on creating novel treatments aimed at addressing a wide range of conditions associated with viral infections and certain cancers. Its therapeutic candidates are designed to improve treatment outcomes for viral respiratory infections, serving as adjuvants or boosters for healthcare providers. By advancing its research and development efforts, RIGImmune aims to contribute significantly to the treatment landscape for both viral and oncological diseases.
Immuneel Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Immuneel Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative cell and gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company focuses on CAR-T cell therapies, which are created by extracting blood cells from patients and genetically engineering healthy immune cells to specifically target malignant cells. This approach allows cancer patients to benefit from advanced cell-based immunotherapies that have the potential to transform their treatment outcomes.
Peptone Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at solving protein developability challenges within the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. The company offers a range of services, including antibody design and optimization, an extensive protein database, automated thermos-stability engineering, and the deployment of hybrid AI solutions. Its proprietary platform, CassandraAI, focuses on silico protein engineering, allowing for the efficient handling of complex tasks related to anomaly detection and failure risk assessment in protein development. By streamlining these processes, Peptone enables users to identify optimal pathways for therapeutic discovery, facilitating the generation of lab-quality molecules more swiftly and cost-effectively than traditional methods in the pharmaceutical industry.
Proof Diagnostics
Series A in 2022
Proof Diagnostics is a life sciences company focused on developing diagnostic tools and therapeutic applications. The company specializes in creating rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, including a critical test for the detection of coronavirus infection. With a commitment to enhancing patient care, Proof Diagnostics designs and manufactures diagnostic kits that empower medical professionals to accurately and efficiently test patients for various infections. Additionally, the company is working on a smart, portable system aimed at expanding the capabilities of disease detection.
K36 Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
K36 Therapeutics develops small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. It translates epigenetic modulation of oncogenic pathways into small molecule therapies.
AviadoBio
Series A in 2021
AviadoBio focuses on developing transformative gene therapies for devastating neurodegenerative disorders such as frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The company's platform combines proprietary technologies with a deep understanding of the brain to deliver effective treatments.
Galatea Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Galatea Bio is a biotechnology company based in the United States, founded by Carlos Bustamante, Nicholas Katsanis, and Alexander Ioannidis. The company focuses on improving diagnostic testing and accelerating drug discovery specifically for diverse and underserved populations that have historically been underrepresented in genetics research. Galatea Bio operates a biobank that serves as a biosample and bioinformatics platform, utilizing advanced algorithms and innovative analyses to facilitate genomic discoveries. Through its world-class clinical network, the company aims to identify patients at risk for severe multi-inflammatory syndromes or infections, ultimately working to develop new tests, treatments, and cures that enhance healthcare outcomes for all.
RareCyte, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2009. The company specializes in developing advanced platforms for liquid and tissue biopsy analysis, focusing on the detection and characterization of rare cells, particularly circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in blood samples. RareCyte's AccuCyte system provides an open platform that facilitates the unbiased discovery and isolation of these rare cells, supporting various applications in cancer research, cardiovascular disease studies, and diagnostic development. The company offers a range of products, including sample preparation systems, staining kits, automated fluorescence microscopy instruments, and slide imaging systems. By enabling precision medicine approaches, RareCyte aims to provide new tools for medical professionals and researchers to address complex questions in the fields of cancer and other therapeutic areas.
Prime Medicine
Series B in 2021
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its innovative Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aimed at restoring normal genetic function. The company targets a wide range of diseases with significant unmet medical needs, leveraging the efficiency and versatility of its gene editing capabilities to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Through its commitment to advancing gene editing, Prime Medicine seeks to transform the landscape of genetic medicine.
Affinia Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Affinia Therapeutics develops adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for muscular and central nervous system diseases. The company uses an AAV vector design platform built on synthetic and systems biology, high-throughput screening, and tissue- and single-cell-resolution analyses to create vectors with improved properties. It leverages sequencing, artificial intelligence, and structural modeling to enable rational design of therapies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Affinia Therapeutics was founded in 2019 and targets diseases with significant unmet needs in muscle and CNS.
Genomics
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, Genomics develops algorithms and software solutions focused on cancer, microbes, and rare diseases. Its solutions empower governments, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, clinicians, and researchers to improve diagnoses, treatment options, and drug development processes through accurate genomic data analysis.
Sana Biotechnology
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
Verve Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.
