Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings is a Danish holding and investment firm managing the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Established in 1999, it invests globally in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio also including equities, bonds, real estate, and infrastructure.

Nis Bjørnholt Bak

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments

Jeroen Bakker Ph.D

Partner, Seed Investments

Michael Bauer

Venture Partner

Scott Beardsley

Managing Partner

Raymond Camahort

Principal

Ross Castillo

Associate

Steve Collins

National Account Executive

Emmanuelle Coutanceau Ph.D

Partner, Seed Investments

Kartik Dharmadhikari

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Thomas Dyrberg

Partner

Morten Dossing

Partner, Seed Investments

Anna Fan

Partner

Thomas Grotkjær Ph.D

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Kenneth Harrison

Partner

Deepa Hingorani

Partner, Planetary Health Investments

Karen Hong

Partner

Johan Hueffer

Senior Partner, Principal Investments

Amit Kakar MD

Managing Partner and Head of Novo Holdings Asia

Navjeewan Khosla

Partner, Novo Holdings Equity Asia

Kasim Kutay

CEO

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner and Head of Principal Investments US

Jeffrey Low MD

Principal, Growth Investments

Heather Ludvigsen

Investor

Joe Markson

Associate

Nafise Masoumi

Associate

Peter Moldt

Partner

Daniel O'Connell Ph.D

Partner, Venture Investments

João Ribas Ph.D

Principal, Seed Investments

Naveed Siddiqi

Partner

Eric Snyder

Principal

Matthias Vinther

Senior Associate

Stephen van Helden

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments, Growth Investments

Past deals in Life Science

Sylvan

Private Equity Round in 2025
Sylvan Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the production and distribution of mushroom spawns, including agaricus, pleurotus, and shiitake strains, as well as casing inoculum. Founded in 1946 and based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Sylvan has expanded its operations internationally, with production and sales facilities in multiple countries, including the Netherlands, France, Hungary, and South Africa. The company also offers disease control products and nutritional supplements for the mushroom industry. Additionally, Sylvan engages in solid-state fermentation technology, providing sustainable solutions for various sectors, including food, health, agriculture, and materials. With research and development facilities in the United States and France, Sylvan positions itself as an innovative partner for businesses seeking to enhance their growth through fungal biotechnology.

Tribune Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Tribune Therapeutics is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to treat fibrotic diseases by targeting extracellular matrix–associated proteins central to scar formation, with the aim of halting progression across diverse tissues and conditions.

Callio Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Callio Therapeutics specializes in the development of advanced antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Their focus is on creating multi-payload ADCs, which allow for the targeted delivery of drug combinations to tumor cells, potentially maximizing therapeutic benefits and improving patient outcomes.

Commit Biologics

Seed Round in 2025
Founded in 2021, Commit Biologics is a Danish biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapy platforms for cancer treatment. Its proprietary platform employs b-specific domain antibodies to engage the body's innate immune response, targeting and destroying cancer cells.

Windward Bio

Series A in 2025
Windward Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for patients with advanced immunological diseases, focusing on severe respiratory conditions. The company is advancing a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) into phase 2 clinical trials. This antibody, administered subcutaneously, potently binds to the TSLP ligand, extending its half-life and silencing its effector functions. Windward Bio is also developing innovative bispecific programs for other immunological disorders, led by a team of experienced biopharmaceutical executives aiming to address significant unmet medical needs in this field.

SiteOne Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
SiteOne Therapeutics is a San Francisco-based company developing innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for acute and chronic pain. Their lead candidates are selective inhibitors of the Naᵥ1.7 ion channel, aiming to treat pain safely and effectively without relying on NSAIDs or opioids.

Nuvig Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Nuvig Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative therapies aimed at restoring immune homeostasis and rebalancing immune function. The company is dedicated to creating a pipeline of novel immune therapeutics specifically targeting chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. By harnessing natural mechanisms to modulate immune responses, Nuvig seeks to enhance treatment options for patients, ultimately improving their health outcomes.

Benchmark Genetics

Acquisition in 2024
Benchmark Genetics is a prominent company in aquaculture genetics, specializing in the development of genetic material for various species, particularly salmon, shrimp, and tilapia. With extensive experience from 30 applied breeding programs across 16 countries, the company is recognized as a leading provider of genetics services in the industry. Their approach is innovation-driven, utilizing advanced breeding technologies such as Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and Genomic Selection. Benchmark Genetics places significant emphasis on customer collaboration, fostering long-term partnerships with leading aquaculture businesses to enhance genetic improvements and develop new products. In addition to their genetic offerings, the company provides comprehensive technical support to ensure clients maximize the potential of their genetic resources. Their dedicated sales teams include technical specialists knowledgeable about their focus species and various production systems, including Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).

Alentis Therapeutics

Series D in 2024
Alentis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for cancer and fibrotic diseases, including liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. It pursues CLDN1-targeted approaches, developing anti-CLDN1 antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates to modify disease progression in CLDN1-positive cancers. Founded in 2019 and based in Basel, Switzerland, the company advances programs that aim to modulate the immune response and enhance anti-tumor activity while addressing liver-related conditions.

