New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1977. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, from seed and startup to later-stage growth and public investments. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, NEA focuses on technology and healthcare sectors, particularly in areas such as consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, and energy technology. The firm also invests in semiconductor companies and alternative energy initiatives in India. NEA has a proven track record, with more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in North America, Asia, and South America, and typically involves investments ranging from $0.05 million to $20 million.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Qiang Fu

Vice President

Robert Garland

Venture Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Ronald Kase

General Partner

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

David Kramlich

Associate

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Robert J. McGovern

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Investor

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Penzias

Venture Partner

Justine Potemkin

Investor

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Brooke Seawell

Venture Partner - Menlo Park

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez MD

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Genetics

Senti Bio

Post in 2022
Senti Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative gene and cell therapies using its proprietary synthetic biology platform. Founded in 2016, the company aims to address complex diseases through advanced therapeutic solutions. Senti's technology includes engineered allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cells, which are designed to target and eliminate cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Among its product candidates are SENTI-202, a Logic Gated CAR-NK cell therapy intended for cancer treatment, and SENTI-301A, which targets hepatocellular carcinoma. Senti Biosciences operates as a resident company at Johnson & Johnson Innovation's JLABS in South San Francisco, collaborating with experts in synthetic biology and computation to advance its therapeutic developments.

Genies

Series C in 2022
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

SpliceBio

Series A in 2022
Splice Bio is a gene therapy company based on technology developed in the Muir Lab at Princeton University. The company is developing novel gene therapies based on its proprietary intein platform technology to treat patients that suffer from incurable genetic diseases. The company’s platform has the potential to address two existing limitations of adeno-associated viruses (AAVs), both by increasing the size of the cargo gene that can be delivered and by expanding the range of tissues that can be targeted.

Korro Bio

Series B in 2022
Korro Bio Inc. specializes in the development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics aimed at targeting specific sequences in genetic code, with a focus on treating rare diseases. Founded in 2018 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that enables efficient and selective RNA editing by leveraging natural processes found in multi-cellular organisms. This innovative approach allows Korro Bio to edit messenger RNA and recode specific codons, facilitating targeted modifications in protein structure and function across various tissues.

Tune Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Tune Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative cell and gene therapies that utilize epigenetic programming to address serious diseases. By harnessing the potential of the epigenome, the company aims to create new therapeutic pathways that modify biological functions without changing the underlying DNA sequence. This approach seeks to provide effective treatments for complex and widespread diseases, positioning Tune Therapeutics at the forefront of advancements in epigenetic medicine.

Shape Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Shape Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on RNA-editing gene therapy for various medical conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders, oncology, metabolic diseases, and rare genetic diseases. Founded in 2018, the company has developed RNAfix technology, which utilizes the natural cellular machinery of the human body to edit RNA. This approach significantly reduces the risks of immunogenicity, cellular toxicity, and off-target DNA editing that are often associated with traditional gene-editing methods, such as CRISPR. Shape Therapeutics aims to create next-generation gene therapies that provide effective and safer treatment options for patients with challenging medical conditions.

Shape Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Shape Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on RNA-editing gene therapy for various medical conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders, oncology, metabolic diseases, and rare genetic diseases. Founded in 2018, the company has developed RNAfix technology, which utilizes the natural cellular machinery of the human body to edit RNA. This approach significantly reduces the risks of immunogenicity, cellular toxicity, and off-target DNA editing that are often associated with traditional gene-editing methods, such as CRISPR. Shape Therapeutics aims to create next-generation gene therapies that provide effective and safer treatment options for patients with challenging medical conditions.

