Medivate Partners

Medivate Partners LLC is a private equity firm established in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea. As an investment arm of Posco, it specializes in providing growth capital to early and mid-stage companies, particularly within the technology sector. Medivate Partners focuses on cross-border investments, aiming to support innovative businesses as they expand and develop in the global market. The firm is dedicated to identifying and nurturing growth-stage companies that demonstrate significant potential for advancement and success.

Hwanjin Lee

Managing Director

Michael Park

Investment Analyst

9 past transactions

Cipherome

Series B in 2022
Cipherome is a biotech company focused on personalized medicine, aiming to identify the most effective drug treatments for individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. Founded on the principle that everyone deserves optimal healthcare, Cipherome addresses the issue of adverse drug reactions, which can vary significantly among individuals due to inherited factors. The company leverages a patented platform that integrates artificial intelligence and bioinformatics to analyze genetic data, providing healthcare professionals with critical insights into a patient’s potential drug responses. This approach not only enhances treatment efficacy but also aims to minimize the risk of serious side effects, thereby improving overall patient outcomes.

SoVarGen

Series B in 2020
SoVarGen is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics and diagnostic solutions for patients suffering from neurological diseases, particularly those associated with intractable central nervous system conditions stemming from low-level somatic mutations. The company employs differentiated research and development methods aimed at addressing the limitations of current treatments for brain diseases. By innovating in this field, SoVarGen seeks to establish a new paradigm for the development of effective therapies, enabling patients to access better treatment options in a shorter timeframe.

Artiva Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2020
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a San Diego-based biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing cellular immunotherapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2019, Artiva specializes in off-the-shelf, allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies aimed at treating both hematologic cancers and solid tumors. The company's product pipeline includes therapies that target CD20 and CD19 in B-cell lymphomas, as well as HER2 in various solid tumors. Artiva is committed to harnessing the therapeutic potential of NK cells while addressing challenges in their scalability and manufacturing. Its mission centers on delivering effective and safe cell therapies that are readily accessible to cancer patients in need.

Cognate BioServices

Series B in 2020
Cognate BioServices, Inc. is a Memphis, Tennessee-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of cell and cell-mediated gene therapy products for biotechnology firms and institutions across the United States. Founded in 2002, the company operates as a fully-integrated contract bioservices organization, offering a wide range of services that include process development, regulatory support, assay development, preclinical services, and cell banking. Cognate BioServices is recognized for its expertise in manufacturing cell-based products under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions, and it employs advanced techniques in cryopreservation and cell isolation and expansion. The company is strategically partnered with Akron Biotechnology, which enhances its capabilities in serving the biotechnology sector.

WindMIL Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
WindMIL Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. Established in 2015 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company specializes in translating insights from bone marrow immunology into effective therapeutic solutions. WindMIL Therapeutics utilizes its proprietary platform to create a new class of cell therapies known as Marrow Infiltrating Lymphocytes (MILs), which are derived from memory T cells found in the bone marrow. These therapies leverage re-activated T-cells that are typically dormant, harnessing the unique immunologic properties of the bone marrow to enhance cancer immunotherapy. Through its advancements, WindMIL Therapeutics aims to provide life-saving treatments for cancer patients, addressing a critical need in oncology.

Cognate BioServices

Venture Round in 2018
Cognate BioServices, Inc. is a Memphis, Tennessee-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of cell and cell-mediated gene therapy products for biotechnology firms and institutions across the United States. Founded in 2002, the company operates as a fully-integrated contract bioservices organization, offering a wide range of services that include process development, regulatory support, assay development, preclinical services, and cell banking. Cognate BioServices is recognized for its expertise in manufacturing cell-based products under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions, and it employs advanced techniques in cryopreservation and cell isolation and expansion. The company is strategically partnered with Akron Biotechnology, which enhances its capabilities in serving the biotechnology sector.

Genopis

Venture Round in 2018
Genopis specializes in plasmid DNA based technology and provides contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) opportunities to help your company reach its clinical and commercial goals.

SillaJen

Venture Round in 2016
SillaJen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Busan, South Korea, with additional offices in Seoul and San Francisco. Established in 2006, SillaJen specializes in the development and commercialization of oncolytic immunotherapy products, leveraging its proprietary SOLVE™ platform. The company's lead product, Pexa-Vec, is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of advanced liver cancer. In addition to Pexa-Vec, SillaJen is advancing other therapies, including JX-929, which targets breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers, and JX-970, aimed at specific tumor tissues. The company also has a series of modified vaccinia vaccines under the JX-900 designation. SillaJen has entered into cooperative research agreements with the National Cancer Institute to explore combination therapies for colorectal cancer. Through these efforts, SillaJen aims to enhance treatment options for various cancers, utilizing innovative oncolytic approaches.

WCCT Global

Venture Round in 2015
WCCT Global is a provider of outsourced early drug development services tailored for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. The company specializes in clinical study services, offering comprehensive support that includes regulatory guidance, program management, patient recruitment, and data management. Additionally, WCCT Global focuses on strategic consulting, particularly for special disease populations, pediatric groups, and areas such as ethno-bridging and cardiac safety. By acting as a development partner, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials.
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