OrbiMed

OrbiMed Advisors LLC is a healthcare-focused investment firm founded in 1989, managing approximately $5 billion in assets. The firm specializes in a range of investment strategies, including private equity, venture capital, and public equity, targeting companies across the healthcare spectrum—from startups to large multinational corporations. OrbiMed invests in various sectors within the healthcare industry, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, medical devices, and health IT. The firm typically invests between $3 million and $150 million, often seeking majority stakes in its portfolio companies. With a global investment approach, OrbiMed operates from offices in New York, San Francisco, Mumbai, Herzliya, Shanghai, West Kowloon, and Luxembourg, focusing on opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Israel. Its investment strategies are underpinned by fundamental analysis, encompassing investments in public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets.
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Roy Amariglio

Principal

Mona Ashiya

Partner

David Bonita

General Partner

Sven H. Borho

Managing Partner

Vince Burgess

Venture Partner

Evan Caplan

Principal

Erez Chimovits

Partner, Private Equity

Nissim Darvish

Senior Managing Director

Ronny Ginor

Venture Partner

Carl L. Gordon

Managing Partner

Rishi Gupta

Partner

Geoffrey Hsu

General Partner

Samuel D. Isaly

Managing Partner

Mark Jelley

Partner

Chau Khuong

Partner

Kevin Koch

Venture Partner

Anat Naschitz

Managing Director

Carter Neild

Managing Partner

Trevor Polischuk

Partner

Matthew Rizzo

General Partner

William F. Sawyer

Partner

Sunny Sharma

Partner

Michael B. Sheffery

Partner & Co-Founder

Jonathan Silverstein

Partner

Stephen Squinto Ph.D

Partner

C. Scotland Stevens

General Partner

Kerrie Swingle

Director of Investor Services

David G. Wang

Partner

Steven D. Wang

Partner

Jonathan Wang Ph.D

Senior Managing Director

Tal Zaks

Partner

Past deals in Biotechnology

Adaptive Biotechnologies is a commercial-stage company focused on advancing immune-driven medicine by leveraging the biology of the adaptive immune system for disease diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of products and services, including the immunoSEQ research service and kit, which aids in research and the discovery of diagnostic signals. Its FDA-authorized clonoSEQ diagnostic test is designed for the detection and monitoring of minimal residual disease in patients with specific blood cancers. Additionally, Adaptive Biotechnologies is developing a pipeline of clinical products aimed at diagnosing and treating cancer, autoimmune conditions, and infectious diseases. The company has formed strategic collaborations with notable partners, including Genentech for neoantigen-directed T cell therapies, Microsoft for early disease detection tests from blood samples, and Amgen for therapeutic development related to COVID-19.

ArriVent Biopharma

Series A in 2022
ArriVent is dedicated to accelerating the global development of innovative biopharmaceutical products.

Cyrus Biotechnology

Series B in 2021
Cyrus Biotechnology builds software tools to accelerate basic research in biotech, pharma, and industrial biotechnology. Cyrus Bench delivers an enterprise version of the Rosetta molecular modeling and design toolkit, with the associated array of bio-molecular computation tools. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Scout Bio

Series B in 2021
Scout Bio, Inc. researches and develops one-time therapies for major chronic pet health conditions using veterinary biotechnology and gene therapy. It offers therapies for anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. The company offers pet therapeutics, including small molecular drugs, protein therapies, and gene therapies. Scout Bio, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ventyx Biosciences

Series B in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Encinitas, California, focused on developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Incorporated in 2018, the company boasts a diverse portfolio of innovative clinical and pre-clinical programs aimed at high-value therapeutic targets. Through its research and development efforts, Ventyx is committed to advancing treatments that address unmet medical needs in the autoimmune disease space.

