OrbiMed

OrbiMed is a healthcare-focused investment firm based in New York City, established in 1989. The firm specializes in providing a range of financing solutions, including bridge loans, senior debt, and structured debt capital for both commercial-stage public and private healthcare companies. OrbiMed invests across various sectors within the healthcare industry, such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, digital health, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, healthcare technology, and biotechnology. With approximately $5 billion in assets under management, OrbiMed aims to support a spectrum of healthcare companies, from early-stage ventures to established multinational corporations.
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Roy Amariglio Ph.D

Principal

Mona Ashiya

Private Equity Partner

David Bonita

General Partner

Sven Borho

Partner

Evan Caplan

Principal

Sumona Chakraborty

Director

Nissim Darvish

Venture Partner

Iain Dukes

Venture Partner at

Michael Eggenberg

Managing Director

Lars Enstrom

Managing Director

Joshua Golomb

Partner, Public Equity

Rishi Gupta

Private Equity Partner

Geoffrey Hsu

Partner

Alexandria Huynh Ph.D

Analyst

Mark R. Jelley

Partner, Credit and Royalty

Kip Kitur Ph.D

Vice President, Private Equity

Jonathan Lee

Partner

Yifu Liu

Managing Director, Asia

Jonathan Mandelbaum

Vice President, Private Equity

St John Donnie McGrath

Venture Partner

Anat Naschitz

Venture Partner

W. Carter Neild

Partner

Valerie Odegard

Venture Partner

Topher Orr

Partner

Trevor M. Polischuk

Public Equity Partner

Matthew S. Rizzo

General Partner

William Sawyer

Public Equity Partner

Sunny Sharma

Senior Managing Director

Michael B. Sheffery

Partner and Co-Founder

Natasha Shervani

Vice President

Jonathan Silverstein

Co-Head of Private Equity and Managing Partner

Vivek Sivathanu Ph.D

Vice President, Private Equity

Charles Steinman

Analyst

C. Scotland Stevens

Public Equity Partner

Klaus Veitinger

Venture Partner

Clive Wang

Associate

David Wang

Partner and Senior Managing Director, Asia

Iris Wang

Partner

Steven Wang

Partner

Dimitrios Weedon

Managing Director

Matthew L. Wotiz

Principal

Stella Xing

Managing Director

Diyong Xu

Principal, Private Equity / Venture Capital

Nate Yee

Principal

Jessica Zhang Ph.D

Senior Associate

Daniel Zhou

Managing Director

Guowei Wang Ph.D

Senior Managing Director, Asia and Partner

Past deals in Biotechnology

Jade Biosciences

Post in 2025
Jade Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Its lead asset, JADE-001, targets the APRIL pathway for treating IgA nephropathy, with initial clinical trials planned. Additionally, Jade has two preclinical antibody discovery programs, JADE-002 and JADE-003. The company was founded upon assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics.

RayThera

Series A in 2025
RayThera is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative small molecule therapies, primarily in the field of immunology. Leveraging extensive drug discovery experience, the company aims to address critical unmet medical needs, enhancing the development process while maintaining high-quality standards.

Edgewise Therapeutics

Post in 2025
Edgewise Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing small molecule therapies for severe, rare musculoskeletal diseases. Founded in 2017, the company employs a precision medicine approach to create innovative treatments targeting various muscle disorders, including Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, as well as limb girdle muscular dystrophies. Utilizing its proprietary muscle-focused drug discovery platform, Edgewise integrates expertise in muscle biology and small molecule engineering to identify and develop therapies that address genetically defined muscle disorders. The company emphasizes a holistic drug discovery method that assesses integrated muscle function, enabling it to create orally bioavailable therapies aimed at improving outcomes for patients with significant unmet medical needs in neuromuscular and cardiac diseases.

Curevo

Series B in 2025
Curevo is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation, non-mRNA vaccines to address unmet medical needs. Its lead candidate, amezosvatein (also known as CRV-101), is an adjuvanted subunit vaccine designed to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and chickenpox (varicella). The company focuses on improving vaccine efficacy, safety, and tolerability while advancing its pipeline through clinical trials.

Insilico Medicine

Series E in 2025
Insilico Medicine, Inc. is a biotechnology company that utilizes artificial intelligence to advance drug discovery, biomarker development, and research into aging. Founded in 2014 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has developed a comprehensive AI platform that employs techniques such as generative adversarial networks and reinforcement learning to create novel molecular structures aimed at treating cancer and age-related diseases. Insilico Medicine operates various projects, including Pharma.AI, which offers machine learning services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, and Young.AI, which predicts biological age. The company is actively engaged in internal drug discovery efforts targeting conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, and has partnered with Life Extension to produce nutraceutical products using advanced bioinformatics. Additionally, Insilico Medicine provides consumer applications and services to academic institutions and the cosmetic industry, solidifying its role in the intersection of AI and healthcare.

Aadi Bioscience

Post in 2025
Aadi Bioscience, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Pacific Palisades, California, focused on developing precision therapies for genetically-defined cancers. The company specializes in mTOR inhibitors, particularly ABI-009, aimed at treating patients with alterations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where existing mTOR inhibitors have limitations in pharmacology, drug delivery, or safety. Aadi's primary focus is on providing transformational therapies for patients with ultra-rare cancers, such as perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa). Since its founding in 2011, Aadi Bioscience has aimed to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and related therapeutic areas.

Garuda Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Garuda Therapeutics is a biotech company focused on developing off-the-shelf hematopoietic stem cell therapies aimed at treating life-threatening diseases, particularly those affecting blood, bone marrow, immunity, and metabolism. The company is dedicated to eliminating the reliance on donor or patient cells for blood stem cell transplants by leveraging its innovative platform technology to generate self-renewing blood stem cells. This approach is designed to ensure rapid and broad access to consistent, durable, HLA-compatible, and transgene-free blood stem cell therapies for patients. Garuda Therapeutics employs advanced methodologies, including the use of zebrafish, mice, and human-induced pluripotent stem cells, to clone and analyze novel genes and mechanisms critical for blood formation, ultimately developing mechanism-based therapies that address unmet medical needs.

