AIRNA is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA editing therapies. Its platform enables the creation of therapeutics designed to treat both rare and common diseases, with the goal of improving patients' health.
Auditoria.AI
Series B in 2025
Auditoria.AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for enterprise accounting and audit, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company focuses on enhancing compliance and automating finance back-office processes through its flagship product, which employs natural language processing and predictive analytics. By streamlining operations and reducing redundancy, Auditoria.AI aims to support finance teams in making informed, data-driven decisions and improving overall efficiency.
Adcendo is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. These ADCs target specific receptors overexpressed in various cancer forms with significant unmet needs, such as soft-tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, glioblastoma multiforme, and triple-negative breast cancer.
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. It focuses on advancing oral and injectable treatments, integrating proprietary health technology tools for personalized care.
Scope3 provides a supply chain emissions data platform that serves as the source of truth for corporate greenhouse gas information. The company models the core inputs and outputs of products and services across the supply chain, designs systems to reduce environmental impact, and produces monthly sustainability reports that update with fresh data. This enables organizations to factor emissions into business decisions, respond rapidly to changes, and receive recognition for investments in reducing their carbon footprint.
Vanilla is an innovative Estate Advisory Platform designed to enhance the estate planning experience for wealth management firms. Built by estate professionals and advisors, the platform allows advisors, planners, and estate attorneys to provide comprehensive and modern estate planning services to their clients. By streamlining the estate analysis process, Vanilla addresses inefficiencies in document preparation and improves both advisors' and clients' understanding of estate matters. The platform aims to simplify the complexities of estate management, thereby enabling advisors to strengthen client relationships, attract new business, and deliver ongoing value through effective estate planning solutions.
Bright Peak Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Bright Peak Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing a range of immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company specializes in creating immuno-cytokines that possess pharmacological properties enabling tissue and cell-specific targeting of cytokine payloads. This innovative approach is designed to enhance the efficacy of treatments, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life. By leveraging its expertise in cytokine therapeutics, Bright Peak aims to advance the field of immunotherapy and provide effective solutions for challenging medical conditions.
Lycia Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Lycia Therapeutics operates as a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing first-in-class therapeutics using its proprietary Lysosomal Targeting Chimeras (LYTACs) platform. This platform enables the degradation of extracellular and membrane-bound proteins associated with challenging-to-treat diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders, aiming to provide effective treatments for patients.
Founded in San Francisco in 2016, SmithRx specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for companies. It leverages a modern technology platform to deliver flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, aligning incentives through data analytics.
Zero Networks
Series B in 2023
Zero Networks Inc. is a network security software developer founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in automating the definition, enforcement, and adaptation of network access policies for users and machines within an organization. Its cloud-based technology customizes access controls by learning how users and devices communicate, thereby enhancing security without the need for agents or complex policy configurations. Additionally, Zero Networks incorporates a two-factor authentication mechanism that allows legitimate but unusual connections through a secure wall on mobile devices. This approach ensures robust protection against potential breaches while maintaining operational continuity, making it an effective solution for organizations seeking to strengthen their network security posture.
MBrace Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
MBrace Therapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients. The company specializes in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting novel oncology targets. By utilizing innovative technology, MBrace Therapeutics creates anti-tumor monoclonal human recombinant antibodies that specifically target cancer cells. This approach allows for the precise delivery of toxic agents directly into the cancer cells, enabling healthcare professionals to more effectively treat various forms of cancer.
Scope3 provides a supply chain emissions data platform that serves as the source of truth for corporate greenhouse gas information. The company models the core inputs and outputs of products and services across the supply chain, designs systems to reduce environmental impact, and produces monthly sustainability reports that update with fresh data. This enables organizations to factor emissions into business decisions, respond rapidly to changes, and receive recognition for investments in reducing their carbon footprint.
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.
Upstream Bio
Series B in 2023
Upstream Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing antibody therapies for severe respiratory disorders. Its lead product, Verekitug, targets the receptor for Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin (TSLP), a cytokine involved in inflammatory responses.
Apogee Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, it aims to advance novel biologics to address patients’ unmet needs. The company pursues differentiated antibody programs targeting well-established mechanisms implicated in atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and related inflammatory and immunology indications, supported by antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties.