GentiBio

Series A in 2021
GentiBio, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company focused on developing engineered regulatory T cells (EngTregs) to treat a range of conditions, including autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Seattle and Israel, GentiBio utilizes a proprietary platform that combines autologous and allogeneic EngTregs. This innovative approach aims to restore immune tolerance and address the limitations found in current regulatory T-cell therapies. The company was co-founded by experts in Treg biology and synthetic immunology, emphasizing its commitment to addressing the underlying causes of diseases linked to immune system dysfunction.

Turnstone Biologics

Series D in 2021
Turnstone Biologics Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the development of viral immunotherapies to improve survival of people with cancer. Its lead candidate RIVAL-01 consists of the vaccinia virus backbone encoding three potent immunomodulators, such as Flt3 ligand, anti-CTLA-4 antibody, and IL-12 cytokine designed to work together to drive immune activity and re-program the microenvironment to be best suited for tumor eradication. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with an additional office in New York, New York.

ArriVent Biopharma

Series A in 2021
ArriVent is dedicated to accelerating the global development of innovative biopharmaceutical products.

Biocytogen

Venture Round in 2021
Biocytogen is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of gene-engineered animal models for life sciences research. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional locations in the United States, Biocytogen offers a range of preclinical animal studies utilizing various advanced models, including gene humanized and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models. Its product portfolio features numerous genetically modified mouse and rat models designed for research in areas such as tumor immunity, autoimmunity, and pharmacology. The company also provides customized gene-targeting services, phenotype analysis, and an antibody research and development platform. By integrating resources from both China and the U.S., Biocytogen aims to be a leading supplier of gene-targeted animal models and services globally.
Born from the founders’ recognition that their diverse but complementary skills and experiences would enable them to successfully address challenges that others had not, the company set about solving a vexing problem: how to bring true proteomics to the world in a way that accelerates therapeutic development, dramatically improves medical diagnostics, and makes personalized and predictive medicine a reality. The extraordinary team at Nautilus represents a wide spectrum of disciplines and expertise, including protein chemists, chip designers, molecular biologists, data scientists, material scientists, biophysicists, optical engineers, microfluidics engineers, bioinformaticists, software engineers, and more. Nautilus is positioned to revolutionize proteomics, transform the way drugs are developed, and significantly improve the way human health is managed.

Gennao Bio

Series A in 2021
Gennao Bio is a privately held genetic medicines company developing first-in-class targeted nucleic acid therapeutics utilizing a proprietary gene monoclonal antibody (GMAB) platform technology. GMAB is an adaptive technology that uses a novel, cell-penetrating antibody to non-covalently bind to and deliver therapeutic levels of a wide variety of nucleic acid payloads to select cells. This non-viral delivery platform is differentiated from traditional gene delivery systems as it can deliver multiple types of nucleic acids, allows for repeat dosing and employs well-established manufacturing processes. Gennao Bio is developing this delivery system with an initial focus on addressing significant unmet needs in oncology and rare monogenic skeletal muscle diseases.

Treeline Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Treeline Biosciences is a biotech company building transformative precision medicines for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Theseus Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Theseus Pharmaceuticals is a Technology based company.

Graphite Bio

Series B in 2021
At Graphite Bio, they are rapidly building a next-generation gene editing company that is driven to apply their breakthrough technology with urgency to advance gene replacement therapies and cures for people living with serious diseases. They stand apart through our ability to harness natural and highly precise cellular DNA repair machinery to achieve high efficiency, targeted gene integration to correct the underlying causes of diseases.

Clover Biopharmaceuticals

Series C in 2021
Clover Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Chengdu, China, focused on discovering and developing innovative biologic therapies for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes its proprietary Trimer-Tag technology platform to create novel biologics that target trimerization-dependent pathways. Clover also offers integrated biopharmaceutical drug manufacturing services and has in-house capabilities for cGMP biomanufacturing, which support the development of select biosimilars. Through its research and development efforts, Clover aims to bring transformative therapies to the market.
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for cancer and genetic disorders through innovative gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing a Phase II clinical trial for specific patient subsets with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in a Phase I clinical trial for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a unique approach that integrates gene regulatory circuit mapping and modulation of gene expression factors, supported by a proprietary platform of assay technologies and bioinformatics. The company collaborates with Incyte Corporation to discover therapeutic targets, particularly for myeloproliferative neoplasms, and has a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for the development of tamibarotene. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Syros Pharmaceuticals was previously known as LS22, Inc. and rebranded in 2012.

