Forbion Capital Partners

Forbion is a venture capital firm based in Naarden, Netherlands, established in 2006. It specializes in early-stage investments within the life sciences and MedTech sectors, focusing on companies involved in drug development and addressing critical medical needs. The firm has a team of nine investment professionals and has built a strong track record since the late 1990s, with successful investments in various notable companies. Forbion manages assets exceeding €400 million across three active funds and co-manages BioGeneration Ventures, which targets academic spin-outs and seed investments in the Netherlands. The firm continues to play a significant role in advancing innovative healthcare solutions through its strategic investments.

John Montana

Operating Partner

Geert Jan Mulder

Managing Partner

Holger Reithinger

General Partner

Rogier Rooswinkel

Partner

Martien van Osch

Managing Partner

Past deals in Medical

Granite Bio

Series B in 2025
Granite Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel monoclonal antibody therapies targeting inflammatory, autoimmune, and fibrotic disorders.

Verdiva Bio

Series A in 2025
Verdiva Bio is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for patients with obesity and cardiometabolic disorders. The company focuses on creating more patient-friendly treatment options by targeting gut-brain biology, with a pipeline centered around multiple amylin molecules. This approach aims to enhance efficacy, improve tolerability, and facilitate healthier weight loss for individuals facing these health challenges.

Numab Therapeutics

Series C in 2025
Numab Therapeutics is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company that designs and develops antibody-based and multispecific therapeutics for cancer, inflammatory diseases, autoimmunity, and related severe conditions. It employs a plug-and-play platform that reduces the randomness of discovery and aims to predictably yield mono- or multispecific antibody fragments with tailored pharmacokinetic properties to engage multiple targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, Numab pursues immuno-oncology and inflammation programs through this multispecific approach, prioritizing therapies with improved selectivity and potential clinical efficacy.

Noema Pharma

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Noema Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Citryll

Series B in 2024
Citryll is a private pharmaceutical company based in Oss, The Netherlands, established in 2015. The company specializes in the development of pharmaceutical drugs aimed at treating autoimmune and other human diseases. Citryll's innovative approach focuses on the formation, function, and clearance of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) that are associated with the protein citrullination pathway, which is catalyzed by Peptidylarginine Deiminase (PAD) enzymes. This research and development are instrumental in providing treatment options for various conditions, including lupus, vasculitis, pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and organ damage resulting from sepsis.

enGene

Post in 2024
EnGene specializes in developing a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. Its core technology enables localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to intestinal mucosa using non-integrating biopolymer-based nucleotides, impacting diseases affecting mucosal tissues and facilitating systemic protein release.

Purespring Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Purespring Therapeutics specializes in developing gene therapies targeting kidney diseases, focusing on podocytes, specialized kidney cells. It is one of the first globally to use AAV gene therapy specifically for kidney conditions.

Catalym

Series D in 2024
Catalym GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2016, is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. The company focuses on neutralizing GDF-15, a central regulator of the immune system in the tumor microenvironment, aiming to demonstrate clinical proof-of-concept across multiple solid tumor indications with its lead program CTL-002. Catalym's mission is to transform cancer patients' lives by engaging their own immune systems and improving treatment options.

Beacon Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Beacon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for rare retinal diseases that cause blindness. Utilizing its proprietary platform, Beacon aims to restore and improve vision in patients suffering from these debilitating conditions. Currently operating at the clinical stage, the company's primary focus lies within ophthalmology, with the goal of transforming lives by treating severe eye diseases.

Bicycle Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Pheon Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2022, Pheon Therapeutics specializes in developing Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) for challenging-to-treat cancers. Its primary focus is a first-in-class ADC targeting a novel marker overexpressed in various solid tumors.

Progentos Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Progentos Therapeutics focuses on developing regenerative medicine therapies. Its primary approach involves stimulating the body's natural repair mechanisms to restore myelin in patients with multiple sclerosis, aiming to improve neurological function and enhance quality of life.

