RA Capital Management

RA Capital Management, L.P. is a Boston-based venture capital firm that specializes in early and multi-stage investments in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Founded in 2001, the firm focuses on companies developing drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, and biotechnology. RA Capital invests in a range of funding stages, from seed funding to later rounds, and is known for its willingness to invest under $1 million in initial rounds or larger sums in established companies. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes companies with promising technologies and products, particularly in areas like prevention, cost-effective diagnostics, genetic testing, and personalized medicine. The team consists of professionals with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, and medicine, enabling them to provide valuable insights into data, regulatory processes, and market demands. Additionally, RA Capital often seeks to co-invest and take board positions in its portfolio companies, enhancing their strategic growth opportunities.

Anthony Arceci

Associate

Daniel Bahcheli

Associate

Peter Balogh

Analyst

Ryan Berry

Analyst

Theresa Cameron

Principal, Strategic Finance

Tess Cameron

Principal

Ross Chikarmane

Associate

Maxwell DeNies

Senior Associate

Milind Deshpande

Venture Partner

Derek DiRocco

Partner

Cristina Ghenoiu

Principal

Michael Gillespie

Investment Director

Reza Halse

Partner, RA Ventures

Matthew Hammond

Principal

Jenna Hebert

Associate

Peyman Hosseinchi

Associate

Sonia Kartha

Associate

Adam Kaye

Senior Managing Director and Partner

Anurag Kondapalli

Principal

Christy Tzu-yun Kuo

Senior Associate

Alyssa Larson

Associate

Jon Lundt

Senior Associate

Dan Marks

Venture Senior Associate

Kathryn Meng

Investment Director

David Migl

Analyst

Emily Minkow

Venture Partner

Kate Moreau

Associate Director

Fuad Naser

Analyst

Brigid O'Brien

Managing Partner

Josh Resnick

Senior Managing Director

Zachary Scheiner

Principal

Zach Scheiner

Principal

Rebecca Silberman

Investment Director

Jake Simson

Partner

Monica Stanciu

Associate

Laura Tadvalkar

Managing Director

Kyle Teamey

Managing Partner

Katherine Terranova

Associate

Jack Vailas

Senior Associate

Shan Shan Wang

Associate

Past deals in Boston, MA

Curie Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Curie Therapeutics is a fully integrated, next-generation radiopharmaceuticals company focused on pioneering a new class of targeted radiopharmaceuticals that are both safe and effective. Curie's radiopharmaceuticals are composed of rationally designed conjugates against carefully selected biological targets, to deliver alpha and beta-emitting radionuclide payloads.

Delix

Series A in 2021
Developer of clinical-stage neuroscience therapeutics intended to harness novel neuroplasticity-promoting treatments for difficult-to-treat neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. The company's compounds include non-hallucinogenic, non-psychotomimetic, and non-dissociative versions of psychedelic components, enabling healthcare service providers to address significant mental health challenges through phenotypic drug discovery across various chemotypes and mechanisms of action.

Delix

Series A in 2021
Developer of clinical-stage neuroscience therapeutics intended to harness novel neuroplasticity-promoting treatments for difficult-to-treat neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. The company's compounds include non-hallucinogenic, non-psychotomimetic, and non-dissociative versions of psychedelic components, enabling healthcare service providers to address significant mental health challenges through phenotypic drug discovery across various chemotypes and mechanisms of action.

HilleVax

Venture Round in 2021
HilleVax is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company established in 2021 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative vaccines. Its primary focus is on HIL-214, a vaccine candidate that utilizes virus-like particle (VLP) technology aimed at preventing moderate-to-severe acute gastroenteritis caused by norovirus infection.

Jnana Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Jnana Therapeutics Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that operates a drug discovery platform centered on solute carrier (SLC) transporters. The company focuses on key disease pathways related to immunometabolism, lysosomal function, and mucosal defense, targeting areas such as immuno-oncology, inflammatory disorders, and neurological diseases. By leveraging its innovative approach, Jnana Therapeutics aims to discover and develop transformative medicines that address significant medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

Eliem Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Eliem Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapeutic drugs for hyperexcitability disorders. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative analgesics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in conditions such as chronic pain, psychiatric disorders, and epilepsy. Eliem's key drug candidate, ETX-155, targets major depressive disorder and focal onset seizures, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing neuroscience and translational medicine. Through its research and development efforts, Eliem Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.

