Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings, established in 1999, is the holding company of the Novo Group, primarily managing the investment assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Based in Copenhagen, with additional offices in San Francisco and Boston, Novo Holdings focuses on two main investment categories: Life Science Investments, which encompasses funding life science companies at various stages of development, and Financial Investments, which entails managing a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities. As a prominent life science investor, Novo Holdings aims to create long-term value while ensuring that the Foundation can distribute returns for scientific, social, and humanitarian purposes to enhance public health and welfare. The company has also developed initiatives such as Novo Seeds, which supports early-stage applied research in life sciences, and invests in later-stage life science companies through growth equity. Novo Holdings maintains a strategic influence over affiliated companies, aligning their operations with the values and objectives of the Novo Group.

Scott Beardsley

Managing Partner, Life Sciences Operating Committee, Venture Investments

Jørgen Boe

Director

Emmanuelle Coutanceau

Partner

Thomas P. Dyrberg

Partner

Anna Fan

Senior Partner, Life Sciences Operating Committee, Venture Investments, Venture Investments (US) Inc.

Casper Tind Hansen

Principal

Karen Hong

Partner

Junie Lim

DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNSEL (US)

Heather Ludvigsen

Investor

Peter Moldt

Partner

Søren Møller

Managing Partner

Lone Penby

Venture Coordinator

Jørgen Søberg Petersen

Senior Partner, Seed Investments

Eric M. Snyder

Principal

Past deals in Series C

Alentis Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
Alentis Therapeutics AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, focused on developing novel treatments for advanced liver diseases. Founded in 2019, the company aims to address conditions such as liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, particularly targeting Claudin-1 positive tumors and organ fibrosis. Alentis employs a research platform that utilizes clinically relevant readouts and single-cell RNA sequencing of patient liver tissues, enabling the development of effective therapies to combat fibrosis and reverse the progression of these diseases. Through its innovative approach, Alentis Therapeutics seeks to improve outcomes for patients suffering from severe liver-related health issues.

Kate Farms

Series C in 2022
Kate Farms, Inc. specializes in producing vegan meal replacement shakes and plant-based tube feeding solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company has established itself as a leader in the market for plant-based enteral formulas. Its products are designed to be nutritionally advanced and well-tolerated by patients, being free of common allergens such as soy, dairy, and corn. Clinicians have reported that patients using Kate Farms products experience reduced gastrointestinal intolerance, improved weight and growth, and enhanced overall nutritional status. By combining science and natural ingredients, Kate Farms aims to significantly improve health outcomes for individuals with varying medical and dietary needs, providing a nourishing alternative that prioritizes both well-being and choice in nutritional care. The company's products are available through a network of retail stores across the United States and online.

Qure AI

Series C in 2022
At Qure.ai their mission is to make healthcare affordable and accessible using the power of artificial intelligence. They build deep learning solutions that aid physicians with routine diagnosis and treatment, allowing them to spend more time with patients.

Biomason

Series C in 2022
BioMason is a biotechnology start-up focused on the building and construction industry, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The company specializes in the production of biological cement-based masonry materials using natural microorganisms and chemical processes. Its product offerings include concrete masonry tiles suitable for various applications, biocement for dust control, and solutions for soil stabilization. BioMason aims to innovate the construction sector by providing sustainable alternatives that reduce environmental impact and enhance the efficiency of building practices.

Zhenge Biotech

Series C in 2022
Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. researches and develops drugs. It also engages in mammalian cell line development, upstream development, downstream development, and formulation development for various protein therapeutics. In addition, the company provides contract development and manufacturing services; and offers IND and BLA filing services. Further, it provides platform for research and development of antibodies, transient infection, process development, N-Glycosylation, and CAR-T. Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Doctor Anywhere

Series C in 2021
Doctor Anywhere is a Singapore-based telehealth company that provides on demand healthcare solutions to help you lead happier, healthier lives. Their digital platform gives you quick access to health and wellness solutions, wherever you are. Their platform makes healthcare simple, seamless and convenient, and is optimised to help you manage your health in a way that best suits your lifestyle needs. With technology, better health outcomes are more achievable than ever before. They recognize modern-day struggles and are dedicated to improving healthcare services to suit our evolving lifestyle preferences.