Kivu Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Kivu Biosciences, based in San Francisco, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. The company aims to deliver superior therapeutics and rapidly advance transformative assets, operating discreetly while focusing on its innovative pipeline.

AvenCell

Series B in 2024
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Booster Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2024
Booster Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing drug modalities to regulate cellular homeostasis and eliminate toxic accumulations. Its primary goal is to reinstate balance within cells, enabling the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with aging.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Post in 2024
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based sequencing technology for the analysis of DNA, RNA, proteins, and small molecules. Its innovative product lineup includes the portable MinION device, the benchtop PromethION, and the GridION system, all of which enable real-time data streaming and scalable sequencing for a variety of applications in scientific research, personalized medicine, environmental monitoring, and agriculture. The Flongle offers smaller, on-demand sequencing solutions, catering to users requiring rapid insights. Operating in over 80 countries, Oxford Nanopore's technology is designed for accessibility and ease of use, featuring straightforward library preparation and automated solutions. The company maintains a robust patent portfolio, supporting its ongoing research and development in both biological and solid-state nanopore technologies. Founded in 2005 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford Nanopore Technologies also has offices in multiple countries, including the United States, China, and Germany.

Draupnir Bio

Seed Round in 2024
Draupnir Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing a new class of cholesterol-lowering medicines to prevent heart blood clots more effectively than existing therapies. The company pursues a platform that maps and leverages the glycome to build heparan sulfate glycomimetics, enabling synthesis, screening, and selection of potent, specific drug candidates for cardiovascular, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. Leveraging its technology, the firm aims to develop protein degraders that target extracellular disease proteins, potentially broadening therapeutic reach across unmet medical needs. The approach seeks to offer convenient treatment options that could reduce reliance on traditional injectables. Through its glycome-based platform, Draupnir Bio targets modalities beyond small molecules, with a focus on extracellular targets and biologics-compatible strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Commit Biologics

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Commit Biologics is a Danish biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapy platforms for cancer treatment. Its proprietary platform employs b-specific domain antibodies to engage the body's innate immune response, targeting and destroying cancer cells.

Reunion Neuroscience

Series A in 2024
Reunion Neuroscience is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic solutions for underserved mental health conditions. Its lead asset, RE104, is a proprietary psychedelic compound being developed as a potential fast-acting and durable antidepressant for patients suffering from postpartum depression and other mental health conditions.

Obsidian Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Obsidian Therapeutics develops next-generation controllable cell and gene therapies designed to extend adoptive immunotherapy to every cancer patient. Its innovative approach uses pharmacologic operating systems to precisely control protein activity in cells, enabling physicians to improve upon current cell therapies using simple, safe, orally-active marketed drugs.

Clasp Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Clasp Therapeutics develops precision oncology platforms to identify neoantigens from driver mutations in hard-to-treat cancers. Its technology enables the creation of targeted therapies that selectively bind to HLA-presented peptides, allowing for precise destruction of cancer cells across various tumor types.

Asgard Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Asgard Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company spun out from Lund University that develops in vivo direct cell reprogramming approaches for cancer immunotherapy. It advances a gene therapy platform called TrojanDC that reprograms cells to function as professional antigen-presenting cells, with the goal of initiating and shaping personalized anti-tumor immune responses. The company focuses on generating immune therapies capable of addressing cancers resistant to conventional treatments.

OnCusp Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
OnCusp Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating oncology medication innovation globally. It focuses on translating preclinical drug candidates into clinical proof-of-concept stage and advancing them for rapid global early clinical development.

Hoba Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Hoba Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating neuropathic pain and central nervous system disorders. The company is advancing a novel therapeutic protein designed to target specific cells, providing medical practitioners with effective and safe options for managing chronic pain and hearing loss. Through its research and development efforts, Hoba Therapeutics seeks to deliver disease-modifying treatments that enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from neuropathic pain.

NMD Pharma

Series B in 2023
NMD Pharma A/S is a clinical-stage biotech company based in Aarhus, Denmark, focused on developing small molecules to enhance neuromuscular transmission for the treatment of orphan motor neuron diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and spinal muscular atrophy. The company's lead candidate, NMD670, is currently undergoing clinical trials aimed at alleviating the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Utilizing a translational muscle electrophysiology platform, NMD Pharma leverages its expertise in muscle physiology to design innovative therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs in neuromuscular disorders. The company aims to improve the quality of life and survival rates for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.

Terremoto Biosciences

Series B in 2023
Terremoto Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops innovative drug delivery systems. Its platform enables the creation of optimized small-molecule medicines, aiming to enhance therapeutic benefits and potentially cure diseases.

MapLight Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
MapLight Therapeutics is focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies for brain disorders. The company utilizes a unique platform that integrates single-cell transcriptomics with optogenetics, enabling the identification of novel drug targets. By leveraging these advanced technologies, MapLight aims to create effective treatments tailored to address complex neurological conditions. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of brain disorders through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.