Helicore Biopharma

Series A in 2025
Helicore Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for obesity and related metabolic disorders. Its portfolio includes novel therapeutics based on glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) antagonism and monoclonal antibodies that bind circulating GIP ligands, forming a modular platform for anti-obesity medicines. The company aims to help patients with obesity and related conditions achieve significant weight loss.

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, aiming to address significant unmet medical needs in these areas. Led by an experienced team of biopharmaceutical executives, the company is committed to accelerating drug development to improve the lives of patients.

Verdiva Bio

Series A in 2025
Verdiva Bio is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for patients with obesity and cardiometabolic disorders. The company focuses on creating more patient-friendly treatment options, with a particular emphasis on gut-brain biology and amylin molecules, aiming to improve efficacy, tolerability, and weight loss outcomes.

Aviceda Therapeutics

Series C in 2025
Aviceda Therapeutics is a late-stage, pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for glyco-immune diseases. By leveraging glycobiology and a proprietary cell-based high-throughput screening platform, the company aims to create next-generation immunomodulators that target the innate immune system and address chronic non-resolving inflammation. Aviceda's product pipeline includes candidates for a variety of conditions, such as eye diseases, fibrosis, neurology, and oncology. Key products under development include AVD-104, AVD-302, and AVD-401 for dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, and retinoblastoma, as well as AVD-601, AVD-701, and AVD-801 targeting oncology, neurology, and fibrosis. Through its advanced technologies and biological insights, Aviceda seeks to provide breakthrough glycol-therapeutics that improve patient outcomes.

Rapt

Post in 2024
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in immunology-based therapies. The company focuses on developing oral small molecule treatments for patients with unmet needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. Its lead drug candidates are FLX475, an oral C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 antagonist in Phase 2 clinical trials for various cancer types, and RPT193, which selectively inhibits type 2 T helper cell migration into inflamed tissues. Additionally, RAPT is exploring other targets like general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 in the discovery phase.

Ikena Oncology

Post in 2024
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.

Aadi Bioscience

Post in 2024
Aadi Bioscience, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Pacific Palisades, California, focused on developing precision therapies for genetically-defined cancers. The company specializes in mTOR inhibitors, particularly ABI-009, aimed at treating patients with alterations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where existing mTOR inhibitors have limitations in pharmacology, drug delivery, or safety. Aadi's primary focus is on providing transformational therapies for patients with ultra-rare cancers, such as perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa). Since its founding in 2011, Aadi Bioscience has aimed to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and related therapeutic areas.

Ottimo Pharma

Series A in 2024
Ottimo Pharma specializes in developing innovative cancer therapies for solid tumors. Its primary focus is Jankistomig, a bi-functional antibody that targets both immune checkpoint inhibition and angiogenesis, two key pathways involved in cancer growth. By simultaneously addressing these pathways, Ottimo Pharma's approach offers healthcare professionals a dual-pronged strategy to potentially enhance treatment outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer on patients and the healthcare system.

SiteOne Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
SiteOne Therapeutics is a San Francisco-based company focused on developing innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. The company aims to address the limitations of existing pain management therapies, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids, by creating safer and more effective alternatives. Their lead candidates are highly selective inhibitors of the voltage-gated sodium ion channel Naᵥ1.7, which is crucial in the generation and conduction of pain signals. By targeting this channel, SiteOne Therapeutics seeks to provide healthcare professionals with advanced treatment options for neuropathic pain, ultimately improving patient outcomes and efficiency in pain management.

Angitia Biopharmaceuticals

Series C in 2024
Angitia Biopharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for serious musculoskeletal diseases. The company focuses on researching and creating breakthrough therapies aimed at treating conditions affecting bones, muscles, and joints. By prioritizing the development of novel drugs, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals aims to improve patient outcomes and facilitate recovery from severe musculoskeletal ailments.

Adcendo

Series B in 2024
ADCendo ApS is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative anti-cancer drugs through the use of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The company targets novel receptors that are overexpressed in various cancer types, addressing significant unmet medical needs in the field of oncology. Its ADCs aim to provide targeted therapy for patients suffering from aggressive cancers such as soft-tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, glioblastoma multiforme, and triple-negative breast cancer, as well as other carcinomas including those of the breast, colon, pancreas, prostate, ovary, and kidney. Through its research and development efforts, ADCendo strives to create effective treatment options for patients facing challenging cancer diagnoses.

Forte Biosciences

Post in 2024
Forte Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in dermatology and biopharmaceuticals. The company's lead product, FB-401, is a topically applied live biotherapeutic designed to treat inflammatory skin diseases, developed in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Additionally, Forte Biosciences is advancing another product candidate, FB-102, which is a proprietary therapeutic molecule aimed at addressing a range of autoimmune conditions, including graft-versus-host disease, vitiligo, and alopecia areata. The company is currently in the preclinical trial stage for FB-102, reflecting its commitment to developing innovative treatments for dermatological and autoimmune disorders.

Avenzo

Series A in 2024
Avenzo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on developing innovative oncology therapies aimed at treating cancer. The company’s platform is dedicated to creating novel treatments specifically for underserved cancers, including rare and genomically defined types. By advancing a pipeline of targeted drug candidates, Avenzo Therapeutics seeks to enhance treatment options for both researchers and patients, addressing significant gaps in current cancer care.

Alentis Therapeutics

Series D in 2024
Alentis Therapeutics AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative therapies for advanced liver diseases, including liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Established in 2019, Alentis is recognized for its pioneering work in targeting CLDN1+ cancers through the use of anti-CLDN1 antibody-drug conjugates and other therapeutic modalities. The company's research platform incorporates clinically relevant read-outs and single-cell RNA sequencing of patient liver tissues, which aids in understanding and treating fibrotic diseases. Alentis aims to modify and reverse disease progression, ultimately addressing significant health challenges associated with liver-related conditions.

Lomond Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Lomond Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical firm that discovers and develops small molecule inhibitors that target escape variants in hematologic malignancies.

