Windward Bio
Series A in 2025
Windward Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for patients with advanced immunological diseases, focusing on severe respiratory conditions. The company is advancing a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) into phase 2 clinical trials. This antibody, administered subcutaneously, potently binds to the TSLP ligand, extending its half-life and silencing its effector functions. Windward Bio is also developing innovative bispecific programs for other immunological disorders, led by a team of experienced biopharmaceutical executives aiming to address significant unmet medical needs in this field.
Kala Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2024
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its proprietary Mucus Penetrating Particles (MPP) technology. This technology enhances drug distribution and pharmacokinetics by coating mucosal surfaces with biocompatible, drug-loaded particles, allowing for improved local drug concentrations while minimizing systemic exposure. Kala's lead product candidate, KPI-121 0.25%, has completed two Phase III clinical trials aimed at providing temporary relief for dry eye disease. Additionally, INVELTYS has also completed two Phase III trials for managing inflammation and pain after ocular surgery. The company is advancing KPI-285, a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in preclinical studies targeting retinal diseases. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Kala Pharmaceuticals continues to explore diverse product opportunities while focusing on internal development and research collaborations to address significant clinical needs.
Antag Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
Antag Therapeutics ApS is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing peptide drugs aimed at treating dietary-related metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Antag Therapeutics focuses on creating peptide-based GIP receptor antagonists designed to manage these conditions by reducing blood flow and lipid uptake in adipose tissue. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to address significant health challenges associated with metabolic disorders.
Avenzo Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
Avenzo Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative cancer treatments. It operates a clinical-stage platform dedicated to creating novel therapies for underserved cancers, with a pipeline targeting rare and genomically defined cancers.
Nomic is a bioengineering company developing the nELISA platform for measuring proteins at scale and high throughput. They offer protein profiling solutions empowering scientists to decide experiment scope and scale.
Elektrofi
Series C in 2024
Founded in Boston in 2016, Elektrofi is a preclinical-stage company focused on revolutionizing drug delivery. Its proprietary formulation system can efficiently process a wide range of therapeutic molecules, including large and complex proteins like monoclonal antibodies.
Asceneuron
Series C in 2024
Asceneuron is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders with high unmet medical needs. It focuses on orphan tauopathies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
Kala Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2024
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its proprietary Mucus Penetrating Particles (MPP) technology. This technology enhances drug distribution and pharmacokinetics by coating mucosal surfaces with biocompatible, drug-loaded particles, allowing for improved local drug concentrations while minimizing systemic exposure. Kala's lead product candidate, KPI-121 0.25%, has completed two Phase III clinical trials aimed at providing temporary relief for dry eye disease. Additionally, INVELTYS has also completed two Phase III trials for managing inflammation and pain after ocular surgery. The company is advancing KPI-285, a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in preclinical studies targeting retinal diseases. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Kala Pharmaceuticals continues to explore diverse product opportunities while focusing on internal development and research collaborations to address significant clinical needs.
Zenas BioPharma
Series C in 2024
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Florida, USA, that specializes in developing immune-based therapies for patients. The company’s lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to target both CD19 and FcγRIIb, which are found in B cell lineages. This innovative approach aims to inhibit the activity of cells involved in various autoimmune diseases while preserving their presence, thus avoiding depletion. Through its focus on these advanced therapies, Zenas BioPharma seeks to address unmet medical needs in the treatment of autoimmune conditions.
Nkarta Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Nkarta Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The company aims to harness the inherent power of NK cells to target and destroy tumor cells, offering a potent and better-tolerated alternative to traditional T-cell therapies for a broad range of cancer indications.
MISSION Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
MISSION Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing drugs that target the cellular process of deubiquitylation for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Their focus is on developing small molecule drugs that selectively inhibit specific deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), which play crucial roles in regulating protein degradation and cellular processes. These drugs aim to intervene in disease mechanisms where DUB dysregulation is implicated, offering potential therapeutic benefits.
Alumis is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in precision medicines for autoimmune disorders. It leverages its proprietary precision data analytics platform and expertise in immunology to develop targeted therapies that significantly improve patients' lives.
CRISPR Therapeutics
Post in 2024
CRISPR Therapeutics specializes in developing transformative gene-based medicines using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing platform. This technology enables precise, directed changes to genomic DNA for treating serious human diseases. The company focuses on various disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases.