Nightfall
Series B in 2022
Nightfall offers a cloud data protection platform and developer platform that uses machine learning to identify and classify sensitive business data across SaaS apps, APIs, and data infrastructure. It detects exposures, automates data hygiene, and enforces workflows such as quarantines, deletions, and alerts with no end-user disruption. The platform exposes cloud-hosted APIs and SDKs for developers to integrate data classification and protection capabilities into applications and data pipelines, helping organizations save time and keep business information safe.
Vanilla is an innovative Estate Advisory Platform designed to enhance the estate planning experience for wealth management firms. Built by estate professionals and advisors, the platform allows advisors, planners, and estate attorneys to provide comprehensive and modern estate planning services to their clients. By streamlining the estate analysis process, Vanilla addresses inefficiencies in document preparation and improves both advisors' and clients' understanding of estate matters. The platform aims to simplify the complexities of estate management, thereby enabling advisors to strengthen client relationships, attract new business, and deliver ongoing value through effective estate planning solutions.
Quiq develops a cloud-based messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized customer support across various channels at scale. Its AI-powered solutions facilitate seamless, proactive communication between brands and consumers via digital messaging channels.
Astronomer
Series C in 2022
Astronomer is a data engineering software company that builds a managed Apache Airflow platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Astronomer offers Astro, a data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow that enables data teams to build, run, and observe data pipelines-as-code. The platform is designed to deploy, manage, and scale distributed Airflow workflows with features such as isolated resource allocation and controlled user access, supporting data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts in delivering trusted analytics. Astronomer's solutions help organizations increase data availability and visibility by making pipelines observable and governance-friendly across environments.
Founded in San Francisco in 2016, SmithRx specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for companies. It leverages a modern technology platform to deliver flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, aligning incentives through data analytics.
Running Tide
Series B in 2022
Running Tide optimizes aquaculture techniques to produce healthy, low-carbon protein while analyzing ocean data for carbon removal solutions.
Atom Computing
Series B in 2022
Atom Computing Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, focused on the development of scalable quantum computers utilizing individual atoms. Founded in 2018, the company leverages the quantum mechanical properties of these atoms to process information and tackle complex problems that are beyond the capabilities of traditional computing. Atom Computing's innovative approach enables precise control, scaling, and stabilization of atoms, allowing quantum engineers and researchers to conduct advanced calculations in various fields, including drug design, computational chemistry, and other areas of general computing.
Mythic Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Mythic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative cancer therapeutics. It focuses on enhancing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapies using advanced protein engineering techniques, aiming to boost potency without compromising safety.
Suki develops AI-driven voice solutions for healthcare providers. Its primary product, Suki Assistant, uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create detailed clinical notes during or after consultations, enabling physicians to complete administrative tasks more efficiently.
Altruist operates a digital investment platform that supports financial advisors in delivering more affordable and accessible independent financial advice. The platform helps advisors serve clients more efficiently by automating research, identifying issues, and streamlining operations, enabling better-informed money decisions. By reducing costs and improving efficiency, Altruist aims to expand access to high-quality financial planning for millions of people while supporting thousands of financial professionals.
Skyryse develops FlightOS, a hardware and software operating system that enables safer, more capable, and accessible flight across various aircraft types. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Stride Health
Series C in 2021
Stride Health, Inc. is a health benefits platform that specializes in providing affordable health coverage options for independent workers and part-time employees in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including dental plans, doctor and prescription insurance plans, and various health coverage options tailored to meet the needs of its customers. Stride Health simplifies the enrollment process by guiding users through selecting the most cost-effective health plans, aiming to optimize their tax benefits and enhance their take-home pay. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company was previously known as Covered, Inc. and rebranded to Stride Health, Inc. in March 2013. Stride Health also provides personal advisory services to assist clients in navigating the complexities of their health insurance options.
Rebellion Defense
Venture Round in 2021
Rebellion Defense develops AI-powered software for defense and national security, serving the United States, the United Kingdom, and allied governments. Its products analyze, secure, and transport national security data and provide a fused view of the threat environment and adversary capabilities. The company automates orchestration and execution across distributed hardware and software, strengthening cyber readiness for critical military assets and enabling deterrence and rapid response to threats. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Seattle and London, Rebellion Defense combines private-sector technology expertise with defense veterans to deliver mission-focused software for defense and security missions.