Seamless Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2024
Seamless Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing gene editing through its innovative technology platform, which specializes in the reprogramming of recombinases, a versatile class of enzymes. The company aims to transform the treatment landscape for patients with severe health conditions by providing disease-modifying product candidates that enhance the safety and precision of gene editing. By leveraging its unique approach, Seamless Therapeutics seeks to unlock new therapeutic potentials, ultimately striving to restore health and improve patient outcomes.

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.

Calluna Pharma

Series A in 2024
Calluna Pharma is a clinical-stage company developing selective antibody therapies targeting immunological diseases. Its pipeline includes novel candidates addressing unmet clinical needs.

Kynexis

Series A in 2023
Kynexis is focused on developing a precision medicine aimed at treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. The company employs a human biology-based approach to guide its research, utilizing a causal biomarker strategy to clarify its mechanism of action during clinical development. Additionally, Kynexis incorporates a human genetics approach to identify specific sub-populations of patients who are likely to respond positively to the treatment. Through its innovative methodologies, Kynexis aims to enhance brain function in individuals suffering from schizophrenia, addressing a critical need in mental health care.

Rampart Bioscience

Series A in 2023
Rampart Bioscience develops gene medicines to provide long-lasting treatments for a wide range of diseases. It employs proprietary development and delivery platforms to create optimized therapeutics in a revocable, non-viral format, advancing gene-based therapies with improved safety and controllability. The company integrates capabilities from gene delivery, protein sciences, and clinical translation to address genetically driven diseases and translate scientific advances into clinical options.

Mariana Oncology

Series B in 2023
Mariana Oncology is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative radiopharmaceuticals aimed at targeting cancer cells with radioactive drugs. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes ligand discovery, radiochemistry, radiobiology, and translational and clinical research in oncology. By building a diverse pipeline of treatments for various solid tumor types, Mariana Oncology seeks to enhance the efficacy of radio medicines in cancer therapy, ultimately aiding medical professionals in their efforts to improve patient outcomes.

AAVantgarde Bio

Series A in 2023
AAVantgarde Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders. It builds on proprietary Adeno-Associated Virus vector platforms designed to overcome cargo capacity limits of standard AAV vectors, enabling delivery of large genes to ocular tissues and other tissues in vivo, with the aim of treating genetic eye diseases and related conditions.

Dualyx

Series A in 2023
Dualyx is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of biological therapies aimed at treating autoimmune and rare diseases. The company specializes in the creation of immune modulators, particularly Treg-targeted therapies, which are designed to suppress undesirable autoimmune responses in patients. Through its innovative approach, Dualyx aims to provide lasting treatments that offer potential cures for those suffering from autoimmune conditions.

Seamless Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Seamless Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing gene editing through its innovative technology platform, which specializes in the reprogramming of recombinases, a versatile class of enzymes. The company aims to transform the treatment landscape for patients with severe health conditions by providing disease-modifying product candidates that enhance the safety and precision of gene editing. By leveraging its unique approach, Seamless Therapeutics seeks to unlock new therapeutic potentials, ultimately striving to restore health and improve patient outcomes.

Noema Pharma

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2019, Noema Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Catalym

Series C in 2022
Catalym GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2016, is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. The company focuses on neutralizing GDF-15, a central regulator of the immune system in the tumor microenvironment, aiming to demonstrate clinical proof-of-concept across multiple solid tumor indications with its lead program CTL-002. Catalym's mission is to transform cancer patients' lives by engaging their own immune systems and improving treatment options.

Pheon Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2022, Pheon Therapeutics specializes in developing Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) for challenging-to-treat cancers. Its primary focus is a first-in-class ADC targeting a novel marker overexpressed in various solid tumors.

F2G

Private Equity Round in 2022
F2G Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious fungal infections. Founded in 1998 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, F2G primarily works on its F3 series of anti-mold compounds, specifically targeting antifungal agents against Aspergillus and other filamentous molds. Utilizing proprietary genomics technology known as MycoBank, the company identifies essential gene targets in fungi, which informs its drug development process. F2G has diversified its approach to include chemistry-driven discovery, leveraging a strong development team to advance its patented compounds. The company's efforts aim to address difficult-to-treat fungal pathogens that pose significant mortality risks, particularly for immunocompromised patients, thereby enhancing treatment options in the pharmaceutical industry.