Q32 Bio

Series B in 2020
Q32 Bio is a biotechnology company developing treatments for patients with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Q32 Bio is addressing dysregulation to help patients take back control of their lives in diseases with few to no treatment options, or those diseases where current therapeutics provide inadequate relief. Q32 Bio consists of a team of scientists and industry veterans with strong expertise in immunology. The team has a strong track record of discovering and developing new and innovative therapies.

VectivBio

Venture Round in 2020
VectivBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company bringing transformational medicines to patients with serious rare diseases. They are committed to pursuing rare diseases with well-defined biology that can be targeted with best-in-disease therapies that have the potential to meaningfully transform and improve the lives of patients and their families, not just provide an incremental improvement or benefit over the standard-of-care. It was founded as a spinout from Therachon, a biotechnology company acquired by Pfizer for its program in achondroplasia. VectivBio was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.

InventisBio

Series D in 2020
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.

Novellus

Series C in 2020
Novellus is a biotechnology company working to develop engineered cellular medicines. The company uses its non-immunogenic mRNA molecules to reprogram and gene-edit cells safely, and with high efficiency. They engineer precision medicines for patient segments and select from its technology toolbox for in vivo, ex vivo, allogeneic and autologous delivery. Novellus platform enables the high-level expression of gene-editing and cell-reprogramming proteins for high-specificity gene repair and both autologous and allogeneic cell therapies. The company is advancing its lead program, a breakthrough therapy for a rare dermatologic disease, through pre-clinical studies. Novellus was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

GentiBio

Seed Round in 2020
GentiBio, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company focused on developing engineered regulatory T cells (EngTregs) to treat a range of conditions, including autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Seattle and Israel, GentiBio utilizes a proprietary platform that combines autologous and allogeneic EngTregs. This innovative approach aims to restore immune tolerance and address the limitations found in current regulatory T-cell therapies. The company was co-founded by experts in Treg biology and synthetic immunology, emphasizing its commitment to addressing the underlying causes of diseases linked to immune system dysfunction.

MBX Biosciences

Series A in 2020
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in the development of therapeutics for rare endocrine disorders. Founded in 2018, the company aims to address unmet medical needs by discovering and commercializing innovative treatments for endocrine diseases that affect hormonal regulation in the body. MBX Biosciences focuses on creating first-in-class therapies, particularly utilizing peptides to target rare genetic conditions related to glandular hormone secretion.

Harbour Biomed

Series C in 2020
Harbour Biomed is a biotechnology company focused on developing bio-therapeutics for immuno-oncology and inflammatory diseases. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Rotterdam, the company utilizes two patented transgenic mouse platforms for generating fully human monoclonal antibodies and heavy chain-only bispecific antibodies. These platforms facilitate the creation of innovative therapeutic antibodies, enhancing drug discovery and development processes. Harbour Biomed is actively involved in the development of several candidates, including Batoclimab for autoimmune diseases and Tanfanercept for dry eye disease. The company also collaborates with various institutions and partners to license its antibody platforms, further expanding its reach in the biotechnology sector.

Q32 Bio

Series A in 2020
Q32 Bio is a biotechnology company developing treatments for patients with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Q32 Bio is addressing dysregulation to help patients take back control of their lives in diseases with few to no treatment options, or those diseases where current therapeutics provide inadequate relief. Q32 Bio consists of a team of scientists and industry veterans with strong expertise in immunology. The team has a strong track record of discovering and developing new and innovative therapies.