Odyssey Therapeutics
Series C in 2023
Odyssey Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of next-generation immunomodulators and oncology medicines. By leveraging an integrated drug-hunting engine, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery, unlocking high-potential targets while reducing the risk of attrition during the development process. Odyssey is committed to advancing precision medicine in the healthcare sector, with a product pipeline designed to facilitate a faster transition to clinical development, thereby improving treatment options for patients with various health conditions.
Avalyn Pharma
Series C in 2023
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Private Equity Round in 2023
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.
Fore Biotherapeutics
Series D in 2023
Fore Biotherapeutics is a precision oncology company focused on developing targeted cancer therapies guided by functional genomics. It aims to create a pipeline of treatments for patients with currently unaddressed mutations across established oncology targets.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on discovering and developing innovative treatments that utilize endogenous enzymes to precisely target and correct single point mutations in mRNA transcripts, restoring the production of functional proteins.
Avenzo Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2023
Avenzo Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative cancer treatments. It operates a clinical-stage platform dedicated to creating novel therapies for underserved cancers, with a pipeline targeting rare and genomically defined cancers.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on discovering and developing innovative treatments that utilize endogenous enzymes to precisely target and correct single point mutations in mRNA transcripts, restoring the production of functional proteins.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2022
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
Rezo Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Rezo Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on pioneering the integrated mapping of disease networks to develop precision therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary Sequence to Systems to Drugs (SSD) platform, Rezo combines proteomics, genetics, structural biology, chemistry, and bioinformatics to create comprehensive maps of molecular disease networks. This innovative approach enables oncologists and researchers to identify novel targets and therapies with greater clarity and precision than traditional drug discovery methods. Initially concentrating on oncology, Rezo Therapeutics plans to expand its therapeutic focus through collaborations and partnerships, aiming to address a wide range of diseases.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.
MiroBio Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on the development and manufacture of antibody modulators for immune cell receptors, targeting autoimmune diseases. Established in 2018, MiroBio leverages groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford to understand the communication and activation mechanisms of immune cells. The company's innovative platform aims to create antibodies that stimulate specific immune signals, harnessing the body's natural control mechanisms to restore balance within the immune system. By activating these natural processes, MiroBio seeks to provide significant therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from a range of autoimmune conditions, enabling clinicians to better manage and treat these diseases.
Ancora Biotech
Series A in 2022
Ancora Biotech develops antibody biotherapeutics drugs targeting B cell cancers, inflammatory disorders, metabolic conditions, and chronic hepatitis B infections. Their focus is on clinical development support, aiming to enable healthcare professionals to provide effective treatments for various life-threatening diseases.
Dren Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in protein engineering technologies aimed at depleting pathogenic cells, protein aggregates, and other disease-causing agents. The company operates under a holding business model, developing a diverse portfolio of projects that function as stand-alone assets. Dren Bio's platform is designed to address a range of health conditions, including hematologic neoplasms, solid tumors, autoimmune disorders, and diseases associated with protein aggregation. By focusing on innovative protein-based technologies, Dren Bio enables healthcare professionals to manage and treat various serious diseases more effectively.
Mineralys Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for hypertension. The company is advancing its lead product candidate, MLS-101, a highly selective and potent aldosterone synthase inhibitor licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. Mineralys aims to provide a targeted treatment for patients with uncontrolled hypertension, particularly those who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control despite using multiple antihypertensive medications. By addressing the underlying factors associated with elevated aldosterone levels, Mineralys seeks to improve treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from this condition.
Odyssey Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Odyssey Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of next-generation immunomodulators and oncology medicines. By leveraging an integrated drug-hunting engine, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery, unlocking high-potential targets while reducing the risk of attrition during the development process. Odyssey is committed to advancing precision medicine in the healthcare sector, with a product pipeline designed to facilitate a faster transition to clinical development, thereby improving treatment options for patients with various health conditions.
Simcha Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Simcha Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered cytokine immunotherapy for cancer treatment. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company utilizes directed evolution to create novel cytokines that enhance the immune system's ability to combat diseases. Its lead program, ST-067, is a designer IL-18 cytokine that has demonstrated significant antitumor effects in animal models, both as a standalone treatment and in combination with anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors. This innovative approach aims to provide patients with more effective immunotherapies, thereby improving their ability to fight cancer.
