OrbiMed

Founded in 1989, OrbiMed is a New York-based healthcare-dedicated investment firm managing approximately $5 billion in assets. It invests across the spectrum of healthcare companies, from private start-ups to large multinational corporations, focusing on biopharmaceuticals, life sciences, digital health, medical devices, and diagnostics sectors globally.

Evan Caplan

Principal

Sumona Chakraborty

Director

Dina Chaya

Partner

Michael Eggenberg

Managing Director

Lars Enstrom

Managing Director

Past deals in Health Care

Aadi Bioscience

Post in 2025
Aadi Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.

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.

RAPT Therapeutics

Post in 2024
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

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 is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.

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.

Magenta Medical

Venture Round in 2024
Magenta Medical is a private medical device company based in Kadima, Israel, founded in 2012. It develops catheter-based therapies for acute decompensated heart failure, including a self-expanding heart pump and temporary venous catheter-based treatments designed to relieve renal venous congestion. The technology enables quicker and safer removal of excess fluid and salt while protecting renal function, addressing a core pathophysiological element of acute heart failure and related conditions.

Avalo Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Avalo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted therapeutics for immune dysregulation disorders. Its lead asset, AVTX-009, is an anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody targeting inflammatory diseases.

Nkarta Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Nkarta Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The company aims to harness the inherent power of NK cells to target and destroy tumor cells, offering a potent and better-tolerated alternative to traditional T-cell therapies for a broad range of cancer indications.

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.

BioAge Labs

Series D in 2024
BioAge Labs develops medicines to treat aging and age-related diseases using its proprietary BioAge platform, which combines systems biology and AI. Its pipeline includes BGE-117 for multiple aging-related conditions, BGE-175 for immune aging and respiratory infections, and azelaprag for obesity in the elderly.

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.

Convergent Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Convergent Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing radiopharmaceutical therapies for prostate cancer. Its proprietary platform links monoclonal antibodies targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) with alpha-emitting radionuclides, enabling precise delivery of radiation to cancer cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.

Magenta Medical

Venture Round in 2023
Magenta Medical is a private medical device company based in Kadima, Israel, founded in 2012. It develops catheter-based therapies for acute decompensated heart failure, including a self-expanding heart pump and temporary venous catheter-based treatments designed to relieve renal venous congestion. The technology enables quicker and safer removal of excess fluid and salt while protecting renal function, addressing a core pathophysiological element of acute heart failure and related conditions.

Congruence Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Congruence Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that integrates computational and experimental drug discovery to design novel small molecules for diseases of protein misfolding, using structural bioinformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to identify and optimize pharmacological stabilizers at accelerated pace and scale to correct disease pathogenesis.

iECURE

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

PIC Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
PIC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through the selective modulation of oncogene translation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company develops precision-based 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 innovative approach has the potential to simultaneously address multiple oncogenic drivers, paving the way for a new generation of cancer therapies that could significantly enhance patient outcomes.

Insmed

Post in 2022
Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Its first approved product, ARIKAYCE®, treats Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in adults with limited treatment options. Insmed's pipeline includes INS1007 for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and other inflammatory diseases, and INS1009 for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.

LifeWell

Venture Round in 2022
LifeWell is a new entity formed through the merger of LifeCell’s diagnostics business and MFine.

Congruence Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Congruence Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that integrates computational and experimental drug discovery to design novel small molecules for diseases of protein misfolding, using structural bioinformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to identify and optimize pharmacological stabilizers at accelerated pace and scale to correct disease pathogenesis.

Nucleix

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2008, Nucleix Ltd. specializes in developing non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Its proprietary tests, Bladder EpiCheck and Lung EpiCheck, identify subtle methylation changes in urine and blood samples respectively.

Edge Medical Robotics

Series C in 2021
Edge Medical Robotics, Inc. is a Shenzhen, China-based company that specializes in the design and development of advanced surgical equipment. Founded on May 4, 2017, the company is dedicated to researching and promoting cutting-edge smart technologies aimed at enhancing surgical safety and treatment efficacy. By focusing on the pursuit of excellence and refinement in its products, Edge Medical Robotics seeks to elevate health standards and improve overall social health outcomes.

Vanqua Bio

Series B in 2021
Vanqua Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative medicines for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. The company's proprietary platform employs human genetics and patient-derived neuronal cells to identify and validate novel disease pathways related to lysosomal dysfunction or aberrant immune system activation, aiming to translate these findings into clinically effective treatments.

iECURE

Series A in 2021
iECURE is a gene editing company developing mutation-agnostic in vivo gene insertion therapies to treat rare, life-threatening liver disorders in children. Its approach seeks long-term, potentially curative treatment for metabolic liver diseases caused by loss-of-function mutations, with initial programs targeting ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, citrullinemia type 1, and phenylketonuria.