Affinia Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Affinia Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for various diseases, particularly those affecting muscle and the central nervous system (CNS). Founded in 2019 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating rationally designed adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. By integrating synthetic and systems biology with high-throughput screening and advanced resolution techniques, Affinia Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs. The company’s innovative approach allows for the development of novel gene therapies with enhanced properties, targeting the treatment of devastating diseases and improving the lives of affected individuals.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Code Biotherapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Code Biotherapeutics is a next-generation gene therapy company pioneering the development of targeted non-viral gene therapies to treat serious and life-threatening genetic diseases. Code Bio leverages its novel multivalent synthetic DNA delivery platform, 3DNA, which has been engineered to overcome many of the challenges inherent with viral-based gene therapies such as immunogenicity, size and delivery limitations, re-dosability, and manufacturing complexity. The Company is advancing an internal pipeline focused on select rare disease programs as well as establishing partnerships to take forward programs in both rare and prevalent diseases.
Personal Genome Diagnostics develops a patient-specific analysis of the cancer genome by using advanced tools and technologies. They were the first to sequence and analyze whole human cancer exomes and subsequently identified many alterations responsible for the development of cancer. They have described the principles underlying the genetic basis of human cancer and have developed novel technologies for non-invasive “liquid biopsy” approaches in cancer. Through PGDx, our founders bring their proprietary methods and expertise to research teams worldwide. The services help oncologists and translational scientists sequence and analyze cancer genomes and identify mutations to characterize aspects of the disease. Their expertise in genome analysis ranges from sample preparation and sequencing to data interpretation and analysis. They specialize in high-throughput next-generation sequencing and proprietary algorithms to identify alterations in complex cancer genomes and have developed novel technologies for non-invasive “liquid biopsy” approaches in cancer. Personal Genome Diagnostics was founded in 2010 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Senti Bio

Series B in 2021
Senti Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative gene and cell therapies using its proprietary synthetic biology platform. Founded in 2016, the company aims to address complex diseases through advanced therapeutic solutions. Senti's technology includes engineered allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cells, which are designed to target and eliminate cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Among its product candidates are SENTI-202, a Logic Gated CAR-NK cell therapy intended for cancer treatment, and SENTI-301A, which targets hepatocellular carcinoma. Senti Biosciences operates as a resident company at Johnson & Johnson Innovation's JLABS in South San Francisco, collaborating with experts in synthetic biology and computation to advance its therapeutic developments.

Korro Bio

Series A in 2020
Korro Bio Inc. specializes in the development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics aimed at targeting specific sequences in genetic code, with a focus on treating rare diseases. Founded in 2018 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that enables efficient and selective RNA editing by leveraging natural processes found in multi-cellular organisms. This innovative approach allows Korro Bio to edit messenger RNA and recode specific codons, facilitating targeted modifications in protein structure and function across various tissues.

Affinia Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Affinia Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for various diseases, particularly those affecting muscle and the central nervous system (CNS). Founded in 2019 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating rationally designed adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. By integrating synthetic and systems biology with high-throughput screening and advanced resolution techniques, Affinia Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs. The company’s innovative approach allows for the development of novel gene therapies with enhanced properties, targeting the treatment of devastating diseases and improving the lives of affected individuals.

Geron

Post in 2020
Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for hematologic myeloid malignancies. The company's primary focus is on imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. Imetelstat aims to inhibit the uncontrolled growth of malignant progenitor cells in these cancers, which helps reduce the production of dysfunctional blood cells and facilitates the recovery of normal blood cell production. Founded in 1990, Geron is dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for patients with serious blood disorders.

ChromaCode

Series C in 2019
ChromaCode, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in developing innovative testing solutions for infectious diseases, cancer, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using proprietary technology derived from Caltech. The company enhances the performance of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments, achieving a five-fold increase in multiplexing capabilities while maintaining cost-effectiveness. ChromaCode employs advanced bioinformatics techniques and patented mathematical methods to improve signal processing, enabling laboratories to conduct comprehensive testing of multiple targets in a single sample. Additionally, the company offers products such as the HDPCR Tick-Borne Pathogen Panel, which detects various tick-borne pathogens through a multiplex polymerase chain reaction test. Founded in 2012, ChromaCode draws expertise from professionals with backgrounds in leading organizations such as Illumina and Google[x].

Shape Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Shape Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on RNA-editing gene therapy for various medical conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders, oncology, metabolic diseases, and rare genetic diseases. Founded in 2018, the company has developed RNAfix technology, which utilizes the natural cellular machinery of the human body to edit RNA. This approach significantly reduces the risks of immunogenicity, cellular toxicity, and off-target DNA editing that are often associated with traditional gene-editing methods, such as CRISPR. Shape Therapeutics aims to create next-generation gene therapies that provide effective and safer treatment options for patients with challenging medical conditions.