NFlection Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
NFlection Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing targeted therapies for rare disorders, particularly focusing on neurofibromatosis type 1 and related conditions. The company specializes in addressing diseases driven by the aberrant activation of the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK pathway, including cutaneous neurofibromas and other conditions such as immunosuppressant-mediated squamous cell carcinoma and congenital birthmarks. NFlection Therapeutics is known for its innovative approach to drug formulation, offering treatments in a cosmetically elegant gel that can be applied topically, allowing for localized suppression of the Ras pathway while minimizing systemic side effects associated with oral medications. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
NodThera is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016, it operates laboratories in Little Chesterford (UK) and Seattle (US), with corporate offices in Lexington (US). The company's primary research involves inflammasomes, multi-protein complexes targeting conditions such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Avalyn Pharma
Series B in 2020
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Rallybio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe and rare diseases. Its programs cover hematology, immuno-inflammation, maternal-fetal health and metabolic disorders, with a lead candidate aimed at preventing fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, a life-threatening condition that can cause bleeding in fetuses and newborns. Founded in 2018 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Rallybio develops therapies across antibodies, small molecules and engineered proteins to address unmet needs in rare diseases. Guided by experienced biopharma leadership, the company emphasizes translating biology into transformative therapies for underserved patients.
Affinia Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Affinia Therapeutics develops adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for muscular and central nervous system diseases. The company uses an AAV vector design platform built on synthetic and systems biology, high-throughput screening, and tissue- and single-cell-resolution analyses to create vectors with improved properties. It leverages sequencing, artificial intelligence, and structural modeling to enable rational design of therapies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Affinia Therapeutics was founded in 2019 and targets diseases with significant unmet needs in muscle and CNS.
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of biomedical research. The company's technology translates both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations for specific experiments, particularly in antibody extraction. By streamlining the experimental process, BenchSci allows researchers and scientists to conduct successful experiments more quickly and with reduced resource wastage. The platform is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, significantly contributing to the acceleration of drug discovery and biomedical advancements.
Adagene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immuno-oncology antibodies targeting novel epitopes. It employs its proprietary Smart Antibody Technology to enhance success rates, expedite time to market, and reduce development costs for therapeutic antibodies.
AviadoBio
Seed Round in 2020
AviadoBio focuses on developing transformative gene therapies for devastating neurodegenerative disorders such as frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The company's platform combines proprietary technologies with a deep understanding of the brain to deliver effective treatments.
Immuneel Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020
Immuneel Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative cell and gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company focuses on CAR-T cell therapies, which are created by extracting blood cells from patients and genetically engineering healthy immune cells to specifically target malignant cells. This approach allows cancer patients to benefit from advanced cell-based immunotherapies that have the potential to transform their treatment outcomes.
Prime Medicine
Series A in 2019
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its innovative Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aimed at restoring normal genetic function. The company targets a wide range of diseases with significant unmet medical needs, leveraging the efficiency and versatility of its gene editing capabilities to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Through its commitment to advancing gene editing, Prime Medicine seeks to transform the landscape of genetic medicine.
Sironax is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company that develops therapies for age‑related degenerative diseases. The company focuses on mechanisms such as regulated cell death, neuroprotective pathways, and neuroinflammation, aiming to shift the treatment paradigm for these conditions. Its research includes apoptosis and other cell‑death pathways to create advanced pharmaceuticals for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Sironax is headquartered in Beijing, China.
LunaPBC
Venture Round in 2019
LunaPBC, Inc. is a Public Benefit Corporation based in San Diego, California, focused on developing a community-owned platform for health and DNA research. The company's primary offering is LunaDNA, a genomic and medical research knowledge database that enables individuals to share their health and DNA data for research purposes. This platform facilitates collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, insurance providers, and healthcare IT organizations to drive advancements in medical discoveries. By allowing members to contribute their health data, LunaPBC not only supports vital health research projects but also ensures that participants can share in the financial benefits arising from medical breakthroughs, fostering a sense of community ownership and engagement in the research process.
LunaDNA
Venture Round in 2019
LunaDNA is a community-owned genomic and medical research platform founded by the creators of a leading DNA sequencing company. It facilitates the sharing of health and DNA data, allowing individuals to contribute their personal information for medical research while maintaining ownership of their data. By incentivizing participation, LunaDNA addresses the challenge of data silos that have emerged as personal DNA sequencing has gained popularity. Participants are rewarded with shares in the database, granting them a stake in the profits generated from medical research. These profits are returned to the community as dividends when researchers pay for access to the data. LunaDNA empowers individuals to support health research while ensuring that their contributions benefit the broader community and drive medical discoveries.
Verve Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.
