5AM Ventures

5AM Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Boston. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on companies in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, including biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, and advanced research instruments. With a commitment to nurturing innovation, 5AM Ventures plays a pivotal role in supporting emerging companies that are at the forefront of scientific and technological advancements.

David Allison

Partner

John Diekman

Founding Partner

Max Farina

Senior Associate

Mason Freeman

Venture Partner

Michelle Ho

Associate

Michael Klein

Principal

Pengpeng Li

Associate

Deborah Palestrant

Partner

Kush Parmar

Managing Partner

Scott M. Rocklage

Founding Partner

Andrew Schwab

Managing Partner

Katie Bodner Spielberg

Senior Associate

Aniqa Tasnim

Associate

Arthur Tzianabos

Venture Partner

Rathnam Venkat

Analyst

Joseph Victor

Venture Partner

Anna Yaeger

Partner and Head of Public Equities

John Diekman Ph.D

Founding Partner

James Young Ph.D

Venture Partner

Past deals in Pharmaceuticals

CAMP4

Series B in 2022
CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation is a bioinformatics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in gene regulation circuitry, utilizing a 4-D gene circuitry platform to codify the activation of the over 24,000 genes in the human body into a set of combinatorial rules. This approach allows CAMP4 to manipulate gene production through existing cellular signaling pathways, directly addressing the fundamental causes of diseases. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the platform simplifies the drug discovery process, enabling the identification of druggable targets and facilitating a quicker and less risky path to developing new medicines. This innovative methodology significantly accelerates the initiation of disease treatment, ultimately benefiting patients by reducing the time required to bring new therapies to market.

Dianthus Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Dianthus Therapeutics is a biotech company operating in stealth mode. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Radionetics Oncology

Private Equity Round in 2021
Radionetics Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative radiotherapeutics aimed at treating various oncology indications. The company specializes in creating non-peptide and small molecule agents that facilitate the targeted delivery of therapeutic radioisotopes to solid tumors. This focus positions Radionetics Oncology to address the growing need for advanced treatment options in oncology, enhancing the capabilities of medical professionals in managing cancer.

Expansion Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Expansion Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company pursuing the vast potential of small molecule medicines for RNA-mediated diseases.

Neurogastrx

Series B in 2021
Neurogastrx, Inc. is a venture-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for gastrointestinal disorders. Established in 2017 and located in Campbell, California, the company aims to address the unmet medical needs associated with functional and motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. One of its key products, NG101, is designed to enhance gastric motility while also possessing antiemetic properties. Neurogastrx's specialty therapies target the enteric nervous system, addressing issues related to gut contractions, sensation, and the brain-gut axis, ultimately striving to alleviate the burden of these disorders on patients and the healthcare system.

CAMP4

Series A in 2021
CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation is a bioinformatics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in gene regulation circuitry, utilizing a 4-D gene circuitry platform to codify the activation of the over 24,000 genes in the human body into a set of combinatorial rules. This approach allows CAMP4 to manipulate gene production through existing cellular signaling pathways, directly addressing the fundamental causes of diseases. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the platform simplifies the drug discovery process, enabling the identification of druggable targets and facilitating a quicker and less risky path to developing new medicines. This innovative methodology significantly accelerates the initiation of disease treatment, ultimately benefiting patients by reducing the time required to bring new therapies to market.

Inipharm

Series A in 2020
Inipharm Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2018. The company specializes in discovering and developing therapies for severe liver diseases, particularly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Inipharm focuses on small-molecule drugs that target HSD17B13, a gene linked to various liver conditions. By modulating this gene's activity, Inipharm aims to reduce liver damage, inflammation, and fibrosis, addressing significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of liver diseases.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2020
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

NodThera

Series B in 2020
NodThera Limited is a biotechnology company focused on researching and developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which play a critical role in inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, NodThera operates a laboratory in Seattle, Washington, and a corporate office in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company aims to create therapies targeting a range of conditions including arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. By developing potent and selective NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors, NodThera seeks to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines, enabling more effective treatment options for patients suffering from chronic inflammation-related diseases.

Cleave Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By focusing on these mechanisms, Cleave Therapeutics aims to create enzyme inhibitors that can effectively treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its research efforts are directed toward discovering innovative therapies that may improve patient outcomes in oncology.