Leal Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Leal Therapeutics is a Massachusetts-based company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for patients with significant central nervous system conditions. The company addresses urgent and unmet medical needs by providing precision medicines tailored to improve patient outcomes. Through its dedication to advancing therapeutic services, Leal Therapeutics aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals affected by challenging neurological disorders.

enGene

Post in 2024
enGene, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in mucosal immunotherapy platforms aimed at treating inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. The company has developed a non-integrating biopolymer-based nucleotide delivery technology that enables localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to mucosal tissues, including the gastrointestinal tract, lung, and bladder. This innovative approach allows for the treatment of various immune disorders and supports systemic release of proteins from the gut to address conditions such as diabetes, anemia, and hemophilia. Founded in 1999 and based in Vancouver, Canada, enGene has formed a strategic alliance with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The company's platform facilitates the induction or suppression of protein expression levels, which can help regenerate physiologic, meal-regulated insulin secretion for diabetes patients.

Triveni Bio

Series B in 2024
Triveni Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel antibody therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. The company employs a genetics-driven precision medicine approach to identify patients most likely to respond to its treatments, aiming to accelerate drug development and improve the effectiveness and safety of therapies.

Poxel

Post in 2024
Poxel S.A. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France, focused on developing innovative treatments for metabolic diseases, primarily type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from Merck Serono, Poxel is advancing its lead product, Imeglimin, through Phase III clinical trials; this oral anti-diabetic candidate targets organ functions affected by diabetes, such as the pancreas, liver, and muscles. The company is also developing PXL770, currently in Phase IIa trials, which activates the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to manage energy metabolism, and PXL065, a mitochondrial pyruvate carrier inhibitor in Phase I trials for NASH. Additionally, Poxel has a licensing agreement with Enyo Pharma for the development of PXL007, an FXR agonist in Phase I studies for hepatitis B and NASH. The company’s pipeline reflects its commitment to addressing critical targets in cellular energy regulation, which are vital for treating metabolic disorders.

MBX Biosciences

Series C in 2024
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in the development of therapeutics for rare endocrine disorders. Established in 2018, the company focuses on creating peptides aimed at treating genetic diseases that affect glandular hormones, which play a crucial role in the body’s chemical messaging system. By targeting conditions with inadequate treatment options, MBX Biosciences is dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative endocrine therapeutics.

Chemomab

Post in 2024
ChemomAb Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing fibrosis-related conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. ChemomAb's lead product, CM-101, is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activity of the soluble protein CCL24, which plays a crucial role in promoting fibrosis and inflammation. CM-101 is currently undergoing clinical development, with a primary emphasis on orphan diseases such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical trials for CM-101 in various fibrotic indications, with data anticipated to be reported in the near future.

Asceneuron

Series C in 2024
Asceneuron SA is a biotechnology company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2012, that focuses on discovering and developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders with significant unmet medical needs. The company targets conditions such as progressive supranuclear palsy, orphan tauopathies, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Asceneuron aims to develop orally bioavailable small molecule drugs that address both symptomatic relief and disease progression for these debilitating conditions. Tauopathies, characterized by the accumulation of tau protein deposits in the brain, are a key area of focus, as they currently lack effective treatments. With the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease posing a major healthcare challenge, Asceneuron aspires to become a leading entity in the biotech sector by providing innovative and more effective therapeutic options for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. The company operates as a subsidiary of Merck KGaA.

Scorpion Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing next-generation precision oncology technologies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating targeted small-molecule drugs that interact with validated cancer targets. Its research encompasses therapies aimed at known oncogenes, previously undruggable cancer targets, and novel targets. By integrating technologies across target discovery, medicinal chemistry, and translational medicine, Scorpion Therapeutics aims to advance a comprehensive pipeline of optimized compounds. The company's goal is to expand the reach of precision medicine, enabling healthcare professionals to offer innovative treatments to a broader range of cancer patients.

Disc Medicine

Post in 2024
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2024
Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Burlingame, California, dedicated to developing innovative immuno-oncology therapies. The company’s lead product candidate, Ciforadenant (CPI-444), is an oral small molecule antagonist of the A2A receptor and is currently undergoing Phase Ib/2 clinical trials. Additionally, Corvus is advancing CPI-006, an anti-CD73 monoclonal antibody, which is in Phase I/Ib trials aimed at inhibiting adenosine production and stimulating immune responses, as well as investigating its potential for treating COVID-19. Another candidate, CPI-818, is a small molecule that selectively inhibits interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase and is also in Phase I/Ib trials. Corvus Pharmaceuticals collaborates strategically with Angel Pharmaceuticals to enhance its pipeline of targeted investigational medicines. Founded in 2014, the company is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment and related diseases.

TriSalus Life Sciences

Post in 2024
TriSalus Life Sciences, based in Westminster, Colorado, focuses on developing innovative drug delivery technologies and immune-oncology therapeutics aimed at improving treatment outcomes for challenging cancers, particularly liver and pancreatic cancer. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in precision infusion systems designed for interventional radiology. Its product offerings include Pressure Enabled Drug Delivery (PEDD) systems, which utilize a unique expandable tip catheter to deliver embolic agents while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. The Surefire infusion systems, including various models for lobar, segmental, and super-selective infusions, aim to enhance tumor uptake through controlled pressure and blood flow management. Additionally, TriSalus is advancing an investigational therapy, nelitolimod, which has shown promise in enhancing immune response against liver tumors. The company continues to innovate with devices like the TriNav, which employs SmartValve technology to optimize drug delivery.

Sparrow Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2024
Sparrow Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for disorders related to corticosteroid excess. Founded in 2013 by David A. Katz and based in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to provide better therapeutic options for patients suffering from hypercortisolism and autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. By utilizing unique insights into corticosteroid biology, Sparrow is advancing its lead product, SPI-62, an oral small molecule treatment that specifically targets the source of active intracellular corticosteroids in critical tissues. This approach is designed to alleviate the adverse effects of both naturally occurring corticosteroids, such as cortisol due to tumors, and the long-term use of corticosteroid medications like prednisone.

Cullinan Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.

