35Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company that designs and develops innovative biologics to address diseases with high unmet medical need. The company applies protein engineering and a deep understanding of transforming growth factor-beta structure-function relationships to create potent ligand traps for cardio-pulmonary and metabolic diseases, including pulmonary hypertension and musculoskeletal disorders.
Cidara Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel anti-infectives. Its primary focus is rezafungin acetate, an antifungal for treating serious invasive fungal infections. Additionally, it advances the Cloudbreak platform to develop antiviral therapies using Fc-conjugates.
Serán Bioscience
Private Equity Round in 2024
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in providing a wide range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a comprehensive suite of development, analytical, and clinical manufacturing services, aimed at optimizing drug development and production processes. By catering to various aspects of pharmaceutical development, Serán Bioscience supports its clients in efficiently bringing their products to market.
Zenas BioPharma
Series C in 2024
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-based therapies for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases. Based in Florida, United States, the company advances biologic programs and aims to modulate B cell–driven pathology. Its lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb on B cells, thereby inhibiting harmful immune activity without depleting B cells.
Clasp Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
Clasp Therapeutics develops precision oncology platforms to identify neoantigens from driver mutations in hard-to-treat cancers. Its technology enables the creation of targeted therapies that selectively bind to HLA-presented peptides, allowing for precise destruction of cancer cells across various tumor types.
Unicycive Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Unicycive Therapeutics provides development programs that focus on treating kidney diseases with significant unmet medical needs. It aims to open the way for a broad range of disease-modifying therapies by modifying the intracellular and extracellular concentrations of these various electrolytes and ions in Chronic Kidney Disease and Gitelman’s Syndrome and by addressing the underlying mitochondrial pathology and inflammation associated with Acute Kidney Disease.
Unicycive Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Los Altos, California.
Silence Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Silence Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company that develops RNA therapeutics using short interfering RNA to trigger RNA interference and degrade disease-causing messenger RNA. It focuses on discovery, development, and delivery of siRNA medicines for hematology, cardiovascular disease, and other rare and metabolic conditions. The company has a proprietary mRNAi GOLD platform to create internal candidates and collaborates on out-licensed programs, including a strategic partnership with AstraZeneca to discover, develop, and commercialize siRNA therapies across cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, and respiratory indications, as well as a collaboration with Genomics England. Its product candidates include SLN124 for iron overload, SLN360 for cardiovascular disease associated with high lipoprotein, and SLN500 for complement-mediated diseases. Silence Therapeutics also pursues delivery systems for targeting multiple organs and cell types, supporting a pipeline across its three focus areas.
Olema Oncology
Post in 2023
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.
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.
Gracell Biotechnologies
Post in 2023
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. Based in Shanghai, China, Gracell's lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-targeting autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, and GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Both candidates are currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials. Additionally, the company is advancing GC007F for B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and GC027 for adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, among others. Gracell also has a range of earlier-stage product candidates addressing various cancer types, such as ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide effective cellular therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
Ossium Health
Series C in 2023
Ossium Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced cell therapy products aimed at treating blood cancers, improving organ transplantation, and repairing tissue damage caused by radiation exposure. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company has created a range of therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients. Additionally, Ossium offers Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation, and Chymalis, which utilizes mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to facilitate the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. The company also supplies bone marrow cells for research in oncology, immunology, and related fields, focusing on improving health and longevity through innovative bioengineering techniques.
EpiBiologics
Series A in 2023
EpiBiologics is a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. Utilizing its proprietary EpiTAC platform, EpiBiologics creates therapeutics designed to degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of a wide range of disorders. The company's innovative approach enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential advancements in the treatment of challenging health conditions.
Icosavax develops virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines using its proprietary computational design platform. Its primary focus is creating vaccines for life-threatening respiratory diseases, with current candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Founded in 2017, the company aims to discover, develop, and commercialize vaccines against infectious diseases.
