MP Healthcare Venture Management, established in 2006 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, serves as the venture capital arm of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies that are developing novel therapeutics, platform technologies, diagnostics, and vaccines. Its investment strategy emphasizes the biotech sector, aiming to support advancements that can lead to significant improvements in healthcare.
TRIMTECH Therapeutics is a biotech organization that treats neurodegenerative illnesses by using targeted protein degradation (TPD).
Libero Thera
Venture Round in 2024
LiberoThera provides drug discovery research and development services. It focuses on making drugs with GPCRs for membrane proteins. LiberoThera was founded in 2018 and is located in Tokyo.
Draupnir Bio
Seed Round in 2024
Draupnir Bio is focused on developing innovative cholesterol-lowering medications aimed at preventing blood clots in the heart with greater efficacy than existing treatments. The company utilizes a platform that explores the glycome to create novel therapeutics, employing advanced techniques in array technology, protein chemistry, and carbohydrate chemistry. This platform enables the synthesis, screening, and selection of potent heparan sulfate glycomimetic drug candidates, targeting cardiovascular, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. Additionally, Draupnir Bio's technology includes the development of protein degraders that can target extracellular disease proteins, potentially addressing a wide range of unmet therapeutic needs across various medical conditions. This approach promises more convenient and accessible treatment options compared to traditional injectable therapies.
Outrun TX
Seed Round in 2024
Outrun TX is a biotechnology company focused on developing a platform for identifying therapeutics that specifically target the protein degradation pathway. The company offers proprietary technology aimed at unlocking the therapeutic potential of protein stabilization through E3 ligase inhibition. This approach is intended to facilitate the treatment of cancer and other diseases, ultimately enabling medical professionals to prevent disease development and progression.
PharmEnable
Seed Round in 2023
PharmEnable Limited is a drug discovery company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that was incorporated in 2016. The company specializes in using medicinal chemistry and artificial intelligence to design small molecule drugs. PharmEnable has developed a rapid and cost-effective method for identifying improved chemical starting points, which aims to enhance the discovery of essential new medicines.
QurAlis
Series B in 2023
QurAlis Corporation is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create precision medicines targeting genetically validated disease-causing alterations. Its pipeline includes various treatments aimed at specific subtypes of ALS, such as therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular waste clearance, manage overactive neurons to prevent cell death, and eliminate toxic proteins. QurAlis aims to advance its antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs to address the most prevalent forms of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. The company was incorporated in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
Korro Bio
Series B in 2022
Korro Bio Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics aimed at editing RNA to treat rare and prevalent diseases. Founded in 2018, the company has created a proprietary platform that allows for efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes found in multicellular organisms. This innovative approach enables precise modifications to messenger RNA, allowing for targeted changes in protein structure and function across various tissues. By focusing on RNA instead of DNA, Korro Bio aims to enhance the precision and adaptability of genetic medicines, expanding their potential applications in treating a range of medical conditions.
Sola Biosciences
Seed Round in 2021
SOLA Biosciences is focused on advancing healthcare through innovative biotechnological solutions. The company has developed a modular bioreactor named Sola, which enables users to cultivate cells effectively. In addition to this bioreactor, SOLA Biosciences is engaged in the development of transformative gene therapies aimed at treating conformational diseases. Utilizing its proprietary chaperone platform technology, the company targets neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Huntington's disease (HD). By selectively reducing abnormal, disease-causing proteins that accumulate in neuron cells, SOLA Biosciences aims to provide permanent therapeutic options for patients suffering from these debilitating conditions.
Libero Thera
Venture Round in 2021
LiberoThera provides drug discovery research and development services. It focuses on making drugs with GPCRs for membrane proteins. LiberoThera was founded in 2018 and is located in Tokyo.
Outrun TX
Seed Round in 2021
Outrun TX is a biotechnology company focused on developing a platform for identifying therapeutics that specifically target the protein degradation pathway. The company offers proprietary technology aimed at unlocking the therapeutic potential of protein stabilization through E3 ligase inhibition. This approach is intended to facilitate the treatment of cancer and other diseases, ultimately enabling medical professionals to prevent disease development and progression.
Blacksmith Medicines
Seed Round in 2021
Blacksmith Medicines specializes in developing therapeutics that target metal-dependent enzymes, which constitute over 30% of known enzymes in human physiology. Their innovative platform focuses on metalloenzyme chemistry to create medicines aimed at addressing immuno-oncology and inflammatory diseases. By leveraging a specialized library of metal-binding pharmacophores alongside proprietary computational modeling techniques, Blacksmith Medicines efficiently designs small molecule inhibitors that interact with essential metal ions such as magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, and copper in the enzymes' active sites. This approach allows for the rapid and predictable development of potent and selective inhibitors, enhancing the potential for effective treatments in various medical fields.