Alterome Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Alterome Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on precision oncology, dedicated to developing targeted therapeutics that specifically address validated oncogenic drivers in cancer. The firm aims to discover and create alteration-specific therapies that provide hope and improved treatment options for individuals affected by cancer. By concentrating on high-value oncogenic alterations, Alterome Therapeutics seeks to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments and support healthcare providers in their efforts to combat the disease.

Avalo Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Avalo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing highly targeted therapeutics for immune dysregulation and other areas of significant unmet clinical need. The company employs a precision medicine approach in its research and development efforts. Its lead asset, AVTX-009, is an anti-IL-1B monoclonal antibody designed to address inflammatory diseases. In addition to AVTX-009, Avalo's pipeline includes quisovalimab, an anti-LIGHT monoclonal antibody, and AVTX-008, a BTLA agonist fusion protein, which further exemplify its commitment to advancing innovative treatments for complex medical conditions.

Q32 Bio

Post in 2024
Q32 Bio Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Established in 2017, the company aims to address immune system dysregulation, providing treatment options for conditions that currently have limited or inadequate therapies. Q32 Bio's pipeline includes ADX-914, a human anti-IL-7R antibody designed to re-regulate adaptive immune function, and ADX-097, which demonstrates effective distribution to affected tissues and robust efficacy. With a team of experienced scientists and industry professionals, Q32 Bio is dedicated to restoring healthy immune balance through novel biologic therapies that target critical pathways in both the innate and adaptive immune systems.

Nkarta Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Nkarta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered natural killer (NK) cells for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to enhance the efficacy of cell therapy by leveraging the inherent ability of NK cells to identify and eliminate abnormal cells without the need for genetic alteration. This approach allows for a broader application across various hematologic and solid tumor malignancies while potentially minimizing side effects associated with traditional T-cell therapies. Nkarta combines its NK expansion platform technology with proprietary cell engineering methods to produce a substantial supply of NK cells, enhancing their ability to recognize therapeutic targets and improving their persistence in the body for sustained activity. Through this innovative strategy, Nkarta seeks to provide more potent, well-tolerated, and rapidly available therapies for patients facing diverse cancer types.

Mirador Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Mirador Therapeutics specializes in developing precision medicine technologies to tackle immune-mediated inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. The company's core offering is a proprietary data analytics engine that integrates comprehensive patient molecular profiles, pinpoints novel therapeutic targets, and facilitates the creation of targeted diagnostics. This enables researchers and healthcare providers to tailor treatments to individual patients' genetics, potentially enhancing outcomes for those with chronic conditions.

Capstan Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Capstan Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the therapeutic potential of in vivo RNA-based therapies. It develops proprietary targeted delivery systems, including targeted lipid nanoparticles, to improve the efficacy and control of dosage in engineered cell therapies. This innovative platform aims to address a variety of diseases, particularly in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and inflammation, where there are significant unmet clinical needs. By advancing precision in vivo cell engineering, Capstan Therapeutics seeks to create transformative therapeutics that can offer new solutions for patients facing these challenging conditions.

Fate Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing programmed cellular immunotherapies for cancer and immune disorders. The company specializes in NK- and T-cell immuno-oncology programs, with a diverse pipeline that includes candidates such as FT516 and FT596 for treating various hematologic malignancies, FT538 for acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma, and FT500 for advanced solid tumors. Fate Therapeutics employs advanced techniques involving induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create engineered product candidates, which are designed to be off-the-shelf solutions. The company has established strategic collaborations with notable partners, including Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Janssen Biotech, to enhance its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2007, Fate Therapeutics aims to leverage cutting-edge science to create innovative therapies that restore health by modulating the properties of stem cells.

Geron

Post in 2024
Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing therapies for hematologic myeloid malignancies. The company's lead product, imetelstat, is a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. This investigational drug aims to inhibit the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant progenitor cells, which can lead to dysfunctional blood cell production, thereby facilitating the recovery of normal blood cell development. Founded in 1990, Geron focuses on advancing treatments for conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer affecting bone marrow. The company also generates revenue through collaboration agreements, milestones, royalties, and licensing arrangements.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2024
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products to treat various human diseases. The company's portfolio includes several drug candidates in different stages of clinical trials. LX9211 is an orally-delivered small molecule being tested for neuropathic pain treatment. Sotagliflozin, another orally-delivered small molecule, is under investigation for heart failure and type 1 diabetes. Additionally, the company has developed LX4211 for type 2 diabetes, LX2931 for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, and LX7101 for glaucoma treatment. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has established collaborations with several pharmaceutical companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Genentech, Organon, Takeda, Symphony Icon, Taconic Farms, and Nuevolution A/S.

BiomX

Post in 2024
BiomX Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Ness Ziona, Israel, focused on developing bacteriophage-based therapies aimed at treating and preventing diseases linked to microbiome imbalances. The company’s innovative approach targets harmful bacteria associated with various conditions, including skin issues and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Its lead product candidates include BX001, aimed at improving skin appearance, and BX002, a therapeutic phage for inflammatory bowel disease. Additional candidates such as BX003 and BX004 target bacteria associated with liver disorders and chronic pulmonary infections, respectively. BiomX collaborates with esteemed institutions, including the Weizmann Institute of Science and MIT, to leverage cutting-edge research in microbiome modulation. Founded in 2015, BiomX is dedicated to advancing microbiome therapeutics through its robust development pipeline.

Sionna Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.

Pinnacle Medicines

Series A in 2024
Pinnacle Medicines is a peptide drug discovery company located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in developing peptide-based therapeutics to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing AI-driven drug design tools, Pinnacle Medicines focuses on creating safe and effective treatments for medical applications. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance the availability of convenient and reliable therapeutics for various health challenges.

BioAge Labs

Series D in 2024
BioAge Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies to address aging and age-related diseases. The company utilizes a systems biology and artificial intelligence platform to identify key drug targets that influence aging and analyze extensive datasets to uncover the molecular drivers of age-related conditions. BioAge Labs is advancing several drug candidates, including BGE-117, a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor designed to activate genes involved in critical biological processes such as tissue regeneration and vascular remodeling. Additionally, BGE-175, an orally administered inhibitor of the prostaglandin D2 DP1 signaling pathway, aims to mitigate risks associated with immune aging and respiratory infections. Founded in 2015 and based in Richmond, California, BioAge Labs is committed to discovering and developing innovative treatments that harness the biology of human aging.