VectivBio

Series A in 2020
VectivBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company bringing transformational medicines to patients with serious rare diseases. They are committed to pursuing rare diseases with well-defined biology that can be targeted with best-in-disease therapies that have the potential to meaningfully transform and improve the lives of patients and their families, not just provide an incremental improvement or benefit over the standard-of-care. It was founded as a spinout from Therachon, a biotechnology company acquired by Pfizer for its program in achondroplasia. VectivBio was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Passage Bio

Series B in 2019
Passage Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of therapies for rare monogenic central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Founded in 2017, the company aims to create a portfolio of five AAV-delivered therapeutics, targeting conditions such as GM1 Gangliosidosis, Frontotemporal dementia, and Krabbe Disease. Passage Bio collaborates closely with the University of Pennsylvania, leveraging its Gene Therapy Program for preclinical work while managing clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and commercialization of its product candidates. The company also engages with the Orphan Disease Center for natural history studies, key opinion leader involvement, and patient advocacy.

Adicet Bio

Series B in 2019
Adicet Bio is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the design and development of cutting-edge allogeneic immunotherapies for cancer and other diseases.

InventisBio

Series C in 2019
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.

BiomX

Series B in 2019
BiomX Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Ness Ziona, Israel, focused on developing bacteriophage-based therapies that target harmful bacteria linked to various diseases. The company aims to treat conditions associated with microbiome imbalances, including skin conditions, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and colorectal cancer. BiomX's lead product candidates include BX001, which addresses skin appearance issues, BX002 for inflammatory bowel disease, BX003 for bacteria related to progressive liver disease, and BX004 targeting chronic pulmonary infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The company collaborates with notable institutions such as The Weizmann Institute of Science, Takeda, Keio University, JSR Corporation, and Janssen Research & Development to advance its microbiome-based therapeutic products. Founded in 2015, BiomX leverages innovative research from its scientific collaborators to develop novel therapeutics aimed at improving health outcomes.

Passage Bio

Series A in 2019
Passage Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of therapies for rare monogenic central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Founded in 2017, the company aims to create a portfolio of five AAV-delivered therapeutics, targeting conditions such as GM1 Gangliosidosis, Frontotemporal dementia, and Krabbe Disease. Passage Bio collaborates closely with the University of Pennsylvania, leveraging its Gene Therapy Program for preclinical work while managing clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and commercialization of its product candidates. The company also engages with the Orphan Disease Center for natural history studies, key opinion leader involvement, and patient advocacy.

Apollomics

Series B in 2019
Apollomics is a developer of oncology therapeutics intend to harness the immune system and targeting specific molecular pathways.The company's therapeutics target the growth and proliferation of cancer cells and offer an oral c-Met inhibitor that restores the body's immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells, enabling clients to treat their patients in an enhanced way.

Theseus Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2018
Theseus Pharmaceuticals is a Technology based company.

ENYO Pharma

Series B in 2018
ENYO Pharma SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France, focused on drug discovery and development for acute and chronic viral infections. Founded in 2014 by a group of scientists from the Infectiology Research Center, the company has established a unique platform to identify intracellular therapeutic targets and molecules, particularly for human pathogens. ENYO Pharma is developing treatments for significant viral infections, with ongoing programs targeting chronic hepatitis B and severe influenza. Its lead compound, EYP001, is designed to modulate FXR and reduce viral replication, while EYP002 is currently undergoing preclinical studies. The company aims to advance its pipeline into Phase II clinical trials and collaborates closely with research institutions to leverage innovative therapeutic strategies. ENYO Pharma is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in infectious and metabolic diseases, positioning itself as a leader in antiviral therapies.

Avedro

Series F in 2018
Medical device and pharmaceutical company advancing the science and technology of corneal cross-linking
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, particularly those related to abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. The company's lead product candidates include CPI-0610, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, which is in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer alongside androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the dose escalation phase of a Phase I/II clinical trial for solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. and has established itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, which focuses on selective regulators of epigenetic function crucial for gene expression control.

