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Daily Table is a non-profit grocery food store.

Harness Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company focused on developing SINEUPs, a novel class of therapeutic RNAs that upregulate protein expression with precise control and specificity. The company’s platform uses mRNA-targeted oligonucleotides to modulate post-transcriptional protein synthesis, enabling disease-modifying protein upregulation for conditions that have resisted traditional approaches. Its work centers on central nervous system and ophthalmologic disorders, with potential applications across multiple therapy areas by expanding the druggable proteome beyond what conventional small molecules, biologics, or gene therapies can address.

Degron Therapeutics is a drug discovery company focused on developing a new class of therapeutics centered around targeted protein degradation. The company specializes in molecular glue degrader drugs, which are small molecules designed to selectively target and degrade specific proteins associated with various diseases. Degron Therapeutics aims to lead the field of small molecule molecular glue degrader medicines by leveraging its expertise to identify and validate challenging disease targets that traditional small molecule inhibitors cannot effectively address. The company is committed to addressing unmet medical needs across a broad range of therapeutic areas by developing innovative protein degradation drugs, utilizing its advanced molecular glue platform technology to enhance treatment efficacy.

Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

Oshi Health is a virtual gastroenterology clinic specializing in diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive conditions. Patients work with an integrated team of specialists to determine the root causes of symptoms and develop personalized care plans combining medication, dietary interventions, and gut-brain behavioral therapy.

Bulungula Incubator is an NPO that aims to sustainably end poverty in a generation while enhancing community life and cohesiveness.

Seed Global Health is an organization dedicated to improving health education and delivery in regions experiencing significant shortages of healthcare professionals. By partnering with countries in need, it aims to address long-term human resource challenges in healthcare. The organization provides experienced health professionals, who collaborate with local medical and nursing faculty to enhance training and educational programs. Additionally, Seed Global Health offers support in site selection, applicant recruitment, orientation, training, and ongoing field support. Its initiatives are designed to empower healthcare professionals to become leaders within their health systems, fostering advocacy for improved health outcomes through a sustainable, positive feedback loop.

VillageReach is an international NGO headquartered in Seattle, WA with field offices located in Malawi and Mozambique, Africa. Through collaboration with public and private sector partners, VillageReach seeks to increase access to quality healthcare for the world most underserved communities, bringing life-saving innovations to scale and sustainability. VillageReach develops, tests and implements solutions that uniquely address barriers at the lower levels or last mile of healthcare delivery in low-resource communities including medicine availability, human resource constraints, data visibility and lack of infrastructure.

PSI provides life-saving information, products, and services to tackle some of the world’s most pressing health problems so that people can lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

Reach Out Cameroon is a non profit organisation aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people using a community-centred approach.

Ascentage Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel small-molecule therapies for cancers, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and age-related diseases. Its pipeline comprises seven drug candidates targeting protein-protein interactions and tyrosine kinases.

Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.

ISHI Health is a technology company specializing in AI-driven virtual clinics for personalized care of heart failure and cardiometabolic patients. It provides an ecosystem of cardiac devices, continuous monitoring, educational resources, and patient empowerment tools, aiming to enhance patient convenience and clinical care team efficiency.

Maia Oncology operates a virtual cancer care coordination platform, serving as a comprehensive primary care clinic for cancer patients and survivors. The platform tracks patient outcomes, including hospitalizations, ER visits, and new comorbidities, enabling patients to navigate cancer-related toxicities and long-term complications.

EvolveImmune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies aimed at addressing unmet needs in oncology and autoimmune diseases. The company has created an advanced immunobiological platform that combines sustained immune activation with targeted tumor cell therapy in a single agent. Through its unique approach, EvolveImmune's biotherapeutics utilize engineered extracellular vesicles to directly target tumor cells and enhance cytokine secretion at the tumor site, thereby improving tumor destruction while minimizing toxicity. The company is actively building a pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates that leverage its proprietary in vivo target discovery platform, enabling more effective treatment options for patients suffering from various diseases.