Nomic is a bioengineering company developing the nELISA platform for measuring proteins at scale and high throughput. They offer protein profiling solutions empowering scientists to decide experiment scope and scale.
Odyssey Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Odyssey Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of next-generation immunomodulators and oncology medicines. By leveraging an integrated drug-hunting engine, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery, unlocking high-potential targets while reducing the risk of attrition during the development process. Odyssey is committed to advancing precision medicine in the healthcare sector, with a product pipeline designed to facilitate a faster transition to clinical development, thereby improving treatment options for patients with various health conditions.
HotSpot Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
HotSpot Therapeutics is a biotechnology startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The company specializes in the development of allosteric therapies that target regulatory sites on proteins. Its innovative therapeutic platform is designed to identify hotspots and locate pathway treatments for cancer, metabolic disorders, and rare diseases. By leveraging a comprehensive database of hotspot structures and utilizing data science, HotSpot Therapeutics employs a multidisciplinary approach to drug discovery. This approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of treatments and improve patient outcomes across a range of conditions.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2021
ADARx Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on discovering and developing innovative treatments that utilize endogenous enzymes to precisely target and correct single point mutations in mRNA transcripts, restoring the production of functional proteins.
ARS Pharmaceuticals
Series D in 2021
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for severe allergic reactions. The company has created a novel intranasal epinephrine spray known as neffy, designed for the emergency treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Neffy utilizes a proprietary formulation that includes an absorption enhancer called Intravail, enabling it to deliver epinephrine effectively and rapidly through the nasal mucosa. This unique technology provides a convenient, reliable, and easy-to-use alternative for individuals at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions due to food, medications, or insect stings.
Effector Therapeutics
Post in 2021
eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the development of selective translation regulators for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. Founded in 2012, the company is pioneering a new class of oncology drugs known as selective translation regulator inhibitors (STRIs). These drug candidates specifically target the eIF4F complex and its associated kinase, MNK 1/2, which play critical roles in protein synthesis and are linked to prominent cancer signaling pathways such as PI3K-AKT and RAS-MEK. eFFECTOR's products aim to inhibit pathways that drive tumor growth, survival, and immune evasion by regulating the expression of oncoproteins and immunosuppressive proteins. The lead candidate, tomivosertib, is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b trial for non-small cell lung cancer in combination with pembrolizumab. Additionally, zotatifin, an inhibitor of eIF4A, is undergoing dose-escalation in a Phase 1/2 trial, with further expansion cohorts anticipated. The company also collaborates with Pfizer to advance inhibitors targeting eIF4E.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2021
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
BioTheryX
Series E in 2021
BioTheryX is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on restoring protein homeostasis through targeted protein degradation. It specializes in developing innovative small molecule degraders, initially targeting cancer, using its proprietary PRODEGY platform built upon expertise in Cereblon binding.
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and cell therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. It seeks to make cell therapies safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible. Its lead candidate CART-ddBCMA is in a Phase 1 trial for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and has FDA Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations. The company is also advancing ARC-SparX, a dosable and controllable CAR-T platform, into clinical programs ACLX-001 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and ACLX-002 for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. Arcellx's pipeline covers multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukemia, and other cancer indications, with research extending into additional oncology areas and other serious diseases.
River 2 Renal
Series A in 2021
River 2 Renal is a developer of novel therapies intended to cure orphan diseases.
Design Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for serious degenerative disorders caused by nucleotide repeat expansions. The company specializes in a novel class of small-molecule gene-targeted chimera therapeutics known as GeneTACTM molecules, which aim to modify disease progression by addressing the root causes of these conditions. Its lead program targets Friedreich’s ataxia, while additional efforts are directed toward conditions such as Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and other degenerative diseases like Fragile X syndrome and myotonic dystrophy. Since its incorporation in 2017, Design Therapeutics has been dedicated to advancing its therapeutic candidates to potentially transform treatment options for patients suffering from these inherited disorders.
River 3 Renal
Series A in 2021
River 3 Renal is a developer of novel therapies designed to target orphan diseases in the renal space.
The company's technology has the potential to address the unmet need in several kidney diseases, by further improving the standard of care, enabling medical practitioners to treat patients in a better way.