Founded in 2005, Interos Inc. specializes in supply chain risk management, offering a platform that aggregates and analyzes large datasets to identify relationships, patterns, and correlations. This enables clients to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks across their extended business ecosystems, including supply chains, partnerships, and alliances.
Element Biosciences
Series C in 2021
Element Biosciences develops innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in a disruptive DNA sequencing technology that offers high-quality data, workflow flexibility, and affordable access to next-generation sequencing.
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that leverage radioisotopes to improve cancer treatment outcomes. RayzeBio focuses on creating innovative radiopharmaceuticals, particularly utilizing alpha-emitting radioisotopes like Actinium-225, to target solid tumors effectively. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates, RayzeBio is committed to addressing significant market opportunities in oncology through late-stage clinical programs, development initiatives, and discovery efforts. The company's mission is to provide effective therapeutic solutions aimed at defeating cancer.
Altruist operates a digital investment platform that supports financial advisors in delivering more affordable and accessible independent financial advice. The platform helps advisors serve clients more efficiently by automating research, identifying issues, and streamlining operations, enabling better-informed money decisions. By reducing costs and improving efficiency, Altruist aims to expand access to high-quality financial planning for millions of people while supporting thousands of financial professionals.
Waybridge
Series B in 2021
Waybridge is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that provides a logistics management platform aimed at addressing inefficiencies in the raw materials supply chain. The platform facilitates online negotiations to optimize purchasing processes, enhances trade analysis, and offers real-time shipment tracking. By focusing on resilience, sustainability, and collaboration, Waybridge enables clients to streamline their supply chain operations and achieve substantial cost savings. Through its suite of digital tools, the company aims to transform the physical commodities supply chain, making it more effective for its users.
Nuvalent is a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer. Leveraging expertise in structure-based design, Nuvalent creates innovative small molecules with exquisite target selectivity to overcome resistance and minimize adverse events.
Astranis develops innovative satellite technology to provide targeted internet access to underserved regions. The company manufactures small satellites for high-orbit deployment, serving diverse sectors such as defense, commercial communications, oil and gas, and telecommunications.
GH Research
Series B in 2021
GH Research is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for psychiatric and neurological disorders, with an emphasis on treatment-resistant depression. It is advancing novel and proprietary mebufotenin (5-MeO-DMT) therapies, including inhalable and intravenous product candidates, to provide transformative treatment options for patients who do not respond to existing therapies. The portfolio includes GH001, an inhalable mebufotenin candidate, and GH002, an intravenous candidate. The company concentrates its activities in research and development to create practice-changing solutions for depression.
Dapper Labs
Series C in 2021
Founded in 2018, Dapper Labs develops blockchain-based platforms that bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and innovative digital experiences to fans worldwide. Its flagship product, NBA Top Shot, engages consumers with their favorite brands by creating communities centered around ownership and creativity.
Dapper Labs
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Dapper Labs develops blockchain-based platforms that bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and innovative digital experiences to fans worldwide. Its flagship product, NBA Top Shot, engages consumers with their favorite brands by creating communities centered around ownership and creativity.
Graphite Bio
Series B in 2021
Graphite Bio is a clinical-stage gene editing company focused on targeted DNA integration to treat serious diseases. Its platform aims to precisely insert, repair, or replace genetic sequences by integrating therapeutic cargoes at predefined genomic locations, enabling correction of mutations or replacement of disease-causing genes while preserving normal regulatory control. Based in South San Francisco, the company pursues high-efficiency precision gene editing to address underlying causes of disease.
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative protein and peptide therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. The company employs several proprietary platforms, including XTEN for extending drug half-life, XPAT for analyzing protease activity in the tumor microenvironment, and ProTIA, which focuses on immuno-oncology therapeutics. Amunix's product pipeline includes prodrugs and transformative T-cell engagers designed to activate the immune system against solid tumors. The company collaborates with various academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors, maintaining strategic partnerships with organizations such as Janssen and Biogen-Idec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix strives to deliver breakthroughs that can harness the immune system to combat cancer more effectively.