Avalyn Pharma

Series C in 2023
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Acesion Pharma

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2011, Acesion Pharma is a Danish biotech company dedicated to developing safe and tolerable treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia. The company focuses on inhibiting specific ion channels in heart cells to regulate the heart's rhythm and prevent AF recurrence.

Bactolife

Series A in 2023
Bactolife is a company focused on addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance through innovative solutions. It develops proprietary Binding Protein ingredients aimed at fortifying the gut microbiome, thereby reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections in both humans and animals. Bactolife's platform is designed to neutralize harmful pathogens and their toxins while preserving beneficial microbes, thus promoting overall gut health. By enhancing gut microbiome modulation technologies, the company seeks to diminish reliance on traditional antimicrobials, ultimately improving health outcomes and contributing to the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Sangon Biotech

Venture Round in 2023
Sangon Biotech Co. is a biotechnology company founded in 2003 as a Sino-foreign joint venture, specializing in the research and development of chemical synthesis of DNA. Over the years, Sangon has established itself as a key player in the global biotechnology market, known for its expertise in DNA synthesis, sequencing, and gene synthesis. The company has invested significantly in its infrastructure, including a manufacturing and industrial base in Songjiang Industrial Park. Sangon offers a wide range of products and services, including molecular biology kits, biochemicals, synthetic genes, oligos, peptide synthesis, enzymes, and laboratory consumables. By providing affordable life science research tools and services, Sangon supports researchers in advancing basic research and product development in the life sciences field.

Alentis Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
Alentis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for cancer and fibrotic diseases, including liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. It pursues CLDN1-targeted approaches, developing anti-CLDN1 antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates to modify disease progression in CLDN1-positive cancers. Founded in 2019 and based in Basel, Switzerland, the company advances programs that aim to modulate the immune response and enhance anti-tumor activity while addressing liver-related conditions.

Spruce Biosciences

Post in 2023
Spruce Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare endocrine disorders. Its pipeline includes tildacerfont for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia in adults and children, with ongoing clinical development, and Tralesinidase Alfa in its portfolio. The company collaborates with Eli Lilly to research, develop, and commercialize compounds. Founded in 2014, Spruce Biosciences is headquartered in Daly City, California, and aims to deliver meaningful therapies for patients with rare endocrine diseases.

Evosep

Venture Round in 2023
Evosep is a developer of clinical proteomics solutions focused on making protein analysis faster and more robust for clinical and large-scale studies. Its products include EVOSEP ONE, a separation tool for clinical omics, and EVOTIP, disposable trap columns for sample loading. The company aims to enable reproducible plasma performance, protein identification with short gradients, rapid generation of data-independent acquisition libraries, and scalable screening for biomarkers in large cohorts. Built on extensive nano-UHPLC R&D experience, Evosep designs system architectures that improve throughput while maintaining reliability for clinical diagnostics. Founded in 2016 and based in Odense, Denmark, Evosep collaborates with leading scientists to advance proteomics-driven diagnostics.

Amolyt Pharma

Series C in 2023
Amolyt Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing peptide-based therapies for rare endocrine and metabolic disorders. The company is advancing several programs, including AZP-3601, a parathyroid hormone analog aimed at treating hypoparathyroidism by maintaining stable calcium levels in the blood. Additionally, Amolyt Pharma is developing AZP-3404, a peptide with a novel mechanism of action designed to restore fat and glucose metabolism. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from critical and rare metabolic conditions.

Metagenomi

Series B in 2023
Metagenomi is a genetic medicines company headquartered in Emeryville, California. It leverages metagenomics and machine learning to discover novel genome editing systems from diverse organisms, then convert these natural systems into compact, highly efficient, and specific tools aimed at reducing immune responses. The company maintains a proprietary, metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox that includes programmable nucleases, base editors, small RNA-mediated integration systems (RIGS), large template RIGS, and CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs). Its development focus is in vivo gene editing with a wholly owned pipeline, while exploring technology out-licensing for ex vivo cell therapies to pursue curative therapeutics for genetic diseases.

iECURE

Series A in 2022
iECURE is a gene editing company developing mutation-agnostic in vivo gene insertion therapies to treat rare, life-threatening liver disorders in children. Its approach seeks long-term, potentially curative treatment for metabolic liver diseases caused by loss-of-function mutations, with initial programs targeting ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, citrullinemia type 1, and phenylketonuria.

Vestaron Corporation

Series C in 2022
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

TheraXyte

Seed Round in 2022
TheraXyte BioScience is a biotechnology company specializing in extracellular vesicle (EV)-mediated drug delivery and novel EV-based therapeutics. The company has developed an advanced EV-based drug delivery platform called TAXY, which facilitates the mass production of modifiable EVs at a high manufacturing standard. This platform effectively packages payloads and targets specific organs or cells for therapeutic release. TheraXyte's goal is to address various therapeutic challenges by advancing EV research from laboratory settings to clinical applications, ultimately aiming to improve human health through innovative EV-based treatments.