Capsigen
Seed Round in 2020
Capsigen is a biotechnology firm focused on engineering novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids to tackle difficult-to-treat diseases. The company utilizes a proprietary messenger RNA screening platform and transcription-dependent directed evolution technology to create capsids that meet specific disease-related transduction profiles. This innovative approach allows researchers to test extensive libraries of capsids and identify fully functional candidates, thereby facilitating the delivery of gene therapies tailored to complex medical conditions. By advancing the capabilities of gene therapy, Capsigen aims to improve treatment options for patients facing challenging health issues.
Korro Bio
Series A in 2020
Korro Bio Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics aimed at editing RNA to treat rare and prevalent diseases. Founded in 2018, the company has created a proprietary platform that allows for efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes found in multicellular organisms. This innovative approach enables precise modifications to messenger RNA, allowing for targeted changes in protein structure and function across various tissues. By focusing on RNA instead of DNA, Korro Bio aims to enhance the precision and adaptability of genetic medicines, expanding their potential applications in treating a range of medical conditions.
QurAlis
Series A in 2020
QurAlis Corporation is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create precision medicines targeting genetically validated disease-causing alterations. Its pipeline includes various treatments aimed at specific subtypes of ALS, such as therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular waste clearance, manage overactive neurons to prevent cell death, and eliminate toxic proteins. QurAlis aims to advance its antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs to address the most prevalent forms of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. The company was incorporated in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
Ribometrix
Venture Round in 2019
Ribometrix, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs that target functional three-dimensional RNA structures to treat various human diseases. Established in 2014, the company utilizes advanced expertise in RNA structural analysis to identify novel small molecules that can inhibit the production of proteins associated with diseases. Ribometrix's innovative platform combines proprietary RNA structure determination techniques with cutting-edge RNA tools and artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing researchers to effectively analyze and manipulate RNA biology. The company operates scientific offices in a renovated Biolabs space in Durham, along with additional offices in Chapel Hill and Boston.
Sonde
Series A in 2019
Sonde Health is a digital medicine company focused on developing voice-based technologies for monitoring and diagnosing mental and respiratory health. The company's innovative platform utilizes mobile devices to capture and analyze subtle changes in voice, allowing for the creation of various health measurements related to brain, muscle, and respiratory function. By enabling users to track changes in their health over time, Sonde Health aims to identify early signs of disease, ultimately transforming the approach to health monitoring and diagnosis.
QurAlis
Seed Round in 2018
QurAlis Corporation is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create precision medicines targeting genetically validated disease-causing alterations. Its pipeline includes various treatments aimed at specific subtypes of ALS, such as therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular waste clearance, manage overactive neurons to prevent cell death, and eliminate toxic proteins. QurAlis aims to advance its antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs to address the most prevalent forms of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. The company was incorporated in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
Ribometrix
Series A in 2018
Ribometrix, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs that target functional three-dimensional RNA structures to treat various human diseases. Established in 2014, the company utilizes advanced expertise in RNA structural analysis to identify novel small molecules that can inhibit the production of proteins associated with diseases. Ribometrix's innovative platform combines proprietary RNA structure determination techniques with cutting-edge RNA tools and artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing researchers to effectively analyze and manipulate RNA biology. The company operates scientific offices in a renovated Biolabs space in Durham, along with additional offices in Chapel Hill and Boston.
QurAlis
Seed Round in 2018
QurAlis Corporation is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes proprietary platforms and biomarkers to create precision medicines targeting genetically validated disease-causing alterations. Its pipeline includes various treatments aimed at specific subtypes of ALS, such as therapies designed to restore dysfunctional cellular waste clearance, manage overactive neurons to prevent cell death, and eliminate toxic proteins. QurAlis aims to advance its antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs to address the most prevalent forms of ALS, ultimately working to halt disease progression and improve patient outcomes. The company was incorporated in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Q-State Biosciences, Inc.
Ribometrix
Seed Round in 2017
Ribometrix, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs that target functional three-dimensional RNA structures to treat various human diseases. Established in 2014, the company utilizes advanced expertise in RNA structural analysis to identify novel small molecules that can inhibit the production of proteins associated with diseases. Ribometrix's innovative platform combines proprietary RNA structure determination techniques with cutting-edge RNA tools and artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing researchers to effectively analyze and manipulate RNA biology. The company operates scientific offices in a renovated Biolabs space in Durham, along with additional offices in Chapel Hill and Boston.