Pyxis Oncology

Series B in 2021
Pyxis Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody therapeutics that enhance the immune response against cancer. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in analyzing tumor antigen-specific tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes within hot tumors and tumor cell signaling pathways in cold tumors. This research informs the creation of novel antibody-based immunotherapies aimed at targeting difficult-to-treat cancers. Pyxis Oncology's goal is to develop next-generation therapeutics that not only kill tumor cells but also address the underlying issues that facilitate cancer's proliferation and immune evasion, ultimately improving the quality of life for patients.

Eliem Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Eliem Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapeutic drugs for hyperexcitability disorders. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative analgesics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in conditions such as chronic pain, psychiatric disorders, and epilepsy. Eliem's key drug candidate, ETX-155, targets major depressive disorder and focal onset seizures, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing neuroscience and translational medicine. Through its research and development efforts, Eliem Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.

TScan Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
TScan Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative T cell therapies to treat various cancers, including liquid tumors and solid tumors. The company focuses on engineering T cell receptor (TCR) therapies, with specific candidates aimed at addressing hematologic malignancies and preventing relapse after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. TScan utilizes a specialized platform that identifies shared T cell antigens and minimizes off-target effects, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of its treatments. The company’s pipeline includes both liquid tumor therapies and multiplexed TCR-T candidates for solid tumors. Founded in 2018, TScan Therapeutics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and comprises a team of experts committed to expanding treatment options for patients with limited therapeutic alternatives.

Vor Biopharma

Series B in 2020
Vor Biopharma, Inc. develops engineered hematopoietic stem cell (eHSC) therapies for cancer patients. It offers VOR33, an eHSC product candidate that is in preclinical development to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company’s VOR33 eHSCs lacks CD33, a protein that is expressed by AML cancer cells. Vor Biopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Atea Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2020
Atea Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of next-generation therapeutics for severe human viral infections. It caters to the healthcare industry and engages in the discovery and development of antiviral therapeutics that enable patients to have treatment for infections caused by RNA and DNA viruses. Atea Pharmaceuticals was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Akouos

Series B in 2020
Akouos, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing gene therapies aimed at restoring and preserving hearing for individuals with hearing loss. The company utilizes a proprietary platform that includes a library of adeno-associated viral vectors and innovative delivery methods. Its lead product candidate, AK-OTOF, targets hearing loss caused by mutations in the OTOF gene. Akouos is committed to addressing various forms of sensorineural hearing loss, which can result from genetic mutations, ototoxic drug exposure, and aging. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Akouos has formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Lonza, Inc. to enhance its research and development efforts.

Aerovate Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Aerovate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing treatments for patients with rare cardiopulmonary diseases. The company's primary focus is on advancing AV-101, a proprietary inhaled dry powder formulation of the drug imatinib, designed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This innovative delivery method targets diseased lung tissues directly, minimizing systemic side effects often associated with traditional therapies. Founded in 2018 and initially incubated by RA Capital Management, Aerovate aims to provide meaningful improvements to the lives of those affected by these serious conditions.

Inozyme

Series A in 2019
Inozyme Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare diseases related to abnormal mineralization affecting the vasculature, soft tissue, and skeletal systems. The company's lead product candidate, INZ-701, is a recombinant protein designed to treat rare genetic conditions caused by ENPP1 and ABCC6 deficiencies, as well as calciphylaxis. Inozyme's therapies aim to address the underlying causes of these debilitating diseases, providing potentially disease-modifying treatments for conditions such as Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy and Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets Type 2. The company has a licensing agreement with Yale University for certain therapeutic applications and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, Inozyme is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients affected by severe metabolic disorders associated with mineral imbalances.

Imara

Series B in 2019
Imara, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for patients with rare genetic disorders of hemoglobin, particularly sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Founded in 2016, the company is advancing IMR-687, a once-daily oral therapy designed to be a potent small molecule inhibitor of PDE9. This therapeutic aims to address the significant health challenges associated with these conditions, which can lead to reduced healthy red blood cells and various complications. Imara was established following a collaboration between Cydan Development and H. Lundbeck A/S, with initial funding from notable life science investors.

Eliem Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Eliem Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapeutic drugs for hyperexcitability disorders. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative analgesics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in conditions such as chronic pain, psychiatric disorders, and epilepsy. Eliem's key drug candidate, ETX-155, targets major depressive disorder and focal onset seizures, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing neuroscience and translational medicine. Through its research and development efforts, Eliem Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.