ProfoundBio

Series B in 2024
ProfoundBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating innovative antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. Utilizing proprietary technology platforms, the company has developed a diverse pipeline of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidates targeting both solid tumors and hematological malignancies. These drug candidates are currently in various stages of discovery, preclinical, and clinical development. ProfoundBio's focus is on harnessing the immune system to provide patients with more effective treatments that have the potential for curative outcomes.

Mineralys Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for hypertension. The company is advancing its lead product candidate, MLS-101, a highly selective and potent aldosterone synthase inhibitor licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. Mineralys aims to provide a targeted treatment for patients with uncontrolled hypertension, particularly those who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control despite using multiple antihypertensive medications. By addressing the underlying factors associated with elevated aldosterone levels, Mineralys seeks to improve treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from this condition.

Tyra Biosciences

Post in 2024
Tyra Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in developing small molecule therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2018, the company aims to address drug resistance in cancer therapies through its proprietary SNÅP platform, which facilitates rapid and precise drug design by generating iterative molecular snapshots. Tyra is particularly focused on creating selective inhibitors of the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) family, which are implicated in approximately 7% of all cancers. The company's lead product candidate, TYRA-300, specifically targets FGFR3 and is initially aimed at patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and urinary tract. Through its innovative approach, Tyra Biosciences seeks to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients by providing alternatives to existing therapies.

OnCusp Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
OnCusp Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oncology therapies aimed at improving treatments for cancer patients worldwide. Founded by Bing Yuan, Eric Slosberg, and Andy Fu, the company is dedicated to translating cutting-edge research into clinical applications. It specializes in advancing preclinical drug candidates to the clinical proof-of-concept stage, enabling a swift transition into global early clinical development. By prioritizing this process, OnCusp Therapeutics aims to accelerate the innovation of oncology medications, ultimately providing critical support and hope to those affected by cancer.

ENYO Pharma

Series C in 2024
ENYO Pharma SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France, that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for acute and chronic viral infections. Established in 2014 by a team of scientists from the Infectiology Research Center, the company utilizes a proprietary platform to identify intracellular therapeutic targets and develop small molecule therapeutics. ENYO Pharma's research primarily targets significant human infecting viruses, with current programs aimed at treating chronic hepatitis B and severe influenza. The company's pipeline includes a lead compound, EYP001, which modulates FXR to reduce the cccDNA reservoir and inhibit the expression of viral proteins, along with EYP002, which is in preclinical studies. With an emphasis on addressing unmet medical needs in infectious diseases and metabolic disorders, ENYO Pharma has established collaborations with prominent research institutions to enhance its drug development efforts.

BlossomHill Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
BlossomHill Therapeutics, Inc. is a small molecule drug discovery and development company focused on unmet medical needs in oncology and autoimmune disorders.

Odyssey Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
Odyssey Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of next-generation immunomodulators and oncology medicines. By leveraging an integrated drug-hunting engine, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery, unlocking high-potential targets while reducing the risk of attrition during the development process. Odyssey is committed to advancing precision medicine in the healthcare sector, with a product pipeline designed to facilitate a faster transition to clinical development, thereby improving treatment options for patients with various health conditions.

Forward Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Forward Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oral small molecule therapies to treat chronic inflammatory disorders. The company's platform, driven by leading scientific expertise, enables the discovery and development of advanced treatments that aim to significantly improve patient outcomes and address unmet medical needs in this field.

Terremoto Biosciences

Series B in 2023
Terremoto Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on drug delivery and discovery, specializing in small-molecule medicines. The company utilizes lysine-based covalency to develop optimized therapies with enhanced clinical profiles and superior therapeutic benefits. Terremoto's innovative platform aims to improve existing medicines and create new treatments for serious diseases, contributing to advancements in the healthcare sector.

Triveni Bio

Series A in 2023
Triveni Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel antibody therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. The company employs a genetics-driven precision medicine approach to identify patients most likely to respond to its treatments, aiming to accelerate drug development and improve the effectiveness and safety of therapies.

Rampart Bioscience

Series A in 2023
Rampart Bioscience specializes in the development of gene medicines aimed at providing long-lasting treatments for a broad array of diseases. The company has created proprietary development and delivery platforms that enable the production of optimized therapeutics in a non-viral format. By integrating expertise from various scientific disciplines, such as gene delivery, protein sciences, and clinical translation, Rampart Bioscience focuses on assisting patients with genetically driven conditions, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic interventions.

Angitia Biopharmaceuticals

Series B in 2023
Angitia Biopharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for serious musculoskeletal diseases. The company focuses on researching and creating breakthrough therapies aimed at treating conditions affecting bones, muscles, and joints. By prioritizing the development of novel drugs, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals aims to improve patient outcomes and facilitate recovery from severe musculoskeletal ailments.

Avita Medical

Post in 2023
Avita Medical Inc. is a commercial-stage regenerative tissue company headquartered in Valencia, California, specializing in innovative treatment solutions for burn injuries, chronic wounds, and dermatological conditions. The company leverages its proprietary technology to harness the regenerative properties of a patient’s own skin, with its lead product being the RECELL System. This device allows healthcare professionals to create a suspension of Spray-On Skin cells from a small sample of the patient's skin, facilitating the treatment of acute thermal burns in adults. Avita is currently focusing its efforts on the U.S. market, where the RECELL System is being rolled out across approximately 136 burn centers, while also exploring clinical trials for expanded indications, including pediatric applications and soft-tissue reconstruction. The company has established research collaborations with various institutions to advance its development initiatives, including potential treatments for conditions like epidermolysis bullosa and skin rejuvenation.

MinervaX

Venture Round in 2023
Minervax is focused on developing a vaccine to prevent infections caused by Group B streptococcus (GBS), which can lead to serious health issues in newborns and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The company is researching a specific fusion protein that has demonstrated the ability to stimulate strong protective immunity against various clinically significant GBS strains. By utilizing this innovative approach, Minervax aims to provide medical professionals with an effective tool to protect newborns from potentially life-threatening bacterial infections associated with GBS.