Nocion Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Nocion Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies called 'nocions' that selectively target actively firing nociceptors to provide relief for serious conditions such as cough, itch, pain, and inflammation.
Structure Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing oral small-molecule medicines for chronic diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its platform combines structure-based drug design, computational chemistry, and data integration to create orally available therapies that overcome limitations of biologics and peptide drugs. The company concentrates on targeting G-protein coupled receptors and other mechanisms, leveraging structural insights to identify differentiated, efficacious, and safe treatments. Its programs address cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions, with a focus on delivering convenient, effective medicines that can offer broad patient impact and commercial potential. Structure Therapeutics conducts its research and development activities across its pipeline within a single organization and seeks to advance clinical candidates through development.
Caplin Point Laboratories
Venture Round in 2019
Caplin Point Laboratories Limited is an India-based pharmaceutical company founded in 1990, specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of generic and branded generic formulations. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tablets, capsules, injections (both liquid and lyophilized), ophthalmic solutions, soft gel capsules, ointments, creams, gels, and various specialized formulations such as pre-filled syringes and inhalers. Caplin Point has a strong presence in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa, with over 2000 product licenses globally. The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility approved by regulatory bodies such as the US FDA and EU-GMP, enabling it to expand into regulated markets for injectables. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Caplin Point also runs an e-commerce platform called QueTenX.
Sana Biotechnology
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
Singular Genomics
Venture Round in 2019
Singular Genomics is a life science technology company that develops innovative sequencing platforms. Its core product, the Singular Sequencing Engine, powers two integrated solutions: G4 for next-generation sequencing (NGS) markets, offering high accuracy and speed; and PX, which combines single-cell analysis, spatial analysis, genomics, and proteomics in one versatile multi-omics instrument. These products aim to empower researchers and clinicians across diverse fields such as basic biology, oncology, immunology, and more.
Founded in 2014, Genomics develops algorithms and software solutions focused on cancer, microbes, and rare diseases. Its solutions empower governments, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, clinicians, and researchers to improve diagnoses, treatment options, and drug development processes through accurate genomic data analysis.
Avidity Biosciences
Series B in 2018
Avidity Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing antibody oligonucleotide conjugates to enable tissue-selective delivery and precision RNA therapies for serious diseases. Its AOC platform combines monoclonal antibody tissue targeting with oligonucleotide therapies to access previously undruggable tissues and genetic drivers. The lead candidate, AOC 1001, targets myotonic dystrophy type 1, and its muscle programs address muscle atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Pompe disease. The pipeline also includes immune and other cell-type programs, including Del-zota for DMD, Del-desiran for DM1, and Del-brax for FSHD. Avidity is based in La Jolla, California.
TraceLink
Series D in 2018
TraceLink develops and provides track-and-trace solutions for the life sciences supply chain. Its primary offering is TraceLink Life Sciences Cloud, enabling pharmaceutical serialization and compliance with regulations like EU Falsified Medicines Directive. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and repackagers, with strategic partnerships to enhance its services.
Sana Biotechnology
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
NodThera is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016, it operates laboratories in Little Chesterford (UK) and Seattle (US), with corporate offices in Lexington (US). The company's primary research involves inflammasomes, multi-protein complexes targeting conditions such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Benchling
Series B in 2018
Benchling, Inc. delivers a cloud-based informatics platform for life sciences research and development. The platform unifies experiment design, data capture, and collaboration in a single interface, enabling scientists to design, record, and share experiments. It consists of an integrated lab notebook, a biological registration system to track inventory such as plasmids, antibodies, and cell lines, and a molecular biology design and analysis suite that supports end-to-end R&D workflows. Additional modules include Benchling Insights for querying and visualizing structured data and collaboration around it, and Bioregistry for biological entity registration and strain management. Benchling serves researchers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as academic and government labs, including research and development managers and principal investigators who need centralized data management and streamlined collaboration. The platform is applied across antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, proteins and peptides, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Benchling enables scientists to design DNA, manage workflows, and accelerate decision-making throughout the R&D lifecycle.
TraceLink
Series D in 2018
TraceLink develops and provides track-and-trace solutions for the life sciences supply chain. Its primary offering is TraceLink Life Sciences Cloud, enabling pharmaceutical serialization and compliance with regulations like EU Falsified Medicines Directive. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and repackagers, with strategic partnerships to enhance its services.
Hua Medicine
Series D in 2018
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Bio Palette
Seed Round in 2018
Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Series E in 2017
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic compounds through inhibiting the complement system for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate, pegcetacoplan, is in Phase III trials for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, among other indications.