Shape Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Shape Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on RNA-editing gene therapy for various medical conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders, oncology, metabolic diseases, and rare genetic diseases. Founded in 2018, the company has developed RNAfix technology, which utilizes the natural cellular machinery of the human body to edit RNA. This approach significantly reduces the risks of immunogenicity, cellular toxicity, and off-target DNA editing that are often associated with traditional gene-editing methods, such as CRISPR. Shape Therapeutics aims to create next-generation gene therapies that provide effective and safer treatment options for patients with challenging medical conditions.

Genies

Venture Round in 2019
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Burnaby, Canada, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological disorders. The company's clinical pipeline includes several product candidates targeting epilepsy, such as XEN496 and XEN1101, both Kv7 potassium channel modulators currently in Phase II trials, and XEN901, a selective Nav1.6 sodium channel inhibitor in Phase I trials. Additionally, XEN007, a central nervous system-acting calcium channel modulator, is also in Phase I trials. Xenon utilizes a proprietary discovery platform, known as Extreme Genetics, to identify genetic insights from families with severe phenotypes, enabling the development of novel medicines for both orphan and more common diseases. The company has established a collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences to advance first-in-class treatments for epilepsy, highlighting its commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in the field of neurology.

Genies

Venture Round in 2018
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2018
Catalog Technologies Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a DNA-based platform designed for digital data storage and computation. Founded in 2016, Catalog's innovative platform encodes digital information into DNA, providing a new approach to long-term data archiving. This method not only enhances data storage capacity but also offers a cost-effective solution for managing vast amounts of information. By integrating advanced synthetic biology technologies, Catalog aims to revolutionize the way digital data is archived and processed, making DNA a viable medium for future data storage needs.

Senti Bio

Series A in 2018
Senti Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative gene and cell therapies using its proprietary synthetic biology platform. Founded in 2016, the company aims to address complex diseases through advanced therapeutic solutions. Senti's technology includes engineered allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cells, which are designed to target and eliminate cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Among its product candidates are SENTI-202, a Logic Gated CAR-NK cell therapy intended for cancer treatment, and SENTI-301A, which targets hepatocellular carcinoma. Senti Biosciences operates as a resident company at Johnson & Johnson Innovation's JLABS in South San Francisco, collaborating with experts in synthetic biology and computation to advance its therapeutic developments.
Personal Genome Diagnostics develops a patient-specific analysis of the cancer genome by using advanced tools and technologies. They were the first to sequence and analyze whole human cancer exomes and subsequently identified many alterations responsible for the development of cancer. They have described the principles underlying the genetic basis of human cancer and have developed novel technologies for non-invasive “liquid biopsy” approaches in cancer. Through PGDx, our founders bring their proprietary methods and expertise to research teams worldwide. The services help oncologists and translational scientists sequence and analyze cancer genomes and identify mutations to characterize aspects of the disease. Their expertise in genome analysis ranges from sample preparation and sequencing to data interpretation and analysis. They specialize in high-throughput next-generation sequencing and proprietary algorithms to identify alterations in complex cancer genomes and have developed novel technologies for non-invasive “liquid biopsy” approaches in cancer. Personal Genome Diagnostics was founded in 2010 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Korro Bio

Seed Round in 2018
Korro Bio Inc. specializes in the development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics aimed at targeting specific sequences in genetic code, with a focus on treating rare diseases. Founded in 2018 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that enables efficient and selective RNA editing by leveraging natural processes found in multi-cellular organisms. This innovative approach allows Korro Bio to edit messenger RNA and recode specific codons, facilitating targeted modifications in protein structure and function across various tissues.

Genies

Venture Round in 2017
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2017
Catalog Technologies Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a DNA-based platform designed for digital data storage and computation. Founded in 2016, Catalog's innovative platform encodes digital information into DNA, providing a new approach to long-term data archiving. This method not only enhances data storage capacity but also offers a cost-effective solution for managing vast amounts of information. By integrating advanced synthetic biology technologies, Catalog aims to revolutionize the way digital data is archived and processed, making DNA a viable medium for future data storage needs.