TELA Bio

Private Equity Round in 2017
TELA Bio, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in the design, development, and marketing of tissue reinforcement materials for soft tissue reconstruction. The company offers a range of products, including the OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix, which is used for hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, as well as OviTex PRS Reinforced Tissue Matrix for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Additionally, TELA Bio provides OviTex products specifically designed for laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, utilizing a sterile reinforced tissue matrix derived from ovine rumen and polypropylene fiber. The company primarily markets its products through a direct sales force in the United States. Founded in 2012, TELA Bio is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

ARMO BioSciences

Series C in 2017
ARMO Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops immune modulatory biologic therapeutics. The company is based in Redwood City, California.

Cyrus Biotechnology

Series A in 2017
Cyrus Biotechnology builds software tools to accelerate basic research in biotech, pharma, and industrial biotechnology. Cyrus Bench delivers an enterprise version of the Rosetta molecular modeling and design toolkit, with the associated array of bio-molecular computation tools. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

LogicBio Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
LogicBio develops gene therapy vectors for previously incurable genetic and infectious diseases, including: hemophilia, HIV/AIDS and methylmalonic acidemia (MMA). Our proprietary technology based on the non-pathogenic Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) vector offers superior efficiency and safety compared to all competitors on the market, and is uniquely suited for the treatment of children as well as adults.

Zai Lab

Series C in 2017
Zai Lab Limited is a Shanghai-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013, dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics for oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The company offers several proprietary products, including Niraparib for treating solid tumors, Optune for glioblastoma multiforme, and Ripretinib for KIT and PDGFRa-driven cancers. Additionally, Zai Lab develops other investigational therapies such as REGN1979, Margetuximab, INCMGA0012, Bemarituzumab, Omadacycline, and Durlobactam. With a focus on the Chinese market, Zai Lab has established partnerships with leading global biopharmaceutical firms to enhance its drug pipeline and improve access to transformative medicines. The company leverages its expertise in drug development and favorable regulatory conditions in China, along with in-house manufacturing capabilities, to support both clinical and commercial production. Zai Lab aims to expand its operations and build a specialized commercial team to effectively market its products in China and beyond.

InventisBio

Series B in 2017
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.

Synlogic

Series C in 2017
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the discovery and development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is an oral therapy currently in Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria. Additionally, Synlogic is developing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine that is undergoing Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors and lymphoma. The company is also exploring synthetic biotics for more common conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and secondary hyperoxaluria. Synlogic has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to advance its development of these innovative therapies.

BiomX

Series A in 2017
BiomX Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Ness Ziona, Israel, focused on developing bacteriophage-based therapies that target harmful bacteria linked to various diseases. The company aims to treat conditions associated with microbiome imbalances, including skin conditions, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and colorectal cancer. BiomX's lead product candidates include BX001, which addresses skin appearance issues, BX002 for inflammatory bowel disease, BX003 for bacteria related to progressive liver disease, and BX004 targeting chronic pulmonary infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The company collaborates with notable institutions such as The Weizmann Institute of Science, Takeda, Keio University, JSR Corporation, and Janssen Research & Development to advance its microbiome-based therapeutic products. Founded in 2015, BiomX leverages innovative research from its scientific collaborators to develop novel therapeutics aimed at improving health outcomes.

Avedro

Venture Round in 2017
Medical device and pharmaceutical company advancing the science and technology of corneal cross-linking

Turnstone Biologics

Series B in 2016
Turnstone Biologics Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the development of viral immunotherapies to improve survival of people with cancer. Its lead candidate RIVAL-01 consists of the vaccinia virus backbone encoding three potent immunomodulators, such as Flt3 ligand, anti-CTLA-4 antibody, and IL-12 cytokine designed to work together to drive immune activity and re-program the microenvironment to be best suited for tumor eradication. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with an additional office in New York, New York.