ARMGO Pharma

Series B in 2021
ARMGO Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics to treat debilitating cardiac, skeletal muscle, and neurological disorders. It develops Rycals, calcium release channel stabilizers that act on the ryanodine receptor/calcium release channel on the sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum to address chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, muscle disorders, cognitive disorders, and related conditions. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Tarrytown, New York, with an additional office in New York, New York.

Anaveon

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Anaveon develops biologics that modulate cytokine function to provide therapeutic benefits for cancer patients and those with immune-related disorders. The company focuses on IL-2 complexes that selectively enhance effector T cell functions, acting as effective immune adjuvants.

Prilenia

Series B in 2021
Prilenia is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Founded in 2018 and operating from locations in Israel, the Netherlands, and Boston, the company’s primary asset is Pridopidine, an oral drug candidate noted for its established safety profile. Pridopidine demonstrates potential in treating various movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases that affect both adults and children, aiming to help healthcare institutions preserve functional capacity in patients, including those undergoing early hemodialysis.

Rectify Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2021
Rectify Pharmaceuticals is focused on creating disease-modifying precision therapies aimed at addressing the root causes of serious genetic diseases. The company specializes in developing positive functional modulators (PFMs) that restore the function of ABC transporters, which are critical for cellular processes. By targeting these underlying mechanisms, Rectify aims to provide innovative treatment solutions that improve the health outcomes of patients suffering from various genetic conditions. Their research and development efforts encompass multiple therapeutic areas, reflecting a commitment to advancing precision medicine in the field of genetic disorders.

Numab Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Numab Therapeutics is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company that designs and develops antibody-based and multispecific therapeutics for cancer, inflammatory diseases, autoimmunity, and related severe conditions. It employs a plug-and-play platform that reduces the randomness of discovery and aims to predictably yield mono- or multispecific antibody fragments with tailored pharmacokinetic properties to engage multiple targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, Numab pursues immuno-oncology and inflammation programs through this multispecific approach, prioritizing therapies with improved selectivity and potential clinical efficacy.

Gyroscope

Series C in 2021
Gyroscope is a clinical-stage gene therapy company that specializes in developing treatments for retinal diseases, particularly focusing on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness. The company leverages advancements in understanding the complement system's role in eye diseases and uses gene therapy as a therapeutic approach. Gyroscope's lead investigational therapy, GT005, is designed to be administered as a one-time treatment under the retina, aiming to restore balance to an overactive complement system by enhancing the production of the Complement Factor I protein. Currently, GT005 is undergoing evaluation in multiple clinical trials, including a Phase I/II trial named FOCUS and two Phase II trials called EXPLORE and HORIZON. Founded in 2016 in Stevenage, Herefordshire, by Andrew Lotery, David Kavanagh, and Peter Lachmann, Gyroscope seeks to provide innovative solutions for patients suffering from retinal diseases.

Amphista Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Amphista Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Motherwell, UK. It specializes in developing first-in-class cancer therapeutics using targeted protein degradation technology to selectively remove disease-causing proteins.

Oxular

Venture Round in 2021
Oxular is a clinical-stage company developing innovative retinal therapeutics. It focuses on transforming the treatment of retinal diseases by offering tissue-specific drug delivery solutions to address unmet patient needs, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.

Achilles Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Achilles Therapeutics Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of patient-specific immunotherapies designed to combat cancer. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on personalized vaccines and T cell therapies that utilize the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells. Achilles Therapeutics aims to identify and target truncal tumor neoantigens and other markers present on cancer cells, allowing for precise attacks on tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The company is currently conducting clinical trials, including the CHIRON trial for non-small-cell lung cancer and the THETIS trial for recurrent or metastatic melanoma, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its innovative therapies.

Catalym

Series B in 2020
Catalym GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2016, is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. The company focuses on neutralizing GDF-15, a central regulator of the immune system in the tumor microenvironment, aiming to demonstrate clinical proof-of-concept across multiple solid tumor indications with its lead program CTL-002. Catalym's mission is to transform cancer patients' lives by engaging their own immune systems and improving treatment options.