Forge Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Forge Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics through a unique chemistry platform that targets metalloproteins. The company specializes in creating novel antibiotics aimed at combating multi-drug resistant bacteria. By employing a proprietary approach that combines bioinorganic and medicinal chemistry, Forge develops selective small molecule inhibitors that target metalloenzymes, particularly in gram-negative bacteria. This strategy enables healthcare professionals to effectively access various biochemical processes and biological catalysis essential for treating challenging diseases.
Rigontec
Series A in 2016
Rigontec GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in RNA-based immunotherapeutics aimed at treating cancer and viral diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in Planegg, Germany, the company focuses on developing compounds that activate the immune receptor retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I), specifically through its lead product, ImOl100. This compound acts as a minimal mimic of the naturally occurring 3pRNA motif found in viral RNAs, stimulating the immune response effectively. Rigontec's approach circumvents common challenges faced by traditional cancer therapies, such as vaccines and checkpoint inhibitors, by targeting RIG-I pathways to induce tumor cell death and promote long-term immunity. In 2017, Rigontec became a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., enhancing its capabilities in the field of immuno-oncology.
Viridian Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
Viridian Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for patients with diseases that lack effective therapies. The company focuses on addressing conditions such as thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan disease characterized by inflammation and swelling of the eye muscles. One of its key product candidates, VRDN-001, is an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor monoclonal antibody designed to potentially treat this condition. Viridian Therapeutics aims to provide new options for patients suffering from these underserved medical needs through its advanced research and development initiatives.
Thrasos
Series D in 2015
Thrasos is a bio-therapeutics company dedicated to discovering and developing targeted therapies for severe organ failure, with a primary emphasis on kidney diseases. The company's lead program, THR-184, aims to prevent and treat acute kidney injury (AKI). Additionally, Thrasos is advancing a preclinical development program that addresses chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company also focuses on developing innovative treatments for rare kidney-related conditions, such as myeloma cast nephropathy, which occurs when protein aggregates obstruct renal tubules, leading to the risk of permanent kidney damage. Through its efforts, Thrasos seeks to provide timely and effective treatment options for patients suffering from these serious kidney issues.
Covagen
Series B in 2013
Covagen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company specializes in creating bispecific FynomAbs by genetically fusing its proprietary Fynomer binding proteins to antibodies. This unique approach allows for the design of therapeutics with novel mechanisms of action and improved efficacy. Covagen's lead product, COVA322, is aimed at treating inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The company was founded in 2007 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich and has established partnerships to enhance its drug development efforts, including a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Tanabe for the development of bispecific FynomAbs targeting specific disease-related pairs. A diverse group of investors supports Covagen’s initiatives, providing the necessary resources to advance its innovative therapeutic candidates.
F-Star Therapeutics
Series A in 2013
F-Star Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating innovative bispecific antibody therapies aimed at improving cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary Modular Antibody Technology, F-Star develops bispecific antibodies that enhance the capabilities of traditional monoclonal antibodies while minimizing production challenges. The company's unique approach allows for the rapid discovery and development of these therapies, which seek to block tumor immune evasion and provide patients with more effective and durable treatment options compared to existing immuno-oncology therapies. Founded in 2006, F-Star has established a solid patent position and has attracted significant investment from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate partners. The company has also formed alliances with major pharmaceutical companies, allowing it to expand its research and development efforts. With a dedicated team based in Cambridge, UK, F-Star is advancing a pipeline of product candidates that leverage its innovative technology.
Thrasos
Series C in 2012
Thrasos is a bio-therapeutics company dedicated to discovering and developing targeted therapies for severe organ failure, with a primary emphasis on kidney diseases. The company's lead program, THR-184, aims to prevent and treat acute kidney injury (AKI). Additionally, Thrasos is advancing a preclinical development program that addresses chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company also focuses on developing innovative treatments for rare kidney-related conditions, such as myeloma cast nephropathy, which occurs when protein aggregates obstruct renal tubules, leading to the risk of permanent kidney damage. Through its efforts, Thrasos seeks to provide timely and effective treatment options for patients suffering from these serious kidney issues.