Artiva Biotherapeutics
Series B in 2021
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a San Diego-based biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing cellular immunotherapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2019, Artiva specializes in off-the-shelf, allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies aimed at treating both hematologic cancers and solid tumors. The company's product pipeline includes therapies that target CD20 and CD19 in B-cell lymphomas, as well as HER2 in various solid tumors. Artiva is committed to harnessing the therapeutic potential of NK cells while addressing challenges in their scalability and manufacturing. Its mission centers on delivering effective and safe cell therapies that are readily accessible to cancer patients in need.
Cyteir Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
Cyteir Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies based on DNA repair biology for cancer treatment and synthetic lethality in autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on precision targeting of critical DNA repair factors to induce self-destruction in diseased cells through an overload of DNA damage. Cyteir employs an integrated drug development platform that addresses the imbalance between DNA damage and repair, resulting in a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics aimed at various disease states, including hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Its lead compound, CYT-0851, is an oral investigational drug designed to inhibit RAD51-mediated homologous recombination, targeting specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells.
Cullinan Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that leverage radioisotopes to improve cancer treatment outcomes. RayzeBio focuses on creating innovative radiopharmaceuticals, particularly utilizing alpha-emitting radioisotopes like Actinium-225, to target solid tumors effectively. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates, RayzeBio is committed to addressing significant market opportunities in oncology through late-stage clinical programs, development initiatives, and discovery efforts. The company's mission is to provide effective therapeutic solutions aimed at defeating cancer.
Pharvaris
Series C in 2020
Pharvaris is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists to prevent and treat hereditary angioedema (HAE). Its lead drug candidate, PHA121, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.
Olema Oncology
Series C in 2020
Olema Oncology is a preclinical biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. The company specializes in discovering and commercializing targeted treatments specifically designed for women's cancers. By leveraging its extensive understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance, Olema aims to create compounds that surpass existing therapies. The company's focus is on transforming the standard of care for both pre- and post-menopausal women with cancer, with an emphasis on developing more effective and convenient treatment options. Olema's pipeline includes drug candidates such as OP-1250 and OP-3136, which have progressed through discovery and preclinical studies.
Kinnate Biopharma
Series C in 2020
Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating genomically defined cancers. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on precision oncology therapeutics, leveraging its expertise in structure-based drug discovery and translational research. Kinnate's lead product candidate, KIN002787, is a rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma inhibitor currently in preclinical development for lung cancer, melanoma, and other solid tumors. Additionally, the company is advancing other preclinical candidates, including KIN003, which targets cancer-associated alterations in FGFR2 and FGFR3 genes, and a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 12 inhibitor in the KIN004 program. Kinnate Biopharma is committed to developing targeted therapeutics for underserved patient populations, aiming to expand the reach of precision medicine in cancer treatment.
Taysha Gene Therapies
Series B in 2020
Taysha Gene Therapies develops adeno-associated virus-based gene therapies to treat monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. Its pipeline includes treatments for GM2 gangliosidosis, CLN1 disease, Rett syndrome, SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. The company collaborates with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to develop and commercialize transformative gene therapy treatments.
Olema Oncology
Series B in 2020
Olema Oncology is a preclinical biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. The company specializes in discovering and commercializing targeted treatments specifically designed for women's cancers. By leveraging its extensive understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance, Olema aims to create compounds that surpass existing therapies. The company's focus is on transforming the standard of care for both pre- and post-menopausal women with cancer, with an emphasis on developing more effective and convenient treatment options. Olema's pipeline includes drug candidates such as OP-1250 and OP-3136, which have progressed through discovery and preclinical studies.
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.
Athira Pharma
Series B in 2020
Athira Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for brain disorders. Its lead product candidate, ATH-1017, aims to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by restoring neuronal health.
Devoted Health
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2017, Devoted Health is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of older Americans by offering integrated Medicare Advantage plans. They provide personalized care through a combination of local providers, virtual and in-home care, dedicated guides, and advanced technology.
Founded in 2005, Interos Inc. specializes in supply chain risk management, offering a platform that aggregates and analyzes large datasets to identify relationships, patterns, and correlations. This enables clients to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks across their extended business ecosystems, including supply chains, partnerships, and alliances.