Indalo Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2017
Indalo Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients affected by fibrotic diseases. The company is built on significant scientific advancements and aims to address critical unmet medical needs in the fibrosis domain. By leveraging advanced understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind abnormal scarring, Indalo Therapeutics seeks to create treatments that can halt or even reverse fibrosis. The organization is comprised of a skilled team of pharmaceutical scientists and executives, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through novel therapeutic approaches.
PlasmaGen Biosciences
Venture Round in 2017
PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in plasma protein therapies. The company manufactures a range of products including PlasmaGlob and AlbuMax, brands of Normal Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous use, PlasmaRho-D I.V. for Rh immunization suppression, PlasmaRAB for rabies infection prophylaxis, PlasmaHep for hepatitis B exposure, VerBumin for conditions like hypovolemic shock and burns, and Gammafact-VIII. These products cater to various medical fields such as hematology, oncology, immunology, pediatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and neurology. The company serves clinicians, medical practitioners, corporate hospitals, and government institutions.
Bio Palette
Venture Round in 2017
Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.
Bio Palette
Seed Round in 2017
Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.
Avalyn Pharma
Venture Round in 2017
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Core Diagnostics
Series B in 2016
Core Diagnostics Private Limited, established in 2012 and located in Gurugram, India, is a clinical laboratory specializing in advanced diagnostic solutions aimed at disease stratification and therapy selection. The company emphasizes the use of next-generation diagnostic techniques to enhance healthcare outcomes, striving to provide comprehensive and high-quality testing services. With a commitment to innovation, Core Diagnostics aims to be a leading provider of sophisticated diagnostic solutions in India, catering to the growing demand for precision medicine.
TraceLink
Series C in 2016
TraceLink develops and provides track-and-trace solutions for the life sciences supply chain. Its primary offering is TraceLink Life Sciences Cloud, enabling pharmaceutical serialization and compliance with regulations like EU Falsified Medicines Directive. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and repackagers, with strategic partnerships to enhance its services.
Caribou Biosciences
Series B in 2016
Caribou Biosciences develops cellular engineering solutions based on CRISPR technologies, offering a gene editing platform with applications in human therapeutics, disease modeling, genomics research, and agricultural biotechnology.
Hua Medicine
Series C in 2016
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Adagene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immuno-oncology antibodies targeting novel epitopes. It employs its proprietary Smart Antibody Technology to enhance success rates, expedite time to market, and reduce development costs for therapeutic antibodies.
Proteostasis Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Proteostasis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapies that regulate the body's protein homeostasis network to treat cystic fibrosis and other genetic or degenerative diseases. It develops Proteostasis Regulators intended to restore proteostasis balance and address conditions such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. In CF, its lead candidates include PTI-801, a CFTR corrector; PTI-808, a CFTR potentiator; and PTI-428, a CFTR amplifier. The company collaborates with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to research, develop, and commercialize CF-related products, and has licensing relationships with Genentech. It was founded in 2006, formerly known as Proteoguard, and was renamed Proteostasis Therapeutics in 2007, based in Boston. It was acquired by Yumanity Therapeutics in 2020 in a reverse merger.
Precision BioSciences
Series A in 2015
Precision BioSciences, founded in 2006, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in genome editing, developing therapeutic products using its proprietary ARCUS technology. The company focuses on creating allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies to treat cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-hodgkin lymphoma, as well as genetic disorders.
Symbiomix Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
Symbiomix Therapeutics, LLC is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for serious women's health infections, particularly those that have been historically overlooked. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, with additional offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Hamden, Connecticut, the company specializes in antibiotics for gynecologic infections. Its lead product, Solosec (secnidazole), is a next-generation 5-nitroimidazole antibiotic designed for the one-time oral treatment of bacterial vaginosis. This drug is characterized by its enhanced pharmacokinetic properties, allowing for effective and well-tolerated delivery in a single dose. Symbiomix Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Lupin Inc.
Caribou Biosciences
Series A in 2015
Caribou Biosciences develops cellular engineering solutions based on CRISPR technologies, offering a gene editing platform with applications in human therapeutics, disease modeling, genomics research, and agricultural biotechnology.
Mersana Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer patients with unmet medical needs. It leverages proprietary ADC platforms, including Dolaflexin, Dolasynthen, and Immunosynthen, to create a diverse pipeline of product candidates designed to improve therapeutic benefit and address oncology indications underserved by traditional ADCs. The lead candidate XMT-1536 targets NaPi2b and is in Phase I trials for ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other indications. The company also advances additional programs such as Emi-Le (XMT-1660), XMT-2056, XMT-2068, and XMT-2175, reflecting its focus on next-generation ADCs. Mersana is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was founded in 2005.