Genocea Biosciences
Series C in 2012
Genocea Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. Utilizing its proprietary ATLAS platform, the company profiles patients' CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential antigens in tumors. Genocea is advancing several immuno-oncology programs, including GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, and GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy. Additionally, the company has developed GEN-003, an immunotherapy aimed at treating genital herpes, and is working on personalized cancer vaccines through its pre-clinical immuno-oncology program. Established in 2006, Genocea aims to address significant unmet medical needs with its targeted therapeutic approaches.
Genkyotex
Series C in 2012
Genkyotex SA is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oral small molecule therapies that selectively inhibit NOX enzymes involved in various disease processes, including fibrosis, inflammation, pain, cancer, and neurodegeneration. Its lead candidate, GKT831, targets NOX1 and NOX4 and is currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for primary biliary cholangitis and type 1 diabetes-related kidney disease. Additionally, Genkyotex is advancing a preclinical candidate, GKT771, which inhibits NOX1 and aims to address pain processing and inflammation. The company also holds a license agreement with the Serum Institute of India for GTL003, an antigen intended for developing combination vaccines against infectious diseases. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Labège, France, Genkyotex is committed to improving treatment options for chronic diseases through its novel therapeutic approaches.
Pronota
Series C in 2012
Pronota NV is a Belgian company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostics aimed at the early detection of life-threatening conditions, such as heart failure, pre-eclampsia, and sepsis. The company utilizes a proprietary protein biomarker diagnostics platform that is non-invasive and validated, focusing on enhancing patient care and addressing unmet medical needs. Founded in 2004 and based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, Pronota has garnered support from prominent investors and a network of key opinion leaders in the medical field. The firm was previously known as Peakadilly NV before rebranding in 2006.
Syndexa Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2012
Syndexa Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focused on developing small-molecule drugs to address metabolic diseases. Founded by scientists from Harvard University and led by President and CEO Teo Uysal, the company aims to discover and create innovative treatments targeting novel mechanisms associated with endoplasmic reticulum dysfunction. Syndexa's research encompasses a range of conditions, including inflammatory and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company has successfully raised $24.8 million in equity capital to support its mission of developing therapies for obesity, type-2 diabetes, and related cardiovascular conditions.
PharmEste
Series B in 2011
PharmEste s.r.l., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of transient receptor potential (TRP) channel therapeutics for the treatment of neuropathic pain, overactive bladder, and other TRP-mediated diseases. It develops PHE377, a TRPV1 antagonist for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Genkyotex
Series C in 2011
Genkyotex SA is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oral small molecule therapies that selectively inhibit NOX enzymes involved in various disease processes, including fibrosis, inflammation, pain, cancer, and neurodegeneration. Its lead candidate, GKT831, targets NOX1 and NOX4 and is currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for primary biliary cholangitis and type 1 diabetes-related kidney disease. Additionally, Genkyotex is advancing a preclinical candidate, GKT771, which inhibits NOX1 and aims to address pain processing and inflammation. The company also holds a license agreement with the Serum Institute of India for GTL003, an antigen intended for developing combination vaccines against infectious diseases. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Labège, France, Genkyotex is committed to improving treatment options for chronic diseases through its novel therapeutic approaches.
F-Star Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2011
F-Star Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating innovative bispecific antibody therapies aimed at improving cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary Modular Antibody Technology, F-Star develops bispecific antibodies that enhance the capabilities of traditional monoclonal antibodies while minimizing production challenges. The company's unique approach allows for the rapid discovery and development of these therapies, which seek to block tumor immune evasion and provide patients with more effective and durable treatment options compared to existing immuno-oncology therapies. Founded in 2006, F-Star has established a solid patent position and has attracted significant investment from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate partners. The company has also formed alliances with major pharmaceutical companies, allowing it to expand its research and development efforts. With a dedicated team based in Cambridge, UK, F-Star is advancing a pipeline of product candidates that leverage its innovative technology.
Genocea Biosciences
Series B in 2011
Genocea Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. Utilizing its proprietary ATLAS platform, the company profiles patients' CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential antigens in tumors. Genocea is advancing several immuno-oncology programs, including GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, and GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy. Additionally, the company has developed GEN-003, an immunotherapy aimed at treating genital herpes, and is working on personalized cancer vaccines through its pre-clinical immuno-oncology program. Established in 2006, Genocea aims to address significant unmet medical needs with its targeted therapeutic approaches.
Covagen
Series A in 2010
Covagen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company specializes in creating bispecific FynomAbs by genetically fusing its proprietary Fynomer binding proteins to antibodies. This unique approach allows for the design of therapeutics with novel mechanisms of action and improved efficacy. Covagen's lead product, COVA322, is aimed at treating inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The company was founded in 2007 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich and has established partnerships to enhance its drug development efforts, including a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Tanabe for the development of bispecific FynomAbs targeting specific disease-related pairs. A diverse group of investors supports Covagen’s initiatives, providing the necessary resources to advance its innovative therapeutic candidates.
