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 Healthcare and Biotech

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.

Disc Medicine

Series B in 2021
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics based on human genetics to address ineffective red blood cell production in hematologic diseases. The company specializes in programs targeting the hepcidin metabolism axis for the treatment of disorders related to hepcidin. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Disc Medicine is led by a team of experienced scientists and industry experts, supported by a panel of advisors with a proven history in discovering and developing innovative therapies. The company was established with backing from Atlas Venture, along with contributions from Novo Ventures and Access Biotechnology.

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.

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.

Crossover Health

Series D in 2021
Crossover Health, Inc. specializes in workplace healthcare services aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of employees. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company operates health centers across the United States, including Silicon Valley. Crossover Health provides a comprehensive range of services, including primary and urgent care, preventive care, chronic disease management, and various ancillary services such as physical therapy and health coaching. By focusing on customized health solutions based on health analytics, Crossover Health collaborates with employers to optimize benefit design and enhance employee engagement in their health. This approach aims to transform traditional healthcare models by reducing costs and improving care quality, ultimately fostering a healthier, more motivated workforce.

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.

AnchorDx

Series C in 2021
Guangzhou Baseline Medical is committed to building a world-class clinical application of high-throughput sequencing and R & D platform to become the leading global provider of precision medical solutions. The company's core team has more than 20 years of senior industry experience, involved in cancer genomics, genetics and bioinformatics and other fields. Based on its core technical advantages, the Company aims at precision medicine, establishes a cooperative relationship with middle and downstream enterprises in the industry, and forms a complete industrial chain from academic research to clinical product transformation. It has also established close cooperation with many large-scale third-party inspection agencies including Illumina, Well-known domestic and foreign hospitals and research institutes to establish cooperative relations, the development of a series of independent intellectual property rights and international competitiveness of clinical testing products for patients, doctors and medical institutions to provide accurate, convenient and comprehensive services.

Visen Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Visen Pharmaceuticals is a biotech company focused on developing and commercializing innovative endocrine drugs that address significant unmet needs for patients in Greater China.

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.

BioShin

Series A in 2020
BioShin Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Pudong, China, focused on developing innovative medicines and therapies for neurological, neuropsychiatric diseases, and rare disorders. Established in 2018, BioShin operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company. The company is engaged in advancing clinical trials for various therapeutic approaches, including calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonism aimed at treating migraine and pain, glutamate modulation targeting Alzheimer’s disease and anxiety disorders, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition to address inflammation and neurodegeneration. With a commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, BioShin leverages expertise from both global industry and academic settings to develop its late-stage product candidates.

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.

New Horizon Health

Series E in 2020
New Horizon Health, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, specializes in developing advanced technologies for the detection and screening of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly gastric and colorectal cancers. The company offers innovative products based on fecal gene analysis (FIT-DNA) technology, enabling users to conduct at-home tests that identify signs of colon cancer and significant adenomas. This technology facilitates earlier detection of precancerous lesions compared to conventional blood tests. By leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, New Horizon Health enhances its cancer screening solutions, aiming to improve public health outcomes. The company also emphasizes its commitment to making early cancer screening accessible to households, thereby striving to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with cancer.

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.

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.

NextCure

Series B in 2018
NextCure, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Beltsville, Maryland, dedicated to discovering and developing innovative immunomedicines for cancer and other immune-related diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, NC318, is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials aimed at treating advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Additionally, NextCure is advancing NC410, an immunomedicine designed to counteract immune suppression through targeting an immune modulator known as Leukocyte-Associated Immunoglobulin-like Receptor 1. The company is also engaged in research programs evaluating novel immunomodulatory molecules, including antibodies in preclinical development that target specific immune modulators in inflamed tissues and tumor microenvironments. NextCure has established a license agreement with Yale University and collaborates with Eli Lilly and Company for research and development efforts. Founded in 2015, the company leverages proprietary platforms to identify biologically relevant targets and develop first-in-class immunotherapy products.

Theseus Pharmaceuticals

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

Avedro

Series F in 2018
Medical device and pharmaceutical company advancing the science and technology of corneal cross-linking

Realm Therapeutics

Post in 2017
Realm Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company passionately committed to leveraging its proprietary technologies to protect and improve the health of adults and children. The Company's drug development focus, utilizing its immunomodulatory formulations, is targeted initially on developing small molecule therapies in inflammatory diseases with potential application in dermatology and ophthalmology, and the potential for broad applicability across a number of other diseases.

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.

Guardant Health

Series E in 2017
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

Avedro

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

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.

Guardant Health

Series D in 2016
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

NextCure

Series A in 2016
NextCure, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Beltsville, Maryland, dedicated to discovering and developing innovative immunomedicines for cancer and other immune-related diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, NC318, is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials aimed at treating advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Additionally, NextCure is advancing NC410, an immunomedicine designed to counteract immune suppression through targeting an immune modulator known as Leukocyte-Associated Immunoglobulin-like Receptor 1. The company is also engaged in research programs evaluating novel immunomodulatory molecules, including antibodies in preclinical development that target specific immune modulators in inflamed tissues and tumor microenvironments. NextCure has established a license agreement with Yale University and collaborates with Eli Lilly and Company for research and development efforts. Founded in 2015, the company leverages proprietary platforms to identify biologically relevant targets and develop first-in-class immunotherapy products.

Avedro

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

Audentes Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Audentes Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing gene therapy products for patients with serious, life-threatening rare diseases caused by single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapies, including AT132, currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for X-linked myotubular myopathy, and AT342, also in Phase I/II studies for Crigler-Najjar syndrome. Additionally, Audentes is exploring AT845 in preclinical studies for Pompe disease and AT307 for the CASQ2 subtype of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The company is also working on vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Collaborations include a partnership with Genethon for XLMTM treatments and an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania for Crigler-Najjar syndrome products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Audentes Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc.

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.

Audentes Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Audentes Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing gene therapy products for patients with serious, life-threatening rare diseases caused by single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapies, including AT132, currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for X-linked myotubular myopathy, and AT342, also in Phase I/II studies for Crigler-Najjar syndrome. Additionally, Audentes is exploring AT845 in preclinical studies for Pompe disease and AT307 for the CASQ2 subtype of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The company is also working on vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Collaborations include a partnership with Genethon for XLMTM treatments and an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania for Crigler-Najjar syndrome products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Audentes Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc.

RedHill Biopharma

Post in 2013
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, established in 2009. The company focuses on developing and commercializing innovative treatments primarily for gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill markets several gastrointestinal drugs, including Movantik for opioid-induced constipation, Talicia for Helicobacter pylori infection, and Aemcolo for travelers’ diarrhea. In addition to its marketed products, the company is advancing multiple late-stage investigational programs. These include RHB-204, which targets pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infections; opaganib, a selective inhibitor with ongoing studies for COVID-19, prostate cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma; and RHB-104 for Crohn's disease. Other projects involve RHB-102 for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis, RHB-107 for cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, and RHB-106, an encapsulated bowel preparation. RedHill Biopharma emphasizes acquiring, developing, and improving existing drugs and orphan drugs through its innovative approach to drug formulation and regulatory pathways.

Audentes Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Audentes Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing gene therapy products for patients with serious, life-threatening rare diseases caused by single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapies, including AT132, currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for X-linked myotubular myopathy, and AT342, also in Phase I/II studies for Crigler-Najjar syndrome. Additionally, Audentes is exploring AT845 in preclinical studies for Pompe disease and AT307 for the CASQ2 subtype of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The company is also working on vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Collaborations include a partnership with Genethon for XLMTM treatments and an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania for Crigler-Najjar syndrome products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Audentes Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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