Lyra Health
Series C in 2020
Lyra Health operates a digital health platform that enhances mental health care for employees by connecting them with a curated network of therapists and coaches. Founded in 2015 and based in Burlingame, California, Lyra uses matching technology to pair individuals with suitable providers based on their needs and preferences. The platform offers live video therapy, coaching, and digital self-care tools, ensuring faster access to care and better outcomes compared to traditional plans. Lyra assesses treatment effectiveness using clinical measures like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 for conditions such as anxiety and depression. This approach results in significantly more people receiving care and achieving improved mental health outcomes.
Suki develops AI-driven voice solutions for healthcare providers. Its primary product, Suki Assistant, uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create detailed clinical notes during or after consultations, enabling physicians to complete administrative tasks more efficiently.
Keros Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for hematological and musculoskeletal disorders with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, KER-050, targets low blood cell counts, or cytopenias, including anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Additionally, Keros is developing KER-047, a small molecule aimed at treating anemia and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, which is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Another candidate, KER-012, is being explored for its potential in treating bone loss disorders such as osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Keros Therapeutics emphasizes understanding the role of the Transforming Growth Factor-Beta family of proteins, which are crucial for the regulation of blood cell production and the maintenance of muscle and bone health.
Astranis develops innovative satellite technology to provide targeted internet access to underserved regions. The company manufactures small satellites for high-orbit deployment, serving diverse sectors such as defense, commercial communications, oil and gas, and telecommunications.
Virta Health
Series C in 2020
Virta Health is a San Francisco–based health technology company that specializes in treating type 2 diabetes through an online, physician-supported program. The company combines nutritional biochemistry, data science, and digital tools to deliver on-demand care via a continuous remote care platform, providing physicians and health coaches who guide patients to reduce blood sugar and lose weight without medications or surgery. Founded in 2014, Virta offers a treatment approach aimed at reversing type 2 diabetes and improving related metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Element Biosciences
Series B in 2020
Element Biosciences develops innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in a disruptive DNA sequencing technology that offers high-quality data, workflow flexibility, and affordable access to next-generation sequencing.
Cyteir Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Cyteir Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies based on DNA repair biology for cancer treatment and synthetic lethality in autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on precision targeting of critical DNA repair factors to induce self-destruction in diseased cells through an overload of DNA damage. Cyteir employs an integrated drug development platform that addresses the imbalance between DNA damage and repair, resulting in a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics aimed at various disease states, including hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Its lead compound, CYT-0851, is an oral investigational drug designed to inhibit RAD51-mediated homologous recombination, targeting specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells.
Percipient.ai
Series B in 2019
Percipient.ai provides an artificial intelligence platform and services for national security missions, including Mirage, a machine learning platform that accelerates the analysis of full motion video, geospatial intelligence, and multi-source intelligence data to deliver decisive intelligence, and Mirage FMV, a module that recognizes, characterizes, and contextualizes persons, objects, and activities. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Reston, Virginia.
Pharvaris
Series B in 2019
Pharvaris is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists to prevent and treat hereditary angioedema (HAE). Its lead drug candidate, PHA121, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.
Numerated
Series B in 2019
Numerated is a fintech company that simplifies business banking for financial institutions and their clients through its innovative digital lending platform. This platform enables banks and credit unions to enhance customer experience by leveraging data to streamline the origination of various business banking products, facilitating the entire process from application to decision and closure. The software includes features such as pre-filled digital applications, decision automation, and sales and marketing tools, thereby making it easier for businesses to obtain financial products. With over 400,000 businesses and 30,000 financial institution associates utilizing the platform, Numerated has processed $50 billion in lending. Financial institutions with a collective asset base of $1 trillion employ Numerated's solutions, which have garnered recognition in the fintech industry for their effectiveness and innovation.
Quiq develops a cloud-based messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized customer support across various channels at scale. Its AI-powered solutions facilitate seamless, proactive communication between brands and consumers via digital messaging channels.
Encoded Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Encoded Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on precision gene therapies to treat a broad range of severe genetic disorders. It develops therapies and a platform that identifies human genome sequences that regulate gene expression using screening and computational approaches. The company's pipeline targets conditions across multiple pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease, aiming to help medical practitioners treat patients and improve outcomes. Based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics was founded in 2014 and was previously known as Encoded Genomics.