Biosyntia

Series B in 2022
Biosyntia is a Danish biotechnology company that develops biocatalysts for fermentation-based production of fine chemicals, including natural active ingredients, vitamins, and other bioactives. It employs proprietary high-throughput screening and metabolic engineering to enable rapid creation of biocatalysts that convert feedstocks into complex compounds, with the goal of lower production costs and reduced environmental impact compared to conventional chemical synthesis. The company partners with manufacturers in flavors, fragrances, APIs, pigments, additives and related sectors to establish sustainable manufacturing processes with improved quality and traceability. Biosyntia operates from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability in Hørsholm, Denmark.

Vestaron Corporation

Series C in 2022
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

Nuvig Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Nuvig Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative therapies aimed at restoring immune homeostasis and rebalancing immune function. The company is dedicated to creating a pipeline of novel immune therapeutics specifically targeting chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. By harnessing natural mechanisms to modulate immune responses, Nuvig seeks to enhance treatment options for patients, ultimately improving their health outcomes.

Engimmune Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of biotechnology research company designed for the next generation of T cell receptor therapies against cancer. The company engages in the development of TCR-based immunotherapies including T-cell therapies and biologics combining genome editing, functional high-throughput screening, deep sequencing, and machine learning, addressing key efficacy and safety challenges, enabling patients to get the treatment of serious diseases with high unmet medical need.

NMD Pharma

Venture Round in 2022
NMD Pharma A/S is a clinical-stage biotech company based in Aarhus, Denmark, focused on developing small molecules to enhance neuromuscular transmission for the treatment of orphan motor neuron diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and spinal muscular atrophy. The company's lead candidate, NMD670, is currently undergoing clinical trials aimed at alleviating the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Utilizing a translational muscle electrophysiology platform, NMD Pharma leverages its expertise in muscle physiology to design innovative therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs in neuromuscular disorders. The company aims to improve the quality of life and survival rates for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.

Metagenomi

Series B in 2022
Metagenomi is a genetic medicines company headquartered in Emeryville, California. It leverages metagenomics and machine learning to discover novel genome editing systems from diverse organisms, then convert these natural systems into compact, highly efficient, and specific tools aimed at reducing immune responses. The company maintains a proprietary, metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox that includes programmable nucleases, base editors, small RNA-mediated integration systems (RIGS), large template RIGS, and CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs). Its development focus is in vivo gene editing with a wholly owned pipeline, while exploring technology out-licensing for ex vivo cell therapies to pursue curative therapeutics for genetic diseases.

Zhenge Biotech

Series C in 2022
Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a research and development company that specializes in the creation of drugs and protein therapeutics. Founded in 2017 and based in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on various aspects of drug development, including mammalian cell line development, upstream and downstream processing, and formulation development. Zhenge Biotech also offers contract development and manufacturing services, as well as assistance with regulatory filings such as IND and BLA. Additionally, the company provides a research platform for antibody development, transient infection processes, N-Glycosylation, and CAR-T technologies. Through these services, Zhenge Biotech supports the pharmaceutical industry in advancing innovative therapeutic solutions.

Asgard Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Asgard Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company spun out from Lund University that develops in vivo direct cell reprogramming approaches for cancer immunotherapy. It advances a gene therapy platform called TrojanDC that reprograms cells to function as professional antigen-presenting cells, with the goal of initiating and shaping personalized anti-tumor immune responses. The company focuses on generating immune therapies capable of addressing cancers resistant to conventional treatments.

BIOMILQ

Series A in 2021
BIOMILQ develops lab-grown human milk ingredients from cultured mammary cells to support infant nutrition. Founded in 2020 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company is women-owned and science-led, building a mammary biomanufacturing platform to produce bioauthentic human milk ingredients for early-life nutrition. The platform combines human mammary cells with a scalable manufacturing process to create milk ingredients that promote gut, immune, and brain development, offering families a nutritious and sustainable option for feeding babies.

Amolyt Pharma

Series B in 2021
Amolyt Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing peptide-based therapies for rare endocrine and metabolic disorders. The company is advancing several programs, including AZP-3601, a parathyroid hormone analog aimed at treating hypoparathyroidism by maintaining stable calcium levels in the blood. Additionally, Amolyt Pharma is developing AZP-3404, a peptide with a novel mechanism of action designed to restore fat and glucose metabolism. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from critical and rare metabolic conditions.

Aristea Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Aristea Therapeutics, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for serious inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs by creating drugs targeting conditions such as palmoplantar pustulosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), familial Mediterranean fever, and Behçet's disease. Aristea Therapeutics operates with a diligent and agile approach to drug development, aiming to provide patients with access to innovative treatments for these conditions.

Muna Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Muna Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing therapies aimed at slowing or halting devastating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Multiple Sclerosis.