Dyne Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. It aims to deliver disease-modifying therapeutics to skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle, addressing conditions such as muscular dystrophies and other muscle disorders. The company uses the FORCE platform to create targeted therapeutics with payloads designed to address the disease gene, connected via a linker to an antigen-binding fragment, enabling delivery to muscle tissue and the central nervous system. Its pipeline includes DYNE-101, DYNE-251, DYNE-302, and DYNE-401. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Prilenia

Series A in 2020
Prilenia is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Founded in 2018 and operating from locations in Israel, the Netherlands, and Boston, the company’s primary asset is Pridopidine, an oral drug candidate noted for its established safety profile. Pridopidine demonstrates potential in treating various movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases that affect both adults and children, aiming to help healthcare institutions preserve functional capacity in patients, including those undergoing early hemodialysis.

AM Pharma

Venture Round in 2020
AM Pharma B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bunnik, the Netherlands, focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, the company specializes in pre-clinical and clinical development using endogenous proteins and peptides derived from the human body. Its key products include alkaline phosphatase, aimed at treating acute kidney injury and ulcerative colitis, and the immune response amplifying peptide hLF1-11, which targets drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. AM Pharma is committed to providing innovative therapies that enhance patient quality of life by addressing critical medical needs.

Azafaros

Series A in 2020
Azafaros develops therapeutic agents for treating rare metabolic disorders, specifically lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), via oral administration of azasugar compounds. These innovative agents were discovered by Professor Hans Aerts and are licensed exclusively to Azafaros.

Achilles Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Achilles Therapeutics Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of patient-specific immunotherapies designed to combat cancer. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on personalized vaccines and T cell therapies that utilize the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells. Achilles Therapeutics aims to identify and target truncal tumor neoantigens and other markers present on cancer cells, allowing for precise attacks on tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The company is currently conducting clinical trials, including the CHIRON trial for non-small-cell lung cancer and the THETIS trial for recurrent or metastatic melanoma, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its innovative therapies.

AM Pharma

Series F in 2019
AM Pharma B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bunnik, the Netherlands, focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, the company specializes in pre-clinical and clinical development using endogenous proteins and peptides derived from the human body. Its key products include alkaline phosphatase, aimed at treating acute kidney injury and ulcerative colitis, and the immune response amplifying peptide hLF1-11, which targets drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. AM Pharma is committed to providing innovative therapies that enhance patient quality of life by addressing critical medical needs.

SANIFIT

Series D in 2019
SANIFIT is a biotechnology company developing treatments for calcification disorders, including progressive vascular calcification and cardiovascular diseases linked to calcification in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. It operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapies to prevent or treat calcium-related pathologies that contribute to heart disease in dialysis patients.

Dyne Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. It aims to deliver disease-modifying therapeutics to skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle, addressing conditions such as muscular dystrophies and other muscle disorders. The company uses the FORCE platform to create targeted therapeutics with payloads designed to address the disease gene, connected via a linker to an antigen-binding fragment, enabling delivery to muscle tissue and the central nervous system. Its pipeline includes DYNE-101, DYNE-251, DYNE-302, and DYNE-401. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2018
Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing etripamil, a rapid-onset calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular conditions. The lead product is etripamil, administered as a nasal spray for self-treatment of episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, with ongoing Phase III studies in the United States and Canada. The company is also advancing development for other cardiovascular indications, including atrial fibrillation and angina, with a Phase II program for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Founded in 2003, Milestone is headquartered in Montreal.

Gotham Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Gotham Therapeutics Corp. is a biotechnology company based in New York, founded in 2017, that focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with cancers, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in a novel class of drugs that target the machinery of epitranscriptomics, which involves altering the activity of proteins that modify messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). By utilizing small molecules that inhibit the transcription of proteins through modifications to mRNA, Gotham Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options and improve outcomes for individuals affected by serious health conditions.