Sirius Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
Sirius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. It focuses on treating chronic cardiovascular diseases, providing innovative solutions for both physicians and patients.

Evozyne

Series B in 2023
Evozyne, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on protein design and molecular engineering. Founded in 2020, it utilizes a generative AI platform to create novel proteins with advanced functionality, addressing complex human and societal challenges. The company operates multiple business units, including Evozyne Industrial, Evozyne Agriculture, Evozyne Energy, Evozyne Biopharmaceuticals, and Evozyne Environmental. Its technology provides consistent models for protein behavior, enabling the development of customized proteins that can address various health-related issues and improve industrial processes. By revolutionizing protein design, Evozyne aims to unlock the potential of proteins in therapeutic discovery and drug development.

Adela

Series A in 2023
Adela specializes in developing advanced technologies for the early detection of cancer and other serious health conditions through routine blood tests. The company's genome-wide methylome enrichment platform efficiently captures comprehensive data from the entire methylome, enabling the identification of highly informative methylated regions of the genome. This targeted approach facilitates the detection and classification of tumors using plasma cell-free DNA methylomes. Adela's innovations not only aid in cancer detection but also extend to prenatal diagnostics, cardiology, and the monitoring of immune responses, thereby enhancing overall healthcare outcomes.

ReCode Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
ReCode Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for pulmonary diseases, particularly targeting genetic conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company utilizes a groundbreaking selective organ targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticle platform. This innovative technology facilitates the precise delivery of genetic therapies, including mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, to specific organs and cells beyond the liver. By overcoming limitations of traditional gene therapy approaches, ReCode Therapeutics aims to address the needs of patients with rare and life-limiting respiratory diseases, thus providing new treatment options for those affected by genetic disorders.

Star Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
Star Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for a wide range of rare diseases. The company aims to identify diseases that share common biological characteristics and create novel therapeutics that can effectively treat multiple conditions with a single treatment. This approach not only addresses the needs of patients suffering from rare diseases but also presents a unique opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to broaden their therapeutic offerings within a streamlined pipeline. By concentrating on life-changing therapies, Star Therapeutics aspires to make a significant impact on the lives of millions of patients.

Epigenic Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Epigenic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene editing therapies that leverage gene-silencing technology to address a range of diseases. The firm specializes in epigenome editing, aiming to regulate various conditions, including those related to ophthalmology, neurodegeneration, metabolism, and rare diseases. By creating innovative treatments, Epigenic Therapeutics seeks to offer effective solutions for patients suffering from chronic and severe health issues.

Fore Biotherapeutics

Series D in 2023
Fore Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision oncology treatments tailored to patients with specific genetic mutations. By utilizing functional genomics, the company aims to create a pipeline of therapies that address unmet needs in cancer care. Fore Biotherapeutics conducts research to replicate naturally occurring mutations in vitro, allowing for the assessment of their impact on cellular signaling pathways and responses to various compounds. This approach not only facilitates the identification of novel target mutations but also helps biopharma companies broaden the patient subgroups that may benefit from existing cancer therapies.

ADARx Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the research and development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in the precise targeting and correction of single point mutations on mRNA transcripts using a proprietary platform that leverages endogenous enzymes known as adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR). This innovative approach aims to restore the production of functional proteins, addressing genetic mutations that lead to various diseases. ADARx Pharmaceuticals is developing a diverse pipeline of ribonucleic acid targeting therapeutics aimed at treating conditions across multiple therapeutic areas, including genetic disorders, cardiometabolic diseases, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders.

Gracell Biotechnologies

Post in 2023
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, focused on discovering and developing cell therapies for cancer treatment. The company’s lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-target autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, and GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is also being investigated for relapsed or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Additionally, Gracell is developing GC007F for B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and GC027, an allogeneic CAR-T product candidate for adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The company also has GC007g, a donor-derived therapy for relapsed or refractory B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and a pipeline of earlier stage candidates targeting other cancer types, including ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, Gracell aims to provide innovative cellular therapeutics that enhance treatment options for patients suffering from various hematological malignancies and solid tumors.

Upstream Bio

Series B in 2023
Upstream Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing antibody therapies for inflammatory diseases, particularly severe asthma and other respiratory disorders. The company's lead candidate, verekitug, is a monoclonal antibody that acts as an antagonist to the Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin (TSLP) receptor. TSLP is a key cytokine that drives inflammatory responses and is strategically positioned upstream of various signaling pathways influencing immune cells. Upstream Bio aims to address unmet medical needs in the treatment of severe respiratory conditions by leveraging this validated target to create effective therapies.

Convergent Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Convergent Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies specifically for prostate cancer. The company utilizes a proprietary dual-targeted radionuclide therapy technology, initially developed by Dr. Neil Bander from Weill Cornell Medicine, which is licensed from Cornell University. Its lead product, CONV 01-α, is a monoclonal antibody conjugated with the radioactive alpha particle emitter 225Ac. This therapy is designed to bind to the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and, upon binding, internalize to deliver a potent radioactive payload directly into prostate cancer cells. CONV 01-α is protected by multiple U.S. and foreign patents, and if approved by the FDA, it would be the first antibody to deliver a radioisotope specifically for prostate cancer treatment, marking a significant advancement in cancer therapy. Convergent Therapeutics aims to explore dual-targeted combination strategies to enhance cancer treatment efficacy, leveraging various targeting agents and therapeutic doses.

Harpoon Therapeutics

Post in 2023
Harpoon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing innovative T cell engagers to harness the body's immune system for treating cancer and other diseases. Utilizing its proprietary TriTAC platform, the company is working on a pipeline of engineered proteins designed to direct T cells to target and eliminate specific cancer cells. The lead product candidate, HPN424, is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Additionally, Harpoon is developing HPN536, which is in Phase I/IIa trials for ovarian cancer and other tumors expressing MSLN, as well as HPN217 for multiple myeloma and HPN328 for small cell lung cancer. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Harpoon Therapeutics has established a collaboration agreement with AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd to further its research efforts.