Genomatica

Series C in 2021
Genomatica, Inc. delivers manufacturing processes to produce intermediate and basic chemicals from renewable feedstocks. The company’s proprietary biotechnology platform allows the company to create fermentation-based manufacturing processes and to engineer the enabling microorganisms that drive the conversion of renewable feedstocks into intermediate and basic chemicals. It is developing a pipeline of manufacturing processes for the production of 20 intermediate and basic chemicals, including butanediol and butadiene. The company intends to offer its chemical products to large consumer products or chemical companies. Genomatica, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Numab

Series C in 2021
Numab Therapeutics AG is a biotechnology company based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases, including cancer and chronic inflammation. Numab utilizes a unique plug-and-play platform that enhances the predictability of the drug discovery process, allowing for the efficient creation of multispecific biotherapeutics. Its research pipeline encompasses various therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, and inflammation.

Hummingbird Bioscience

Series C in 2021
Hummingbird Bioscience Pte. Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, specializing in the development of antibody-based therapeutics for cancer. Founded in 2014, it leverages advances in systems biology and a proprietary rational antibody discovery platform to create innovative biotherapeutics. The company focuses on a diverse pipeline of drug candidates, which includes lead assets such as HMBD-001, an anti-HER3 antibody, and HMBD-002, an anti-VISTA antibody, both aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology. Hummingbird Bioscience has established strategic collaborations with notable organizations such as Cancer Research UK and Amgen, and it has received a product development grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. The company's goal is to enhance treatment options for patients facing challenging cancer diagnoses through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.

AMSilk

Series C in 2021
AMSilk GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in producing spider silk proteins and biomaterials for various industrial applications. The company offers a range of products, including BioShield-S1, a non-immunogenic spider silk film used for protective coatings in medical devices, as well as biosteel spider silk fibers. AMSilk also develops over-the-counter wound care products like SanaSilk, designed to protect the skin, and provides spider silk-based solutions for surgical applications. Additionally, the company produces spider silk protein beads and coatings for medical technology, alongside nonwovens for filters, wound dressings, and specialty textiles. Its offerings include both raw materials and semi-finished products such as membranes and films. AMSilk serves multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and technical textiles, and has established a strategic partnership with Gruschwitz Textilwerke AG. The company was founded in 2008.

Halodoc

Series C in 2021
PT HaloDoc is a digital healthcare platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016. It connects patients with a network of 19,000 licensed doctors and 1,000 certified partner pharmacies through its services. Users can engage with medical professionals via video calls, voice calls, and chat, facilitating real-time online consultations. The platform also allows patients to order laboratory tests that can be conducted at home and helps them locate nearby hospitals and clinics. Additionally, HaloDoc provides access to licensed medical laboratory services and a medical delivery service known as ApotikAntar, further enhancing the convenience and accessibility of healthcare for its users.

Arcellx

Series C in 2021
Arcellx is a privately held development-stage company founded in 2015 and located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Arcellx team is devoted to providing patients with superior immune cell therapies through scientific innovation, accelerated development, and responsible patient care. Although our initial clinical focus is cancer therapy, we are committed to extending our Antigen- Receptor Complex T cell (ARC-T) therapies across a broad spectrum of human disease.

Exscientia

Series C in 2021
Exscientia is applying AI and big data processing to accelerate drug discovery and development. At the forefront of small molecule drug discovery. They are the first company to automate drug design, surpassing conventional human endeavor. Their AI-driven systems actively learn best practice from vast repositories of discovery data and are further enhanced with knowledge acquired from seasoned drug hunters. With better information to hand than any researcher could acquire individually, their knowledge-driven systems design millions of novel, project-specific compounds and pre-assess each for predicted potency, selectivity, ADME and other key criteria. From this, a selection of the best, information-rich compounds are selected for synthesis and assay. With new experimental data generated, the results are integrated and the next design cycle initiated. Rapid design-make-test cycles ensure unparalleled progress towards desired project goals. Exscientia has already delivered exceptional productivity, generating candidates in roughly one-quarter of the time of traditional approaches.

Cyteir Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Cyteir is developing the next generation of synthetic lethal therapies to treat cancer.Cyteir Therapeutics is creating breakthrough solutions to the major challenges facing cancer researchers today. Currently in development, is the answer to the oncology triumvirate: reducing side effects, reducing therapy resistance, inducing diseased cell self destruction.

Corwave

Series C in 2021
CorWave SA is a medical device company based in Clichy, France, specializing in the development and manufacture of heart-assist pumps. Founded in 2011, CorWave focuses on innovative technologies to improve patient outcomes in advanced heart failure. Its flagship product, the CorWave Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism that mimics the natural pulsatile flow of the heart, significantly reducing trauma to the blood and minimizing complications such as clotting and bleeding. This technology contrasts with traditional continuous flow pumps, which lack significant pulsation. Additionally, the company offers Nemo, a minimally invasive cardiac pump designed for patients who are not candidates for LVADs, providing chronic, partial support. CorWave's devices are characterized by low power consumption and compact design, which may enable total implantability with wireless energy transfer systems.