CinCor Pharma

Series A in 2019
CinCor Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of treatments for cardiovascular, metabolic, and kidney diseases. Its primary focus is on CIN-107, a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor aimed at addressing resistant hypertension and primary aldosteronism. By advancing its promising clinical candidates, CinCor Pharma seeks to gain marketing approval for innovative therapies that can effectively address unmet medical needs in these critical areas of health.

Pear Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Impel Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2018
Impel NeuroPharma is a medical device company developing a novel drug delivery device that enables drugs to bypass the blood-brain barrier(BBB) using direct nose-to-brain delivery. It is focused on developing transformative therapies that unlock the full potential of therapeutic molecules for people living with CNS disorders with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

NodThera

Series A in 2018
NodThera Limited is a biotechnology company focused on researching and developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which play a critical role in inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, NodThera operates a laboratory in Seattle, Washington, and a corporate office in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company aims to create therapies targeting a range of conditions including arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. By developing potent and selective NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors, NodThera seeks to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines, enabling more effective treatment options for patients suffering from chronic inflammation-related diseases.

Precision NanoSystem

Series B in 2018
Precision Nanosystems develops tools and processes for the development and manufacture of nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. It offers NanoAssemblr benchtop instrument for prototyping of nanoparticles, as well as for the development of nanoparticle-based drugs delivering RNA, small-molecule, and protein therapeutics. The company also provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glial cells, as well as potent delivery to primary cells; Test9Kit for the study of gene function in various cell types; and Hepato9Kit for the study of gene function in the liver. In addition, it provides instruments, reagents, and services to the life sciences researchers.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2018
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Arvinas

Series C in 2018
Arvinas is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases including cancer, pro-inflammatory, autoimmune and rare diseases. Its proprietary approach is the targeting of disease-causing proteins for degradation thus eliminating them from the body. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Connecticut, United States.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2018
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals discovers and develops novel therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for the treatment of endocrine-related diseases and cancers. Their programs are derived from internal discovery efforts and use objective hormonal biomarker endpoints for preclinical and clinical studies to reduce both the risk and cost to achieve meaningful clinical data. Crinetics is seeking motivated partners to help advance Their programs to become commercially successful products.

Neurogastrx

Series A in 2018
Neurogastrx, Inc. is a venture-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for gastrointestinal disorders. Established in 2017 and located in Campbell, California, the company aims to address the unmet medical needs associated with functional and motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. One of its key products, NG101, is designed to enhance gastric motility while also possessing antiemetic properties. Neurogastrx's specialty therapies target the enteric nervous system, addressing issues related to gut contractions, sensation, and the brain-gut axis, ultimately striving to alleviate the burden of these disorders on patients and the healthcare system.

Expansion Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Expansion Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company pursuing the vast potential of small molecule medicines for RNA-mediated diseases.

Pear Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Scientist.com

Series C in 2017
Scientist.com has connected buyers and sellers of research services. Through this exchange, they are able to deliver faster science through an innovative approach to R&D. Find the best resources to support studies surrounding human biological samples, biomarkers, immunotherapy, protein engineering, molecular pharmacology, in vitro / in vivo assays and over 3,000 additional areas.

Scientist.com

Series C in 2017
Scientist.com has connected buyers and sellers of research services. Through this exchange, they are able to deliver faster science through an innovative approach to R&D. Find the best resources to support studies surrounding human biological samples, biomarkers, immunotherapy, protein engineering, molecular pharmacology, in vitro / in vivo assays and over 3,000 additional areas.

ScPharmaceuticals

Series B in 2017
scPharmaceticals is creating innovative and important new therapeutic options by administering drugs subcutaneously using a convenient two component delivery system suitable for patient self-administration.In February 2013 scPharmaceuticals was formed to continue the groundbreaking work of SpringLeaf Therapeutics, a Boston area company that started in 2007. scPharmaceuticals targets the untapped opportunity of treating patients with serious medical conditions with a convenient safe and comfortable subcutaneous administration of a drug. This is therapeutically equivalent to intravenous administration while avoiding the cost, burden and risks associated with intravenous administration.