Congruence Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Congruence Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery for diseases associated with protein misfolding. By integrating computational and experimental approaches, the company develops novel small molecules aimed at treating rare diseases. Utilizing structural bioinformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning, Congruence has established an in silico platform that facilitates the design and validation of pharmacological stabilizers. This innovative approach allows researchers to create targeted therapeutic options for conditions linked to protein misfolding, advancing the field of biotechnology and improving treatment outcomes for affected patients.

TandemAI

Series A in 2023
TandemAI is an advanced technology company dedicated to reinventing drug discovery infrastructure. The company integrates proprietary AI-driven, high-performance computation with its efficient, large-scale in-house wet lab operations to deliver a turnkey drug discovery solution.

BiomX

Post in 2023
BiomX Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Ness Ziona, Israel, focused on developing bacteriophage-based therapies aimed at treating and preventing diseases linked to microbiome imbalances. The company’s innovative approach targets harmful bacteria associated with various conditions, including skin issues and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Its lead product candidates include BX001, aimed at improving skin appearance, and BX002, a therapeutic phage for inflammatory bowel disease. Additional candidates such as BX003 and BX004 target bacteria associated with liver disorders and chronic pulmonary infections, respectively. BiomX collaborates with esteemed institutions, including the Weizmann Institute of Science and MIT, to leverage cutting-edge research in microbiome modulation. Founded in 2015, BiomX is dedicated to advancing microbiome therapeutics through its robust development pipeline.

Garuda Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
Garuda Therapeutics is a biotech company focused on developing off-the-shelf hematopoietic stem cell therapies aimed at treating life-threatening diseases, particularly those affecting blood, bone marrow, immunity, and metabolism. The company is dedicated to eliminating the reliance on donor or patient cells for blood stem cell transplants by leveraging its innovative platform technology to generate self-renewing blood stem cells. This approach is designed to ensure rapid and broad access to consistent, durable, HLA-compatible, and transgene-free blood stem cell therapies for patients. Garuda Therapeutics employs advanced methodologies, including the use of zebrafish, mice, and human-induced pluripotent stem cells, to clone and analyze novel genes and mechanisms critical for blood formation, ultimately developing mechanism-based therapies that address unmet medical needs.

Disc Medicine

Post in 2023
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.

ADARx Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the research and development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in the precise targeting and correction of single point mutations on mRNA transcripts using a proprietary platform that leverages endogenous enzymes known as adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR). This innovative approach aims to restore the production of functional proteins, addressing genetic mutations that lead to various diseases. ADARx Pharmaceuticals is developing a diverse pipeline of ribonucleic acid targeting therapeutics aimed at treating conditions across multiple therapeutic areas, including genetic disorders, cardiometabolic diseases, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders.

Caris Life Sciences

Debt Financing in 2023
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in molecular profiling and advanced diagnostic technologies aimed at improving cancer patient outcomes. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, with additional offices in Phoenix and Basel, the company develops solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze the molecular complexity of diseases. Caris offers a range of services, including anatomic pathology, drug development, and molecular analyses of patient samples, which include genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic profiling. Their Comprehensive Oncology Data Explorer serves as a clinico-genomic data platform. By providing insights into DNA, RNA, and protein profiles, Caris enables healthcare professionals to make more precise and personalized treatment decisions for oncology and other complex diseases. The company operates through distributors across the United States, Europe, Australia, and globally, and has established strategic collaborations to enhance its offerings.

Pathalys Pharma

Series A in 2023
Pathalys Pharma is a clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for late-stage chronic kidney disease. The company primarily aims to address the unmet medical need associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), a condition characterized by the overactivity of the parathyroid glands due to external diseases. Pathalys is developing upacicalcet, a novel calcimimetic designed to improve SHPT treatment in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Upacicalcet works by mimicking the action of calcium on tissues, activating the calcium-sensing receptor found in various human organs. This approach has the potential to enhance patient care for those suffering from end-stage chronic kidney disease.

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's key programs include AZP-3601, a parathyroid hormone analog aimed at treating hypoparathyroidism by maintaining sustained calcium levels in the blood, and AZP-3404, a novel peptide designed to improve fat and glucose metabolism. By addressing severe insulin resistance and other critical metabolic conditions, Amolyt Pharma aims to provide effective treatment options for patients facing these rare disorders.

ArriVent Biopharma

Series B in 2022
ArriVent Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for currently untreatable cancers. The company is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology by leveraging its team's extensive drug development experience. ArriVent aims to maximize the potential of its lead candidate, furmonertinib, while advancing a pipeline of novel therapeutics, including next-generation antibody-drug conjugates. With an initial emphasis on solid tumors, ArriVent seeks to bring differentiated medicines from development through to commercialization, ultimately improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Apogee Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022. The company focuses on developing differentiated biologics for the treatment of immunological and inflammatory disorders, specifically targeting atopic dermatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Apogee Therapeutics aims to address high unmet medical needs by advancing novel therapies that utilize advanced antibody engineering to enhance therapeutic properties such as half-life. The company's key programs, APG777 and APG808, are designed to leverage established mechanisms of action to improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from these conditions.

MBX Biosciences

Series B in 2022
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in the development of therapeutics for rare endocrine disorders. Established in 2018, the company focuses on creating peptides aimed at treating genetic diseases that affect glandular hormones, which play a crucial role in the body’s chemical messaging system. By targeting conditions with inadequate treatment options, MBX Biosciences is dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative endocrine therapeutics.