Edgewise Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Edgewise Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of small molecule therapies for severe musculoskeletal diseases. Founded in 2017, the company leverages its expertise in skeletal muscle physiology to create innovative treatments for genetically defined muscle disorders, including Duchenne, Becker, and limb girdle muscular dystrophies. Edgewise Therapeutics employs a precision medicine platform to identify and target key muscle proteins and modulators, aiming to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Additionally, the company has established a state-of-the-art research facility to enhance its capabilities in understanding muscle adaptation and injury related to disease.

Lava Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Lava Therapeutics is a developer of a bispecific antibody platform used to engage gamma-delta T cells for the treatment of hematological and solid cancers. Its platform creates and develops next-generation γδ T cell engaging bispecific antibodies for the treatment of cancer as well as develop potent, safe, and cost-effective biopharmaceuticals that arm the immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells that enable doctors to safely channel the immune system's response towards tumors. Lava Therapeutics was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

ReViral

Series C in 2020
ReViral is a developer of antiviral drugs designed to help patients and enlarge the antiviral market by developing novel first-in-class compounds. The company's antiviral drugs is a fusion inhibitor of RSV which is a highly potent, novel small molecule and is being developed to treat RSV in patients with severe disease including neonates, enabling patients to be treated who are infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by developing novel compounds.

Mission Bio

Series C in 2020
Mission Bio, Inc. specializes in tools for studying cellular heterogeneity in human health and life science research. The company utilizes microfluidic droplet technology to provide solutions for molecular analysis at the single-cell level. Its flagship product, the Tapestri Platform, is the first single-cell multi-omics platform, allowing for the simultaneous detection of genotype and phenotype from the same cell, which enhances the understanding of disease progression and treatment responses. Additionally, Mission Bio offers Tapestri Designer, a cloud-based tool for creating targeted single-cell DNA custom panels, applicable in various fields including oncology, blood cancers, solid tumors, and genome editing validation. Founded in 2011 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company was previously known as Torrent Bio, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.
Praxis Precision Medicines offers drug development services. The company was formerly known as EpiPM Therapeutics. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Bolt Biotherapeutics

Series C in 2020
Bolt Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments through its Boltbody platform, which centers on immune-stimulating antibody conjugates (ISAC). This platform combines tumor-targeting antibodies with potent immune stimulants, such as TLR agonists, to transform cold tumors into immunologically active ones and facilitate tumor elimination. One of the company's key developments is BDC-1001, designed as a monotherapy for patients with HER2-expressing solid tumors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Bolt Biotherapeutics aims to advance cancer immunotherapy and improve patient outcomes. The company was previously known as Bolt Therapeutics before rebranding in July 2015.

Freeline

Series C in 2020
Freeline Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing liver-directed gene therapies for bleeding disorders and other diseases. Based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, Freeline's lead product candidate, FLT180a, is undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials aimed at treating moderate to severe hemophilia B. The company's pipeline also includes FLT190, which is in dose-escalating Phase 1/2 trials for Fabry disease, FLT201 for type 1 Gaucher disease, and FLT210 for hemophilia A. Freeline utilizes a next-generation proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector platform, enhancing its potential for systemic gene therapy applications. Since its founding in 2015, the company has been dedicated to advancing innovative treatments in the field of gene therapy.

Checkmate Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2020
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. It engages in the field of CpG oligonucleotides and validates an approach that combines the ability of CpG DNA to activate an anti-tumor T-cell response with checkpoint inhibition to overcome a tumor’s ability to mute the immune response. The company has strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Exscientia

Series C in 2020
Exscientia is applying AI and big data processing to accelerate drug discovery and development. At the forefront of small molecule drug discovery. They are the first company to automate drug design, surpassing conventional human endeavor. Their AI-driven systems actively learn best practice from vast repositories of discovery data and are further enhanced with knowledge acquired from seasoned drug hunters. With better information to hand than any researcher could acquire individually, their knowledge-driven systems design millions of novel, project-specific compounds and pre-assess each for predicted potency, selectivity, ADME and other key criteria. From this, a selection of the best, information-rich compounds are selected for synthesis and assay. With new experimental data generated, the results are integrated and the next design cycle initiated. Rapid design-make-test cycles ensure unparalleled progress towards desired project goals. Exscientia has already delivered exceptional productivity, generating candidates in roughly one-quarter of the time of traditional approaches.