KaNDy Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
KaNDy Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of non-hormonal treatments for various symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and nighttime awakenings. Founded in 2017 and based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, the company focuses on providing effective therapies for moderate to severe post-menopausal vasomotor symptoms. Its lead product, NT-814, addresses chronic debilitating conditions related to female sex hormones, offering a viable alternative for patients seeking relief without hormonal interventions. As a subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, KaNDy Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for women experiencing hormone-related challenges.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2017
Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing etripamil, a rapid-onset calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular conditions. The lead product is etripamil, administered as a nasal spray for self-treatment of episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, with ongoing Phase III studies in the United States and Canada. The company is also advancing development for other cardiovascular indications, including atrial fibrillation and angina, with a Phase II program for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Founded in 2003, Milestone is headquartered in Montreal.

Prexton Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Prexton Therapeutics SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2012. It specializes in the development of innovative drugs for Parkinson's disease and other brain disorders. The company focuses on targeting metabotropic glutamate receptors, specifically mGluR4 and mGluR3, utilizing a novel scientific approach that integrates molecular, behavioral, and chemical technologies. Prexton Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for patients by offering alternatives to traditional dopaminergic treatments through its unique mGluR4 PAM series. This approach allows for quicker initiation of treatment, potentially leading to better medical outcomes for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Rigontec

Series A in 2016
Rigontec GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Planegg, Germany, focused on developing RNA-based immunotherapeutics for cancer and viral diseases. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized for its innovative approach to immuno-oncology, particularly through its lead compound ImOl100. This compound acts as a stimulator of the immune receptor retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I), which detects viral RNA and promotes immune responses. ImOl100 serves as a minimal mimic of naturally occurring 3pRNA, a motif commonly found in viral RNAs, and aims to overcome the limitations associated with traditional cancer vaccines and checkpoint inhibitors. As of October 2017, Rigontec operates as a subsidiary of Merck & Co., enhancing its capabilities in the development of effective therapeutic options for patients.

Catalym

Seed Round in 2016
Catalym GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2016, is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. The company focuses on neutralizing GDF-15, a central regulator of the immune system in the tumor microenvironment, aiming to demonstrate clinical proof-of-concept across multiple solid tumor indications with its lead program CTL-002. Catalym's mission is to transform cancer patients' lives by engaging their own immune systems and improving treatment options.

SANIFIT

Series C in 2015
SANIFIT is a biotechnology company developing treatments for calcification disorders, including progressive vascular calcification and cardiovascular diseases linked to calcification in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. It operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapies to prevent or treat calcium-related pathologies that contribute to heart disease in dialysis patients.

Rigontec

Series A in 2015
Rigontec GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Planegg, Germany, focused on developing RNA-based immunotherapeutics for cancer and viral diseases. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized for its innovative approach to immuno-oncology, particularly through its lead compound ImOl100. This compound acts as a stimulator of the immune receptor retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I), which detects viral RNA and promotes immune responses. ImOl100 serves as a minimal mimic of naturally occurring 3pRNA, a motif commonly found in viral RNAs, and aims to overcome the limitations associated with traditional cancer vaccines and checkpoint inhibitors. As of October 2017, Rigontec operates as a subsidiary of Merck & Co., enhancing its capabilities in the development of effective therapeutic options for patients.

enGene

Series B in 2015
EnGene specializes in developing a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. Its core technology enables localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to intestinal mucosa using non-integrating biopolymer-based nucleotides, impacting diseases affecting mucosal tissues and facilitating systemic protein release.

Argos Therapeutics

Series E in 2013
Argos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. It focuses on personalized immunotherapies using its proprietary Arcelis technology platform, with product candidates including rocapuldencel-T for metastatic renal cell carcinoma and AGS-004 for HIV.

Mitralign

Series D in 2012
Mitralign is a privately held medical device company based in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. It specializes in developing catheter-based technologies for the percutaneous treatment of functional mitral regurgitation, a global and life-threatening cardiac condition. The company's innovative Mitralign system mimics surgical annuloplasty by delivering a series of implants directly into the mitral annulus via a catheter, reducing its size and improving valve function. Mitralign is backed by top-tier venture capitalists and has strategic investments from major cardiovascular device companies.