ChromaCode

Series B in 2017
ChromaCode, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in developing innovative testing solutions for infectious diseases, cancer, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using proprietary technology derived from Caltech. The company enhances the performance of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments, achieving a five-fold increase in multiplexing capabilities while maintaining cost-effectiveness. ChromaCode employs advanced bioinformatics techniques and patented mathematical methods to improve signal processing, enabling laboratories to conduct comprehensive testing of multiple targets in a single sample. Additionally, the company offers products such as the HDPCR Tick-Borne Pathogen Panel, which detects various tick-borne pathogens through a multiplex polymerase chain reaction test. Founded in 2012, ChromaCode draws expertise from professionals with backgrounds in leading organizations such as Illumina and Google[x].

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing peptide therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic disorders, particularly those leading to life-threatening metabolic conditions. Its primary product candidate, setmelanotide, is a first-in-class melanocortin-4 receptor agonist currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for obesity related to pro-opiomelanocortin and leptin receptor deficiencies, as well as Bardet-Biedl and Alström syndromes. Additionally, setmelanotide is in Phase II trials for various other genetic obesity disorders. The company is also advancing RM-853, an orally available ghrelin O-acyltransferase inhibitor, in preclinical development for Prader-Willi syndrome. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the realm of genetic metabolic disorders through innovative therapies.
Personal Genome Diagnostics develops a patient-specific analysis of the cancer genome by using advanced tools and technologies. They were the first to sequence and analyze whole human cancer exomes and subsequently identified many alterations responsible for the development of cancer. They have described the principles underlying the genetic basis of human cancer and have developed novel technologies for non-invasive “liquid biopsy” approaches in cancer. Through PGDx, our founders bring their proprietary methods and expertise to research teams worldwide. The services help oncologists and translational scientists sequence and analyze cancer genomes and identify mutations to characterize aspects of the disease. Their expertise in genome analysis ranges from sample preparation and sequencing to data interpretation and analysis. They specialize in high-throughput next-generation sequencing and proprietary algorithms to identify alterations in complex cancer genomes and have developed novel technologies for non-invasive “liquid biopsy” approaches in cancer. Personal Genome Diagnostics was founded in 2010 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

23andMe

Series E in 2015
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company that provides DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling users to explore their ancestry, inherited traits, and health insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various services, including Health + Ancestry and Ancestry + Traits, which provide insights into a person's genetic background and over 30 trait reports. 23andMe aims to help individuals understand the implications of their genetic information while also catering to researchers by offering categorized and searchable data. The company was co-founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki and has positioned itself as a significant player in the growing biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Therachon

Series A in 2015
Therachon is a global biotechnology company focused on developing medicines for rare, genetic diseases that currently have no available treatments. The company’s lead pipeline candidate, TA-46, is a novel protein therapy in development for achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. Therachon is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with research labs in Nice, France.

Proteostasis Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for cystic fibrosis and other diseases linked to protein homeostasis. The company’s primary product candidates include PTI-801, a CFTR corrector; PTI-808, a CFTR potentiator; and PTI-428, a CFTR amplifier. Proteostasis employs theratyping to tailor treatment strategies based on individual responses to CFTR modulators, regardless of specific mutations. The company collaborates with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Genentech to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2006 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Proteostasis was previously known as Proteoguard, Inc. and rebranded in 2007. In December 2020, it was acquired by Yumanity Therapeutics in a reverse merger transaction.

Genies

Series A in 2015
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

CRISPR Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
CRISPR Therapeutics AG is a gene editing company dedicated to developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious human diseases using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This revolutionary platform allows for precise modifications to genomic DNA, enabling the company to target a variety of disease areas, including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases. The lead product candidate, CTX001, is an ex vivo CRISPR gene-edited therapy aimed at treating transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and severe sickle cell disease by engineering patients' hematopoietic stem cells to produce elevated levels of fetal hemoglobin. Additionally, CRISPR Therapeutics is advancing other therapies, including CTX110, an allogeneic CAR-T therapy for certain malignancies, and additional programs targeting conditions such as multiple myeloma, solid tumors, diabetes, and various genetic disorders. The company collaborates with strategic partners such as Bayer Healthcare, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and ViaCyte, and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