River 3 Renal was established in 2020 in New York, USA.
F-Star Therapeutics
Post in 2020
F-Star Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel bispecific antibody products. Its proprietary Modular Antibody Technology enables rapid discovery and development of bispecific antibodies, offering improved characteristics over traditional monoclonal antibodies.
Decibel Therapeutics
Series D in 2020
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies aimed at protecting, repairing, and restoring hearing. The company addresses various hearing disorders, including those related to pediatric cancers, cystic fibrosis, noise exposure, age-related and genetic hearing loss, as well as conditions characterized by persistent tinnitus. Decibel Therapeutics employs a multifaceted approach that includes drug delivery to the inner ear, advanced imaging techniques, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling. The company leverages its expertise in inner ear biology, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to develop effective treatments for hearing loss and related disorders. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Decibel Therapeutics was originally known as Hearing, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Dren Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in protein engineering technologies aimed at depleting pathogenic cells, protein aggregates, and other disease-causing agents. The company operates under a holding business model, developing a diverse portfolio of projects that function as stand-alone assets. Dren Bio's platform is designed to address a range of health conditions, including hematologic neoplasms, solid tumors, autoimmune disorders, and diseases associated with protein aggregation. By focusing on innovative protein-based technologies, Dren Bio enables healthcare professionals to manage and treat various serious diseases more effectively.
Fore Biotherapeutics
Series C in 2020
Fore Biotherapeutics is a precision oncology company focused on developing targeted cancer therapies guided by functional genomics. It aims to create a pipeline of treatments for patients with currently unaddressed mutations across established oncology targets.
Palleon Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2020
Palleon Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company developing drugs that target glycan-mediated immune regulation to treat cancer. Its platform integrates insights from glycoscience and human immunology, enabling it to create novel therapies targeting multiple immune cell types.
Tranquis Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Tranquis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing innovative immuno-therapeutics targeting myeloid immune cell dysfunction linked to various neurodegenerative and aging-related disorders. Its lead candidate, TQS-168, has shown promising results in preclinical models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and age-related cognitive impairment.
MISSION Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2020
MISSION Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing drugs that target the cellular process of deubiquitylation for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Their focus is on developing small molecule drugs that selectively inhibit specific deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), which play crucial roles in regulating protein degradation and cellular processes. These drugs aim to intervene in disease mechanisms where DUB dysregulation is implicated, offering potential therapeutic benefits.
HotSpot Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
HotSpot Therapeutics is a biotechnology startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The company specializes in the development of allosteric therapies that target regulatory sites on proteins. Its innovative therapeutic platform is designed to identify hotspots and locate pathway treatments for cancer, metabolic disorders, and rare diseases. By leveraging a comprehensive database of hotspot structures and utilizing data science, HotSpot Therapeutics employs a multidisciplinary approach to drug discovery. This approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of treatments and improve patient outcomes across a range of conditions.
Pandion Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Pandion Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for patients with autoimmune diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, PT101, is an engineered interleukin-2 variant currently undergoing Phase 1a clinical trials for various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis and systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition to PT101, Pandion's pipeline includes PT627, a systemic PD-1 agonist in preclinical studies, and two bifunctional molecules, PT001 and PT002, designed to provide tissue-selective immunomodulation by targeting specific adhesion molecules in the gastrointestinal tract. Pandion employs a network-based approach to immune system conceptualization through its TALON drug design platform and collaborates with Astellas Pharma to develop locally acting immunomodulators for pancreatic autoimmune diseases. The company aims to create a new generation of therapeutics that offer enhanced efficacy and safety for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Design Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for serious degenerative disorders caused by nucleotide repeat expansions. The company specializes in a novel class of small-molecule gene-targeted chimera therapeutics known as GeneTACTM molecules, which aim to modify disease progression by addressing the root causes of these conditions. Its lead program targets Friedreich’s ataxia, while additional efforts are directed toward conditions such as Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and other degenerative diseases like Fragile X syndrome and myotonic dystrophy. Since its incorporation in 2017, Design Therapeutics has been dedicated to advancing its therapeutic candidates to potentially transform treatment options for patients suffering from these inherited disorders.
