Kearny Venture Partners

Kearny Venture Partners, founded in 2000 and based in San Francisco, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in healthcare products. With over $330 million in capital under management, the firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting innovative solutions to address significant unmet needs in the healthcare sector. As advances in understanding the molecular basis of disease create new opportunities for intervention, Kearny Venture Partners aims to foster the development of novel therapies that can replace existing products in the market. The firm is committed to empowering entrepreneurs in the healthcare space to deliver safe and effective solutions that address pressing challenges in the industry.

Caley Castelein

Partner

Anupam Dalal

Managing Director

Jim Shapiro

Managing Director

Richard Spalding JD

Partner

27 past transactions

Elektrofi

Series C in 2024
Elektrofi is a preclinical-stage company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on advancing drug delivery methods to enhance patient experiences. Established in 2016, the company has developed a formulation system capable of processing a diverse array of therapeutic molecules, including large and complex proteins such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and fusion proteins. Its innovative technology aims to improve subcutaneous administration, allowing drug manufacturers to create breakthrough therapies that empower patients with more control over how they receive essential medications.

Cybin

Series B in 2020
Cybin is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing research and development in psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms. It focuses on creating safe and effective therapeutics for mental health issues, with an emphasis on psilocybin-based products. The company is actively launching these products in jurisdictions where they are permitted and is engaged in clinical studies across North America and other regions. Through strategic partnerships with academic and institutional entities, Cybin seeks to develop novel compounds and delivery mechanisms, aiming to provide innovative treatments for various psychiatric and neurological conditions.

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is dedicated to developing innovative compounds for treating ocular diseases and diabetic complications. Its lead product candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule that activates the Tie2 pathway and has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. The company is also advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical stages for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently in a Phase 1b clinical trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, Aerpio is working on a bispecific antibody targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema through intravitreal injection. The company has partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Akebia Therapeutics, Aerpio adopts an outsourced approach to pharmaceutical development, leveraging the expertise of its management team.

ViewRay

Post in 2017
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

ViewRay

Post in 2016
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

ViewRay

Post in 2015
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2014
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is dedicated to developing innovative compounds for treating ocular diseases and diabetic complications. Its lead product candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule that activates the Tie2 pathway and has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. The company is also advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical stages for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently in a Phase 1b clinical trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, Aerpio is working on a bispecific antibody targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema through intravitreal injection. The company has partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Akebia Therapeutics, Aerpio adopts an outsourced approach to pharmaceutical development, leveraging the expertise of its management team.

ViewRay

Venture Round in 2013
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

TriVascular

Series E in 2013
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic conditions. The company is known for its Ovation System, which includes a stent graft platform designed for endovascular aortic repair. Key components of the Ovation System feature an aortic body, iliac limbs, and polymer fill, which contribute to its effectiveness in treating AAA. TriVascular markets its products through direct sales in the United States and several European countries, as well as via distributors in other regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, TriVascular has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing unmet clinical needs in aortic disease treatment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Endologix Inc.

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2013
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is dedicated to developing innovative compounds for treating ocular diseases and diabetic complications. Its lead product candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule that activates the Tie2 pathway and has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. The company is also advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical stages for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently in a Phase 1b clinical trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, Aerpio is working on a bispecific antibody targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema through intravitreal injection. The company has partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Akebia Therapeutics, Aerpio adopts an outsourced approach to pharmaceutical development, leveraging the expertise of its management team.

Boreal Genomics

Series C in 2013
Boreal Genomics Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development and commercialization of technologies for blood-based detection and monitoring of circulating tumor DNA. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers products like OnTarget, which allows for the sensitive detection and quantification of tumor mutations in plasma or tissue. Boreal's platform is designed to enable healthcare professionals to perform accurate genomic profiling and monitor tumor evolution from cell-free DNA in plasma, thereby improving cancer patient care. The OnTarget assay, available as a research-use service, reveals tumor mutations that may be undetectable by other methods, assisting in therapy selection, enhancing clinical trial efficiency, and expediting drug development. Additionally, Boreal provides DNA enrichment and library construction solutions tailored for high accuracy sequencing in liquid biopsy applications.

Akebia Therapeutics

Series C in 2013
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of therapeutics for kidney diseases. The company's primary product is Auryxia, a ferric citrate formulation approved for managing serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with chronic kidney disease, both on dialysis and those not requiring dialysis, as well as for treating iron deficiency anemia. Additionally, Akebia is advancing vadadustat, an oral therapy that is currently in Phase III clinical development for treating anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. The company has established collaboration agreements with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation for the development and commercialization of vadadustat in various global markets, alongside a research and licensing agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for related compounds. Founded in 2007, Akebia Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

ViewRay

Venture Round in 2013
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

TriVascular

Series D in 2012
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic conditions. The company is known for its Ovation System, which includes a stent graft platform designed for endovascular aortic repair. Key components of the Ovation System feature an aortic body, iliac limbs, and polymer fill, which contribute to its effectiveness in treating AAA. TriVascular markets its products through direct sales in the United States and several European countries, as well as via distributors in other regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, TriVascular has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing unmet clinical needs in aortic disease treatment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Endologix Inc.