EpiBiologics
Series A in 2023
EpiBiologics is a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. Utilizing its proprietary EpiTAC platform, EpiBiologics creates therapeutics designed to degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of a wide range of disorders. The company's innovative approach enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential advancements in the treatment of challenging health conditions.
Unicycive Therapeutics
Post in 2023
Unicycive Therapeutics provides development programs that focus on treating kidney diseases with significant unmet medical needs. It aims to open the way for a broad range of disease-modifying therapies by modifying the intracellular and extracellular concentrations of these various electrolytes and ions in Chronic Kidney Disease and Gitelman’s Syndrome and by addressing the underlying mitochondrial pathology and inflammation associated with Acute Kidney Disease.
Unicycive Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Los Altos, California.
Rgenta Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.
Zenas BioPharma
Series B in 2022
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-based therapies for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases. Based in Florida, United States, the company advances biologic programs and aims to modulate B cell–driven pathology. Its lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb on B cells, thereby inhibiting harmful immune activity without depleting B cells.
Aadi Bioscience
Private Equity Round in 2021
Aadi Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.
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.
Esco Lifesciences
Series A in 2021
Esco Lifesciences Group supplies advanced technologies, products, and services tailored for life sciences and healthcare sectors. It facilitates academic research, clinical practice, and biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
Rgenta Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.
Ossium Health
Series B in 2021
Ossium Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced cell therapy products aimed at treating blood cancers, improving organ transplantation, and repairing tissue damage caused by radiation exposure. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company has created a range of therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients. Additionally, Ossium offers Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation, and Chymalis, which utilizes mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to facilitate the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. The company also supplies bone marrow cells for research in oncology, immunology, and related fields, focusing on improving health and longevity through innovative bioengineering techniques.
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals, established in 2010 and based in Singapore, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology and oncology. It develops innovative treatments, including a monoclonal therapy for atopic dermatitis and a small molecule inhibitor for cancer, aiming to transform patients' lives. The company collaborates with prominent pharmaceutical partners and operates as a subsidiary of ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Limited.
InnoCare is a biopharmaceutical company based in China, focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company boasts a highly skilled scientific team with extensive drug innovation experience in both the United States and China, supported by a distinguished Scientific Advisory Board composed of experts from top universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. InnoCare's product pipeline includes a range of therapies, such as orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, and tafasitamab, targeting hematological tumors, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to make significant advancements in the treatment of conditions related to abnormal B-cell and T-cell functions, thereby contributing to the global fight against these diseases.
Serán Bioscience
Acquisition in 2021
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in providing a wide range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a comprehensive suite of development, analytical, and clinical manufacturing services, aimed at optimizing drug development and production processes. By catering to various aspects of pharmaceutical development, Serán Bioscience supports its clients in efficiently bringing their products to market.
Visen Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2021
Visen Pharmaceuticals is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and providing advanced treatments for endocrine diseases in China. With a patient-centric approach, Visen aims to deliver first-in-class or best-in-class products, covering both common and rare endocrine conditions in adults and children. The company leverages cutting-edge technologies and global resources, with established offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei, along with a Greater China R&D and manufacturing site in Suzhou.
Serán Bioscience
Venture Round in 2021
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in providing a wide range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a comprehensive suite of development, analytical, and clinical manufacturing services, aimed at optimizing drug development and production processes. By catering to various aspects of pharmaceutical development, Serán Bioscience supports its clients in efficiently bringing their products to market.
Gracell Biotechnologies
Series C in 2020
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. Based in Shanghai, China, Gracell's lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-targeting autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, and GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Both candidates are currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials. Additionally, the company is advancing GC007F for B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and GC027 for adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, among others. Gracell also has a range of earlier-stage product candidates addressing various cancer types, such as ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide effective cellular therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
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.