MiroBio Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on the development and manufacture of antibody modulators for immune cell receptors, targeting autoimmune diseases. Established in 2018, MiroBio leverages groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford to understand the communication and activation mechanisms of immune cells. The company's innovative platform aims to create antibodies that stimulate specific immune signals, harnessing the body's natural control mechanisms to restore balance within the immune system. By activating these natural processes, MiroBio seeks to provide significant therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from a range of autoimmune conditions, enabling clinicians to better manage and treat these diseases.
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and cell therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. It seeks to make cell therapies safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible. Its lead candidate CART-ddBCMA is in a Phase 1 trial for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and has FDA Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations. The company is also advancing ARC-SparX, a dosable and controllable CAR-T platform, into clinical programs ACLX-001 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and ACLX-002 for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. Arcellx's pipeline covers multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukemia, and other cancer indications, with research extending into additional oncology areas and other serious diseases.
Nkarta Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Nkarta Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The company aims to harness the inherent power of NK cells to target and destroy tumor cells, offering a potent and better-tolerated alternative to traditional T-cell therapies for a broad range of cancer indications.
Turning Point Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2018
Turning Point Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on designing and developing novel small molecule targeted oncology therapies. Its pipeline includes repotrectinib, TPX-0046, TPX-0022, and preclinical ALK inhibitor TPX-0131, targeting genetic drivers of cancer in TKI-naĂŻve and TKI-pretreated patients.
Gotham Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Gotham Therapeutics Corp. is a biotechnology company based in New York, founded in 2017, that focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with cancers, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in a novel class of drugs that target the machinery of epitranscriptomics, which involves altering the activity of proteins that modify messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). By utilizing small molecules that inhibit the transcription of proteins through modifications to mRNA, Gotham Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options and improve outcomes for individuals affected by serious health conditions.
Morphic Therapeutic
Series B in 2018
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral integrin therapies to treat serious chronic diseases such as autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases, fibrosis, and cancer.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Decibel Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies aimed at protecting, repairing, and restoring hearing. The company addresses various hearing disorders, including those related to pediatric cancers, cystic fibrosis, noise exposure, age-related and genetic hearing loss, as well as conditions characterized by persistent tinnitus. Decibel Therapeutics employs a multifaceted approach that includes drug delivery to the inner ear, advanced imaging techniques, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling. The company leverages its expertise in inner ear biology, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to develop effective treatments for hearing loss and related disorders. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Decibel Therapeutics was originally known as Hearing, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.
Propeller Health
Series D in 2018
Propeller Health is a digital health company specializing in respiratory disease management. Its platform comprises sensors that attach to inhalers, syncing wirelessly with smartphones via a mobile app. The platform tracks medication usage and triggers symptoms, providing personalized feedback and reminders. It also facilitates data sharing with healthcare providers and family members.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series F in 2018
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Zikani Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2018
Zikani Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for patients with limited treatment options. The company utilizes its TURBO-ZM platform to create novel ribosome modulating agents (RMAs) aimed at treating a range of conditions, including cystic fibrosis, familial adenomatous polyposis, APC mutant colon cancer, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, rare cancers, and other rare genetic diseases. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Macrolide Pharmaceuticals, Zikani is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company's antibiotic compounds leverage advancements in synthetic chemistry and microbiology to address serious, multi-drug resistant gram-negative infections, which are a significant cause of severe health issues in the United States. Through its innovative approach, Zikani Therapeutics seeks to enhance patient outcomes and expand therapeutic options for challenging medical conditions.
Pandion Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Pandion Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for patients with autoimmune diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, PT101, is an engineered interleukin-2 variant currently undergoing Phase 1a clinical trials for various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis and systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition to PT101, Pandion's pipeline includes PT627, a systemic PD-1 agonist in preclinical studies, and two bifunctional molecules, PT001 and PT002, designed to provide tissue-selective immunomodulation by targeting specific adhesion molecules in the gastrointestinal tract. Pandion employs a network-based approach to immune system conceptualization through its TALON drug design platform and collaborates with Astellas Pharma to develop locally acting immunomodulators for pancreatic autoimmune diseases. The company aims to create a new generation of therapeutics that offer enhanced efficacy and safety for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Founded in 2003, Atox Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in immunomodulators for treating critically ill patients with severe infections. Its focus lies in developing novel modulators targeting key pathways of the adaptive and innate immune response to improve outcomes in critical care settings.