ViewRay

Series C in 2012
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

ViewRay

Debt Financing in 2011
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

Akebia Therapeutics

Series B in 2011
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of therapeutics for kidney diseases. The company's primary product is Auryxia, a ferric citrate formulation approved for managing serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with chronic kidney disease, both on dialysis and those not requiring dialysis, as well as for treating iron deficiency anemia. Additionally, Akebia is advancing vadadustat, an oral therapy that is currently in Phase III clinical development for treating anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. The company has established collaboration agreements with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation for the development and commercialization of vadadustat in various global markets, alongside a research and licensing agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for related compounds. Founded in 2007, Akebia Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

NextWave Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2011
NextWave Pharmaceuticals is a Cupertino, California-based pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative drug delivery technologies. The company primarily focuses on creating once-daily liquid medications for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). By leveraging its proprietary technology, NextWave aims to provide effective treatment options that enhance patient compliance and address disorders related to the central nervous system.

ViewRay

Series C in 2010
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

TriVascular

Series C in 2010
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic conditions. The company is known for its Ovation System, which includes a stent graft platform designed for endovascular aortic repair. Key components of the Ovation System feature an aortic body, iliac limbs, and polymer fill, which contribute to its effectiveness in treating AAA. TriVascular markets its products through direct sales in the United States and several European countries, as well as via distributors in other regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, TriVascular has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing unmet clinical needs in aortic disease treatment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Endologix Inc.

Baxano

Series C in 2010
Baxano, Inc. specializes in the development of minimally invasive tools aimed at restoring spine function while preserving healthy tissue. Based in San Jose, California, the company offers the iO-Flex System, designed to target and decompress bone and soft tissue in areas such as the foramen, lateral recess, and central canal, catering to patients with varying degrees of stenosis. Its product line includes the Neuro Check device, which enables surgeons to verify that the device is positioned against the bone with the nerve safely out of the way. Additionally, Baxano provides the MicroBlade Shaver instrument for the removal of impinging bone and ligament, along with essential tools like guidewires, probes, and distal handles. Founded in 2005, Baxano continues to innovate in the field of spinal health.

TriVascular

Series B in 2009
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic conditions. The company is known for its Ovation System, which includes a stent graft platform designed for endovascular aortic repair. Key components of the Ovation System feature an aortic body, iliac limbs, and polymer fill, which contribute to its effectiveness in treating AAA. TriVascular markets its products through direct sales in the United States and several European countries, as well as via distributors in other regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, TriVascular has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing unmet clinical needs in aortic disease treatment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Endologix Inc.

Akebia Therapeutics

Series A in 2009
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of therapeutics for kidney diseases. The company's primary product is Auryxia, a ferric citrate formulation approved for managing serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with chronic kidney disease, both on dialysis and those not requiring dialysis, as well as for treating iron deficiency anemia. Additionally, Akebia is advancing vadadustat, an oral therapy that is currently in Phase III clinical development for treating anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. The company has established collaboration agreements with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation for the development and commercialization of vadadustat in various global markets, alongside a research and licensing agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for related compounds. Founded in 2007, Akebia Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Baxano

Series B in 2008
Baxano, Inc. specializes in the development of minimally invasive tools aimed at restoring spine function while preserving healthy tissue. Based in San Jose, California, the company offers the iO-Flex System, designed to target and decompress bone and soft tissue in areas such as the foramen, lateral recess, and central canal, catering to patients with varying degrees of stenosis. Its product line includes the Neuro Check device, which enables surgeons to verify that the device is positioned against the bone with the nerve safely out of the way. Additionally, Baxano provides the MicroBlade Shaver instrument for the removal of impinging bone and ligament, along with essential tools like guidewires, probes, and distal handles. Founded in 2005, Baxano continues to innovate in the field of spinal health.

TriVascular

Series A in 2008
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic conditions. The company is known for its Ovation System, which includes a stent graft platform designed for endovascular aortic repair. Key components of the Ovation System feature an aortic body, iliac limbs, and polymer fill, which contribute to its effectiveness in treating AAA. TriVascular markets its products through direct sales in the United States and several European countries, as well as via distributors in other regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, TriVascular has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing unmet clinical needs in aortic disease treatment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Endologix Inc.

ViewRay

Series B in 2008
ViewRay, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced radiation therapy systems for cancer treatment. Its primary product, MRIdian, is an MRI-guided radiation therapy system that allows for simultaneous imaging and treatment of cancer patients. This innovative system integrates MRI technology, radiation delivery, and proprietary software to accurately locate and track soft-tissue tumors, enabling precise targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By providing real-time imaging during treatment, MRIdian addresses significant limitations of traditional radiation therapy methods, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment. ViewRay serves a diverse clientele, including university hospitals, community hospitals, private practices, government institutions, and independent cancer centers, primarily in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakwood, Ohio.

CVRx

Series D in 2007
CVRx, Inc. is a medical device company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that specializes in implantable technology for treating high blood pressure and heart failure. The company develops Barostim, a proprietary neuromodulation therapy that activates the body's natural reflexes to regulate blood pressure and address the progression of heart failure. This therapy is delivered through a long-lasting implant system that is tailored to meet individual patient needs. CVRx also manufactures the Rheos implantable pulse generator and associated components, which facilitate the delivery of activation energy to the carotid arteries. Founded in 2000, CVRx primarily serves patients and healthcare professionals in the United States and several European countries, focusing on minimally invasive solutions for cardiovascular diseases.
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