CRISPR Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
CRISPR Therapeutics AG is a gene editing company dedicated to developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious human diseases using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This revolutionary platform allows for precise modifications to genomic DNA, enabling the company to target a variety of disease areas, including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases. The lead product candidate, CTX001, is an ex vivo CRISPR gene-edited therapy aimed at treating transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and severe sickle cell disease by engineering patients' hematopoietic stem cells to produce elevated levels of fetal hemoglobin. Additionally, CRISPR Therapeutics is advancing other therapies, including CTX110, an allogeneic CAR-T therapy for certain malignancies, and additional programs targeting conditions such as multiple myeloma, solid tumors, diabetes, and various genetic disorders. The company collaborates with strategic partners such as Bayer Healthcare, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and ViaCyte, and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. is a company that specializes in personalized health through genetic testing. It develops and sells genetic tests aimed at helping individuals improve their health and wellness. The company focuses on two main areas: providing genetic test products directly to consumers and through sales partners, and conducting research and development to create genetic tests in collaboration with partners for medical and dental applications. By offering personalized insights related to chronic diseases and health conditions, Interleukin Genetics aims to empower individuals with the information needed to make informed decisions about their health, including specific dietary and exercise recommendations. This approach aligns with their mission of enhancing preventive health measures and improving overall health outcomes.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

23andMe

Series D in 2012
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company that provides DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling users to explore their ancestry, inherited traits, and health insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various services, including Health + Ancestry and Ancestry + Traits, which provide insights into a person's genetic background and over 30 trait reports. 23andMe aims to help individuals understand the implications of their genetic information while also catering to researchers by offering categorized and searchable data. The company was co-founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki and has positioned itself as a significant player in the growing biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Prosensa

Venture Round in 2012
Prosensa is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of RNA-based therapeutics. It is particularly focused on addressing genetic disorders, with a primary emphasis on neuromuscular conditions. The company recognizes significant market opportunities in the healthcare sector for innovative products targeting genetic disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology. To maximize commercial potential, Prosensa plans to leverage its strong intellectual property position while primarily outsourcing its operations to specialized organizations. Through this strategy, the company aims to develop novel therapeutics that can address unmet medical needs in various therapeutic areas.

23andMe

Series C in 2010
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company that provides DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling users to explore their ancestry, inherited traits, and health insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various services, including Health + Ancestry and Ancestry + Traits, which provide insights into a person's genetic background and over 30 trait reports. 23andMe aims to help individuals understand the implications of their genetic information while also catering to researchers by offering categorized and searchable data. The company was co-founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki and has positioned itself as a significant player in the growing biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Zyngenia

Series A in 2010
Zyngenia, Inc. is a privately held biotherapeutics company established in 2008 that specializes in developing next-generation antibody-derived drugs. The company utilizes proprietary technology to create unique molecular entities, known as Zybody™, which combine the therapeutic activities of multiple biologic treatments into a single protein. This innovative approach allows Zyngenia to target complex diseases, particularly cancer and autoimmune disorders, by simultaneously addressing multiple biological pathways. By doing so, Zyngenia aims to facilitate quicker patient treatment initiation and improve overall clinical outcomes.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2010
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing peptide therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic disorders, particularly those leading to life-threatening metabolic conditions. Its primary product candidate, setmelanotide, is a first-in-class melanocortin-4 receptor agonist currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for obesity related to pro-opiomelanocortin and leptin receptor deficiencies, as well as Bardet-Biedl and Alström syndromes. Additionally, setmelanotide is in Phase II trials for various other genetic obesity disorders. The company is also advancing RM-853, an orally available ghrelin O-acyltransferase inhibitor, in preclinical development for Prader-Willi syndrome. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the realm of genetic metabolic disorders through innovative therapies.