Concentric Analgesics
Series B in 2019
Concentric Analgesics is a biotechnology company developing non-opioid therapeutics for managing acute and chronic pain, with a focus on single local administration to target pain at the source while limiting systemic exposure. Its products aim to provide effective relief without numbness or weakness during procedures and to simplify ongoing care for patients with osteoarthritis and other conditions. The company is advancing treatments for post-surgical pain, chronic osteoarthritis pain, and refractory pain, including CA-008, an injectable capsaicin prodrug for acute post-surgical pain; CA-051 for epidural administration to treat refractory pain from cancer or amputation; and an injectable therapy for chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis. Founded in 2014, it is based in San Francisco, California.
Make School
Series B in 2019
Founded in 2011, Make School offers innovative higher education programs focused on computer science and software development. It partners with universities to provide instructional services, ensuring its curriculum remains relevant to the modern job market and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.
Inscripta
Series C in 2019
Inscripta is a gene editing technology company developing scalable digital genome engineering based on CRISPR approaches. It offers MADzymes enzymes for precision editing and is building a benchtop platform comprising an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that enables automated, massively parallel, trackable editing of single cells. The platform aims to lower technical and licensing barriers, delivering push-button workflows and low-cost libraries of thousands of designer proteins, pathways, or genome variants, each with defined and trackable mutations. The company also pursues collaboration by making its MAD7 nuclease available free for research and development to broaden access and accelerate biological discovery.
Attune Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2019
Attune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology research and development company based in New York, established in 2015. The company specializes in the discovery and development of novel orally-administered small molecule therapeutics aimed at treating rare diseases. Attune Pharmaceuticals focuses on creating innovative drug compounds, including heterocyclic derivatives, to address conditions such as hereditary angioedema and other rare medical ailments. Through its research efforts, the company seeks to provide effective treatment options for patients suffering from these uncommon disorders.
Sojournix
Series C in 2019
Sojournix Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for women's health and neuroendocrine disorders. Its primary focus is SJX-653, a selective neurokinin-3 (NK3) antagonist, designed as a non-hormonal treatment option for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Inscripta
Series C in 2018
Inscripta is a gene editing technology company developing scalable digital genome engineering based on CRISPR approaches. It offers MADzymes enzymes for precision editing and is building a benchtop platform comprising an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that enables automated, massively parallel, trackable editing of single cells. The platform aims to lower technical and licensing barriers, delivering push-button workflows and low-cost libraries of thousands of designer proteins, pathways, or genome variants, each with defined and trackable mutations. The company also pursues collaboration by making its MAD7 nuclease available free for research and development to broaden access and accelerate biological discovery.
Devoted Health
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2017, Devoted Health is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of older Americans by offering integrated Medicare Advantage plans. They provide personalized care through a combination of local providers, virtual and in-home care, dedicated guides, and advanced technology.
Orchard Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Orchard Therapeutics is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative gene therapies for rare diseases. Its core focus is autologous ex vivo gene therapy, transforming hematopoietic stem cells into a gene-modified drug product for single-administration treatments. The company's portfolio includes Strimvelis, approved by the EMA in 2016, and several programs in advanced registrational studies across various disease areas.
Amino Apps
Series C in 2018
Amino Apps enables people to discover, develop, and express their interests and passions. Founded in 2011, Amino Apps offer a network of communities allowing its users explore and obsess over the things they're into.
Metacrine
Series C in 2018
Metacrine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, established in 2014. It specializes in the discovery and development of innovative therapies aimed at treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases. The company is advancing a pipeline of drug candidates, with a primary focus on the farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a key target in managing various liver and GI disorders. Its lead candidates, MET409 and MET642, are currently in clinical trials to evaluate their efficacy in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Additionally, Metacrine collaborates with Novo Nordisk A/S to explore further research opportunities related to fibroblast growth factor 1. The company is committed to developing best-in-class therapies to improve patient outcomes in these challenging medical areas.