Carrot Fertility

Series C in 2021
Carrot Fertility, Inc. offers comprehensive fertility benefits services for employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services. It also features Carrot Rx, a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, which offers virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content. Additionally, Carrot Card is a flexible debit card that employees can use to pay for fertility care. Carrot Fertility aims to help companies customize their fertility benefits, ensuring that employees receive the necessary financial, medical, and emotional support as they pursue parenthood. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.

GentiBio

Series A in 2021
GentiBio, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company that specializes in developing engineered regulatory T cells, known as EngTregs, aimed at treating autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel and Seattle, Washington, GentiBio employs a proprietary platform that combines autologous and allogeneic technologies. This platform enhances the ability to restore immune tolerance and addresses significant limitations found in existing regulatory T-cell therapeutics. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms of immune system disorders, GentiBio aims to provide innovative therapeutic solutions that tackle the root causes of diseases caused by dysregulated immune responses. The company is co-founded by experts in Treg biology and synthetic immunology, positioning it at the forefront of advanced immunotherapy development.

Nucleix

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2008, Nucleix Ltd. specializes in developing non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Its proprietary tests, Bladder EpiCheck and Lung EpiCheck, identify subtle methylation changes in urine and blood samples respectively.

Chemomab

Post in 2021
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.

Gemini Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Ikena Oncology

Series B in 2021
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.

ReViral

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

GentiBio

Seed Round in 2020
GentiBio, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company that specializes in developing engineered regulatory T cells, known as EngTregs, aimed at treating autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel and Seattle, Washington, GentiBio employs a proprietary platform that combines autologous and allogeneic technologies. This platform enhances the ability to restore immune tolerance and addresses significant limitations found in existing regulatory T-cell therapeutics. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms of immune system disorders, GentiBio aims to provide innovative therapeutic solutions that tackle the root causes of diseases caused by dysregulated immune responses. The company is co-founded by experts in Treg biology and synthetic immunology, positioning it at the forefront of advanced immunotherapy development.

Cogent Biosciences

Post in 2020
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, aiming to treat the underlying causes and improve patient lives. The company employs proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body's immune system against cancer. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to inhibit specific mutations in KIT exon 17, which are associated with Systemic Mastocytosis and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

TransMedics

Post in 2020
TransMedics Group, Inc., established in 1998 and based in Andover, Massachusetts, is a commercial-stage medical technology company specializing in transforming organ transplant therapy for end-stage organ failure patients worldwide. The company's core product, the Organ Care System (OCS), is a portable, innovative technology that maintains donor organs outside the body in a near-physiologic state, replicating human-like conditions. This system includes OCS LUNG and OCS Heart, designed to preserve and optimize lungs and hearts respectively during transport, allowing for better assessment and improvement of organ condition. TransMedics also offers clinical services to enhance transplant volume, improve outcomes, and reduce learning curves for healthcare providers.

Sonendo

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company that develops dental devices and software to save teeth. It markets the GentleWave System, a root canal therapy platform that cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces within teeth without removing tooth structure, improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency. The system includes a console and accessories and integrates with TDO Software, its endodontic practice management software that unifies imaging, practice management, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and built-in communication with the GentleWave System. Founded in 2006 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Sonendo operates with two business segments: Product, comprising the GentleWave console and instruments, and Software, providing practice management licenses. The company aims to transform dentistry by saving teeth through sound science.

Chemomab

Series C in 2019
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.

Fusion Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2019
Fusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines. It focuses on creating targeted alpha therapeutics using its proprietary linker technology to enhance the safety and efficacy of these drugs, ultimately improving cancer patient outcomes.

Health Catalyst

Series F in 2019
Health Catalyst is a technology company that specializes in data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a platform that organizes, normalizes, and links health-related data from various systems, making it accessible and searchable for all users, including those without technical expertise. Health Catalyst operates through two main segments: the Technology segment, which generates the majority of its revenue through cloud-based subscriptions, time-based licenses, and maintenance fees for its data platforms and analytics applications; and the Professional Services segment, which provides a range of services including analytics, implementation, strategic advisory, and outsourcing to help clients optimize their use of the technology. By integrating and analyzing healthcare data, Health Catalyst aims to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes in the healthcare sector.