Epizyme

Series B in 2009
Epizyme, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing epigenetic medicines for cancer and other diseases. The company has achieved a significant milestone with its approved product, Tazemetostat, which is used for treating metastatic or locally advanced epithelioid sarcoma in the United States. Additionally, Tazemetostat is being investigated in combination therapies for various cancers, including relapsed and refractory follicular lymphoma and high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Epizyme is also engaged in developing other drug candidates, such as pinometostat for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, alongside inhibitors targeting PRMT5 and PRMT1 for solid tumors and blood cancers. The company collaborates with several industry leaders and research organizations to advance its innovative therapeutic programs, reflecting its commitment to translating epigenetic research into effective treatments. Founded in 2007, Epizyme aims to reshape cancer treatment through its focus on molecularly targeted drugs.

GlycoMimetics

Series C in 2009
GlycoMimetics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative glycomimetic drugs aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs associated with diseases influenced by carbohydrate biology. The company’s lead drug candidate, rivipansel, is a pan-selectin antagonist that has completed Phase III clinical trials for treating vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease. Additionally, GlycoMimetics is developing uproleselan, an E-selectin inhibitor that is being tested in combination with chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and in a Phase III trial for relapsed/refractory AML. The company also offers GMI-1359, which targets E-selectin and a chemokine receptor, having completed Phase I clinical trials, and is involved in developing other candidates, including GMI-1687 and Galectin-3. GlycoMimetics has established research collaborations, including an agreement with the National Cancer Institute and a partnership with Apollomics for the commercialization of uproleselan and GMI-1687. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

23andMe

Series B in 2009
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company that provides DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling users to explore their ancestry, inherited traits, and health insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various services, including Health + Ancestry and Ancestry + Traits, which provide insights into a person's genetic background and over 30 trait reports. 23andMe aims to help individuals understand the implications of their genetic information while also catering to researchers by offering categorized and searchable data. The company was co-founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki and has positioned itself as a significant player in the growing biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Seagen

Post in 2009
Seattle Genetics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing and commercializing monoclonal antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Its lead product, SGN-35, is in the pivotal trial for patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. The company's other product candidates in various stages of clinical trials include dacetuzumab (SGN-40), a humanized anti-CD40 antibody; lintuzumab (SGN-33), a humanized anti-CD33 antibody; SGN-70, a humanized anti-CD70 antibody for the treatment of autoimmune diseases; SGN-75, which is in Phase I clinical trials for metastatic renal cell carcinoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma; ASG-5ME, a preclinical antibody-drug conjugate product candidate for the treatment of solid tumors; and SGN-19A, a preclinical antibody-drug conjugate product candidate for the treatment of hematologic malignancies. It has collaborations with Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.; Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.; Genentech; GlaxoSmithKline LLC; MedImmune, Inc.; Millennium; PSMA Development Company LLC; and Genmab A/S. The company also has an antibody-drug conjugates co-development agreement with Agensys, Inc. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington.

Proteostasis Therapeutics

Series A in 2008
Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for cystic fibrosis and other diseases linked to protein homeostasis. The company’s primary product candidates include PTI-801, a CFTR corrector; PTI-808, a CFTR potentiator; and PTI-428, a CFTR amplifier. Proteostasis employs theratyping to tailor treatment strategies based on individual responses to CFTR modulators, regardless of specific mutations. The company collaborates with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Genentech to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2006 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Proteostasis was previously known as Proteoguard, Inc. and rebranded in 2007. In December 2020, it was acquired by Yumanity Therapeutics in a reverse merger transaction.

23andMe

Series A in 2007
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company that provides DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling users to explore their ancestry, inherited traits, and health insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various services, including Health + Ancestry and Ancestry + Traits, which provide insights into a person's genetic background and over 30 trait reports. 23andMe aims to help individuals understand the implications of their genetic information while also catering to researchers by offering categorized and searchable data. The company was co-founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki and has positioned itself as a significant player in the growing biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Amicus Therapeutics

Series D in 2006
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies to treat a range of rare and orphan diseases. The company offers Galafold, an orally administered small molecule pharmacological chaperone for the treatment of Fabry disease. It is also conducting Phase 3 (ATB200-03) clinical study of AT-GAA for Pompe disease. The company has collaboration and license agreements with Nationwide Children's Hospital and University of Pennsylvania. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey.