Palleon Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2017
Palleon Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company developing drugs that target glycan-mediated immune regulation to treat cancer. Its platform integrates insights from glycoscience and human immunology, enabling it to create novel therapies targeting multiple immune cell types.
Effector Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the development of selective translation regulators for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. Founded in 2012, the company is pioneering a new class of oncology drugs known as selective translation regulator inhibitors (STRIs). These drug candidates specifically target the eIF4F complex and its associated kinase, MNK 1/2, which play critical roles in protein synthesis and are linked to prominent cancer signaling pathways such as PI3K-AKT and RAS-MEK. eFFECTOR's products aim to inhibit pathways that drive tumor growth, survival, and immune evasion by regulating the expression of oncoproteins and immunosuppressive proteins. The lead candidate, tomivosertib, is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b trial for non-small cell lung cancer in combination with pembrolizumab. Additionally, zotatifin, an inhibitor of eIF4A, is undergoing dose-escalation in a Phase 1/2 trial, with further expansion cohorts anticipated. The company also collaborates with Pfizer to advance inhibitors targeting eIF4E.
Turning Point Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
Turning Point Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on designing and developing novel small molecule targeted oncology therapies. Its pipeline includes repotrectinib, TPX-0046, TPX-0022, and preclinical ALK inhibitor TPX-0131, targeting genetic drivers of cancer in TKI-naĂŻve and TKI-pretreated patients.
Progyny is a fertility benefits management company that designs and administers comprehensive family-building benefits for employers in the United States. Its solution combines plan design, personalized member support, and a selective network of high-quality fertility clinics and specialists to guide patients through treatment, along with Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits component. The company also covers surrogacy and adoption expenses as part of its offerings. By coordinating education, access to advanced fertility services, and cost management, Progyny aims to improve clinical outcomes while reducing employer healthcare expenses.
ZappRx is a digital health company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing a cloud-based platform that streamlines the process of ordering specialty medications for healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and biopharma companies. The platform facilitates secure digital interactions among providers, pharmacists, and payers, reducing reliance on traditional methods like faxes and phone calls. By automating prescription management and prior authorization processes, ZappRx enhances efficiency in collecting and maintaining necessary information for specialty prescribing. This includes details such as pharmacy information, payer requirements, and clinical history. The company's platform is utilized across various medical fields, including pulmonary, cardiology, and gastroenterology.
Pulmocide
Series B in 2017
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
Spero Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
Spero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and rare diseases. Its primary focus is on tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic intended for adult use in treating MDR Gram-negative infections.
Translate Bio
Series C in 2017
Translate Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at addressing diseases linked to protein or gene dysfunction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is advancing its lead candidates, MRT5005 and MRT5201. MRT5005 is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, while MRT5201 is being developed for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Translate Bio was previously known as RaNA Therapeutics, Inc. before rebranding in June 2017. The company specializes in innovative therapies for rare diseases, leveraging the potential of RNA-based medicine.
Propeller Health
Series C in 2016
Propeller Health is a digital health company specializing in respiratory disease management. Its platform comprises sensors that attach to inhalers, syncing wirelessly with smartphones via a mobile app. The platform tracks medication usage and triggers symptoms, providing personalized feedback and reminders. It also facilitates data sharing with healthcare providers and family members.
True North Therapeutics
Series D in 2016
True North Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian. The company focuses on developing therapies that target the classical pathway of the immune system's complement system to address rare diseases with high unmet clinical needs. Its lead product, TNT009, is a monoclonal antibody designed to selectively inhibit the classical complement pathway, aiming to treat conditions such as cold agglutinin disease, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, antibody-mediated rejection, bullous pemphigoid, and other rare diseases in hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological spaces. True North Therapeutics was acquired by Bioverativ Inc.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Series A in 2016
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Arch Oncology
Series A in 2016
Arch Oncology, Inc. is an immuno-oncology company focused on discovering and developing antibody therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumors and hematologic cancers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, with a scientific research laboratory in St. Louis, Missouri, the company is known for its innovative approach to cancer treatment. Arch Oncology specializes in anti-CD47 antibodies, which represent a new class of checkpoint inhibitors that engage both the adaptive and innate immune responses. These functionally diverse antibodies not only inhibit immune checkpoints but also selectively target and kill tumor cells, providing patients with new therapeutic options in the fight against cancer.