Bolt Biotherapeutics
Series C in 2020
Bolt Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies based on the Boltbody platform, which links tumor-targeting antibodies to immune-stimulating payloads to activate innate and adaptive immune responses against solid tumors. The platform aims to transform non-responsive, or cold, tumors into immunologically active ones by delivering immune stimulants at the tumor site. The company’s pipeline includes BDC-1001 as a monotherapy for HER2-expressing solid tumors, with additional candidates such as BDC-3042 and Next-Gen ISAC designed to broaden its immuno-oncology program. Bolt Biotherapeutics focuses on myeloid biology and tumor-targeted therapies to leverage immune mechanisms for cancer treatment.
Legend Biotech
Series A in 2020
Legend Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications. Its lead candidate, LCAR-B38M/JNJ-4528, is an autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, evaluated in various trials including earlier-line settings and comparisons with standard therapies in Revlimid-refractory disease. The company also has a broad pipeline of autologous and allogeneic CAR-T and related immunotherapies targeting solid tumors and hematologic cancers, including investigations into CD20-directed allogeneic CAR-T for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in China as an investigator-initiated Phase 1 study, as well as early preclinical and clinical programs for additional cancers and infectious diseases. Legend Biotech was founded in 2014 and is based in Somerset, New Jersey; it is a subsidiary of Genscript Biotech Corporation.
Rongchang Pharmaceutical
Series A in 2020
Yantai Rongchang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Yantai, China, founded in 1993. The company engages in the research and development, production, and distribution of modern Chinese medicine and biological drugs. Over the years, Rongchang Pharmaceutical has evolved into a comprehensive enterprise that combines various aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on innovation and the development of effective healthcare solutions.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2020
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for ophthalmic conditions, with a pipeline that includes first-in-class candidates aimed at Demodex blepharitis and other eye diseases. Its lead program, TP-03, targets blepharitis caused by Demodex mites and is advancing through Phase IIb/III trials, alongside efforts to address meibomian gland disease. The company is also developing TP-04 for rosacea and TP-05 for Lyme prophylaxis and community malaria reduction, indicating a broader dermatology and infectious-disease focus. Tarsus pursues development across opportunities with unmet medical need, aiming to bring novel therapeutics to patients with limited treatment options. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Passage Bio
Series B in 2019
Passage Bio is a gene therapy company dedicated to developing transformative treatments for rare, monogenic central nervous system disorders. It has an integrated pipeline of five AAV-delivered therapeutics and collaborates with the University of Pennsylvania's Gene Therapy Program for preclinical work.
Poseida Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for patients with significant unmet medical needs. The company specializes in genome engineering technologies and is focused on creating targeted treatments, including a pipeline of autologous and allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapies aimed at addressing hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Additionally, Poseida is advancing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening diseases, such as Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency and methylmalonic acidemia, along with therapies for genetic liver diseases. Founded in 2014, Poseida Therapeutics is committed to improving patient outcomes through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.
MacuLogix
Series D in 2019
MacuLogix, Inc. is a company specializing in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. The company develops innovative tools, including the AdaptDx, a fully automated dark adaptometer that allows eye care professionals to assess the dark adaptation process in patients. This technology enables early detection and tracking of AMD, allowing for intervention up to three years before the disease manifests visually. MacuLogix aims to reduce preventable blindness through its screening tools, which are distributed across the United States and internationally, as well as sold online. Founded in 2008 and based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, MacuLogix continues to advance its mission to combat vision loss associated with AMD.
Passage Bio
Series A in 2019
Passage Bio is a gene therapy company dedicated to developing transformative treatments for rare, monogenic central nervous system disorders. It has an integrated pipeline of five AAV-delivered therapeutics and collaborates with the University of Pennsylvania's Gene Therapy Program for preclinical work.
Bolt Biotherapeutics
Series B in 2019
Bolt Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies based on the Boltbody platform, which links tumor-targeting antibodies to immune-stimulating payloads to activate innate and adaptive immune responses against solid tumors. The platform aims to transform non-responsive, or cold, tumors into immunologically active ones by delivering immune stimulants at the tumor site. The company’s pipeline includes BDC-1001 as a monotherapy for HER2-expressing solid tumors, with additional candidates such as BDC-3042 and Next-Gen ISAC designed to broaden its immuno-oncology program. Bolt Biotherapeutics focuses on myeloid biology and tumor-targeted therapies to leverage immune mechanisms for cancer treatment.