Workframe
Series B in 2018
Workframe is a software company specializing in workflow optimization for the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Its web-based platform provides large corporate tenants, landlords, brokers, and service providers with enhanced visibility into their workflows. The solution offers actionable data to drive efficiency and cost savings by automating critical tasks and accelerating project delivery. Workframe's visual tools help users discover trends, collect inspiration, share ideas, and provide real-time project updates, thereby streamlining communication, improving collaboration, and proactively managing risk across various initiatives.
Lyra Health
Series B in 2018
Lyra Health operates a digital health platform that enhances mental health care for employees by connecting them with a curated network of therapists and coaches. Founded in 2015 and based in Burlingame, California, Lyra uses matching technology to pair individuals with suitable providers based on their needs and preferences. The platform offers live video therapy, coaching, and digital self-care tools, ensuring faster access to care and better outcomes compared to traditional plans. Lyra assesses treatment effectiveness using clinical measures like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 for conditions such as anxiety and depression. This approach results in significantly more people receiving care and achieving improved mental health outcomes.
Doctor On Demand
Series C in 2018
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.
Corvidia Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Corvidia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing precision therapies for cardiovascular and renal diseases. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on researching and commercializing innovative treatments aimed at addressing chronic kidney disease, particularly in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and inflammation, as well as conditions like high triglyceride-induced acute pancreatitis. Corvidia Therapeutics is recognized for its approach that targets specific biologic pathways, enabling healthcare providers to deliver more effective therapies to patients with unique sensitivities. As of July 2020, Corvidia operates as a subsidiary of Novo Nordisk A/S.
RefleXion Medical
Series C in 2018
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.
Virta Health
Series B in 2018
Virta Health is a San Francisco–based health technology company that specializes in treating type 2 diabetes through an online, physician-supported program. The company combines nutritional biochemistry, data science, and digital tools to deliver on-demand care via a continuous remote care platform, providing physicians and health coaches who guide patients to reduce blood sugar and lose weight without medications or surgery. Founded in 2014, Virta offers a treatment approach aimed at reversing type 2 diabetes and improving related metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Unity Biotechnology
Series C in 2018
Unity Biotechnology is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics that prevent, halt, or reverse age-related diseases. Its primary focus involves targeting senescent cells, designing senolytic medicines to clear these cells from the body while leaving normal cells unaffected. The company's pipeline includes UBX1325 for age-related eye diseases like diabetic macular edema.
Cyteir Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Cyteir Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies based on DNA repair biology for cancer treatment and synthetic lethality in autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on precision targeting of critical DNA repair factors to induce self-destruction in diseased cells through an overload of DNA damage. Cyteir employs an integrated drug development platform that addresses the imbalance between DNA damage and repair, resulting in a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics aimed at various disease states, including hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Its lead compound, CYT-0851, is an oral investigational drug designed to inhibit RAD51-mediated homologous recombination, targeting specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells.
Inscripta
Series C in 2018
Inscripta is a gene editing technology company developing scalable digital genome engineering based on CRISPR approaches. It offers MADzymes enzymes for precision editing and is building a benchtop platform comprising an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that enables automated, massively parallel, trackable editing of single cells. The platform aims to lower technical and licensing barriers, delivering push-button workflows and low-cost libraries of thousands of designer proteins, pathways, or genome variants, each with defined and trackable mutations. The company also pursues collaboration by making its MAD7 nuclease available free for research and development to broaden access and accelerate biological discovery.
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International
Series C in 2018
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, acquiring, developing, and commercializing therapeutic medicines for patients with debilitating diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. The company has a diverse pipeline of clinical-stage product candidates, including Rilonacept, which is undergoing Phase III trials for recurrent pericarditis; Mavrilimumab, a monoclonal antibody in Phase II trials for giant cell arteritis; and KPL-716, currently in Phase 2a trials for prurigo nodularis and Phase 1a trials for atopic dermatitis. Kiniksa also has preclinical candidates, such as KPL-404, which targets the CD40/CD40L interaction in immune responses. Additionally, the company is collaborating with Kite Pharma to explore the combination of Yescarta and Mavrilimumab in patients with relapsed or refractory Large B-Cell lymphoma. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals aims to address multiple autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions through its innovative approaches.
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.