Progyny is a fertility benefits management company that designs and administers comprehensive family-building benefits for employers in the United States. Its solution combines plan design, personalized member support, and a selective network of high-quality fertility clinics and specialists to guide patients through treatment, along with Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits component. The company also covers surrogacy and adoption expenses as part of its offerings. By coordinating education, access to advanced fertility services, and cost management, Progyny aims to improve clinical outcomes while reducing employer healthcare expenses.
Morphic Therapeutic
Series A in 2016
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral integrin therapies to treat serious chronic diseases such as autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases, fibrosis, and cancer.
Spero Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Spero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and rare diseases. Its primary focus is on tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic intended for adult use in treating MDR Gram-negative infections.
MISSION Therapeutics
Series C in 2016
MISSION Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing drugs that target the cellular process of deubiquitylation for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Their focus is on developing small molecule drugs that selectively inhibit specific deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), which play crucial roles in regulating protein degradation and cellular processes. These drugs aim to intervene in disease mechanisms where DUB dysregulation is implicated, offering potential therapeutic benefits.
Effector Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the development of selective translation regulators for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. Founded in 2012, the company is pioneering a new class of oncology drugs known as selective translation regulator inhibitors (STRIs). These drug candidates specifically target the eIF4F complex and its associated kinase, MNK 1/2, which play critical roles in protein synthesis and are linked to prominent cancer signaling pathways such as PI3K-AKT and RAS-MEK. eFFECTOR's products aim to inhibit pathways that drive tumor growth, survival, and immune evasion by regulating the expression of oncoproteins and immunosuppressive proteins. The lead candidate, tomivosertib, is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b trial for non-small cell lung cancer in combination with pembrolizumab. Additionally, zotatifin, an inhibitor of eIF4A, is undergoing dose-escalation in a Phase 1/2 trial, with further expansion cohorts anticipated. The company also collaborates with Pfizer to advance inhibitors targeting eIF4E.
Navitor Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2015
Navitor Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted therapies for various diseases by modulating mTORC1 activity. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
True North Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
True North Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian. The company focuses on developing therapies that target the classical pathway of the immune system's complement system to address rare diseases with high unmet clinical needs. Its lead product, TNT009, is a monoclonal antibody designed to selectively inhibit the classical complement pathway, aiming to treat conditions such as cold agglutinin disease, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, antibody-mediated rejection, bullous pemphigoid, and other rare diseases in hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological spaces. True North Therapeutics was acquired by Bioverativ Inc.
Puridify Limited is a bioprocessing company based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, founded in 2013 by Tom Haywood, Oliver Hardick, and Iwan Roberts. The company specializes in developing advanced purification technologies for the manufacturing of industrial biomolecules. Its flagship product, FibroSelect, utilizes a unique nanofiber-based platform that enhances purification efficiency while addressing the limitations found in traditional packed bed chromatography systems. This innovative technology is designed to provide consistent purification performance across various scales, making it suitable for the purification of complex biotherapeutics, including gene therapies, viral vectors, and fusion proteins. By improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of biopharmaceutical production, Puridify aims to advance the industry and support the growing demand for high-quality biomolecule products.
Decibel Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies aimed at protecting, repairing, and restoring hearing. The company addresses various hearing disorders, including those related to pediatric cancers, cystic fibrosis, noise exposure, age-related and genetic hearing loss, as well as conditions characterized by persistent tinnitus. Decibel Therapeutics employs a multifaceted approach that includes drug delivery to the inner ear, advanced imaging techniques, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling. The company leverages its expertise in inner ear biology, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to develop effective treatments for hearing loss and related disorders. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Decibel Therapeutics was originally known as Hearing, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Asceneuron
Series A in 2015
Asceneuron is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders with high unmet medical needs. It focuses on orphan tauopathies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
Principia Biopharma
Series B in 2015
Principia Biopharma Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for immune-mediated diseases. The company's lead product, rilzabrutinib, is an inhibitor undergoing Phase III clinical trials for pemphigus and pemphigus foliaceus, as well as Phase 1/2 trials for immune thrombocytopenia and Phase 2 trials for IgG4-related disease. Additionally, Principia is developing PRN2246/SAR442168, which is in Phase II for multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system conditions, alongside PRN473, a drug candidate in Phase I trials for immune-mediated diseases. Principia Biopharma maintains a collaboration agreement with Genzyme Corporation for the development of treatments for MS and other CNS diseases. Originally incorporated in 2008, the company is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs in immunology and oncology through its innovative drug development platform.