INBRACE

Series C in 2019
Swift Health Systems Inc., a medical device company, develops invisible orthodontic solutions. The company develops InBrace, an orthodontic system that is hidden behind the teeth to correct malocclusion (crooked teeth). Swift Health Systems Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Irvine, California.

Galecto

Series C in 2018
Galecto, Inc. develops small molecules for the treatment of severe diseases, including fibrosis and cancer. The company, founded in 2011, builds on more than 10 years of research centering on the role of galectin-3 and LOXL-2, and the use of modulators of these proteins to treat fibrosis-related diseases and cancer. Combined with a strong patent estate, these assets give Galecto a unique therapeutic platform.

Inspirna

Series C in 2018
Inspirna is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutic targets and drugs for various cancer subtypes, including melanoma, colorectal cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. Utilizing a proprietary microRNA-based target discovery platform, Inspirna identifies and validates novel post-transcriptionally regulated targets, leading to the creation of first-in-class therapeutics. The company has developed several promising drug candidates, such as RGX-104, an oral small molecule designed for treating solid tumors, RGX-202, which targets cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancers, and RGX-019, a monoclonal antibody aimed at disrupting pathways that promote tumor progression and metastasis. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Inspirna strives to transform the lives of cancer patients by providing safe and effective therapies for metastatic disease.

Galera Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics that aim to enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy in cancer treatment. The company’s lead product candidate, avasopasem manganese (GC4419), is a small molecule mimetic of superoxide dismutase designed to address radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. It is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for this indication and Phase IIa trials for treating radiotherapy-induced esophagitis in lung cancer patients. Additionally, Galera is developing a second candidate, GC4711, which is in Phase I/II trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Galera Therapeutics is dedicated to transforming cancer treatment through advancements in oxygen metabolic pathways.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2017
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular indications. It is developing etripamil, a novel channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada, as well as for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, angina, and other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

VYNE Therapeutics

Series C in 2017
VYNE Therapeutics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of serlopitant, a treatment for pruritus associated with various dermatologic conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and prurigo nodularis. The company aims to address a significant unmet medical need, as there are currently no approved therapies in the United States that specifically target pruritus in these conditions. In addition to its focus on dermatologic applications, VYNE is also investigating serlopitant for refractory chronic cough, a persistent cough that lasts more than eight weeks despite treatment. Serlopitant acts as a selective small molecule inhibitor of the neurokinin 1 receptor and is administered as an oral tablet once daily. The company has completed Phase II clinical trials for pruritus related to various conditions and is planning to advance into Phase III trials for prurigo nodularis, anticipating further data to support its clinical development. VYNE Therapeutics is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and was established in 2011.

Unchained Labs

Series C in 2017
Unchained Labs is a developer of life science biologics tools designed to help researchers break free from tools that just don't cut it. It offers a multiplex protein stability platform for biologics that measures a host of protein stability parameters. The company's products include protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, benchtop workflow solutions, automated buffer exchanges, concentration liberators, particle identifiers, and more, enabling biologics researchers to speed up their work with ease. Unchained Labs was established in 2013 and is based in Pleasanton, California, USA.

Acesion Pharma

Series C in 2016
Acesion Pharma ApS is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of medical treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating SK channel inhibitors, which are designed to be safe and tolerable options for patients. These drugs work by inhibiting specific ion channels in heart cells that are crucial for generating the electrical signals that regulate the heart's rhythm. Acesion Pharma aims to provide effective chronic treatments that prevent the recurrence of AF and help maintain a normal heart rhythm.

Tarveda Therapeutics

Series C in 2016
Tarveda Therapeutics, Inc. develops cancer therapies that address the challenges of treating solid tumors. It offers Pentarin, a miniature drug conjugate medicine for the treatment of patients with solid tumor malignancies. Tarveda Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Blend Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Tarveda Therapeutics, Inc. in January 2016. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Merus

Series C in 2015
Merus N.V. is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in the Netherlands, focused on the discovery and development of bispecific antibody therapeutics. The company's pipeline includes several promising candidates, notably MCLA-128, currently in phase 2 clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer; MCLA-117, in phase I trials for acute myeloid leukemia; and MCLA-158, also in phase I trials for solid tumors. Additionally, Merus is advancing other bispecific antibody candidates, including MCLA-129 and MCLA-145, in collaboration with various pharmaceutical partners. The company employs a unique technology called Oligoclonics, which enables the production of a mixture of therapeutic antibodies from a single cell clone, aimed at targeting common antigens. Merus has established partnerships to enhance its research capabilities, such as its collaboration with Caris Life Sciences for detecting NRG1 fusions in cancer patients. Founded in 2003, Merus is headquartered in Utrecht and is dedicated to developing innovative treatments for cancer.

