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.
Tenvie Therapeutics
Series A in 2025
Tenvie Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded to improve patients' lives with neurological, cardiometabolic, and ophthalmic diseases. The company is focused on developing small molecules targeting brain inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and lysosomal issues, with a robust pipeline inherited from Denali Therapeutics. Tenvie is progressing a range of therapeutics aimed at addressing neurological, cardiometabolic, and ophthalmic conditions. Its collection of fully owned, highly brain-penetrant, and precisely designed peripherally restricted small molecules targets three main factors of disease: alleviating inflammation, correcting metabolic dysfunction, and rejuvenating lysosomal function.
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.
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.
Xaira Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
Xaira Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Xaira brings together machine learning experts, expansive data generation, and robust therapeutic product development to advance treatments for various diseases.
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. It focuses on advancing oral and injectable treatments, integrating proprietary health technology tools for personalized care.
Engrail Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Engrail Therapeutics is dedicated to developing and commercializing neuro drugs. Its primary focus is on treating diseases related to the nervous system. The company's flagship compound, ENX-101, is a preclinical modulator of a receptor for GABA, a neurotransmitter in the brain.
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.
Comanche Biopharma
Series B in 2024
Comanche is a biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational siRNA medicine for preterm preeclampsia. Its mission is to provide safe, effective, evidence-based, and affordable therapies for treating life-threatening complications of pregnancy.
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.
ARTBIO is a biotechnology company developing a new class of alpha radioligand medicines for cancer treatment. It focuses on radioligand therapy, delivering alpha or beta emitters to target and destroy cancer cells.
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.
Doceree is a healthcare marketing technology company that provides a platform and solutions to help pharmaceutical and healthcare brands reach healthcare professionals. Its programmatic platform supports physician engagement and targeted advertising across physician networks, medical journals, telemedicine platforms, and relevant digital channels, delivering compliant, scalable messages. The platform uses artificial intelligence, data segmentation, and analytics to identify target healthcare professionals and optimize reach across global digital ecosystems. Doceree serves pharmaceutical brands, medical device brands, consumer health brands, hospitals, and media agencies, enabling access to physician-only environments and enabling compliant engagement at scale.
Better Life Partners
Series B in 2023
Better Life Partners Inc. is a healthcare company based in Hanover, New Hampshire, dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder in the United States. Established in 2018, the company offers a range of services, including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, peer coaching, and group sessions. Better Life Partners focuses on delivering personalized healthcare to vulnerable populations, utilizing technology to create customizable care plans that ensure effective and reliable service delivery. By integrating medical and behavioral healthcare, the company addresses the needs of those affected by addiction, facilitating their recovery through a combination of telehealth, community-based support, and innovative care approaches. With additional offices across New Hampshire, Better Life Partners aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking to overcome substance abuse challenges.
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.
ARTBIO is a biotechnology company developing a new class of alpha radioligand medicines for cancer treatment. It focuses on radioligand therapy, delivering alpha or beta emitters to target and destroy cancer cells.
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.
Comanche Biopharma
Venture Round in 2023
Comanche is a biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational siRNA medicine for preterm preeclampsia. Its mission is to provide safe, effective, evidence-based, and affordable therapies for treating life-threatening complications of pregnancy.
TandemAI is an advanced technology company dedicated to reinventing drug discovery infrastructure. The company integrates proprietary AI-driven, high-performance computation with its efficient, large-scale in-house wet lab operations to deliver a turnkey drug discovery solution.
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.
Paradigm is rebuilding the clinical research ecosystem by developing a platform that allows all patients equitable access to trials while improving trial efficiency and lowering barriers to participation for healthcare providers. It is an innovative company that is dedicated to transforming the clinical research ecosystem. Their mission is to create a more accessible and equitable healthcare systems by developing a platform that enables patients from diverse backgrounds to participate in clinical trials.
Clinical trials are essential for testing and developing new drugs, therapies, and medical devices, but historically, they have been plagued by inefficiencies, barriers to access, and inequities in patient representation. Paradigm aims to solve these challenges by creating a platform that uses technology and data-driven insights to streamline the clinical trial process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and inclusive.