Tribune Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Tribune Therapeutics is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to treat fibrotic diseases by targeting extracellular matrix–associated proteins central to scar formation, with the aim of halting progression across diverse tissues and conditions.

Esco Lifesciences

Series A in 2021
Esco Lifesciences Group supplies advanced technologies, products, and services tailored for life sciences and healthcare sectors. It facilitates academic research, clinical practice, and biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

Deep Branch Biotechnology

Series A in 2021
Deep Branch Biotechnology Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, specializes in carbon recycling services aimed at creating sustainable food ingredients. The company employs a proprietary gas fermentation platform that utilizes clean and renewable carbon and energy sources to produce bio-based products for the food and feed markets. By focusing on customer-driven research and development, Deep Branch rapidly delivers high-quality ingredients while collaborating with local providers to ensure sustainable input supplies and support local economies. Its approach includes integrating with carbon dioxide suppliers to deploy its technology efficiently, contributing to a reduction in carbon footprints by up to 60% compared to traditional alternatives. This innovative model allows Deep Branch to create locally-produced ingredients that require no arable land and minimal water, effectively addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on nutrition or quality.

Vestaron Corporation

Series B in 2021
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

Verve Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.

Reneo Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2020
Reneo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing therapies for patients with rare genetic mitochondrial diseases. These conditions are characterized by deficits in cellular metabolism and energy production, often leading to significant health challenges. The company is focused on creating treatments that improve mitochondrial function, preserve muscle integrity, and enhance the overall quality of life for affected individuals. Its lead product candidate, REN001, is an oral medication designed to modulate genes critical to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy source for cellular processes. Founded in 2014, Reneo aims to address the unmet needs of patients suffering from orphan metabolic diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

Evotec

Post in 2020
Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.

Syndesi Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Syndesi Therapeutics SA is a biotechnology company based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing drug molecules that modulate the synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, which is crucial for synaptic transmission—the process that enables communication between neurons in the brain. This innovative approach aims to address cognitive impairments associated with conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Syndesi Therapeutics holds an exclusive license for its platform technology from UCB, a leader in SV2A research, positioning the company to advance therapeutic options for patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

Lava Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Lava Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of proprietary Vγ9Vδ2 T-cell engagers for immune oncology. Its platform focuses on creating bispecific antibodies to engage gamma-delta T cells for treating hematological and solid cancers.

ESCAPE Bio

Venture Round in 2020
ESCAPE Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing small molecule therapies for genetically defined subpopulations affected by neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2015 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and sphingolipid storage disorders. ESCAPE Bio's pipeline includes innovative candidates like ESB1609, a small molecule S1P5 receptor agonist targeting CNS lysosomal storage disorders, and ESB5070, a kinase inhibitor specifically designed for Parkinson's patients with the LRRK2 G2019S variant. Additionally, the company is developing a program aimed at addressing the needs of Alzheimer's patients who carry the ApoE4 risk allele. Through its precision-targeted approach, ESCAPE Bio seeks to provide effective treatment options for individuals with these complex genetic profiles.

ReViral

Series C in 2020
ReViral Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of antiviral drugs targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Founded in 2011, ReViral is focused on creating innovative first-in-class compounds, including a highly potent fusion inhibitor designed specifically for treating severe RSV infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as neonates. By advancing these novel antiviral treatments, ReViral aims to address significant unmet medical needs and expand the antiviral market, ultimately improving patient outcomes for those affected by RSV.

Mission Bio

Series C in 2020
Mission Bio develops and delivers tools for studying cellular heterogeneity in human health and life science research. Its flagship product is the Tapestri Platform, a single-cell platform that detects DNA and protein changes, enabling precise detection of heterogeneity in disease progression and treatment response. The company's solutions are primarily applied in oncology, including blood cancers and solid tumors.

F2G

Venture Round in 2020
F2G Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious fungal infections. Founded in 1998 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, F2G primarily works on its F3 series of anti-mold compounds, specifically targeting antifungal agents against Aspergillus and other filamentous molds. Utilizing proprietary genomics technology known as MycoBank, the company identifies essential gene targets in fungi, which informs its drug development process. F2G has diversified its approach to include chemistry-driven discovery, leveraging a strong development team to advance its patented compounds. The company's efforts aim to address difficult-to-treat fungal pathogens that pose significant mortality risks, particularly for immunocompromised patients, thereby enhancing treatment options in the pharmaceutical industry.

Praxis Precision Medicines

Series C in 2020
Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders marked by neuronal imbalance. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages genetic insights to create innovative treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions. Its leading product candidates include PRAX-114, an allosteric modulator targeting GABAA receptors, currently undergoing Phase IIa trials for major depressive disorder and perimenopausal depression, and PRAX-944, a selective inhibitor of T-type calcium channels in Phase IIa trials for essential tremor. Additionally, Praxis is advancing PRAX-562, a sodium current blocker in Phase I trials for severe pediatric epilepsy and adult cephalgia, along with PRAX-222, an antisense oligonucleotide aimed at treating patients with SCN2A epilepsy, and a program focused on KCNT1-related epilepsy. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations to enhance its research and development efforts.