Argos Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
Argos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. It focuses on personalized immunotherapies using its proprietary Arcelis technology platform, with product candidates including rocapuldencel-T for metastatic renal cell carcinoma and AGS-004 for HIV.

Argenx

Series B in 2011
Argenx is a biopharmaceutical company based in the Netherlands, dedicated to developing antibody-based therapies for rare autoimmune diseases.

Oxyrane UK Limited

Series D in 2011
Founded in 2006, Oxyrane UK Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It develops novel enzyme replacement therapies using its proprietary glycoengineering platform to treat lysosomal storage diseases.

Amakem

Series A in 2011
Amakem is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmology. It focuses on developing treatments for serious eye conditions using its proprietary 'Localized Drug Action' platform, aiming to create safe and effective kinase inhibitors with minimal systemic exposure.

Argenx

Series A in 2010
Argenx is a biopharmaceutical company based in the Netherlands, dedicated to developing antibody-based therapies for rare autoimmune diseases.

Argenx

Series A in 2009
Argenx is a biopharmaceutical company based in the Netherlands, dedicated to developing antibody-based therapies for rare autoimmune diseases.

Pathway Medical Technologies

Series D in 2009
Pathway Medical Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of medical devices aimed at treating arterial and vascular diseases. The company focuses on addressing peripheral arterial disease through its innovative atherectomy catheter, which is engineered to restore circulation in peripheral arteries by effectively removing hard and soft plaque, calcium deposits, thrombus, and fibrotic lesions. Accompanying this device is a control pod that offers a user-friendly interface with keypad controls for seamless operation. Pathway Medical Technologies is dedicated to providing safe and effective treatment options for patients suffering from arterial diseases.

Transave

Series D in 2008
Transave, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops inhaled pharmaceuticals for the treatment of lung diseases. The company’s liposomal technology allows the release of drug in the lung's microenvironment. Its products also include Arikace for the treatment of gram-negative lung infections and pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis patients; and cisplatin lipid complex for the treatment of cancers affecting the lungs. Transave, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. As of December 1, 2010, Transave, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Insmed Incorporated.

PanGenetics

Series C in 2008
PanGenetics B.V., based in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializes in the development of monoclonal antibodies aimed at treating immune-mediated diseases. The company focuses on advancing antibodies from late-stage research to clinical proof of concept, utilizing a lean business model that outsources manufacturing and clinical development to specialized providers. Among its clinical programs is PG110, along with PG102, a CD40 antagonist currently undergoing evaluation in a clinical study for patients with psoriatic arthritis. Additionally, PanGenetics employs an in-licensing model to expand its portfolio of antibody-based therapeutic products. The company's strategic approach allows it to concentrate on its core competencies while leveraging external expertise for other critical functions.

Fovea Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2007
Fovea Pharmaceuticals is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, specializing in the discovery and development of drugs for ocular diseases. Based in Paris, Fovea focuses on creating innovative treatments for various eye conditions, including allergic conjunctivitis, hereditary angioedema, diabetic macular edema, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company's key products include FOV1101 Prednisporin, FOV2302, FOV2304, and FOV2501, which address a range of ocular disorders and associated complications. As of October 2009, Fovea operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi, enhancing its capabilities to deliver effective therapies for vision-related health issues.

AM Pharma

Series C in 2007
AM Pharma B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bunnik, the Netherlands, focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, the company specializes in pre-clinical and clinical development using endogenous proteins and peptides derived from the human body. Its key products include alkaline phosphatase, aimed at treating acute kidney injury and ulcerative colitis, and the immune response amplifying peptide hLF1-11, which targets drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. AM Pharma is committed to providing innovative therapies that enhance patient quality of life by addressing critical medical needs.

Pieris AG

Series B in 2006
Pieris Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops drugs to fight cancer, severe asthma, anemia, and other medical conditions with unmet medical needs. The company applies its proprietary Anticalin® technology to the drug development processes. Pieris Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2001 and is based in Freising, Bayern.