TraceLink
Series B in 2015
TraceLink develops and provides track-and-trace solutions for the life sciences supply chain. Its primary offering is TraceLink Life Sciences Cloud, enabling pharmaceutical serialization and compliance with regulations like EU Falsified Medicines Directive. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and repackagers, with strategic partnerships to enhance its services.
Adagene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immuno-oncology antibodies targeting novel epitopes. It employs its proprietary Smart Antibody Technology to enhance success rates, expedite time to market, and reduce development costs for therapeutic antibodies.
Mersana Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer patients with unmet medical needs. It leverages proprietary ADC platforms, including Dolaflexin, Dolasynthen, and Immunosynthen, to create a diverse pipeline of product candidates designed to improve therapeutic benefit and address oncology indications underserved by traditional ADCs. The lead candidate XMT-1536 targets NaPi2b and is in Phase I trials for ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other indications. The company also advances additional programs such as Emi-Le (XMT-1660), XMT-2056, XMT-2068, and XMT-2175, reflecting its focus on next-generation ADCs. Mersana is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was founded in 2005.
Blueprint Medicines
Series B in 2014
Blueprint Medicines is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company that develops targeted, small-molecule therapies to treat genomically defined cancers, rare diseases, and related conditions. The company focuses on precision medicines that address molecular drivers and resistance mechanisms, advancing a pipeline that includes avapritinib for systemic mastocytosis and certain gastrointestinal stromal tumors, BLU-263, a KIT inhibitor for indolent systemic mastocytosis and other mast cell disorders, fisogatinib for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, and pralsetinib, a RET inhibitor for RET-altered cancers such as non-small cell lung cancer and medullary thyroid carcinoma. It is also pursuing BLU-782, an ALK2 inhibitor in early clinical trials for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Blueprint Medicines collaborates with partner companies such as Clementia Pharmaceuticals, CStone Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, and Hoffmann-La Roche. Founded in 2008, the company operates in the United States and Europe and combines its Insights-to-Validation platform with a proprietary chemical library to discover and develop new therapeutic compounds and combination therapies in oncology, hematology, and related areas.
Symbiomix Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2013
Symbiomix Therapeutics, LLC is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for serious women's health infections, particularly those that have been historically overlooked. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, with additional offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Hamden, Connecticut, the company specializes in antibiotics for gynecologic infections. Its lead product, Solosec (secnidazole), is a next-generation 5-nitroimidazole antibiotic designed for the one-time oral treatment of bacterial vaginosis. This drug is characterized by its enhanced pharmacokinetic properties, allowing for effective and well-tolerated delivery in a single dose. Symbiomix Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Lupin Inc.
Mersana Therapeutics
Series A in 2012
Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer patients with unmet medical needs. It leverages proprietary ADC platforms, including Dolaflexin, Dolasynthen, and Immunosynthen, to create a diverse pipeline of product candidates designed to improve therapeutic benefit and address oncology indications underserved by traditional ADCs. The lead candidate XMT-1536 targets NaPi2b and is in Phase I trials for ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other indications. The company also advances additional programs such as Emi-Le (XMT-1660), XMT-2056, XMT-2068, and XMT-2175, reflecting its focus on next-generation ADCs. Mersana is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was founded in 2005.
Hua Medicine
Series A in 2011
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Blueprint Medicines
Series A in 2011
Blueprint Medicines is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company that develops targeted, small-molecule therapies to treat genomically defined cancers, rare diseases, and related conditions. The company focuses on precision medicines that address molecular drivers and resistance mechanisms, advancing a pipeline that includes avapritinib for systemic mastocytosis and certain gastrointestinal stromal tumors, BLU-263, a KIT inhibitor for indolent systemic mastocytosis and other mast cell disorders, fisogatinib for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, and pralsetinib, a RET inhibitor for RET-altered cancers such as non-small cell lung cancer and medullary thyroid carcinoma. It is also pursuing BLU-782, an ALK2 inhibitor in early clinical trials for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Blueprint Medicines collaborates with partner companies such as Clementia Pharmaceuticals, CStone Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, and Hoffmann-La Roche. Founded in 2008, the company operates in the United States and Europe and combines its Insights-to-Validation platform with a proprietary chemical library to discover and develop new therapeutic compounds and combination therapies in oncology, hematology, and related areas.