Health Catalyst

Debt Financing in 2019
Health Catalyst is a technology company that specializes in data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a platform that organizes, normalizes, and links health-related data from various systems, making it accessible and searchable for all users, including those without technical expertise. Health Catalyst operates through two main segments: the Technology segment, which generates the majority of its revenue through cloud-based subscriptions, time-based licenses, and maintenance fees for its data platforms and analytics applications; and the Professional Services segment, which provides a range of services including analytics, implementation, strategic advisory, and outsourcing to help clients optimize their use of the technology. By integrating and analyzing healthcare data, Health Catalyst aims to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes in the healthcare sector.

Apollomics

Series B in 2019
Apollomics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing oncology therapies that harness the immune system and target specific cancer signaling pathways. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Foster City, California, the company develops monoclonal antibodies and targeted small molecules aimed at immune checkpoints and dysregulated growth pathways, with a portfolio that includes anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies and inhibitors affecting EMT and MAPK signaling. Apollomics aims to advance monotherapy and combination regimens designed to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and inhibit tumor growth.

ReViral

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

Alector

Series E in 2018
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.

Ikena Oncology

Series A in 2017
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.

Chemomab

Series B in 2017
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.

Gemini Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Sonendo

Private Equity Round in 2017
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company that develops dental devices and software to save teeth. It markets the GentleWave System, a root canal therapy platform that cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces within teeth without removing tooth structure, improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency. The system includes a console and accessories and integrates with TDO Software, its endodontic practice management software that unifies imaging, practice management, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and built-in communication with the GentleWave System. Founded in 2006 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Sonendo operates with two business segments: Product, comprising the GentleWave console and instruments, and Software, providing practice management licenses. The company aims to transform dentistry by saving teeth through sound science.

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and diabetic complications. The company's lead candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule activator of the Tie2 pathway that has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Aerpio is advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical development for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently undergoing a Phase 1b trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, the company is developing a bispecific antibody for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Aerpio has also partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib's potential in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals aims for rapid development of its promising therapies.

Sonendo

Series E in 2016
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company that develops dental devices and software to save teeth. It markets the GentleWave System, a root canal therapy platform that cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces within teeth without removing tooth structure, improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency. The system includes a console and accessories and integrates with TDO Software, its endodontic practice management software that unifies imaging, practice management, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and built-in communication with the GentleWave System. Founded in 2006 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Sonendo operates with two business segments: Product, comprising the GentleWave console and instruments, and Software, providing practice management licenses. The company aims to transform dentistry by saving teeth through sound science.

Suraksha Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2016
Suraksha Diagnostics is a diagnostic services company founded in 1992 in Kolkata as Suraksha Diagnostics and Eye Centre. It was among the first centers to offer pathology and radiology under one roof, delivering integrated testing and medical consultation. The company rapidly expanded, opening a second center in Siliguri within three years, the largest facility in the region, serving North Bengal and neighboring states. It has since grown across West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, and Delhi NCR, building a network that includes a flagship central reference laboratory, satellite laboratories, and diagnostic centers with sample collection points to broaden access to pathology and radiology services for patients and clinicians.

Chemomab

Series A in 2016
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.

Apollomics

Series A in 2016
Apollomics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing oncology therapies that harness the immune system and target specific cancer signaling pathways. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Foster City, California, the company develops monoclonal antibodies and targeted small molecules aimed at immune checkpoints and dysregulated growth pathways, with a portfolio that includes anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies and inhibitors affecting EMT and MAPK signaling. Apollomics aims to advance monotherapy and combination regimens designed to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and inhibit tumor growth.

Nucleix

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2008, Nucleix Ltd. specializes in developing non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Its proprietary tests, Bladder EpiCheck and Lung EpiCheck, identify subtle methylation changes in urine and blood samples respectively.

Gemini Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2016
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Alector

Series D in 2016
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.

Alector

Series C in 2015
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.

ReViral

Series A in 2015
ReViral Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of antiviral drugs targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Founded in 2011, ReViral is focused on creating innovative first-in-class compounds, including a highly potent fusion inhibitor designed specifically for treating severe RSV infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as neonates. By advancing these novel antiviral treatments, ReViral aims to address significant unmet medical needs and expand the antiviral market, ultimately improving patient outcomes for those affected by RSV.