CoLucid Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, established in 2005. The company specializes in developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. Its primary product, COL-144, is an anti-migraine agent aimed at treating migraine headaches. Additionally, CoLucid is working on COL-204, a conjugated stigmine platform designed to create novel therapeutic entities for various conditions, including sleep/wake disorders, chronic pain, Alzheimer's disease, and psychiatric disorders. Through its innovative approaches, CoLucid Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the field of neurology.

Spinifex Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2014
Spinifex is backed by a syndicate of experienced life science investors including Novo Ventures, Canaan Partners, GBS Venture Partners, Brandon Capital Partners, Uniseed and UniQuest. Founded in 2005, Spinifex raised an initial AU$3.25 million in Series A fundraising and a total of AU$23.08 in Series B funding support the further development of EMA401. Spinifex raised a US$45 million in a Series C round led by Novo Ventures and including additional new investor Canaan Partners in 2014. Spinifex has a strong portfolio of intellectual property around its lead compound EMA01, follow on candidates and the use of AT2 receptor antagonists to treat both neuropathic & inflammatory pain and restore nerve conduction velocity deficits, including granted US, European, Japanese, Chinese, Australian and New Zealand patents.

Otonomy

Series C in 2013
Otonomy, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing therapeutics for ear-related diseases and disorders. The company offers OTIPRIO, a ciprofloxacin otic suspension used during tympanostomy tube placement surgery in pediatric patients. Otonomy is advancing several product candidates, including OTIVIDEX, a sustained-release formulation of dexamethasone currently in Phase III trials for Ménière's disease, and OTO-313, which targets tinnitus and is in Phase I/II trials. Additionally, OTO-413 aims to treat cochlear synaptopathy and related hearing difficulties, while OTO-510 seeks to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin treatment. Another candidate, OTO-6XX, focuses on hair cell regeneration for severe hearing loss. Founded in 2008, Otonomy collaborates with various institutions and companies to enhance its research and development efforts in localized drug delivery for otologic disorders.

Akebia Therapeutics

Series C in 2013
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, focuses on treatments for ischemia and improvement of vascular disease. It engages in the clinical development of compounds for the treatment of anemia and ischemia-related disorders. The company offers Omacor for hypertriglyceridemia; and Actonel for osteoporosis. Its products include prolyl hydroxylase enzyme and phosphatase enzyme. Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Nevro

Series C in 2013
Nevro is a global medical device company focused on providing innovative products that improve the quality of life of patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain. Nevro has developed and commercialized the Senza spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system, an evidence-based neuromodulation platform for the treatment of chronic pain. The Senza system is the only SCS system that delivers Nevro's proprietary HF10 therapy. Senza, HF10, Nevro and the Nevro logo are trademarks of Nevro.

Synosia Therapeutics

Series C in 2010
Synosia Therapeutics develops and intends to commercialise products for unmet medical needs in psychiatry and neurology. The privately-owned company has in its pipeline six clinical-stage compounds acquired through partnerships with Novartis, Roche and Syngenta. Two of the compounds are marketed drugs being tested in new indications to extend their reach into neurological and psychiatric diseases with high unmet medical need, including anxiety and Parkinson's disease.

Logical Therapeutics

Series C in 2010
Logical Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of drugs to treat diseases caused by or associated with excessive inflammation. Its products include LT-NS001, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions, such as osteoarthritis; Leptin, a hormone for the regulation of normal body mass and metabolism; and TNF, a hormone that promotes the proliferation of hepatocytes. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Archimedes Pharma

Series C in 2010
Archimedes Pharma Limited operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company. Its products include Gliadel, for high grade glioma; Zomorph, an oral sustained release morphine product for cancer pain; Nozinan that treats nausea and vomiting in cancer patients; Pabrinex, a formulation of vitamins B and C for alcoholics experiencing acute withdrawal; and Nasalfent, an intranasal fentanyl for relief of cancer pain. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom. It has operations in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

ProteinSimple

Series C in 2009
ProteinSimple is part of the Protein Platforms division of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). They rethinking protein tools and helping thousands of researchers around the world resolve their protein analysis problems so they can reveal new insight into proteins and their role in disease. Their wide-ranging portfolio of tools includes everything from immunoassay systems that quantify protein expression to systems that probe the structure and purity of protein-based therapeutics.

