ORI Capital

ORI Capital, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hong Kong, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in innovative companies within the global healthcare sector. The firm is led by Ms. Simone Song, a former investment banker with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, particularly as the head of China Healthcare at Goldman Sachs. ORI Capital's team primarily comprises former Goldman Sachs bankers and healthcare scientists, which enhances its strategic approach to identifying and supporting disruptive technologies. The firm is further bolstered by a network of esteemed scientists, practitioners, and entrepreneurs, allowing it to leverage deep industry expertise in its investment decisions.

Arnold Ching

Investment Analyst

Simone Song

Founder and Senior Partner

Dicky To

Partner

Mark Valadao

Managing Director

Danny Wong

Investment Analyst

Elaine Yang

Director

Elaine Yang

Director

13 past transactions

CG Oncology

Series E in 2022
CG Oncology, formerly known as Cold Genesys, is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative oncolytic immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer. The company focuses on creating therapies that offer alternatives to conventional cancer treatments, particularly for patients with bladder cancer. Its lead candidate, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, is a targeted intravesical immunotherapy agent designed to be delivered directly to the bladder. Currently, CG Oncology is conducting multiple clinical trials, including two phase three trials addressing high-risk and intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), as well as a phase two study in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor for high-risk NMIBC. Through its research and clinical endeavors, CG Oncology aims to provide effective and less invasive treatment options for bladder cancer patients.

AffyImmune Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
AffyImmune Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy specifically for solid tumors. The company develops genetically engineered immune cells aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cell-based immunotherapy for cancer. Utilizing a proprietary technology, AffyImmune tunes the affinity of CAR-T therapies from picomolar to micromolar levels, which is designed to reduce on-target off-tumor toxicity and broaden the applicability of these treatments to solid tumors. This innovative approach seeks to provide a more effective therapeutic option for patients suffering from various carcinogenic diseases.

CG Oncology

Series D in 2020
CG Oncology, formerly known as Cold Genesys, is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative oncolytic immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer. The company focuses on creating therapies that offer alternatives to conventional cancer treatments, particularly for patients with bladder cancer. Its lead candidate, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, is a targeted intravesical immunotherapy agent designed to be delivered directly to the bladder. Currently, CG Oncology is conducting multiple clinical trials, including two phase three trials addressing high-risk and intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), as well as a phase two study in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor for high-risk NMIBC. Through its research and clinical endeavors, CG Oncology aims to provide effective and less invasive treatment options for bladder cancer patients.

Pillar Biosciences

Series C in 2020
Pillar Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays and software for NGS laboratories. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Shanghai, China, Pillar Biosciences is recognized for its innovative Stem-Loop Inhibition-Mediated amplification (SLIMamp) technology, which allows for precise priming of overlapping target segments. The company also offers PiVAT, a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis pipeline designed to enhance the accuracy of genomic data interpretation. Their targeted sequencing platform is engineered for high sensitivity and specificity, making it suitable for clinical applications, particularly in oncology. Pillar Biosciences has launched beta versions of its Lung & Colon Cancer Somatic Mutation Panel and BRCA1 & BRCA2 Germline Mutation Panel, aimed at cancer centers and clinical testing companies for validation studies, thereby facilitating improved access to accurate genetic testing in the healthcare sector.

CG Oncology

Series C in 2019
CG Oncology, formerly known as Cold Genesys, is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative oncolytic immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer. The company focuses on creating therapies that offer alternatives to conventional cancer treatments, particularly for patients with bladder cancer. Its lead candidate, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, is a targeted intravesical immunotherapy agent designed to be delivered directly to the bladder. Currently, CG Oncology is conducting multiple clinical trials, including two phase three trials addressing high-risk and intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), as well as a phase two study in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor for high-risk NMIBC. Through its research and clinical endeavors, CG Oncology aims to provide effective and less invasive treatment options for bladder cancer patients.

Enable Injections

Series B in 2018
Enable Injections, LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing wearable drug delivery devices designed for the subcutaneous administration of high-viscosity and high-volume therapeutics. Founded in 2010, Enable Injections produces a disposable bolus injector that can deliver up to 20 ml of medication directly from standard containers such as vials, syringes, or cartridges. Their innovative system allows for the automatic warming and mixing of lyophilized solutions, facilitating the reconstitution of powdered drugs into liquids before injection. The device features a user-friendly interface, enabling easy operation with a central button and a viewing window for monitoring progress. Additionally, Enable Injections offers partial or multi-vial transfer systems and a Bluetooth-enabled version for smartphone connectivity, positioning itself uniquely in the market for drug delivery solutions. The company aims to meet the growing demand for advanced injection technologies as the pharmaceutical industry develops new therapies requiring bolus injection methods.