Crescendo Biologics develops innovative antibody therapeutics using its proprietary platforms. The company focuses on generating high-affinity, human VH antibody fragments for oncology and other indications. Its technology is based on a transgenic mouse platform that enables the creation of fully human VHH domain building blocks.

Larkspur Biosciences specializes in developing precision immunotherapies for specific patient groups with molecularly defined cancers. Its focus is on targeting the interaction between tumors and the immune system to stimulate robust, long-lasting responses.

OncoResponse is an immuno‑oncology biotechnology company that uses a proprietary human antibody platform to discover novel targets and develop fully human monoclonal antibodies for cancer treatment. By interrogating the adaptive immune system of patients who respond exceptionally well to checkpoint inhibition, the company identifies genuine human antibodies against high‑value targets linked with immunosuppressive myeloid biology. Its pipeline aims to alleviate tumor‑microenvironment immunosuppression and enhance immune activation, converting cold tumors into hot ones and providing new therapeutic options for patients.

Oshi Health is a virtual gastroenterology clinic specializing in diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive conditions. Patients work with an integrated team of specialists to determine the root causes of symptoms and develop personalized care plans combining medication, dietary interventions, and gut-brain behavioral therapy.

Atlanta Community Food Bank serves food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters, and senior centers. The donors are manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, restaurants, food drives, farmers, and individuals.

Marthas Table is a provider of healthy food and education for children of all ages.

Food For Free improves access to healthy food through establishing innovative programming and partnerships to overcome barriers and strengthen the community food system.

Red Sox Foundation is a Red Sox Nation power that improves health, educational, and recreational opportunities for kids, families, veterans, and communities in need. As part of their commitment to creating a good influence in their communities, Boston Red Sox Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, President/CEO Emeritus Larry Lucchino, and the team's partners formed and supported the Red Sox Foundation immediately after assuming ownership.

Project Scientist is an organization focused on advancing girls and women in STEM across ages from 4 to PhD level. It provides essential support tailored to each stage of a future scientist's life for girls and women, enabling progression through education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Based on extensive research on current trends and practices, it has developed a robust three-phase program pipeline designed to serve as a national model for expanding STEM interests and participation across all ages.

American Forests offers services to restore threatened forest ecosystems and inspire people to value and protect urban and wildland forests. Their projects have restored hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlife habitat, protected vital watersheds, and sequestered millions of tons of greenhouse gases. They are advocates for expanding urban tree canopy and green space, and a key funder of urban forest initiatives that have transformed communities across the country.

Out Teach provides professional development for elementary school teachers.

Georgia Organics invests in organic farmers and community allies to cultivate a resilient, local food movement.

Breakthrough Greater Boston transforms urban education for students and teachers through its unique Students Teaching Students model. Through six years of intensive, tuition-free out-of-school-time programming for traditionally underserved middle and high school students.

Greater Chicago Food Depository they programs includes food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters,

Common Threads offers psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and alternative school placement. Their purpose is to empower people with autism, mental health issues, and sensory challenges by providing them and their families with real assistance. They achieve this by providing a range of evidence-based, personalized therapeutic and educational programmes that are tailored to an individual's strengths, needs, and aspirations.

Boston Community Pediatrics is the first nonprofit private pediatric practice bringing equity to pediatric healthcare in Boston. BCP is a new model of innovative pediatric healthcare that addresses the social determinants of health within a relationship-driven framework.

The American Red Cross (ARC), established in 1881 by Clara Barton, is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education across the United States. As the U.S. affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, it plays a crucial role in disaster response and public safety. The ARC is the largest supplier of blood products in the country, collecting and processing around 40 percent of the nation's blood supply for distribution to approximately 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers. The organization ensures the safety of the blood supply through rigorous testing and research, having been a pioneer in developing testing methods for various infectious diseases. Additionally, the ARC operates a nationwide hemovigilance program that monitors donor and patient reactions to improve blood product quality. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the American Red Cross also collaborates with key committees and regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to enhance safety standards in blood services.