The Paradigm platform is designed to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in clinical research, including patients, healthcare providers pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory agencies. By leveraging technology such as AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, Paradigm can identify and match eligible patients to clinical trials, streamline the recruitment and enrollment process, and provide real-time data insights to all stakeholders.
Overall, Paradigm's innovative approach to clinical research has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and accelerating the development of new treatments and therapies.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2022
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
Neumora Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for brain diseases by combining data science with neuroscience. Founded to address the global brain disease crisis, Neumora takes an innovative approach to treatment development. The company has established a robust therapeutic pipeline that includes seven clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs targeting novel mechanisms of action for various underserved neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Neumora plans to advance its pipeline further by initiating multiple clinical trials across its programs in the upcoming 12 to 18 months.
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.
CHARM Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
CHARM Therapeutics uses 3D deep learning and advanced drug discovery technologies to develop transformational medicines for diseases that are difficult to treat, aiming to enable clinicians to target undruggable disease targets with novel therapies that offer potentially life-changing efficacy.
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of protein-based therapeutics for animal health care and veterinary medicine. The company employs a team of veterinary scientists and clinicians dedicated to the discovery and development of biotherapeutics for both pets and farm animals. Invetx aims to transform the animal health industry by leveraging biopharmaceutical technologies to improve health outcomes significantly. By combining deep expertise in veterinary science with innovative therapeutic solutions, Invetx seeks to advance the future of animal care, providing effective treatments that cater to the needs of various animal populations.
Doceree is a healthcare marketing technology company that provides a platform and solutions to help pharmaceutical and healthcare brands reach healthcare professionals. Its programmatic platform supports physician engagement and targeted advertising across physician networks, medical journals, telemedicine platforms, and relevant digital channels, delivering compliant, scalable messages. The platform uses artificial intelligence, data segmentation, and analytics to identify target healthcare professionals and optimize reach across global digital ecosystems. Doceree serves pharmaceutical brands, medical device brands, consumer health brands, hospitals, and media agencies, enabling access to physician-only environments and enabling compliant engagement at scale.
Aerium Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Aerium Therapeutics is developing novel monoclonal antibodies and antiviral treatments to combat SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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.
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.
Neumora Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for brain diseases by combining data science with neuroscience. Founded to address the global brain disease crisis, Neumora takes an innovative approach to treatment development. The company has established a robust therapeutic pipeline that includes seven clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs targeting novel mechanisms of action for various underserved neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Neumora plans to advance its pipeline further by initiating multiple clinical trials across its programs in the upcoming 12 to 18 months.
Carrot Fertility
Series C in 2021
Carrot Fertility, Inc. offers comprehensive fertility benefits services for employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services. It also features Carrot Rx, a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, which offers virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content. Additionally, Carrot Card is a flexible debit card that employees can use to pay for fertility care. Carrot Fertility aims to help companies customize their fertility benefits, ensuring that employees receive the necessary financial, medical, and emotional support as they pursue parenthood. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2021
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
Pediatrix Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Pediatrix Therapeutics specializes in pediatric pharmaceuticals, focusing on developing and distributing effective, clinically proven children's medicines. Its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable treatment options for Chinese children and families.
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.
LakeShore Biopharma
Series B in 2021
Yisheng Biopharma Co., Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of immuno-oncology products and vaccines. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Beijing, the company operates in China, the United States, Cambodia, and Singapore. Yisheng Biopharma utilizes its novel PIKA immunomodulating technology to enhance immune responses against cancers and infectious diseases. Key products under development include YS-ON-001, an investigational therapy aimed at treating advanced solid tumors, as well as YS-HBV-001, a vaccine for hepatitis B, and a PIKA-based rabies vaccine designed for rapid protection against rabies infection. The company's innovative approach targets multiple immune pathways to improve treatment outcomes.
J-Pharma specializes in developing novel pharmaceuticals based on a human-genomic approach. Its intellectual property focuses on cell membrane transporters linked to various diseases, enabling the creation of targeted drugs and diagnostic methods. The company aims to improve global health and enhance quality of life for aging populations by generating new drug agents.