GlycoMimetics

Series B in 2006
GlycoMimetics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative glycomimetic drugs aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs associated with diseases influenced by carbohydrate biology. The company’s lead drug candidate, rivipansel, is a pan-selectin antagonist that has completed Phase III clinical trials for treating vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease. Additionally, GlycoMimetics is developing uproleselan, an E-selectin inhibitor that is being tested in combination with chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and in a Phase III trial for relapsed/refractory AML. The company also offers GMI-1359, which targets E-selectin and a chemokine receptor, having completed Phase I clinical trials, and is involved in developing other candidates, including GMI-1687 and Galectin-3. GlycoMimetics has established research collaborations, including an agreement with the National Cancer Institute and a partnership with Apollomics for the commercialization of uproleselan and GMI-1687. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

CoGenesys

Series A in 2006
CoGenesys is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of peptide- and protein-based medicines. The company develops peptide and protein-based medicines for cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, infectious, autoimmune, and CNS diseases.

Amicus Therapeutics

Series C in 2005
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies to treat a range of rare and orphan diseases. The company offers Galafold, an orally administered small molecule pharmacological chaperone for the treatment of Fabry disease. It is also conducting Phase 3 (ATB200-03) clinical study of AT-GAA for Pompe disease. The company has collaboration and license agreements with Nationwide Children's Hospital and University of Pennsylvania. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey.

GlycoMimetics

Series A in 2004
GlycoMimetics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative glycomimetic drugs aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs associated with diseases influenced by carbohydrate biology. The company’s lead drug candidate, rivipansel, is a pan-selectin antagonist that has completed Phase III clinical trials for treating vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease. Additionally, GlycoMimetics is developing uproleselan, an E-selectin inhibitor that is being tested in combination with chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and in a Phase III trial for relapsed/refractory AML. The company also offers GMI-1359, which targets E-selectin and a chemokine receptor, having completed Phase I clinical trials, and is involved in developing other candidates, including GMI-1687 and Galectin-3. GlycoMimetics has established research collaborations, including an agreement with the National Cancer Institute and a partnership with Apollomics for the commercialization of uproleselan and GMI-1687. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Nucleonics

Series B in 2004
Nucleonics is a biotechnology company focused on RNA interference-based therapeutics.

Amicus Therapeutics

Series B in 2004
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies to treat a range of rare and orphan diseases. The company offers Galafold, an orally administered small molecule pharmacological chaperone for the treatment of Fabry disease. It is also conducting Phase 3 (ATB200-03) clinical study of AT-GAA for Pompe disease. The company has collaboration and license agreements with Nationwide Children's Hospital and University of Pennsylvania. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey.

Myogen

Series D in 2003
Myogen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. They believe that our advanced understanding of the biology of cardiovascular disease combined with their clinical development expertise in cardiovascular therapeutics provide us with the capability to discover novel therapies, as well as identify, license or acquire products that address serious, debilitating cardiovascular disorders that are not adequately treated with existing therapies.

CellGate

Series E in 2003
Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products for the treatment of anti-proliferation and cancer therapeutics. The company's products are also used for the treatment of various diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases, and vascular hyperplasia. Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as CellGate, Inc. As a result of the acquisition of Cellgate, Inc. by Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cellgate's name was changed. As of February 7, 2008, Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PGL).

GlycoMimetics

Series A in 2003
GlycoMimetics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative glycomimetic drugs aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs associated with diseases influenced by carbohydrate biology. The company’s lead drug candidate, rivipansel, is a pan-selectin antagonist that has completed Phase III clinical trials for treating vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease. Additionally, GlycoMimetics is developing uproleselan, an E-selectin inhibitor that is being tested in combination with chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and in a Phase III trial for relapsed/refractory AML. The company also offers GMI-1359, which targets E-selectin and a chemokine receptor, having completed Phase I clinical trials, and is involved in developing other candidates, including GMI-1687 and Galectin-3. GlycoMimetics has established research collaborations, including an agreement with the National Cancer Institute and a partnership with Apollomics for the commercialization of uproleselan and GMI-1687. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

CellGate

Series D in 2002
Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products for the treatment of anti-proliferation and cancer therapeutics. The company's products are also used for the treatment of various diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases, and vascular hyperplasia. Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as CellGate, Inc. As a result of the acquisition of Cellgate, Inc. by Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cellgate's name was changed. As of February 7, 2008, Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PGL).