Urban Farming Institute is a learning facility offering integrative farming methods designed to improve indoor farming operations. It combines tested, patented technologies with expert support on a global scale, assisting urban farmers in the process of vertical farming and streamlining processes linked to indoor horticulture. To get people involved in growing food and creating a healthy community, it has as its aim to create and promote urban farming.

Acumen is a nonprofit organization established in 2001 and based in New York City, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Karachi, and Accra. The organization is dedicated to poverty eradication by raising charitable funds to invest in early-stage companies that provide essential services such as clean energy, healthcare, education, agricultural inputs, formal housing, and safe drinking water to low-income communities. Acumen has made significant investments totaling $128 million in 128 companies across 14 countries, impacting the lives of over 308 million individuals. The organization collaborates with notable partners, including the Rockefeller Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Google.org, to address critical challenges faced by underserved populations.

Mama's Kitchen aims to offer nutritional assistance to San Diego individuals at risk of undernourishment because of serious conditions like HIV, cancer, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic renal disease.

San Diego River Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization created in 2001 to improve the future of the historic San Diego River, as well as the residents of San Diego and its visitors.

Cerevance develops novel therapeutics for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. It uses a proprietary platform to profile specific brain cell types in human tissue samples, enabling the identification of promising targets for new treatments.

Ensoma is a biotechnology company focused on advancing genomic medicine through its innovative in vivo approach, utilizing proprietary Engenious vectors. These vectors are engineered to deliver a wide array of gene modification technologies directly to blood and immune cells, including T cells, B cells, and myeloid cells, without the necessity for stem cell collection or prior myeloablative conditioning, which can pose risks to patients. This unique method allows for the administration of therapies via a single injection, enhancing accessibility and convenience in various healthcare settings, even where resources may be limited. Ensoma aims to expand the curative potential of genomic medicine, making it more accessible to patients in need.

Nimbus Lakshmi operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nimbus Therapeutics and offers tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor NDI-034858. NDI-034858, an orally administered, selective allosteric inhibitor of TYK2, is currently undergoing assessment for its potential in treating various autoimmune diseases, following promising Phase 2b outcomes in psoriasis.

Enzyre develops point-of-care diagnostic technology designed to bring lab testing capabilities to patients' homes or healthcare settings. Their device focuses on blood coagulation, measuring up to twelve reactions using a small volume of blood, improving patient quality of life without increasing healthcare costs.

Zelluna Immunotherapy is a Norwegian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing T-cell receptor based cancer immunotherapies. Founded in 2016 and based in Oslo, it pursues a pipeline of tumor-specific TCRs, many derived from patients who showed long-term survival after peptide-based cancer vaccine trials at the Norwegian Radium Hospital/Oslo University Hospital. The company aims to enable immune cells to recognize a broad range of cancers with safety and durability. It operates in collaboration with Oslo Cancer Cluster and is located at the Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovation Park near major hospital facilities and GMP-certified cellular therapy capabilities.

Code Biotherapeutics is a next-generation gene therapy company pioneering the development of targeted non-viral gene therapies to treat serious and life-threatening genetic diseases. Code Bio leverages its novel multivalent synthetic DNA delivery platform, 3DNA, which has been engineered to overcome many of the challenges inherent with viral-based gene therapies such as immunogenicity, size and delivery limitations, re-dosability, and manufacturing complexity. The company is advancing an internal pipeline focused on select rare disease programs as well as establishing partnerships to take forward programs in both rare and prevalent diseases.

Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

Koneksa Health Inc. is a healthcare data analytics company that specializes in designing and developing software solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech firms. The company’s flagship product, Koneksa Compare, facilitates the collection, monitoring, and analysis of patient-generated data to support clinical studies and regulatory claims. By integrating emerging technologies such as bio-sensors, activity trackers, and mobile-based questionnaires, Koneksa enhances the accuracy and breadth of data that researchers can analyze, thereby minimizing subjective biases in clinical endpoints. Additionally, the platform provides a dashboard that offers electronic clinical outcome assessments and reminders for study participants. Established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Koneksa also maintains a presence in London, United Kingdom, and is recognized for its contributions to improving the efficiency of drug development through innovative data analysis.

Crohn's and Colitis Canada is a charitable group run entirely by volunteers dedicated to curing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and enhancing the lives of children and adults who are affected by these conditions. Through research, patient programs, advocacy, and awareness, they are altering the lives of people with Crohn's or colitis. They lay the foundation for new and more effective treatments while also resulting in significant advances in the fields of genetics, gut microbes, inflammation, and cell repair.

Adaptate Biotherapeutics is a London-based biotherapeutics company founded in 2019 by Adrian Hayday. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapies aimed at modulating gamma delta T cells in situ. By leveraging innovative technologies, Adaptate focuses on creating immunotherapies that target cancer and autoimmune diseases. Its approach has the potential to significantly influence treatment options for patients with these conditions, providing access to effective and novel therapeutic modalities.

Ambys Medicines, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies for severe liver diseases. Founded in 2016, Ambys aims to transform the lives of individuals suffering from liver conditions by creating advanced gene, drug, and cell therapies. The company is dedicated to restoring liver function, halting the progression of liver disease, and addressing the serious complications associated with liver failure. Through its regenerative medical therapies, Ambys seeks to provide relief to patients with chronic liver diseases, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Integra Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing gene editing technologies to address various diseases. It develops innovative gene writing tools that enhance the capabilities of gene therapy, aiming to meet the specific needs of patients. By integrating the precision of CRISPR systems with the efficiency of viral integrases and transposases, Integra Therapeutics seeks to overcome existing limitations in gene editing. The company's approach enables scientists to introduce DNA into genomes using sequence-specific DNA binding proteins, facilitating the development of more effective gene therapies.

Aptihealth is a technology-driven company specializing in behavioral health engagement. Its innovative platform facilitates seamless integration between physical and behavioral healthcare providers, specialists, prescribers, and patients. The platform employs proprietary screening, assessment, and treatment management protocols to deliver intelligent, virtual integrated care, enhancing patient outcomes.

Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. The company is advancing clinical programs that target PDE9 and CaMKII inhibition, utilizing its expertise in cardiovascular signaling pathways to address significant unmet patient needs.

Founded in 2020, Egle Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France. It specializes in developing immunotherapies targeting immune suppressor regulatory T-cells (Tregs) for oncology and autoimmune diseases.

Oshi Health is a virtual gastroenterology clinic specializing in diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive conditions. Patients work with an integrated team of specialists to determine the root causes of symptoms and develop personalized care plans combining medication, dietary interventions, and gut-brain behavioral therapy.

Tele911 is a technology company that partners with EMS providers to care for stable patients through a Tele911 Virtual Visit. It has developed a patient-centered emergency care platform that integrates telemedicine and patient navigation into EMS workflows, offering alternatives to medically unnecessary ambulance transports to hospital emergency departments. The platform aims to improve patient access to timely care while reducing costs and conserving EMS resources.

Turnstone Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing viral immunotherapies to improve cancer survival. Its lead candidate, RIVAL-01, combines three immunomodulators to stimulate immune activity and reprogram the tumor microenvironment.

Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company focuses on developing novel therapeutics that target monoPARP proteins, which are critical regulators of cancer cell survival mechanisms. By leveraging insights from its scientific founders, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at investigating the molecular actions and biological functions of a specific subset of the PARP protein family. This platform enables Ribon to create a pipeline of innovative small molecule inhibitors designed to disrupt the fundamental survival capabilities of cancer cells under stress. In addition to cancer treatment, the company's research may have implications for addressing other diseases. Ribon is supported by notable life science investors, which enhances its capacity to advance its therapeutic developments.