Bolt Biotherapeutics

Series C in 2020
Bolt Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies based on the Boltbody platform, which links tumor-targeting antibodies to immune-stimulating payloads to activate innate and adaptive immune responses against solid tumors. The platform aims to transform non-responsive, or cold, tumors into immunologically active ones by delivering immune stimulants at the tumor site. The company’s pipeline includes BDC-1001 as a monotherapy for HER2-expressing solid tumors, with additional candidates such as BDC-3042 and Next-Gen ISAC designed to broaden its immuno-oncology program. Bolt Biotherapeutics focuses on myeloid biology and tumor-targeted therapies to leverage immune mechanisms for cancer treatment.

Freeline Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Freeline Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in systemic adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies. Its pipeline includes FLT180a for hemophilia B, FLT190 for Fabry disease, FLT201 for type 1 Gaucher disease, and FLT210 for hemophilia A, all in various stages of clinical trials.

NodThera

Series B in 2020
NodThera is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016, it operates laboratories in Little Chesterford (UK) and Seattle (US), with corporate offices in Lexington (US). The company's primary research involves inflammasomes, multi-protein complexes targeting conditions such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

Hyperbio Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Hyperbio is developing life-changing therapies by pursuing a novel paradigm in the treatment of Ras-driven cancers.

Avalyn Pharma

Series B in 2020
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Spruce Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Spruce Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare endocrine disorders. Its pipeline includes tildacerfont for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia in adults and children, with ongoing clinical development, and Tralesinidase Alfa in its portfolio. The company collaborates with Eli Lilly to research, develop, and commercialize compounds. Founded in 2014, Spruce Biosciences is headquartered in Daly City, California, and aims to deliver meaningful therapies for patients with rare endocrine diseases.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2020
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, focused on developing and manufacturing innovative therapeutics for metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology to create unique oral therapeutics, including icosabutate, which targets inflammatory and liver diseases. NorthSea Therapeutics aims to address various health conditions, such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis, by delivering therapies that offer diverse biological effects. The company's pipeline reflects its commitment to advancing treatment options that enhance patient care and outcomes.

WCG

Private Equity Round in 2019
WCG is a company focused on accelerating the delivery of new treatments and therapies in the biopharmaceutical sector. It serves biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and health institutions by providing a range of services designed to enhance clinical and technological processes. These services include study planning, site optimization, patient engagement, and scientific and market insight solutions. By supporting organizations that develop products and therapies, WCG aims to improve human health and facilitate the efficient advancement of medical innovations.

Draupnir Bio

Seed Round in 2019
Draupnir Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing a new class of cholesterol-lowering medicines to prevent heart blood clots more effectively than existing therapies. The company pursues a platform that maps and leverages the glycome to build heparan sulfate glycomimetics, enabling synthesis, screening, and selection of potent, specific drug candidates for cardiovascular, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. Leveraging its technology, the firm aims to develop protein degraders that target extracellular disease proteins, potentially broadening therapeutic reach across unmet medical needs. The approach seeks to offer convenient treatment options that could reduce reliance on traditional injectables. Through its glycome-based platform, Draupnir Bio targets modalities beyond small molecules, with a focus on extracellular targets and biologics-compatible strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Allievex

Series A in 2019
Allievex is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, non-opioid therapeutics for treating rare pediatric neurodegenerative diseases. Its lead product, tralesinidase alfa, is an investigational enzyme replacement therapy targeting Sanfilippo syndrome type B and mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB in children.

Stipe Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2018, Stipe Therapeutics is a Danish biopharmaceutical company dedicated to harnessing the innate immune system for cancer treatment. It focuses on developing first-in-class drugs targeting intracellular protein-protein interactions of the STING pathway, aiming to modulate the tumor microenvironment and enhance anti-tumoral responses.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2019
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

Anokion

Series B in 2019
Anokion is a biotechnology company focused on antigen-specific immune tolerance to reduce immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins and treat autoimmune and allergic diseases. A spin-off from EPFL, it uses a platform technology that can be applied to many proteins across multiple clinical indications, including autoimmune conditions such as celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. The company is based in Ecublens, Switzerland.

Amolyt Pharma

Series A in 2019
Amolyt Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing peptide-based therapies for rare endocrine and metabolic disorders. The company is advancing several programs, including AZP-3601, a parathyroid hormone analog aimed at treating hypoparathyroidism by maintaining stable calcium levels in the blood. Additionally, Amolyt Pharma is developing AZP-3404, a peptide with a novel mechanism of action designed to restore fat and glucose metabolism. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from critical and rare metabolic conditions.