Apollomics

Series A in 2016
Apollomics is a developer of oncology therapeutics intend to harness the immune system and targeting specific molecular pathways.The company's therapeutics target the growth and proliferation of cancer cells and offer an oral c-Met inhibitor that restores the body's immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells, enabling clients to treat their patients in an enhanced way.

Synlogic

Series B in 2016
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the discovery and development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is an oral therapy currently in Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria. Additionally, Synlogic is developing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine that is undergoing Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors and lymphoma. The company is also exploring synthetic biotics for more common conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and secondary hyperoxaluria. Synlogic has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to advance its development of these innovative therapies.

Adicet Bio

Series A in 2016
Adicet Bio is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the design and development of cutting-edge allogeneic immunotherapies for cancer and other diseases.

LogicBio Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
LogicBio develops gene therapy vectors for previously incurable genetic and infectious diseases, including: hemophilia, HIV/AIDS and methylmalonic acidemia (MMA). Our proprietary technology based on the non-pathogenic Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) vector offers superior efficiency and safety compared to all competitors on the market, and is uniquely suited for the treatment of children as well as adults.

Zai Lab

Series B in 2016
Zai Lab Limited is a Shanghai-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013, dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics for oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The company offers several proprietary products, including Niraparib for treating solid tumors, Optune for glioblastoma multiforme, and Ripretinib for KIT and PDGFRa-driven cancers. Additionally, Zai Lab develops other investigational therapies such as REGN1979, Margetuximab, INCMGA0012, Bemarituzumab, Omadacycline, and Durlobactam. With a focus on the Chinese market, Zai Lab has established partnerships with leading global biopharmaceutical firms to enhance its drug pipeline and improve access to transformative medicines. The company leverages its expertise in drug development and favorable regulatory conditions in China, along with in-house manufacturing capabilities, to support both clinical and commercial production. Zai Lab aims to expand its operations and build a specialized commercial team to effectively market its products in China and beyond.

Avedro

Series E in 2015
Medical device and pharmaceutical company advancing the science and technology of corneal cross-linking

Selecta Biosciences

Series E in 2015
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

Intellia Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Intellia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in genome editing to develop curative treatments for severe genetic diseases. Utilizing the CRISPR/Cas9 system, Intellia focuses on in vivo programs targeting liver disorders such as transthyretin amyloidosis and hereditary angioedema, along with other conditions like primary hyperoxaluria Type 1 and Hemophilia B. The company also has an ex vivo pipeline dedicated to engineered cell therapies for oncological and autoimmune diseases, including partnerships for chimeric antigen receptor T cells and hematopoietic stem cells. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Intellia holds extensive intellectual property rights related to the therapeutic applications of CRISPR technology and has formed collaborations with notable organizations in the biomedical field.

Aduro BioTech

Series D in 2015
Aduro Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies that are designed to harness the body's natural immune system for the treatment of patients with challenging diseases. It was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Selecta Biosciences

Private Equity Round in 2014
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

ARMO BioSciences

Series B in 2014
ARMO Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops immune modulatory biologic therapeutics. The company is based in Redwood City, California.

ARMO BioSciences

Series A in 2013
ARMO Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops immune modulatory biologic therapeutics. The company is based in Redwood City, California.

BiolineRx

Post in 2013
BioLineRx is a clinical-stage, publicly-traded (NASDAQ/ TASE: BLRX) biopharmaceutical development company based in Jerusalem, Israel. The Company develops products suitable for the pharmaceutical market satisfying an unmet medical need or exhibiting advantages over current therapies.

Puma Biotechnology

Private Equity Round in 2011
Puma Biotechnology is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative products aimed at improving cancer care. The company focuses on acquiring and advancing drug candidates that have completed initial clinical testing. Its primary product, NERLYNX, is an oral formulation of neratinib, which is used for treating HER2-positive breast cancer. In addition to neratinib, Puma is developing PB357, an irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets epidermal growth factor receptors HER1, HER2, and HER4. The company has established a licensing agreement with Pfizer for the development and commercialization of these drug candidates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Puma Biotechnology is committed to enhancing treatment outcomes for patients with various forms of cancer.