Harness Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company focused on developing SINEUPs, a novel class of therapeutic RNAs that upregulate protein expression with precise control and specificity. The company’s platform uses mRNA-targeted oligonucleotides to modulate post-transcriptional protein synthesis, enabling disease-modifying protein upregulation for conditions that have resisted traditional approaches. Its work centers on central nervous system and ophthalmologic disorders, with potential applications across multiple therapy areas by expanding the druggable proteome beyond what conventional small molecules, biologics, or gene therapies can address.

BridGene Biosciences is a biotechnology company that employs chemoproteomic technology to discover and develop small molecules. It uses covalent small molecules for proteome-wide screening in live cells, enabling the targeting of traditionally undruggable proteins.

Code Biotherapeutics is a next-generation gene therapy company pioneering the development of targeted non-viral gene therapies to treat serious and life-threatening genetic diseases. Code Bio leverages its novel multivalent synthetic DNA delivery platform, 3DNA, which has been engineered to overcome many of the challenges inherent with viral-based gene therapies such as immunogenicity, size and delivery limitations, re-dosability, and manufacturing complexity. The company is advancing an internal pipeline focused on select rare disease programs as well as establishing partnerships to take forward programs in both rare and prevalent diseases.

Adaptate Biotherapeutics is a London-based biotherapeutics company founded in 2019 by Adrian Hayday. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapies aimed at modulating gamma delta T cells in situ. By leveraging innovative technologies, Adaptate focuses on creating immunotherapies that target cancer and autoimmune diseases. Its approach has the potential to significantly influence treatment options for patients with these conditions, providing access to effective and novel therapeutic modalities.

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.

StrideBio, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on developing innovative genetic medicines for rare diseases. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a proprietary structure-inspired adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector engineering platform to create unique and differentiated vectors. These vectors are designed to improve upon naturally occurring AAV serotypes, addressing limitations of first-generation gene therapies. StrideBio's technologies facilitate gene addition, silencing, and editing, providing potential curative options for patients with severe medical conditions. By combining structural insights with accelerated evolution, StrideBio aims to produce novel AAV capsids capable of evading neutralizing antibodies, ultimately enhancing treatment outcomes for those affected by rare diseases.

Maverick Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brisbane, California, that specializes in developing T-cell engagement therapeutics aimed at treating solid tumor cancers. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating innovative immunotherapies that enhance safety and efficacy for patients. Its proprietary platform, COBRA™, is recognized as a leading bispecific T-cell engaging technology, engineered to target solid tumors with high specificity and potency. This novel platform addresses toxicity challenges associated with cancer treatments by remaining inactive upon administration and becoming fully active within the tumor microenvironment, thereby optimizing T-cell redirection therapy. Through its advancements, Maverick Therapeutics aims to improve patient outcomes and facilitate more effective cancer care.

Presage Biosciences, Inc. is an oncology company based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on enhancing drug development and clinical trials through innovative technology. Founded in 2008, the company has developed the CIVO arrayed microinjection platform, which allows for the simultaneous assessment of multiple drugs or drug combinations directly within a patient's tumor. This method provides insights into drug efficacy, resistance, and potential synergies in the tumor's native microenvironment, thereby overcoming limitations associated with systemic drug administration. By using this clinical surrogate approach, Presage enables drug developers to identify ineffective compounds early in the process, ultimately streamlining the development of effective cancer treatments. The technology also facilitates the identification of drug targets and effective combinations, allowing for more accurate measurement of therapeutic responses.

Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Ensoma is a biotechnology company focused on advancing genomic medicine through its innovative in vivo approach, utilizing proprietary Engenious vectors. These vectors are engineered to deliver a wide array of gene modification technologies directly to blood and immune cells, including T cells, B cells, and myeloid cells, without the necessity for stem cell collection or prior myeloablative conditioning, which can pose risks to patients. This unique method allows for the administration of therapies via a single injection, enhancing accessibility and convenience in various healthcare settings, even where resources may be limited. Ensoma aims to expand the curative potential of genomic medicine, making it more accessible to patients in need.

Aspen RxHealth is a Tampa, Florida-based company that provides an online platform designed to connect licensed pharmacists with patients requiring enhanced medication services. Through its app-based technology, Aspen RxHealth facilitates direct patient care by matching pharmacists with patients based on various social and clinical criteria, including language and medication regimens. The platform enables health plans and providers to efficiently link their patients to a community of pharmacists who can offer specialized clinical services, ranging from comprehensive medication reviews to targeted interventions. By optimizing communication and simplifying processes, Aspen RxHealth aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Catamaran Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing allogeneic CAR-NK immune cell therapies for the treatment of solid tumors and other cancers. Founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its Tailwind platform to engineer, expand, and process natural killer (NK) cells into off-the-shelf CAR-NK cell therapy products. By leveraging genetic engineering, Catamaran Bio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, providing transformative therapies for patients.

Bridge Medicines LLC is a biotechnology company specializing in drug discovery and development. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it aims to translate academic research into effective therapeutics for various human diseases. The company focuses on developing innovative treatments, including inhibitors for ENL-YEATS to target acute leukemias and small molecule inhibitors for activated factor XII to address hereditary angioedema and inflammatory disorders. Bridge Medicines collaborates with notable institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and The Rockefeller University, providing comprehensive support from preclinical studies to clinical trials. By streamlining the path from concept to drug candidate, Bridge Medicines seeks to efficiently develop new therapies in oncology, neuropsychiatry, and other rare diseases, ultimately enhancing treatment options for physicians and patients.

Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

XFOREST Therapeutics specializes in developing RNA-targeted small molecule therapeutics for diseases previously considered undruggable. The company employs a structure-based discovery platform that combines high-throughput RNA motif screening and splicing modulation analysis, enabling the identification of selective binders to accelerate drug development in areas such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and rare diseases.

Oshi Health is a virtual gastroenterology clinic specializing in diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive conditions. Patients work with an integrated team of specialists to determine the root causes of symptoms and develop personalized care plans combining medication, dietary interventions, and gut-brain behavioral therapy.

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.

ImmPACT Bio USA Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing engineered T-cells for the treatment of solid tumors. The company specializes in creating chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies that target specific gene loss features in tumor cells, allowing for the selective destruction of cancerous tissues while preserving healthy ones. This technology aims to enhance tumor specificity, enabling the CAR-T cells to induce cytotoxicity only when engaging with tumor cells, thereby minimizing the safety risks commonly associated with existing CAR-T therapies. ImmPACT Bio's innovative approach seeks to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients by offering a more precise and safer therapeutic option.

VelosBio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to treat various hematological cancers and solid tumors. Established in 2017, the company specializes in therapies that target receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1), a protein present on many cancerous cells but absent in normal tissues, making it a promising target for cancer treatment. VelosBio's lead product, VLS-101, is an ROR1-directed ADC designed for patients with both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. The company's approach aims to provide novel targeted therapies that can be utilized as monotherapy or in combination with other treatments across a wide array of cancer types.

Enterome develops innovative cancer treatments focusing on generating powerful, long-lasting immune responses using its proprietary OncoMimic technology. The company aims to overcome immune tolerance against cancer cells, with applications across various solid tumors. Its most advanced programs are in Phase 2 clinical trials for hard-to-treat tumors such as glioblastoma, adrenal malignancies, and colorectal cancer.

Amwell is a leading global telehealth platform connecting providers, insurers, patients, and innovators to deliver accessible, affordable, high-quality care. Established in 2006, Amwell offers a comprehensive platform supporting urgent to chronic care management, serving over 240 health systems, 55 health plans, and reaching over 150 million lives worldwide.

