RAPT Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Peloton Therapeutics
Series E in 2019
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to developing innovative medicines for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. The company focuses on targeting HIF-2a, a transcription factor previously considered difficult to address with small molecules. Its lead drug candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and it is being evaluated in various settings, including in patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and in combination with cabozantinib. Additionally, Peloton is advancing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical development for non-oncology indications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and previously known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics aims to leverage its scientific expertise and collaborations to become a leading biotech company in the region.
Peloton Therapeutics
Series D in 2016
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to developing innovative medicines for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. The company focuses on targeting HIF-2a, a transcription factor previously considered difficult to address with small molecules. Its lead drug candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and it is being evaluated in various settings, including in patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and in combination with cabozantinib. Additionally, Peloton is advancing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical development for non-oncology indications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and previously known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics aims to leverage its scientific expertise and collaborations to become a leading biotech company in the region.
RAPT Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Sprinter Health is a mobile healthcare company that provides on-demand services by sending full-time nurses and phlebotomists to patients' homes. The company aims to improve access to preventive care through modern house calls, enhancing the patient experience and satisfaction. By utilizing a cost-effective hybrid care model, Sprinter Health connects patients with essential healthcare services, allowing them to receive quality care in the comfort of their own homes. This approach not only improves health outcomes but also addresses the growing demand for convenient and accessible healthcare solutions.