Alpheus Medical

Series A in 2022
Alpheus Medical specializes in developing innovative treatment solutions for solid body cancers, focusing primarily on aggressive brain tumors. The company has created a novel sonodynamic therapy platform that employs a non-invasive drug-device combination for the outpatient treatment of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (rGBM). This approach utilizes photodynamic therapy, which involves using light delivered through a minimally invasive device to target cancer cells that have been exposed to a photosensitizer. By offering these advanced therapeutic options, Alpheus Medical aims to provide effective alternatives to traditional invasive brain surgeries, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Compass Therapeutics

Post in 2022
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary StitchMabs and common light-chain platforms to discover and create multispecific antibody combinations. Its lead product candidate, CTX-471, is an agonistic monoclonal antibody targeting CD137, currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials in patients with prior PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Another significant candidate, CTX-009, is a bispecific antibody that inhibits DLL4-mediated Notch signaling and VEGF-A signaling, having completed a Phase 1 dose escalation study. Additionally, CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, is in the IND-enabling stage. Through its innovative approaches, Compass Therapeutics aims to enhance immune engagement and improve therapeutic outcomes for cancer patients.

Alterome Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Alterome Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on precision oncology, dedicated to developing targeted therapeutics that specifically address validated oncogenic drivers in cancer. The firm aims to discover and create alteration-specific therapies that provide hope and improved treatment options for individuals affected by cancer. By concentrating on high-value oncogenic alterations, Alterome Therapeutics seeks to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments and support healthcare providers in their efforts to combat the disease.

PIC Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
PIC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to innovating cancer treatment through the selective modulation of oncogene translation. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on developing therapeutics that target the "master switch" of cancer signaling pathways. By modulating the pre-initiation complex responsible for messenger RNA translation, PIC Therapeutics aims to selectively block the production of oncogene proteins. This precision-based approach has the potential to simultaneously address multiple oncogenic drivers, thereby improving patient outcomes and advancing a new generation of cancer treatments.

VectivBio

Post in 2022
VectivBio AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019 as a spinout from Therachon. The company specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for severe rare diseases, particularly those with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, Apraglutide, is a synthetic GLP-2 analog designed to enhance the intestine’s ability to absorb fluids and nutrients, thereby reducing the reliance on parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome. VectivBio is dedicated to developing best-in-disease therapies that aim to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and their families, providing more than just incremental advancements over existing standard-of-care options.

Treeline Biosciences

Venture Round in 2022
Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company focuses on developing transformative precision medicines aimed at treating cancer and other serious health conditions. Utilizing a comprehensive drug discovery platform, Treeline combines mechanistic biology, medicinal chemistry, computational science, structural biology, and protein science to create innovative therapeutic solutions. Through its research and development efforts, Treeline aims to provide effective treatments to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.

Capstan Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Capstan Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the therapeutic potential of in vivo RNA-based therapies. It develops proprietary targeted delivery systems, including targeted lipid nanoparticles, to improve the efficacy and control of dosage in engineered cell therapies. This innovative platform aims to address a variety of diseases, particularly in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and inflammation, where there are significant unmet clinical needs. By advancing precision in vivo cell engineering, Capstan Therapeutics seeks to create transformative therapeutics that can offer new solutions for patients facing these challenging conditions.

Acelyrin

Series C in 2022
Acelyrin is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing new treatment options for patients. The company specializes in identifying, acquiring, and accelerating the development and commercialization of promising drug candidates. By leveraging its expertise, Acelyrin aims to rapidly bring transformative medicines to market, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Adaptive Biotechnologies

Post in 2022
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation is a commercial-stage company focused on advancing immune-driven medicine by leveraging the biology of the adaptive immune system to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of products and services, including its FDA-authorized clonoSEQ diagnostic test, which is designed for the detection and monitoring of minimal residual disease in patients with specific blood cancers, such as multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In addition to clonoSEQ, Adaptive Biotechnologies provides immunoSEQ research services and kits to support scientific research and the discovery of new diagnostic signals. The company also has a pipeline of clinical products aimed at diagnosing and managing various diseases, including cancers, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. It maintains strategic collaborations with notable partners such as Genentech and Microsoft to develop innovative therapies and diagnostic tests.

Disc Medicine

Venture Round in 2022
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.

Delfi Diagnostics

Series B in 2022
Delfi Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, focused on the early detection of cancer through innovative blood tests. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and genome sequencing to identify unique patterns of DNA fragmentation in patients' blood. By employing machine learning techniques, Delfi Diagnostics develops high-precision, non-invasive tests that aim to detect cancer at a stage when it is most treatable. Their technology enables healthcare professionals to recognize previously unrecognized cancer-associated cell-free DNA fragments, facilitating timely and effective treatment options for patients.

X4 Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2022
X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for primary immune deficiencies and cancer. The company's lead drug candidate, mavorixafor, is an oral small molecule antagonist of the chemokine receptor CXCR4, currently undergoing multiple clinical trials. These include a Phase III trial for patients with warts, hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, and myelokathexis syndrome, as well as Phase Ib and Phase IIa trials focused on severe congenital neutropenia and clear cell renal cell carcinoma, respectively. In addition, X4 Pharmaceuticals is advancing X4P-002, targeting glioblastoma multiforme, and X4P-003 aimed at primary immune deficiencies. The company has also established a license agreement with Abbisko Therapeutics to develop mavorixafor in combination with checkpoint inhibitors for oncology applications. Founded in 2014, X4 Pharmaceuticals was previously known as Arsanis, Inc. before rebranding in March 2019.

MiroBio

Series B in 2022
MiroBio Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing antibody modulators for immune cell receptors aimed at treating autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, MiroBio leverages pioneering research from the University of Oxford to understand how immune cells communicate and are activated. This foundational knowledge allows the company to create innovative antibodies that stimulate specific immune cell signals, harnessing the body's natural control mechanisms to restore balance within the immune system. By activating these natural pathways, MiroBio's therapeutics aim to provide significant benefits to patients suffering from various autoimmune conditions, enabling clinicians to effectively manage overactive immune responses associated with these diseases.

Frontera Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Frontera Therapeutics is a company specializing in adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy, focused on developing and commercializing cost-effective recombinant virus-based therapies. The company aims to create a scalable platform that produces high-quality, affordable rAAV therapies for a range of genetic disorders, including ophthalmic, liver, metabolic, and neuromuscular diseases. Frontera Therapeutics has a diverse product pipeline that encompasses multiple therapeutic areas, with various candidates at different stages of development. By prioritizing affordability and quality, the company seeks to enhance the lives of patients through innovative genetic therapies.
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