Carrot Fertility
Series B in 2020
Carrot Fertility, Inc. offers comprehensive fertility benefits services for employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services. It also features Carrot Rx, a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, which offers virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content. Additionally, Carrot Card is a flexible debit card that employees can use to pay for fertility care. Carrot Fertility aims to help companies customize their fertility benefits, ensuring that employees receive the necessary financial, medical, and emotional support as they pursue parenthood. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Citrine Medicine
Series A in 2020
Citrine Medicine is a rare disease-focused pharmaceutical firm.
Compass Therapeutics
Private Equity Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
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.
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2020
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on CpG oligonucleotides. These oligonucleotides activate an anti-tumor T-cell response and are combined with checkpoint inhibition to enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals has formed strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer to advance its clinical programs, aiming to increase the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and provide new treatment options for cancer patients.
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.
Arvelle Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Arvelle Therapeutics GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company is dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative treatments for patients suffering from central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Its primary focus is on cenobamate, an investigational antiepileptic drug aimed at providing effective solutions for patients experiencing focal seizures. Through its efforts, Arvelle Therapeutics seeks to enhance the quality of care available to individuals affected by debilitating neurological and neuromuscular diseases.
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.
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.
Xilio Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
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.
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.
Insilico Medicine
Series B in 2019
Insilico Medicine, Inc. is a biotechnology company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to transform drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research. Founded in 2014 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has established itself as a pioneer in applying advanced AI techniques, such as generative adversarial networks and reinforcement learning, to create novel molecular structures for various diseases, including cancer and age-related conditions. Insilico Medicine operates an integrated platform that covers all stages of drug discovery, from initial research to clinical trial analysis. Its projects include Pharma.AI, which offers machine learning services to various sectors, and Young.AI, a platform focused on aging predictors. The company also pursues internal drug discovery initiatives targeting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and has partnered with Life Extension to produce nutraceutical products utilizing deep learning and bioinformatics. Additionally, Insilico Medicine provides consumer applications aimed at enhancing health and longevity.
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.
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.
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.
Beam Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. Its focus includes therapies for hematological and genetic diseases, with ongoing programs targeting sickle cell disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other serious conditions.
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.
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2018
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on CpG oligonucleotides. These oligonucleotides activate an anti-tumor T-cell response and are combined with checkpoint inhibition to enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals has formed strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer to advance its clinical programs, aiming to increase the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and provide new treatment options for cancer patients.
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.
Modis Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Modis Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing disease-modifying therapies for rare genetic diseases characterized by high unmet medical needs. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company is known for its lead therapy, MT1621, which aims to restore mitochondrial DNA replication fidelity. This therapy specifically targets thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), an inherited mitochondrial disorder. By improving nucleotide balance and increasing mitochondrial DNA copy number, Modis Therapeutics' approach seeks to enhance cellular function and prolong the lives of affected patients. As of September 2019, Modis Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Zogenix, Inc.
Xilio Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
PharmEasy
Series C in 2018
PharmEasy is a health tech startup founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Mikhil Innani, and Dhaval Shah as a subsidiary of Ascent Health. The company operates an online platform that offers a range of healthcare services, including teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and diagnostic test sample collections. By digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain, PharmEasy connects patients with local pharmacies and diagnostic centers, facilitating access to essential medicines and healthcare products. This approach aims to make healthcare services more available, affordable, and accessible to patients.
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.
Compass Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
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.
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.
Beam Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. Its focus includes therapies for hematological and genetic diseases, with ongoing programs targeting sickle cell disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other serious conditions.
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.
Orchard Therapeutics
Series B in 2017
Orchard Therapeutics is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative gene therapies for rare diseases. Its core focus is autologous ex vivo gene therapy, transforming hematopoietic stem cells into a gene-modified drug product for single-administration treatments. The company's portfolio includes Strimvelis, approved by the EMA in 2016, and several programs in advanced registrational studies across various disease areas.
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.