Biodel

Post in 2011
Biodel Inc. (Biodel) is a development-stage company. The Company is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for diabetes. It develops its product candidates by applying its formulation technologies to existing drugs. Its product candidate is Linjeta. It has formulated Linjeta as rapid-acting mealtime insulin for the treatment of patients with Type I and Type II diabetes. Earlier stage product candidates include follow-on and second generation rapid-acting mealtime insulins or insulin analogs, VIAtab, a sublingual tablet formulation of insulin, a line of basal insulins, and a formulation of glucagon.

CrownBio

Series C in 2011
CrownBio is a Cutting Edge Translational Technology Company Making Precision Medicine a Reality CrownBio brings clarity to drug discovery around the world by helping biopharmaceutical companies solve some of today's most pressing challenges in oncology, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease Drug Discovery. Their premier Translational Platforms for cancer and metabolic disease help our clients accelerate their new drug development programs. CrownBio develops world-leading preclinical efficacy models and provides both in vitro and in vivo testing services and preclinical research products. They are a global company with facilities across the world in the United States, United Kingdom, China, and Taiwan.

Acceleron Pharma

Venture Round in 2010
Acceleron Pharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for serious and rare diseases. The company is known for luspatercept-aamt, marketed as REBLOZYL, which treats anemia in adult patients with beta-thalassemia. Additionally, it is developing luspatercept-aamt for myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis, while Sotatercept targets pulmonary arterial hypertension. Acceleron is also advancing ACE-083, a neuromuscular candidate in Phase II trials aimed at Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The company's research focuses on biotherapeutics that influence the growth of bone, muscle, fat, and blood vessels to address conditions such as cancer-related bone and muscle loss, as well as various metabolic disorders. Founded in 2003 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Acceleron has established collaborations with Celgene Corporation and Fulcrum Therapeutics to enhance its therapeutic offerings in the pulmonary disease space.

Selecta Biosciences

Series C in 2010
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

PharmAbcine

Series A in 2009
PharmAbcine, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops human therapeutic monoclonal antibody (mAb) for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. It focuses primarily on the out-licensing of candidate therapeutics and clinical applications. The company develops TTAC0001, a human anti-angiogenic mAb against VEGFR-2(KDR); and dual specific antibody technologies, including DIG-body and PIG-body for therapeutic use. PharmAbcine, Inc. has a strategic partnership with Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. for the development and manufacturing of PMC-403 pipeline, a therapeutic antibody candidate to treat neovascular disorders. The company is headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea.

Biolex Therapeutics

Series D in 2008
Biolex is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that uses their patented LEX SystemSM to develop hard-to-make therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies that have been optimized to enhance their efficacy and potency. The LEX System is a technology that genetically transforms the aquatic plant Lemna to enable the production of biologic product candidates. Their main product aims at treating those afflicted with Hepatitis C.

ForteBio

Series C in 2008
ForteBio is a venture-capital funded life science company developing analytical systems to provide rapid, real-time results for protein quantification or characterization of protein-protein interaction. These systems enable real-time analysis of biomolecular interactions in micro-volume sample sizes, providing information on affinity, kinetics, and concentration.

Acceleron Pharma

Series C in 2007
Acceleron Pharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for serious and rare diseases. The company is known for luspatercept-aamt, marketed as REBLOZYL, which treats anemia in adult patients with beta-thalassemia. Additionally, it is developing luspatercept-aamt for myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis, while Sotatercept targets pulmonary arterial hypertension. Acceleron is also advancing ACE-083, a neuromuscular candidate in Phase II trials aimed at Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The company's research focuses on biotherapeutics that influence the growth of bone, muscle, fat, and blood vessels to address conditions such as cancer-related bone and muscle loss, as well as various metabolic disorders. Founded in 2003 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Acceleron has established collaborations with Celgene Corporation and Fulcrum Therapeutics to enhance its therapeutic offerings in the pulmonary disease space.