Orchard Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Orchard Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for serious and life-threatening rare diseases. The company employs an autologous ex vivo gene therapy approach, which aims to modify a patient's hematopoietic stem cells to create a personalized treatment through a single administration. Orchard's product portfolio includes Strimvelis, the first gene therapy approved by the European Medicines Agency for adenosine deaminase-severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID). The company is advancing several clinical programs, including OTL-101 for ADA-SCID, OTL-200 for metachromatic leukodystrophy, OTL-103 for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, OTL-102 for X-linked chronic granulomatous disease, and OTL-300 for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. Additionally, Orchard has a robust preclinical pipeline targeting various mucopolysaccharidosis types. Founded in 2015, Orchard Therapeutics collaborates with leading institutions in the field to enhance its research and development efforts.

Semma Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Semma Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients with Type 1 diabetes. Founded in 2014, the company is dedicated to creating a transformative treatment that addresses the need for insulin injections by generating functional, insulin-producing beta cells through a proprietary method licensed from the laboratory of Professor Douglas Melton. Semma Therapeutics aims to combine these engineered cells with advanced devices to offer a potential replacement for the missing beta cells in diabetic patients, eliminating the need for immunosuppression. The company's ongoing research seeks to bring this novel therapeutic option to clinical settings, ultimately improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes.

Arterys

Series B in 2017
Arterys Inc. is a pioneering company in the field of medical imaging analytics, focused on transforming healthcare through advanced radiology solutions. Established in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Calgary, Canada, and Paris, France, Arterys offers a web-based, AI-powered platform that is FDA-cleared and designed to enhance patient care. Its suite of products includes Cardio AI for cardiac magnetic resonance image analysis, Lung AI for lung imaging, Liver AI for liver imaging, and Chest/MSK AI, which automates the detection of various conditions such as fractures and pulmonary nodules. Additionally, the Arterys PHI Service allows physicians to access patient data remotely. The platform's innovative technology enables radiologists to visualize and quantify blood flow in the human body, facilitating improved diagnostic capabilities and clinical decision-making.

TriSalus Life Sciences

Series D in 2017
TriSalus Life Sciences is a biotechnology company based in Westminster, Colorado, founded in 2009. The company specializes in developing innovative precision infusion systems for the interventional radiology market, focusing on the treatment of liver and pancreatic cancers. TriSalus's flagship products include the Surefire precision infusion systems, which utilize a unique expandable tip design to deliver embolic agents precisely while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. The company also offers Pressure Enabled Drug Delivery (PEDD) systems and is developing an investigational agent, nelitolimod, aimed at enhancing immune responses in cancer therapies. Additionally, TriSalus is advancing its TriNav therapy delivery device, which incorporates SmartValve technology for improved drug delivery.

Kymab

Series C in 2016
Kymab Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of fully human monoclonal antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2009, Kymab utilizes its proprietary Kymouse and IntelliSelect platforms to develop therapies targeting challenging and novel drug targets within immuno-oncology and immune-mediated diseases. The company's comprehensive antibody platforms are designed to maximize the diversity of human antibodies, enabling the creation of novel therapeutic options for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Kymab has established strategic collaborations with Heptares Therapeutics and LifeArc to advance its research and development efforts. As a subsidiary of Kymab Group Limited, the company is focused on addressing unmet medical needs through innovative antibody-based therapies.

Enable Injections

Series A in 2016
Enable Injections, LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing wearable drug delivery devices designed for the subcutaneous administration of high-viscosity and high-volume therapeutics. Founded in 2010, Enable Injections produces a disposable bolus injector that can deliver up to 20 ml of medication directly from standard containers such as vials, syringes, or cartridges. Their innovative system allows for the automatic warming and mixing of lyophilized solutions, facilitating the reconstitution of powdered drugs into liquids before injection. The device features a user-friendly interface, enabling easy operation with a central button and a viewing window for monitoring progress. Additionally, Enable Injections offers partial or multi-vial transfer systems and a Bluetooth-enabled version for smartphone connectivity, positioning itself uniquely in the market for drug delivery solutions. The company aims to meet the growing demand for advanced injection technologies as the pharmaceutical industry develops new therapies requiring bolus injection methods.

Pillar Biosciences

Venture Round in 2016
Pillar Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays and software for NGS laboratories. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Shanghai, China, Pillar Biosciences is recognized for its innovative Stem-Loop Inhibition-Mediated amplification (SLIMamp) technology, which allows for precise priming of overlapping target segments. The company also offers PiVAT, a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis pipeline designed to enhance the accuracy of genomic data interpretation. Their targeted sequencing platform is engineered for high sensitivity and specificity, making it suitable for clinical applications, particularly in oncology. Pillar Biosciences has launched beta versions of its Lung & Colon Cancer Somatic Mutation Panel and BRCA1 & BRCA2 Germline Mutation Panel, aimed at cancer centers and clinical testing companies for validation studies, thereby facilitating improved access to accurate genetic testing in the healthcare sector.
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