Translate Bio
Series B in 2015
Translate Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at addressing diseases linked to protein or gene dysfunction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is advancing its lead candidates, MRT5005 and MRT5201. MRT5005 is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, while MRT5201 is being developed for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Translate Bio was previously known as RaNA Therapeutics, Inc. before rebranding in June 2017. The company specializes in innovative therapies for rare diseases, leveraging the potential of RNA-based medicine.
Gladius Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2015
Gladius Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biotechnology firm based in Montréal that focuses on developing innovative antibiotics to address life-threatening, multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections. The company is dedicated to creating novel drug candidates that demonstrate broad-spectrum efficacy against gram-negative pathogens. Gladius's antibiotics aim to assist in the empiric treatment of these infections and have the potential to replace older generation cephalosporins, thereby providing physicians with effective treatment options for challenging bacterial infections.
Spero Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
Spero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and rare diseases. Its primary focus is on tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic intended for adult use in treating MDR Gram-negative infections.
Akamis Bio
Series C in 2015
Akamis Bio is a clinical-stage oncology company dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes through its innovative Tumor-Specific Immuno-Gene Therapy (T-SIGn®) platform. The company develops therapeutics that enable the immune system to recognize and clear solid tumors.
CRISPR Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
CRISPR Therapeutics specializes in developing transformative gene-based medicines using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing platform. This technology enables precise, directed changes to genomic DNA for treating serious human diseases. The company focuses on various disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases.
CRISPR Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
CRISPR Therapeutics specializes in developing transformative gene-based medicines using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing platform. This technology enables precise, directed changes to genomic DNA for treating serious human diseases. The company focuses on various disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases.
True North Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
True North Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian. The company focuses on developing therapies that target the classical pathway of the immune system's complement system to address rare diseases with high unmet clinical needs. Its lead product, TNT009, is a monoclonal antibody designed to selectively inhibit the classical complement pathway, aiming to treat conditions such as cold agglutinin disease, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, antibody-mediated rejection, bullous pemphigoid, and other rare diseases in hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological spaces. True North Therapeutics was acquired by Bioverativ Inc.
ZappRx is a digital health company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing a cloud-based platform that streamlines the process of ordering specialty medications for healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and biopharma companies. The platform facilitates secure digital interactions among providers, pharmacists, and payers, reducing reliance on traditional methods like faxes and phone calls. By automating prescription management and prior authorization processes, ZappRx enhances efficiency in collecting and maintaining necessary information for specialty prescribing. This includes details such as pharmacy information, payer requirements, and clinical history. The company's platform is utilized across various medical fields, including pulmonary, cardiology, and gastroenterology.
Thrasos is a bio-therapeutics company dedicated to discovering and developing targeted therapies for severe organ failure, with a primary emphasis on kidney diseases. The company's lead program, THR-184, aims to prevent and treat acute kidney injury (AKI). Additionally, Thrasos is advancing a preclinical development program that addresses chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company also focuses on developing innovative treatments for rare kidney-related conditions, such as myeloma cast nephropathy, which occurs when protein aggregates obstruct renal tubules, leading to the risk of permanent kidney damage. Through its efforts, Thrasos seeks to provide timely and effective treatment options for patients suffering from these serious kidney issues.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.
Zikani Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
Zikani Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for patients with limited treatment options. The company utilizes its TURBO-ZM platform to create novel ribosome modulating agents (RMAs) aimed at treating a range of conditions, including cystic fibrosis, familial adenomatous polyposis, APC mutant colon cancer, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, rare cancers, and other rare genetic diseases. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Macrolide Pharmaceuticals, Zikani is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company's antibiotic compounds leverage advancements in synthetic chemistry and microbiology to address serious, multi-drug resistant gram-negative infections, which are a significant cause of severe health issues in the United States. Through its innovative approach, Zikani Therapeutics seeks to enhance patient outcomes and expand therapeutic options for challenging medical conditions.