Innocare
Private Equity Round in 2019
InnoCare is a biopharmaceutical company based in China, focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company boasts a highly skilled scientific team with extensive drug innovation experience in both the United States and China, supported by a distinguished Scientific Advisory Board composed of experts from top universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. InnoCare's product pipeline includes a range of therapies, such as orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, and tafasitamab, targeting hematological tumors, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to make significant advancements in the treatment of conditions related to abnormal B-cell and T-cell functions, thereby contributing to the global fight against these diseases.
Visen Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2018
Visen Pharmaceuticals is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and providing advanced treatments for endocrine diseases in China. With a patient-centric approach, Visen aims to deliver first-in-class or best-in-class products, covering both common and rare endocrine conditions in adults and children. The company leverages cutting-edge technologies and global resources, with established offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei, along with a Greater China R&D and manufacturing site in Suzhou.
Sinovac Biotech
Post in 2018
Sinovac Biotech Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of vaccines against human infectious diseases. Its portfolio includes vaccines for hepatitis A and B, enterovirus 71 (EV71), seasonal influenza, H5N1 and H1N1 pandemic influenza, mumps, and hand, foot, and mouth diseases. Notable products include Healive for hepatitis A, Bilive for combined hepatitis A and B, Anflu for seasonal influenza, Panflu for H5N1 influenza, Panflu.1 for H1N1 influenza, and Inlive for EV71. The company has completed phase III clinical trials for varicella and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines and is advancing trials for other vaccines such as Sabin inactivated polio, pneumococcal conjugate, rubella, and quadrivalent influenza. Sinovac collaborates with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA and Tianjin CanSino Biotechnology Inc. for vaccine development. The company primarily sells its vaccines in China and exports to select countries including Mongolia, Nepal, and the Philippines.
Precision BioSciences
Series B in 2018
Precision BioSciences, founded in 2006, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in genome editing, developing therapeutic products using its proprietary ARCUS technology. The company focuses on creating allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies to treat cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-hodgkin lymphoma, as well as genetic disorders.
Poseida Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for patients with significant unmet medical needs. The company specializes in genome engineering technologies and is focused on creating targeted treatments, including a pipeline of autologous and allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapies aimed at addressing hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Additionally, Poseida is advancing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening diseases, such as Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency and methylmalonic acidemia, along with therapies for genetic liver diseases. Founded in 2014, Poseida Therapeutics is committed to improving patient outcomes through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.
Innocare
Venture Round in 2018
InnoCare is a biopharmaceutical company based in China, focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company boasts a highly skilled scientific team with extensive drug innovation experience in both the United States and China, supported by a distinguished Scientific Advisory Board composed of experts from top universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. InnoCare's product pipeline includes a range of therapies, such as orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, and tafasitamab, targeting hematological tumors, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to make significant advancements in the treatment of conditions related to abnormal B-cell and T-cell functions, thereby contributing to the global fight against these diseases.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Series E in 2017
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic compounds through inhibiting the complement system for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate, pegcetacoplan, is in Phase III trials for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, among other indications.
Zai Lab is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing transformative medicines for cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Founded in Shanghai in 2014, the company focuses on bringing innovative therapies to patients worldwide. Zai Lab's pipeline includes proprietary drug candidates such as Niraparib, Optune, Ripretinib, and Margetuximab, among others. The company collaborates with global biopharma leaders to expand its pipeline and foster innovation in China.
Platelet BioGenesis
Series A in 2017
Platelet BioGenesis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2014. It specializes in the production of donor-independent human platelets derived from pluripotent stem cells for clinical applications. The company has developed a microfluidic bioreactor that enables the generation of functional platelets at commercial scale from human stem cell cultures. These bioreactor-produced platelets are distributed to hospitals and blood banks, providing essential therapeutic resources to patients globally. Through its innovative approach, Platelet BioGenesis is contributing to advancements in biotechnology and the field of transfusion medicine.