Vestaron Corporation

Series B in 2019
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

Oxford Biomedica

Acquisition in 2019
Oxford Biomedica is a biopharmaceutical company focused on gene and cell therapy, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and advancement of lentiviral vector-based medicines and related cell therapies. The company leverages its LentiVector platform to deliver therapeutic genes into non-dividing cells and collaborates with major pharmaceutical firms to progress both internal candidates and externally funded programs. Its internal pipeline targets diseases of the eye and the central nervous system, while ongoing partnerships span multiple therapeutic areas across Phase I/II and beyond. Oxford Biomedica also operates as a contract development and manufacturing organization, offering viral vector development and manufacturing services through OXB Solutions. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company maintains a global collaboration network with industry and academic partners.

Oxford Biomedica

Venture Round in 2019
Oxford Biomedica is a biopharmaceutical company focused on gene and cell therapy, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and advancement of lentiviral vector-based medicines and related cell therapies. The company leverages its LentiVector platform to deliver therapeutic genes into non-dividing cells and collaborates with major pharmaceutical firms to progress both internal candidates and externally funded programs. Its internal pipeline targets diseases of the eye and the central nervous system, while ongoing partnerships span multiple therapeutic areas across Phase I/II and beyond. Oxford Biomedica also operates as a contract development and manufacturing organization, offering viral vector development and manufacturing services through OXB Solutions. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company maintains a global collaboration network with industry and academic partners.

Inozyme

Series A in 2019
Inozyme Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare diseases related to abnormal mineralization affecting the vasculature, soft tissue, and skeletal systems. The company's lead product candidate, INZ-701, is a recombinant protein designed to treat rare genetic conditions caused by ENPP1 and ABCC6 deficiencies, as well as calciphylaxis. Inozyme's therapies aim to address the underlying causes of these debilitating diseases, providing potentially disease-modifying treatments for conditions such as Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy and Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets Type 2. The company has a licensing agreement with Yale University for certain therapeutic applications and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, Inozyme is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients affected by severe metabolic disorders associated with mineral imbalances.

Bolt Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2019
Bolt Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies based on the Boltbody platform, which links tumor-targeting antibodies to immune-stimulating payloads to activate innate and adaptive immune responses against solid tumors. The platform aims to transform non-responsive, or cold, tumors into immunologically active ones by delivering immune stimulants at the tumor site. The company’s pipeline includes BDC-1001 as a monotherapy for HER2-expressing solid tumors, with additional candidates such as BDC-3042 and Next-Gen ISAC designed to broaden its immuno-oncology program. Bolt Biotherapeutics focuses on myeloid biology and tumor-targeted therapies to leverage immune mechanisms for cancer treatment.

Aristea Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Aristea Therapeutics, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for serious inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs by creating drugs targeting conditions such as palmoplantar pustulosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), familial Mediterranean fever, and Behçet's disease. Aristea Therapeutics operates with a diligent and agile approach to drug development, aiming to provide patients with access to innovative treatments for these conditions.

Cirius Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Cirius Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapies for liver and metabolic diseases. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company is focused on its lead product candidate, MSDC-0602K, an oral small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with fibrosis. MSDC-0602K operates as a next-generation insulin sensitizer, aiming to address the underlying pathophysiology of NASH, which is characterized by fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver and can progress to severe conditions such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Cirius Therapeutics seeks to provide innovative solutions for healthcare providers managing liver and metabolic diseases.

ReViral

Series B in 2018
ReViral Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of antiviral drugs targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Founded in 2011, ReViral is focused on creating innovative first-in-class compounds, including a highly potent fusion inhibitor designed specifically for treating severe RSV infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as neonates. By advancing these novel antiviral treatments, ReViral aims to address significant unmet medical needs and expand the antiviral market, ultimately improving patient outcomes for those affected by RSV.

Inthera Bioscience

Series A in 2018
Inthera Bioscience AG is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing targeted small molecule therapies aimed at treating solid tumors. Inthera Bioscience leverages its proprietary technology platform to create inhibitors that block aberrant protein-protein interactions, which play a critical role in cancer cell signaling. By focusing on these intracellular interactions, the company seeks to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer through the development of novel oral agents.

Biosyntia

Series A in 2018
Biosyntia is a Danish biotechnology company that develops biocatalysts for fermentation-based production of fine chemicals, including natural active ingredients, vitamins, and other bioactives. It employs proprietary high-throughput screening and metabolic engineering to enable rapid creation of biocatalysts that convert feedstocks into complex compounds, with the goal of lower production costs and reduced environmental impact compared to conventional chemical synthesis. The company partners with manufacturers in flavors, fragrances, APIs, pigments, additives and related sectors to establish sustainable manufacturing processes with improved quality and traceability. Biosyntia operates from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability in Hørsholm, Denmark.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2018
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

Unchained Labs

Series D in 2018
Unchained Labs is a life sciences tools company based in Pleasanton, California, specializing in solutions for biologics and gene therapy researchers. Established in 2014, it develops a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research in protein stability and formulation. Key offerings include the Optim platform, which allows researchers to measure multiple protein stability parameters simultaneously, and GRUNT, an automated system for biologic formulation preparation. In addition to these, the company provides various tools such as protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, and automated buffer exchange systems. Unchained Labs serves biopharma and academic customers globally, distributing its products through partnerships in Europe, North and South America, Japan, and other Asian markets.