Cerevance develops novel therapeutics for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. It uses a proprietary platform to profile specific brain cell types in human tissue samples, enabling the identification of promising targets for new treatments.

Redpin Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical stage gene therapy company founded in 2017 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing a proprietary chemogenetics platform for targeted cell therapies aimed at addressing intractable diseases of the nervous system. Redpin's innovative approach utilizes ion channels as neuromodulation tools, allowing for selective activation or inhibition of disease-causing neurons while preserving normal functioning cells. By controlling these neuronal circuits, Redpin enables physicians to precisely target dysfunctional neural activity associated with specific conditions. The company's technology integrates principles from synthetic biology, gene therapy, and traditional pharmacotherapy to advance its mission of addressing complex neurological disorders.

Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

PVP Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative therapeutic products for celiac disease. Established in 2015, the company specializes in creating an oral enzyme designed to break down immuno-reactive components of gluten in the stomach. This approach aims to alleviate the painful symptoms and intestinal damage caused by accidental gluten ingestion in individuals with celiac disease. By advancing this product candidate, PVP Biologics seeks to significantly reduce the burden of living with this condition and improve the quality of life for those affected. As of early 2020, PVP Biologics operates as a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.

Emendo Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing genome editing technologies to develop genetic medicines. Established by a team of experts with backgrounds in protein engineering and DNA repair from prestigious institutions, Emendo aims to tackle the challenges associated with gene therapy. By innovating and transforming existing tools, the company seeks to address diseases and disorders that are presently deemed untreatable. Emendo's approach fuses diverse scientific disciplines with creative problem-solving, enabling the development of advanced gene editing solutions that enhance the efficacy of gene therapy and expand its potential applications. Through this commitment to pushing the boundaries of science, Emendo Biotherapeutics strives to fulfill the promise of gene editing for improved patient outcomes.

EvolveImmune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies aimed at addressing unmet needs in oncology and autoimmune diseases. The company has created an advanced immunobiological platform that combines sustained immune activation with targeted tumor cell therapy in a single agent. Through its unique approach, EvolveImmune's biotherapeutics utilize engineered extracellular vesicles to directly target tumor cells and enhance cytokine secretion at the tumor site, thereby improving tumor destruction while minimizing toxicity. The company is actively building a pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates that leverage its proprietary in vivo target discovery platform, enabling more effective treatment options for patients suffering from various diseases.

Harness Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company focused on developing SINEUPs, a novel class of therapeutic RNAs that upregulate protein expression with precise control and specificity. The company’s platform uses mRNA-targeted oligonucleotides to modulate post-transcriptional protein synthesis, enabling disease-modifying protein upregulation for conditions that have resisted traditional approaches. Its work centers on central nervous system and ophthalmologic disorders, with potential applications across multiple therapy areas by expanding the druggable proteome beyond what conventional small molecules, biologics, or gene therapies can address.

Turnstone Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing viral immunotherapies to improve cancer survival. Its lead candidate, RIVAL-01, combines three immunomodulators to stimulate immune activity and reprogram the tumor microenvironment.

Oshi Health is a virtual gastroenterology clinic specializing in diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive conditions. Patients work with an integrated team of specialists to determine the root causes of symptoms and develop personalized care plans combining medication, dietary interventions, and gut-brain behavioral therapy.

Avidity Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing antibody oligonucleotide conjugates to enable tissue-selective delivery and precision RNA therapies for serious diseases. Its AOC platform combines monoclonal antibody tissue targeting with oligonucleotide therapies to access previously undruggable tissues and genetic drivers. The lead candidate, AOC 1001, targets myotonic dystrophy type 1, and its muscle programs address muscle atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Pompe disease. The pipeline also includes immune and other cell-type programs, including Del-zota for DMD, Del-desiran for DM1, and Del-brax for FSHD. Avidity is based in La Jolla, California.