Cytochroma

Series C in 2008
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company that designs, develops and commercializes prescription products to treat and prevent the clinical consequences of vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Company has an advanced portfolio of new therapies designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D insufficiency and SHPT associated with Stage 3, 4 or 5 CKD. In addition, Cytochroma is developing novel therapies to treat elevated blood phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) in order to improve the control of SHPT in CKD patients.

Cytochroma

Series C in 2007
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company that designs, develops and commercializes prescription products to treat and prevent the clinical consequences of vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Company has an advanced portfolio of new therapies designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D insufficiency and SHPT associated with Stage 3, 4 or 5 CKD. In addition, Cytochroma is developing novel therapies to treat elevated blood phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) in order to improve the control of SHPT in CKD patients.

Salmedix

Series C in 2005
Salmedix is an oncology drug development company with a commercial focus on the treatment of hematologic malignancies, or blood cancers. Its primary product, SDX-105, is marketed by healthcare professionals in Germany for the treatment of several types of blood cancers. Salmedix conducts Phase II clinical trials for SDX-105 in the U.S. and Canada. Its other clinical-stage product candidates, SDX-101 and SDX-102, each with significant prior human clinical experience, are also in Phase II development. Founded in 2000 by David Kabakoff, Salmedix is headquartered in San Diego, California.

BioMimetic Therapeutics

Series C in 2005
BioMimetic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops products to help stimulate the body natural tissue regenerative process. The company's products and product candidates include Augment Injectable and Augment Rotator Cuff for several orthopedic and sports medicine indications comprising the treatment of foot and ankle fusions, the stimulation of wrist fracture healing, and the surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears, as well as Augment Tendinopathy Injection for injuries cause of tendon overuse. BioMimetic Therapeutics was founded on 1999 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.

Symphogen

Series C in 2004
Symphogen A/S is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Ballerup, Denmark, with an operational presence in Somerville, New Jersey. The company specializes in developing innovative therapies for cancer and other significant diseases, focusing on recombinant polyclonal antibodies (rpAb). Its product pipeline includes Sym004, a mixture of two monoclonal antibodies targeting different epitopes of EGFR for metastatic colorectal cancer and glioblastoma; Sym013, which inhibits EGFR, HER2, and HER3; and Sym015, aimed at eliminating the MET receptor. Additionally, Sym021 is designed to block PD1, while Sym009 is a monoclonal antibody conjugated to an antibiotic for treating resistant strains of staphylococcus aureus. Symphogen targets various epithelial cancer indications, including colorectal, lung, brain, breast, pancreatic, and head and neck cancers. Founded in 2000, Symphogen continues to advance its mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.

BioMimetic Therapeutics

Series C in 2004
BioMimetic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops products to help stimulate the body natural tissue regenerative process. The company's products and product candidates include Augment Injectable and Augment Rotator Cuff for several orthopedic and sports medicine indications comprising the treatment of foot and ankle fusions, the stimulation of wrist fracture healing, and the surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears, as well as Augment Tendinopathy Injection for injuries cause of tendon overuse. BioMimetic Therapeutics was founded on 1999 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.

Arakis Limited

Series C in 2004
Arakis Limited is focuses on discovery and development of inflammatory diseases and oncology adjunctive therapy. The company's research capability specializes in the cytokine and receptor mediated mechanisms of disease. The company identifies, develops, and commercializes product opportunities based upon new clinical uses for known drugs or known drug templates, as well as termed performance enhanced medicines.

Corus Pharma

Series C in 2004
Corus Pharma is a biotech and specialty drug company that focuses on respiratory and infectious diseases. In other words, it is a development stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of novel applications and formulations of known therapeutics to treat severe respiratory diseases. The products of the company are Corus 1020 and 1030. Corus 1020 is designed to treat respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients, using an inhalable form of an antibiotic called aztreonam. Corus 1030 is inhaled lidocaine for the treatment of patients suffering from the severe persistent forms of asthma. Corus Pharma is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2001 and the company was acquired by Gilead Sciences on October 22, 2006.

Conforma Therapeutics

Series C in 2003
Conforma Therapeutics Corporation designs and develops drugs for the treatment of cancer. It develops drugs that induce tumor cells to degrade the proteins that promote cancer growth. The company offers HSP90 and CNF1010 which are used for the treatment of cancer. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in San Diego, California