NMD Pharma

Series A in 2018
NMD Pharma A/S is a clinical-stage biotech company based in Aarhus, Denmark, focused on developing small molecules to enhance neuromuscular transmission for the treatment of orphan motor neuron diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and spinal muscular atrophy. The company's lead candidate, NMD670, is currently undergoing clinical trials aimed at alleviating the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Utilizing a translational muscle electrophysiology platform, NMD Pharma leverages its expertise in muscle physiology to design innovative therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs in neuromuscular disorders. The company aims to improve the quality of life and survival rates for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, focused on developing and manufacturing innovative therapeutics for metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology to create unique oral therapeutics, including icosabutate, which targets inflammatory and liver diseases. NorthSea Therapeutics aims to address various health conditions, such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis, by delivering therapies that offer diverse biological effects. The company's pipeline reflects its commitment to advancing treatment options that enhance patient care and outcomes.

Inozyme

Series A in 2017
Inozyme Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare diseases related to abnormal mineralization affecting the vasculature, soft tissue, and skeletal systems. The company's lead product candidate, INZ-701, is a recombinant protein designed to treat rare genetic conditions caused by ENPP1 and ABCC6 deficiencies, as well as calciphylaxis. Inozyme's therapies aim to address the underlying causes of these debilitating diseases, providing potentially disease-modifying treatments for conditions such as Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy and Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets Type 2. The company has a licensing agreement with Yale University for certain therapeutic applications and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, Inozyme is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients affected by severe metabolic disorders associated with mineral imbalances.

ESCAPE Bio

Series A in 2017
ESCAPE Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing small molecule therapies for genetically defined subpopulations affected by neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2015 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and sphingolipid storage disorders. ESCAPE Bio's pipeline includes innovative candidates like ESB1609, a small molecule S1P5 receptor agonist targeting CNS lysosomal storage disorders, and ESB5070, a kinase inhibitor specifically designed for Parkinson's patients with the LRRK2 G2019S variant. Additionally, the company is developing a program aimed at addressing the needs of Alzheimer's patients who carry the ApoE4 risk allele. Through its precision-targeted approach, ESCAPE Bio seeks to provide effective treatment options for individuals with these complex genetic profiles.

Unchained Labs

Series C in 2017
Unchained Labs is a life sciences tools company based in Pleasanton, California, specializing in solutions for biologics and gene therapy researchers. Established in 2014, it develops a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research in protein stability and formulation. Key offerings include the Optim platform, which allows researchers to measure multiple protein stability parameters simultaneously, and GRUNT, an automated system for biologic formulation preparation. In addition to these, the company provides various tools such as protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, and automated buffer exchange systems. Unchained Labs serves biopharma and academic customers globally, distributing its products through partnerships in Europe, North and South America, Japan, and other Asian markets.

Inthera Bioscience

Series A in 2017
Inthera Bioscience AG is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing targeted small molecule therapies aimed at treating solid tumors. Inthera Bioscience leverages its proprietary technology platform to create inhibitors that block aberrant protein-protein interactions, which play a critical role in cancer cell signaling. By focusing on these intracellular interactions, the company seeks to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer through the development of novel oral agents.

Cirius Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Cirius Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapies for liver and metabolic diseases. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company is focused on its lead product candidate, MSDC-0602K, an oral small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with fibrosis. MSDC-0602K operates as a next-generation insulin sensitizer, aiming to address the underlying pathophysiology of NASH, which is characterized by fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver and can progress to severe conditions such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Cirius Therapeutics seeks to provide innovative solutions for healthcare providers managing liver and metabolic diseases.

Evotec

Post in 2017
Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.

Tarveda Therapeutics

Series D in 2017
Tarveda Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies aimed at addressing the complexities of treating solid tumors. Founded in 2011 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company specializes in miniature drug conjugates. Its lead candidate, PEN-866, utilizes a platform that targets the activated form of Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) in tumors, delivering a potent topoisomerase 1 inhibitor payload, SN38. Additionally, Tarveda is evaluating another miniature drug conjugate designed for patients with somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2) expressing neuroendocrine tumors, small cell lung cancer, and other solid tumors. Through its targeted approach, Tarveda seeks to extend the lives of patients facing challenging cancers while minimizing potential toxicities associated with treatment.

Avalyn Pharma

Venture Round in 2017
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Hoba Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2016
Hoba Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating neuropathic pain and central nervous system disorders. The company is advancing a novel therapeutic protein designed to target specific cells, providing medical practitioners with effective and safe options for managing chronic pain and hearing loss. Through its research and development efforts, Hoba Therapeutics seeks to deliver disease-modifying treatments that enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from neuropathic pain.
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