FerroKin Biosciences
Series B in 2010
Ferrokin Biosciences Inc. develops and markets medical devices. The company offers iron chelator for the treatment of iron-overload in patients with transfusion-dependent hereditary and acquired refractory anemias. The company is based in San Carlos, California.
Pronota
Series B in 2010
Pronota NV is a Belgian company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostics aimed at the early detection of life-threatening conditions, such as heart failure, pre-eclampsia, and sepsis. The company utilizes a proprietary protein biomarker diagnostics platform that is non-invasive and validated, focusing on enhancing patient care and addressing unmet medical needs. Founded in 2004 and based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, Pronota has garnered support from prominent investors and a network of key opinion leaders in the medical field. The firm was previously known as Peakadilly NV before rebranding in 2006.
F-Star Therapeutics
Series A in 2010
F-Star Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating innovative bispecific antibody therapies aimed at improving cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary Modular Antibody Technology, F-Star develops bispecific antibodies that enhance the capabilities of traditional monoclonal antibodies while minimizing production challenges. The company's unique approach allows for the rapid discovery and development of these therapies, which seek to block tumor immune evasion and provide patients with more effective and durable treatment options compared to existing immuno-oncology therapies. Founded in 2006, F-Star has established a solid patent position and has attracted significant investment from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate partners. The company has also formed alliances with major pharmaceutical companies, allowing it to expand its research and development efforts. With a dedicated team based in Cambridge, UK, F-Star is advancing a pipeline of product candidates that leverage its innovative technology.
Genocea Biosciences
Series B in 2009
Genocea Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. Utilizing its proprietary ATLAS platform, the company profiles patients' CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential antigens in tumors. Genocea is advancing several immuno-oncology programs, including GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, and GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy. Additionally, the company has developed GEN-003, an immunotherapy aimed at treating genital herpes, and is working on personalized cancer vaccines through its pre-clinical immuno-oncology program. Established in 2006, Genocea aims to address significant unmet medical needs with its targeted therapeutic approaches.
FerroKin Biosciences
Venture Round in 2009
Ferrokin Biosciences Inc. develops and markets medical devices. The company offers iron chelator for the treatment of iron-overload in patients with transfusion-dependent hereditary and acquired refractory anemias. The company is based in San Carlos, California.
Pronota
Series B in 2009
Pronota NV is a Belgian company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostics aimed at the early detection of life-threatening conditions, such as heart failure, pre-eclampsia, and sepsis. The company utilizes a proprietary protein biomarker diagnostics platform that is non-invasive and validated, focusing on enhancing patient care and addressing unmet medical needs. Founded in 2004 and based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, Pronota has garnered support from prominent investors and a network of key opinion leaders in the medical field. The firm was previously known as Peakadilly NV before rebranding in 2006.
Covagen
Seed Round in 2009
Covagen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company specializes in creating bispecific FynomAbs by genetically fusing its proprietary Fynomer binding proteins to antibodies. This unique approach allows for the design of therapeutics with novel mechanisms of action and improved efficacy. Covagen's lead product, COVA322, is aimed at treating inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The company was founded in 2007 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich and has established partnerships to enhance its drug development efforts, including a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Tanabe for the development of bispecific FynomAbs targeting specific disease-related pairs. A diverse group of investors supports Covagen’s initiatives, providing the necessary resources to advance its innovative therapeutic candidates.
Intradigm
Series B in 2009
Intradigm is a private biotechnology company focused on developing systematic RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics aimed at treating serious diseases, with an initial emphasis on oncology. The company leverages its expertise in drug development and delivery to create a proprietary RNAi platform, which includes unique RNAi Nanoplex delivery technology. This technology enables the targeted delivery of RNAi therapeutics to specific tissues through systemic administration. Intradigm's portfolio encompasses RNAi molecules, biodegradable polycationic polymers for therapeutic delivery, and a range of siRNA sequences targeting various oncology and other disease-related applications.
GlycoEra
GlycoEra is a biotechnology research company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs in areas such as inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, and immune-oncology. The company utilizes a proprietary platform to create first-in-class biologics that feature customized and highly homogeneous human glycans assembled onto glycoproteins in a site-specific manner. This approach enables healthcare companies to gain insights into the role of glycans in human health and disease, ultimately advancing the development of novel treatments.
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