Rhythm Metabolic

Series A in 2015
Rhythm Metabolic is the subsidiary of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals that develops setmelanotide (RM-493), a novel peptide MC4 agonist for the treatment of obesity caused by genetic deficiencies in the MC4 pathway. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sonendo

Series D in 2014
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company that develops dental devices and software to save teeth. It markets the GentleWave System, a root canal therapy platform that cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces within teeth without removing tooth structure, improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency. The system includes a console and accessories and integrates with TDO Software, its endodontic practice management software that unifies imaging, practice management, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and built-in communication with the GentleWave System. Founded in 2006 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Sonendo operates with two business segments: Product, comprising the GentleWave console and instruments, and Software, providing practice management licenses. The company aims to transform dentistry by saving teeth through sound science.

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2014
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and diabetic complications. The company's lead candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule activator of the Tie2 pathway that has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Aerpio is advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical development for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently undergoing a Phase 1b trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, the company is developing a bispecific antibody for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Aerpio has also partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib's potential in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals aims for rapid development of its promising therapies.

RedHill Biopharma

Post in 2013
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a primary focus on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. The company develops and promotes several gastrointestinal drugs, including Movantik for opioid-induced constipation, Talicia for treating Helicobacter pylori infection, and Aemcolo for travelers' diarrhea. RedHill's late-stage clinical development programs include RHB-204, aimed at treating pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria infections; RHB-104 for Crohn's disease; and RHB-102 (Bekinda), which has shown promise in Phase 3 studies for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis. Additionally, the company is advancing RHB-107, a serine protease inhibitor for cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, and opaganib, which is being investigated for various conditions, including COVID-19. Founded in 2009, RedHill Biopharma is committed to innovation in the management of gastrointestinal and infectious diseases.

Alector

Series A in 2013
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.

Sonendo

Series C in 2013
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company that develops dental devices and software to save teeth. It markets the GentleWave System, a root canal therapy platform that cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces within teeth without removing tooth structure, improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency. The system includes a console and accessories and integrates with TDO Software, its endodontic practice management software that unifies imaging, practice management, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and built-in communication with the GentleWave System. Founded in 2006 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Sonendo operates with two business segments: Product, comprising the GentleWave console and instruments, and Software, providing practice management licenses. The company aims to transform dentistry by saving teeth through sound science.

Sonendo

Series C in 2012
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company that develops dental devices and software to save teeth. It markets the GentleWave System, a root canal therapy platform that cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces within teeth without removing tooth structure, improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency. The system includes a console and accessories and integrates with TDO Software, its endodontic practice management software that unifies imaging, practice management, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and built-in communication with the GentleWave System. Founded in 2006 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Sonendo operates with two business segments: Product, comprising the GentleWave console and instruments, and Software, providing practice management licenses. The company aims to transform dentistry by saving teeth through sound science.

ABIONYX Pharma

Series C in 2010
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.

Acceleron Pharma

Venture Round in 2010
Acceleron Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2003. It specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases. Acceleron's portfolio includes luspatercept-aamt, marketed as REBLOZYL for treating anemia in adult patients with beta-thalassemia, and also under investigation for myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Additionally, the company is developing Sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension and ACE-083 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Acceleron's research focuses on growth and differentiation factors that regulate cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival in various tissue types. The company collaborates with other organizations to advance its therapeutic candidates.

Acceleron Pharma

Series C in 2007
Acceleron Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2003. It specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases. Acceleron's portfolio includes luspatercept-aamt, marketed as REBLOZYL for treating anemia in adult patients with beta-thalassemia, and also under investigation for myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Additionally, the company is developing Sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension and ACE-083 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Acceleron's research focuses on growth and differentiation factors that regulate cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival in various tissue types. The company collaborates with other organizations to advance its therapeutic candidates.

ABIONYX Pharma

Series B in 2006
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.

Acceleron Pharma

Series B in 2006
Acceleron Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2003. It specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases. Acceleron's portfolio includes luspatercept-aamt, marketed as REBLOZYL for treating anemia in adult patients with beta-thalassemia, and also under investigation for myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Additionally, the company is developing Sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension and ACE-083 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Acceleron's research focuses on growth and differentiation factors that regulate cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival in various tissue types. The company collaborates with other organizations to advance its therapeutic candidates.

Adiana

Series D in 2005
Adiana, Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 1997, that focuses on the development and testing of transcervical sterilization systems for permanent birth control. The company's main product, Complete TCS, comprises a radiofrequency generator, delivery catheter, and implantable matrix, designed to occlude the fallopian tubes and prevent pregnancy. Adiana aims to provide a novel, non-incisional alternative to traditional tubal ligation, offering women a solution that minimizes the side effects and complications associated with other contraceptive methods. As of 2007, Adiana operates as a subsidiary of CYTYC Corp.

Sirius Therapeutics

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.
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