Myogen

Series D in 2001
Myogen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. They believe that our advanced understanding of the biology of cardiovascular disease combined with their clinical development expertise in cardiovascular therapeutics provide us with the capability to discover novel therapies, as well as identify, license or acquire products that address serious, debilitating cardiovascular disorders that are not adequately treated with existing therapies.

CellGate

Series C in 2001
Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products for the treatment of anti-proliferation and cancer therapeutics. The company's products are also used for the treatment of various diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases, and vascular hyperplasia. Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as CellGate, Inc. As a result of the acquisition of Cellgate, Inc. by Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cellgate's name was changed. As of February 7, 2008, Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PGL).

Myogen

Venture Round in 1999
Myogen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. They believe that our advanced understanding of the biology of cardiovascular disease combined with their clinical development expertise in cardiovascular therapeutics provide us with the capability to discover novel therapies, as well as identify, license or acquire products that address serious, debilitating cardiovascular disorders that are not adequately treated with existing therapies.

Genetic Immunity

Venture Round in 1991
Genetic Immunity is a US/Hungarian clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the discovery, development and commercialization of a new class of immunotherapeutic biologics ("Immune Therapies" or "Therapeutic Vaccines") for the treatment of chronic viral infections, cancer and allergies. Our Immune Therapies are designed to intensify or boost specific immune responses to modify or control these presently incurable diseases. We believe that our products will allow people to live a better, healthier and longer life. Our proprietary Immunetherapy Platform Technology includes a plasmid DNA-based antigen, a nanomedicine formulation and a topical administration device that targets antigens to dendritic cells. Our technologies support the rapid and cost-effective development of original biologic products for several indications and provides tools for the selection of an optimal treatment regime for patients, based on his or her disease and genetic background. Our Lead Product Candidate for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, called "DermaVir", is a therapeutic HIV vaccine effective in boosting immune responses that kill HIV-infected cells. Our preclinical, Phase I, Phase I/II and Phase II clinical trials have demonstrated boosting of HIV-specific T cells and specific killing of HIV-infected cells that are not eliminated by current antiretroviral drugs. DermaVir has an excellent safety profile similar to vaccines used in healthy adults and children. The goal of DermaVir immune intensification is to modify HIV disease, decrease antiretroviral drug exposure while maintaining undetectable HIV-RNA levels, thereby achieving a remission (functional cure) in HIV-infected patients. We also have an extensive pipeline of product candidates, a number of which have animal proof of concept, for example, for the treatment of Chlamydia, called "ChlamyDerm" and our allergen-specific immunotherapy, called "DermAll". ChlamyDerm has successfully decreased the amount of infected cells together with infection-associated inflammation in mice experiments. DermAll decreased the allergic symptoms by balancing allergen-specific immune responses in mice experiments. Our other pipeline candidates for virus-associated cancers and warts are in discovery phase. Genetic Immunity is a wholly owned subsidiary of Power of the Dream ventures, Inc.

Life Technologies

Venture Round in 1983
Life Technologies Corporation operates as a biotechnology tools company. The company's systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, to discoveries and developments. Life Technologies was created by the combination of [Invitrogen Corporation](/organization/invitrogen) and [Applied Biosystems, Inc.](/organization/applied-biosystems) in November of 2008, and Life Technologies continues to serve its customers under those two well-known brands. Invitrogen is the premier provider of reagents and consumables that are usable across multiple platforms, while Applied Biosystems remains the top provider of systems-based, end-to-end solutions in areas such as PCR, genetic sequencing, and mass spectrometry. The company delivers a range of products and services, including systems, instruments, reagents, and custom services. Its portfolio of products includes technologies for capillary electrophoresis based sequencing, sequencing, mass spectrometry, sample preparation, cell culture, RNA interference analysis, functional genomics research, proteomics and cell biology applications, as well as clinical diagnostic applications and water testing analysis.

Bethesda Research Laboratories

Venture Round in 1982
Bethesda Research Laboratories is a developer and distributor of enzymes and other products allowing manipulation of DNA.
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