Bioceros

Private Equity Round in 2005
Bioceros B.V. is a biopharmaceutical research and development contract organization based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the early pre-clinical development of recombinant proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies. Bioceros provides a comprehensive range of technical and scientific services, including assay development, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, protein expression, upscaling, fermentation, protein purification, and consulting. These services are aimed at biotech companies, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical firms, enabling them to access fully integrated programs from DNA to drug product. This approach supports the advancement of medicinal products and ultimately aids in addressing patient needs.

Xention

Series B in 2005
Xention Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, established in 2002. The company focuses on the discovery and development of innovative ion channel-modulating drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs. Xention specializes in creating therapies for conditions such as atrial fibrillation, overactive bladder, pain, and autoimmune diseases. By developing drug candidates that target two novel, well-characterized ion channels, Xention seeks to offer breakthrough treatments that enhance current therapeutic options in these areas.

Borean Pharma

Series A in 2005
Borean Pharma ApS operates as a drug discovery and development company. The company's technology platform enables to design, develop, and produce pharmaceutical protein products. The company focuses on recombinant protein technology, as well as on antibody biopharmaceuticals. It offers protein products, antibody analogues, and CTLD library, as well as TNF antagonist for rheumatoid arthritis. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Aarhus, Denmark.

Roche Glycart

Series A in 2003
Roche Glycart develops antibody drug candidates, which include GA101, a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody to increase direct- and immune-mediated target cell death; and GA201, a humanized glycoengineered antibody for solid tumors.

Acorda Therapeutics

Series B in 2003
Acorda Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for neurological disorders. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Ardsley, New York, the company markets Ampyra (dalfampridine), an oral drug approved by the FDA to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In Europe, this drug is marketed as Fampyra. Acorda also markets Selincro for alcohol dependence in Europe and Zanaflex Capsules for spasticity management. Additionally, the company develops Inbrija for treating OFF periods in Parkinson’s disease and ARCUS for acute migraine. Other pipeline products include rHIgM22 for MS and Cimaglermin alfa for heart failure. Acorda has collaborations with Biogen Inc. for Ampyra's development and commercialization.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Series F in 2003
Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing small molecule drugs targeting unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders. Its primary product, NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), treats hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis.

Impella Cardiosystems

Venture Round in 2003
Impella CardioSystems AG, located in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive cardiovascular support systems designed for various cardiology and coronary surgery applications. The company produces intracorporeal micro blood pumps, which are utilized to support patients undergoing these medical procedures. With a robust portfolio of over 30 European and international patents protecting its innovative technology, Impella employs a team of 50 individuals. For the past two years, the company has collaborated with Accelerated Technologies, Inc., a medical device accelerator based in Hackensack, New Jersey, to enhance its growth and development in the medical device sector.

Transave

Series B in 2002
Transave, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops inhaled pharmaceuticals for the treatment of lung diseases. The company’s liposomal technology allows the release of drug in the lung's microenvironment. Its products also include Arikace for the treatment of gram-negative lung infections and pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis patients; and cisplatin lipid complex for the treatment of cancers affecting the lungs. Transave, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. As of December 1, 2010, Transave, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Insmed Incorporated.

Ardana Bioscience

Series A in 2001
Ardana Bioscience was created in July 2000 to commercialise research by the Medical Research Council (MRC )'s Human Reproductive Sciences Unit (HRSU) in Edinburgh, Scotland which has been at the forefront of this area of research for the last 28 years. The MRC employs nearly 100 staff at the Unit which currently receives total annual funding of £3.8 million.

Azafaros

Azafaros develops therapeutic agents for treating rare metabolic disorders, specifically lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), via oral administration of azasugar compounds. These innovative agents were discovered by Professor Hans Aerts and are licensed exclusively to Azafaros.

CellCentric

CellCentric Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Established in 2003, the company specializes in small-molecule inhibitors targeting p300, CBP, and specific deubiquitinase enzymes, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in cancer cells. Its primary research program addresses prostate cancer, a significant cause of male mortality, by modulating the androgen receptor pathway and potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms found in existing treatments. Additionally, CellCentric's products have applications in treating other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. The company's approach aims to provide targeted therapies for various malignancies, addressing unmet medical needs in the oncology field.
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