Population Health Partners

Population Health Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. The firm specializes in investing in life science and healthcare technology companies that offer innovative therapeutics aimed at improving health outcomes for populations. By focusing on transformative healthcare solutions, Population Health Partners seeks to support the development of products and services that can significantly impact public health.

Roy Berggren MD

Partner

Chris Cox

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Clive Meanwell

Executive Chairman and Co-Founder

Andrew Pek

Partner

Clive Meanwell Ph.D

Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and Managing Partner

7 past transactions

Metsera

Seed Round in 2024
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. The company focuses on advancing a variety of oral and injectable treatment options, including incretin, non-incretin, and combination therapies. These treatments are designed to address multiple therapeutic targets, positioning Metsera to meet the evolving demands of the weight loss treatment landscape. Additionally, Metsera integrates proprietary health technology tools to provide personalized care, enhancing the effectiveness of its therapeutic offerings.

Areteia Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on improving the management of eosinophilic asthma through an innovative oral drug treatment. The company, which emerged from Knopp, aims to provide patients with a novel therapeutic option that inhibits the maturation of eosinophils—cells that can cause airway damage in asthma patients. Its drug candidate has demonstrated promising results in a phase 2 clinical trial, which showed a reduction in blood eosinophil counts, indicating enhanced lung function. This approach seeks to empower patients by offering a potentially effective and accessible treatment for a severe form of asthma, thereby improving their quality of life and disease management.

Areteia Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on improving the management of eosinophilic asthma through an innovative oral drug treatment. The company, which emerged from Knopp, aims to provide patients with a novel therapeutic option that inhibits the maturation of eosinophils—cells that can cause airway damage in asthma patients. Its drug candidate has demonstrated promising results in a phase 2 clinical trial, which showed a reduction in blood eosinophil counts, indicating enhanced lung function. This approach seeks to empower patients by offering a potentially effective and accessible treatment for a severe form of asthma, thereby improving their quality of life and disease management.

Fractyl Health

Series F in 2021
Fractyl Health, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative medical device solutions for metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company’s primary offering, Revita DMR, is a minimally invasive therapy that utilizes hydrothermal ablation to rejuvenate the duodenal lining, which can become compromised due to high-fat and high-sugar diets. By focusing on durable disease-modifying therapies rather than just symptomatic management, Fractyl Health aims to address the underlying causes of metabolic diseases, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens. Founded in 2010 and originally named MedCatalyst, Inc., the company envisions a future where less invasive, device-based therapies provide effective solutions for large populations affected by metabolic disorders.

Invivyd

Series C in 2021
Invivyd is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing antibody-based therapies aimed at providing protection against serious viral infectious diseases. The company focuses on creating solutions that go beyond naturally occurring immunity, particularly in response to viral threats with pandemic potential, starting with SARS-CoV-2. Its product pipeline includes ADG20, which is designed for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, and VYD222, a monoclonal antibody engineered for enhanced potency and broad coverage. By prioritizing rapid and enduring therapeutic options, Invivyd aims to safeguard vulnerable populations from the severe impacts of circulating viral infections.

NewAmsterdam Pharma Company

Series A in 2021
NewAmsterdam Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research and development of innovative therapies for cardio-metabolic diseases. The company aims to enhance patient care for those suffering from metabolic conditions where existing treatments are insufficient or poorly tolerated. Its lead product, obicetrapib, is a next-generation, oral, low-dose CETP inhibitor designed to address the shortcomings of current LDL-C lowering therapies. Through its focus on transformative solutions, NewAmsterdam Pharma seeks to make a significant impact in the management of cardio-metabolic diseases.

Invivyd

Series B in 2020
Invivyd is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing antibody-based therapies aimed at providing protection against serious viral infectious diseases. The company focuses on creating solutions that go beyond naturally occurring immunity, particularly in response to viral threats with pandemic potential, starting with SARS-CoV-2. Its product pipeline includes ADG20, which is designed for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, and VYD222, a monoclonal antibody engineered for enhanced potency and broad coverage. By prioritizing rapid and enduring therapeutic options, Invivyd aims to safeguard vulnerable populations from the severe impacts of circulating viral infections.
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