ProteKt Therapeutics is a drug development company focused on creating potent and selective oral inhibitors of the kinase PKR, targeting neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases. The company utilizes unique computational methods to develop a series of novel and selective molecules, which are validated through clinically relevant assays. This approach aims to address issues such as memory consolidation impairment and enhance long-term memory in patients. In 2019, ProteKt Therapeutics graduated from the FutuRx accelerator and subsequently raised $4 million in a pre-A funding round to support its innovative research and development efforts.

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.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative treatments for gastrointestinal diseases. Incorporated in 2018, the company has rights in the United States, Europe, and Canada for vonoprazan, a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) designed to inhibit acid secretion in the stomach. Currently, vonoprazan is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease and is also being evaluated in combination with antibiotics for addressing Helicobacter pylori infection. Phathom Pharmaceuticals aims to meet the unmet medical needs of patients suffering from acid-related disorders by leveraging the expertise of its team, which comprises seasoned professionals from the gastrointestinal and pharmaceutical sectors.

HOOKIPA Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immune-therapeutics targeting infectious diseases and cancers using its proprietary arenavirus platform. Its lead product candidates include HB-101 for cytomegalovirus prevention in transplant patients, and HB-201/HB-202 for human papillomavirus-positive cancers.

BiomX develops bacteriophage-based therapies targeting bacteria linked to skin conditions and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, and cancer. It collaborates with renowned institutions for research and development, aiming to create innovative microbiome therapeutics.

Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company focuses on developing novel therapeutics that target monoPARP proteins, which are critical regulators of cancer cell survival mechanisms. By leveraging insights from its scientific founders, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at investigating the molecular actions and biological functions of a specific subset of the PARP protein family. This platform enables Ribon to create a pipeline of innovative small molecule inhibitors designed to disrupt the fundamental survival capabilities of cancer cells under stress. In addition to cancer treatment, the company's research may have implications for addressing other diseases. Ribon is supported by notable life science investors, which enhances its capacity to advance its therapeutic developments.

Axcelead specializes in early-stage drug discovery services. It offers integrated solutions, combining scientific expertise, robust intellectual property protection, and state-of-the-art facilities to support clients from exploratory research to optimizing candidate compounds.

Avidity Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing antibody oligonucleotide conjugates to enable tissue-selective delivery and precision RNA therapies for serious diseases. Its AOC platform combines monoclonal antibody tissue targeting with oligonucleotide therapies to access previously undruggable tissues and genetic drivers. The lead candidate, AOC 1001, targets myotonic dystrophy type 1, and its muscle programs address muscle atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Pompe disease. The pipeline also includes immune and other cell-type programs, including Del-zota for DMD, Del-desiran for DM1, and Del-brax for FSHD. Avidity is based in La Jolla, California.

Bsense Bio Therapeutics develops small-molecule therapeutics for sensory hyperexcitability-related disorders. It pursues a novel approach that targets multiple hyperexcitability mechanisms with a single compound, focusing on two cation channels: a ligand-gated cation channel and a voltage-gated potassium channel, to improve efficacy and safety.

VelosBio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to treat various hematological cancers and solid tumors. Established in 2017, the company specializes in therapies that target receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1), a protein present on many cancerous cells but absent in normal tissues, making it a promising target for cancer treatment. VelosBio's lead product, VLS-101, is an ROR1-directed ADC designed for patients with both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. The company's approach aims to provide novel targeted therapies that can be utilized as monotherapy or in combination with other treatments across a wide array of cancer types.

Ramino Bio is a private biotech company that develops an oral drug to treat metabolic diseases. Ramino has received funding totaling about $3.3 million since its beginning from the FutuRx biotech incubator, which is supported by the Israeli Innovation Authority, Takeda, J&J, OrbiMed, and RMPG. By speeding up their disintegration, our exclusive technology lowers the extra BCAA that is floating around.