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2010
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the creation, development, and commercialization of innovative antibiotics aimed at treating serious and life-threatening multidrug-resistant infections. The company's primary product, Xerava, is a synthetic fluorocycline administered intravenously, designed as a first-line empiric monotherapy for multidrug-resistant infections, particularly those caused by MDR Gram-negative bacteria. Tetraphase has successfully conducted Phase III clinical trials for Xerava, specifically targeting complicated intra-abdominal infections. In addition to Xerava, the company is developing several other candidates, including TP-271 for respiratory diseases linked to bacterial biothreats and TP-6076 for MDR Gram-negative infections, both in Phase I clinical trials. Furthermore, TP-2846 is being explored as a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals has established a licensing agreement with Everest Medicines Limited to enhance the development and commercialization of Xerava in select regions across Asia. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Tetraphase operates as a subsidiary of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company.
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2009
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the creation, development, and commercialization of innovative antibiotics aimed at treating serious and life-threatening multidrug-resistant infections. The company's primary product, Xerava, is a synthetic fluorocycline administered intravenously, designed as a first-line empiric monotherapy for multidrug-resistant infections, particularly those caused by MDR Gram-negative bacteria. Tetraphase has successfully conducted Phase III clinical trials for Xerava, specifically targeting complicated intra-abdominal infections. In addition to Xerava, the company is developing several other candidates, including TP-271 for respiratory diseases linked to bacterial biothreats and TP-6076 for MDR Gram-negative infections, both in Phase I clinical trials. Furthermore, TP-2846 is being explored as a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals has established a licensing agreement with Everest Medicines Limited to enhance the development and commercialization of Xerava in select regions across Asia. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Tetraphase operates as a subsidiary of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company.
Proteostasis Therapeutics
Series A in 2008
Proteostasis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapies that regulate the body's protein homeostasis network to treat cystic fibrosis and other genetic or degenerative diseases. It develops Proteostasis Regulators intended to restore proteostasis balance and address conditions such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. In CF, its lead candidates include PTI-801, a CFTR corrector; PTI-808, a CFTR potentiator; and PTI-428, a CFTR amplifier. The company collaborates with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to research, develop, and commercialize CF-related products, and has licensing relationships with Genentech. It was founded in 2006, formerly known as Proteoguard, and was renamed Proteostasis Therapeutics in 2007, based in Boston. It was acquired by Yumanity Therapeutics in 2020 in a reverse merger.
Bikam Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2007
Bikam Pharmaceuticals is a drug discovery company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2007. The company specializes in the development of novel therapeutics aimed at treating degenerative diseases, particularly retinal disorders. It focuses on creating small molecule, non-retinoid pharmacological chaperones designed to address issues related to misfolded proteins in the retina, which are implicated in serious conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and dry age-related macular degeneration. Bikam Pharmaceuticals has developed an orally active pharmacological chaperone that effectively binds to misfolded rod opsin, a protein associated with retinitis pigmentosa, and facilitates its proper trafficking to the surface of rod cells, thereby aiming to mitigate the effects of this rare and incurable genetic disease that leads to blindness.
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2006
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the creation, development, and commercialization of innovative antibiotics aimed at treating serious and life-threatening multidrug-resistant infections. The company's primary product, Xerava, is a synthetic fluorocycline administered intravenously, designed as a first-line empiric monotherapy for multidrug-resistant infections, particularly those caused by MDR Gram-negative bacteria. Tetraphase has successfully conducted Phase III clinical trials for Xerava, specifically targeting complicated intra-abdominal infections. In addition to Xerava, the company is developing several other candidates, including TP-271 for respiratory diseases linked to bacterial biothreats and TP-6076 for MDR Gram-negative infections, both in Phase I clinical trials. Furthermore, TP-2846 is being explored as a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals has established a licensing agreement with Everest Medicines Limited to enhance the development and commercialization of Xerava in select regions across Asia. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Tetraphase operates as a subsidiary of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company.
Mersana Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2005
Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer patients with unmet medical needs. It leverages proprietary ADC platforms, including Dolaflexin, Dolasynthen, and Immunosynthen, to create a diverse pipeline of product candidates designed to improve therapeutic benefit and address oncology indications underserved by traditional ADCs. The lead candidate XMT-1536 targets NaPi2b and is in Phase I trials for ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other indications. The company also advances additional programs such as Emi-Le (XMT-1660), XMT-2056, XMT-2068, and XMT-2175, reflecting its focus on next-generation ADCs. Mersana is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was founded in 2005.