Vor Biopharma

Series A in 2019
Vor Biopharma, Inc. develops engineered hematopoietic stem cell (eHSC) therapies for cancer patients. It offers VOR33, an eHSC product candidate that is in preclinical development to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company’s VOR33 eHSCs lacks CD33, a protein that is expressed by AML cancer cells. Vor Biopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Akouos

Series A in 2018
Akouos, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing gene therapies aimed at restoring and preserving hearing for individuals with hearing loss. The company utilizes a proprietary platform that includes a library of adeno-associated viral vectors and innovative delivery methods. Its lead product candidate, AK-OTOF, targets hearing loss caused by mutations in the OTOF gene. Akouos is committed to addressing various forms of sensorineural hearing loss, which can result from genetic mutations, ototoxic drug exposure, and aging. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Akouos has formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Lonza, Inc. to enhance its research and development efforts.

Imbria Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2018
Imbria Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a Boston-based pharmaceutical company founded in 2018, dedicated to developing innovative treatments that enhance or restore cellular energy production. Focused on addressing life-altering cardiometabolic disorders, Imbria's therapies aim to improve outcomes for patients suffering from conditions such as non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, stable angina, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The company operates at the clinical stage, leveraging a deep scientific understanding of cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function to create novel medicines. Founded and led by a team of doctors, Imbria is committed to translating scientific insights into effective therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, prioritizing the well-being of patients and their communities.

Antera Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2016
Antera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in creating therapies that will prevent allergy development in children. It helps families introduce peanuts into infants'​ diets in a structured and convenient way. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Adeo Health Science

Seed Round in 2016
Adeo Health Science, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops and produces organic food products designed for special dietary needs, particularly for infants. Its flagship product, Aralyte, is an organic food that incorporates natural distilled peanut extract and Vitamin D, helping parents implement the LEAP regimen to prevent peanut allergies in babies starting solid foods. Founded in 2014, the company emphasizes biotechnology and translates the latest food allergy prevention research into user-friendly and trusted products for families. Adeo Health Science is committed to providing non-GMO options that support informed dietary choices for children's nutrition.

WaVe Life Sciences

Series B in 2015
WaVe Life Sciences Ltd. is a clinical stage genetic medicine company focused on developing novel stereopure oligonucleotides through its proprietary PRISM platform. The company aims to address genetic defects by either reducing the expression of harmful proteins or converting dysfunctional mutant proteins into functional ones. It primarily concentrates on neurological disorders affecting the central and neuromuscular systems. WaVe Life Sciences has established research and collaboration agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to advance its oligonucleotide therapeutics. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Singapore and maintains research facilities in Boston and Japan. The organization was established by leading scientists in the field of chemistry and life sciences, underscoring its commitment to innovative approaches in nucleic acid therapeutics.

WaVe Life Sciences

Series A in 2015
WaVe Life Sciences Ltd. is a clinical stage genetic medicine company focused on developing novel stereopure oligonucleotides through its proprietary PRISM platform. The company aims to address genetic defects by either reducing the expression of harmful proteins or converting dysfunctional mutant proteins into functional ones. It primarily concentrates on neurological disorders affecting the central and neuromuscular systems. WaVe Life Sciences has established research and collaboration agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to advance its oligonucleotide therapeutics. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Singapore and maintains research facilities in Boston and Japan. The organization was established by leading scientists in the field of chemistry and life sciences, underscoring its commitment to innovative approaches in nucleic acid therapeutics.

OvaScience

Series B in 2012
OvaScience, Inc. was a fertility company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative treatment options for women facing infertility challenges. The company focused on its patented technology involving the discovery of egg precursor (EggPC) cells, which aimed to transform fertility treatments. Key offerings included OvaPrime, which sought to restore egg production by utilizing a woman’s own EggPC cells; OvaTure, designed to mature these cells into fertilizable eggs outside the body; and AUGMENT, which enhanced fertilization and pregnancy rates by incorporating mitochondria from a woman’s EggPC cells. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, OvaScience was co-founded by notable figures from the life sciences field and was backed by prominent investors. In December 2018, OvaScience was acquired by Millendo Therapeutics in a reverse merger transaction.

Allegiance Hospice Group

Seed Round in 2006
Provider of hospice services for patients in the Merrimack Valley and Southeastern Massachusetts. The company through an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, counselors and volunteers provides palliative care for patients with terminal illnesses.
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