Acceleron Pharma

Series B in 2006
Acceleron Pharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for serious and rare diseases. The company is known for luspatercept-aamt, marketed as REBLOZYL, which treats anemia in adult patients with beta-thalassemia. Additionally, it is developing luspatercept-aamt for myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis, while Sotatercept targets pulmonary arterial hypertension. Acceleron is also advancing ACE-083, a neuromuscular candidate in Phase II trials aimed at Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The company's research focuses on biotherapeutics that influence the growth of bone, muscle, fat, and blood vessels to address conditions such as cancer-related bone and muscle loss, as well as various metabolic disorders. Founded in 2003 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Acceleron has established collaborations with Celgene Corporation and Fulcrum Therapeutics to enhance its therapeutic offerings in the pulmonary disease space.

CoGenesys

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

MacroGenics

Series C in 2006
MacroGenics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Rockville, Maryland, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company's pipeline includes several immuno-oncology candidates, such as Margetuximab, a monoclonal antibody currently in Phase III trials targeting HER2-expressing tumors, and Flotetuzumab, a DART molecule aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia. Other investigational products include various monoclonal antibodies targeting immune checkpoints like PD-1 and B7-H3, as well as combination therapies that leverage multiple targets. MacroGenics employs advanced Fc engineering technology to enhance antibody functionality and is also exploring applications for autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. The company has established strategic collaborations with several partners to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2000, MacroGenics is committed to innovating immunotherapeutics to address significant medical needs.

MacroGenics

Series B in 2004
MacroGenics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Rockville, Maryland, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company's pipeline includes several immuno-oncology candidates, such as Margetuximab, a monoclonal antibody currently in Phase III trials targeting HER2-expressing tumors, and Flotetuzumab, a DART molecule aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia. Other investigational products include various monoclonal antibodies targeting immune checkpoints like PD-1 and B7-H3, as well as combination therapies that leverage multiple targets. MacroGenics employs advanced Fc engineering technology to enhance antibody functionality and is also exploring applications for autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. The company has established strategic collaborations with several partners to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2000, MacroGenics is committed to innovating immunotherapeutics to address significant medical needs.

Rejuvenon

Series B in 2004
Rejuvenon a biopharmaceutical company committed developing and commercializing promising compounds for treatment of oncologic diseases.

Peninsula Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2004
A bio­pharmaceuti­cal company focused on the devel­opment and com­mer­cializa­tion of antibi­otics

MacroGenics

Venture Round in 2002
MacroGenics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Rockville, Maryland, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company's pipeline includes several immuno-oncology candidates, such as Margetuximab, a monoclonal antibody currently in Phase III trials targeting HER2-expressing tumors, and Flotetuzumab, a DART molecule aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia. Other investigational products include various monoclonal antibodies targeting immune checkpoints like PD-1 and B7-H3, as well as combination therapies that leverage multiple targets. MacroGenics employs advanced Fc engineering technology to enhance antibody functionality and is also exploring applications for autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. The company has established strategic collaborations with several partners to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2000, MacroGenics is committed to innovating immunotherapeutics to address significant medical needs.

GeneFormatics

Venture Round in 2001
GeneFormatics is a biotechnology company specializing in structural proteomics.

MacroGenics

Series A in 2001
MacroGenics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Rockville, Maryland, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company's pipeline includes several immuno-oncology candidates, such as Margetuximab, a monoclonal antibody currently in Phase III trials targeting HER2-expressing tumors, and Flotetuzumab, a DART molecule aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia. Other investigational products include various monoclonal antibodies targeting immune checkpoints like PD-1 and B7-H3, as well as combination therapies that leverage multiple targets. MacroGenics employs advanced Fc engineering technology to enhance antibody functionality and is also exploring applications for autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. The company has established strategic collaborations with several partners to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2000, MacroGenics is committed to innovating immunotherapeutics to address significant medical needs.