Stride Health
Series B in 2017
Stride Health, Inc. is a health benefits platform that specializes in providing affordable health coverage options for independent workers and part-time employees in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including dental plans, doctor and prescription insurance plans, and various health coverage options tailored to meet the needs of its customers. Stride Health simplifies the enrollment process by guiding users through selecting the most cost-effective health plans, aiming to optimize their tax benefits and enhance their take-home pay. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company was previously known as Covered, Inc. and rebranded to Stride Health, Inc. in March 2013. Stride Health also provides personal advisory services to assist clients in navigating the complexities of their health insurance options.
Unity Biotechnology
Series B in 2017
Unity Biotechnology is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics that prevent, halt, or reverse age-related diseases. Its primary focus involves targeting senescent cells, designing senolytic medicines to clear these cells from the body while leaving normal cells unaffected. The company's pipeline includes UBX1325 for age-related eye diseases like diabetic macular edema.
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.
Inscripta
Series B in 2017
Inscripta is a gene editing technology company developing scalable digital genome engineering based on CRISPR approaches. It offers MADzymes enzymes for precision editing and is building a benchtop platform comprising an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that enables automated, massively parallel, trackable editing of single cells. The platform aims to lower technical and licensing barriers, delivering push-button workflows and low-cost libraries of thousands of designer proteins, pathways, or genome variants, each with defined and trackable mutations. The company also pursues collaboration by making its MAD7 nuclease available free for research and development to broaden access and accelerate biological discovery.
Evident.IO
Series C in 2017
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.
Amino Apps
Series B in 2016
Amino Apps enables people to discover, develop, and express their interests and passions. Founded in 2011, Amino Apps offer a network of communities allowing its users explore and obsess over the things they're into.
ShockWave Medical
Series C in 2016
ShockWave Medical is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing intravascular lithotripsy technology to treat calcified plaque in peripheral vascular, coronary vascular, and valvular diseases. The company markets lithoplasty catheters, including M5 for above-the-knee peripheral artery disease, C2 for coronary artery disease, and S4 for below-the-knee lesions, designed to modify calcium and improve vessel compliance before angioplasty or stent delivery. Its sonic pressure wave technology aims to limit injury to healthy tissue and facilitate procedures such as transcatheter coronary interventions and valve therapies. The business serves interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists through a direct sales force and distributors. It operates in the United States, Germany, the rest of Europe, and other international markets. Founded in 2009, ShockWave Medical is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Unity Biotechnology
Series B in 2016
Unity Biotechnology is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics that prevent, halt, or reverse age-related diseases. Its primary focus involves targeting senescent cells, designing senolytic medicines to clear these cells from the body while leaving normal cells unaffected. The company's pipeline includes UBX1325 for age-related eye diseases like diabetic macular edema.
Appthority
Series B in 2016
Appthority, Inc. is a company specializing in mobile application security solutions, founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is recognized as a leader in the Mobile Threat Defense category, providing a comprehensive solution known as Mobile Threat Protection (MTP). This solution helps enterprises safeguard their data and maintain employee privacy by addressing various mobile threats, including those from devices, applications, and networks. Appthority's offerings include threat detection, management, and intelligence, which equip security teams with the necessary tools to enhance visibility and control over mobile risks. The company has earned the trust of numerous Fortune 1000 companies, delivering best-in-class protection and ensuring that enterprise data remains private and secure. As of November 2018, Appthority operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.
Jiff, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a HIPAA-compliant platform for the healthcare industry, enabling the creation of personalized and private communities of care. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Jiff focuses on enhancing communication between healthcare professionals and patients through innovative tools. One of its notable products is JiffPad, an educational platform for iPads that transforms doctor-patient conversations and images into videos, facilitating easier sharing and understanding within the privacy of patients' homes. The company also offers solutions that engage employees by linking company benefits and incentives to healthy behaviors, leveraging familiar wearables and applications. Jiff has formed strategic alliances with firms such as Towers Watson & Co. and Mercer, furthering its mission to improve healthcare delivery and employee engagement. As of April 2017, Jiff operates as a subsidiary of Castlight Health, Inc.
Evident.IO
Series B in 2016
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
Hua Medicine
Series C in 2016
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
RefleXion Medical
Series B in 2016
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.