Aadi Bioscience
Series A in 2017
Aadi Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Post in 2017
Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets medicines across hematology, oncology, cardiovascular, and immunology. Its portfolio includes Opdivo for cancer immunotherapy; Eliquis for stroke prevention and venous thromboembolism; Orencia for rheumatoid arthritis; Sprycel, Yervoy, Empliciti, Baraclude; Reyataz and Sustiva for HIV; and Daklinza, Sunvepra, Beclabuvir for viral infections. The company sells products through wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, government entities, and medical professionals worldwide, and pursues collaboration and licensing arrangements with Pfizer, Otsuka, Ono, Nektar, AstraZeneca, Insitro, Schrödinger, and others. It also engages in partnerships for discovery and development with multiple biotech firms and academia. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in New York, the firm has a strong presence in immuno-oncology and focuses on innovative therapies and global reach.
Biohaven Pharmaceutical
Venture Round in 2016
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for neurological diseases and other therapeutic areas. The company focuses on life-changing therapies targeting conditions such as neuromuscular disorders, metabolic diseases, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and various forms of cancer. Its diverse pipeline includes late-stage product candidates that utilize mechanisms such as calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists, glutamate modulators, and myeloperoxidase inhibitors. Notable candidates in its pipeline include BHV3000-301, BHV3000-302, and BHV3000-303, among others. Biohaven's commitment to addressing unmet medical needs positions it as a significant player in the biopharmaceutical landscape.
Celladon Corporation, established in 2000 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, is a biotechnology company focused on developing molecular therapies for treating heart failure. The company's primary product candidate is MYDICAR, an enzyme replacement therapy aimed at addressing the key enzyme deficiency in advanced heart failure. This therapy targets SERCA2a, an enzyme crucial for regulating calcium cycling and contractility in heart muscle cells.
Sierra Oncology
Series D in 2014
Sierra Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing targeted therapies for hematology and oncology patients. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company focuses on delivering innovative treatments for rare forms of cancer. Its lead drug candidate, momelotinib, is a selective inhibitor of JAK1, JAK2, and ACVR1, which has been evaluated in two completed Phase 3 trials for myelofibrosis. In addition, Sierra is advancing SRA737, an inhibitor of Checkpoint kinase 1 currently undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials, and SRA141, an inhibitor of cell division cycle 7 kinase in preclinical development. Through its scientific expertise and evidence-based approach, Sierra Oncology aims to transform cancer treatment paradigms and improve patient outcomes.
Ocera Therapeutics
Post in 2013
Ocera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative treatments for patients suffering from acute and chronic liver diseases. The company's primary focus is on its lead product, OCR-002, an ammonia scavenger designed to address hyperammonemia through both intravenous and oral formulations. Recently, Ocera completed a Phase 2b clinical trial, known as STOP-HE, which assessed the safety and efficacy of OCR-002 in alleviating neurocognitive symptoms associated with acute hepatic encephalopathy in hospitalized patients with elevated ammonia levels. Ocera is currently preparing for a meeting with the FDA to discuss the intravenous program and potential future development pathways for its therapeutics.
Semnur Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2013
Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative non-opioid drugs aimed at treating lumbar radicular pain. The company focuses on creating products that address the needs of pain management practitioners and their patients, particularly those who are underserved in terms of effective back pain treatment. By emphasizing clinical and commercial development, Semnur aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of pain management solutions, thereby improving outcomes for individuals suffering from back pain.
MacroGenics
Series B in 2004
MacroGenics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. Its pipeline includes Margetuximab targeting HER2-expressing tumors, Flotetuzumab for acute myeloid leukemia, and other immuno-oncology product candidates such as MGA012, MGD013, MGD019, and Enoblituzumab. The company also develops combination therapies like MGD009 with MGA012, and antibody drug conjugates like MGC018 targeting B7-H3.
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.