VYNE Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
VYNE Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for dermatological conditions. It offers AMZEEQ, a topical minocycline treatment for non-nodular moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients aged 9 and older. The company is advancing its pipeline with FMX103, currently in Phase III clinical trials for moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea in adults, and FCD105, a topical combination foam under investigation in Phase II trials for moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris. Additionally, VYNE is developing Serlopitant, an oral NK1 receptor antagonist aimed at addressing pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis, as well as exploring therapies for other immuno-inflammatory conditions. Formerly known as Menlo Therapeutics Inc., the company rebranded in September 2020 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Compass Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2017
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on CpG oligonucleotides. These oligonucleotides activate an anti-tumor T-cell response and are combined with checkpoint inhibition to enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals has formed strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer to advance its clinical programs, aiming to increase the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and provide new treatment options for cancer patients.
Genoa Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2017
Genoa Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops therapies for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It develops GP-101, an aerosol pirfenidone formulation for direct inhalation delivery to the lungs for the treatment of IPF. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Diego, California.
Promentis Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2017
Founded in 2006, Promentis Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It develops therapies targeting the central nervous system for treating neuropsychiatric disorders such as impulse control disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Pulmocide
Series B in 2017
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
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.
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.
Eywa Pharma
Venture Round in 2016
Eywa Pharma is a global generic pharmaceutical company established by a team of experienced professionals with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry. The company focuses on manufacturing a diverse range of generic medications that span various therapeutic areas and dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, and oral suspensions. Through a combination of in-house development and strategic in-licensing, Eywa Pharma aims to ensure continuous access to effective and affordable medicines for patients and healthcare systems.
Xilio Therapeutics
Series A in 2016
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
Promentis Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2006, Promentis Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It develops therapies targeting the central nervous system for treating neuropsychiatric disorders such as impulse control disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Denali Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Denali Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including LRRK2 inhibitors like DNL201 and DNL151 for Parkinson's disease, and DNL747, a RIPK1 inhibitor targeting Alzheimer's and ALS. Denali's innovative approaches also include enzyme replacement therapy for MPS II and antibody transport vehicle programs aimed at addressing alpha-synuclein and Tau pathology. Established in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Denali collaborates with notable organizations including Takeda, Genentech, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation to leverage research and development in the field of neurodegeneration. The company aims to translate scientific insights into effective treatments, contributing to the ongoing effort to combat these debilitating conditions.
Orchard Therapeutics
Series A in 2016
Orchard Therapeutics is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative gene therapies for rare diseases. Its core focus is autologous ex vivo gene therapy, transforming hematopoietic stem cells into a gene-modified drug product for single-administration treatments. The company's portfolio includes Strimvelis, approved by the EMA in 2016, and several programs in advanced registrational studies across various disease areas.
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.
Cipla Health
Venture Round in 2016
Cipla Health is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing consumer healthcare products. It specializes in creating over-the-counter medicines, including nicotine replacement therapy gum, cough lozenges, immunity booster supplements, and pregnancy care medicines. By focusing on these areas, Cipla Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience for patients and consumers alike. Its commitment to providing accessible and effective healthcare solutions underscores its role in the wellness sector.
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.
VYNE Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
VYNE Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for dermatological conditions. It offers AMZEEQ, a topical minocycline treatment for non-nodular moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients aged 9 and older. The company is advancing its pipeline with FMX103, currently in Phase III clinical trials for moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea in adults, and FCD105, a topical combination foam under investigation in Phase II trials for moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris. Additionally, VYNE is developing Serlopitant, an oral NK1 receptor antagonist aimed at addressing pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis, as well as exploring therapies for other immuno-inflammatory conditions. Formerly known as Menlo Therapeutics Inc., the company rebranded in September 2020 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Aclaris Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
Aclaris Therapeutics is a United States-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for immuno-inflammatory diseases and dermatology, aiming to address unmet medical and aesthetic needs where treatment options are limited. The company operates two segments, therapeutics and contract research, with the therapeutics business pursuing innovative treatments for immuno-inflammatory conditions while the contract research segment provides laboratory services. Its pipeline includes Zunsemetinib, an oral MK2 inhibitor, and ATI-2138, among other drug candidates.