Impel Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2016
Impel NeuroPharma is a medical device company developing a novel drug delivery device that enables drugs to bypass the blood-brain barrier(BBB) using direct nose-to-brain delivery. It is focused on developing transformative therapies that unlock the full potential of therapeutic molecules for people living with CNS disorders with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Chrono Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Chrono Therapeutics Inc., a digital transdermal drug delivery company, develops SmartStop, a digital nicotine replacement therapy. Its wearable solution tailors the timing and dose sizes of drugs, preempts predictable peak disease, and addiction symptoms with a device. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Hayward, California.

Cleave Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By focusing on these mechanisms, Cleave Therapeutics aims to create enzyme inhibitors that can effectively treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its research efforts are directed toward discovering innovative therapies that may improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Homology Medicines

Series A in 2016
Homology Medicines, Inc. is a genetic medicines company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, focused on improving the lives of patients with rare genetic diseases. The company employs a proprietary platform that utilizes human hematopoietic stem cell-derived adeno-associated virus vectors (AAVHSCs) to deliver genetic therapies in vivo, either through gene therapy or nuclease-free gene editing. This innovative approach allows for targeted treatment of various disease-relevant tissues, including the liver and central nervous system, through a single injection. Homology's lead product candidate, HMI-102, is currently in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for treating phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults, while HMI-103 targets pediatric PKU patients, and HMI-202 is being developed for metachromatic leukodystrophy. Founded in 2015, Homology Medicines aims to address significant unmet medical needs by targeting the underlying causes of genetic disorders.

Pear Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Millendo Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Atterocor, Inc. focuses on research and development of therapeutics for adrenal disease. Atterocor, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2015
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals discovers and develops novel therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for the treatment of endocrine-related diseases and cancers. Their programs are derived from internal discovery efforts and use objective hormonal biomarker endpoints for preclinical and clinical studies to reduce both the risk and cost to achieve meaningful clinical data. Crinetics is seeking motivated partners to help advance Their programs to become commercially successful products.

Arvinas

Series B in 2015
Arvinas is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases including cancer, pro-inflammatory, autoimmune and rare diseases. Its proprietary approach is the targeting of disease-causing proteins for degradation thus eliminating them from the body. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Connecticut, United States.

Portal Instruments

Series B in 2015
Portal Instruments, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in needle-free jet injectors for drug delivery. Founded in 2012, the company develops innovative technology that allows for the precise administration of medications through the skin without the use of needles. This platform is designed to accommodate various drug viscosities and concentrations, enhancing compatibility with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The jet injectors deliver medication via a narrow stream, ensuring a painless and silent experience for patients. Portal Instruments aims to replace traditional needles and syringes with its advanced delivery mechanism, making it applicable across multiple fields, including medical, agricultural, and cosmetic applications. The company is positioned to transform the drug delivery landscape and improve patient experiences for those managing chronic diseases.

Precision NanoSystem

Series A in 2015
Precision Nanosystems develops tools and processes for the development and manufacture of nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. It offers NanoAssemblr benchtop instrument for prototyping of nanoparticles, as well as for the development of nanoparticle-based drugs delivering RNA, small-molecule, and protein therapeutics. The company also provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glial cells, as well as potent delivery to primary cells; Test9Kit for the study of gene function in various cell types; and Hepato9Kit for the study of gene function in the liver. In addition, it provides instruments, reagents, and services to the life sciences researchers.

Calibrium

Convertible Note in 2015
Calibrium is an emerging privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of novel drug candidates for the treatment of diabetes and related metabolic diseases. Calibrium was co-founded by Fritz French, Calibrium’s Chief Executive Officer, and Richard DiMarchi, PhD, Calibirum’s Chief Scientific Officer.

Pulmatrix

Post in 2015
Pulmatrix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops inhaled therapies for the treatment, prevention, and transmission control of infectious and progressive respiratory diseases. It offers inhaled cationic airway lining modulator drugs, which stimulate host defense mechanisms within the airway to treat and prevent influenza, rhinovirus, and chronic pulmonary diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Spyryx Biosciences

Series A in 2015
Spyryx Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the development of inhaled peptide therapeutics aimed at treating obstructive lung diseases, specifically cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Founded in 2013 by Dr. Robert Tarran, the company emerged from his discovery of a novel mechanism by which the lungs regulate surface fluid. This mechanism is impaired in CF patients due to genetic mutations, leading to dehydration, mucus buildup, and subsequent lung damage. Spyryx's therapeutic approach targets this underlying dysfunction, showing promising results in preclinical studies by significantly improving survival in animal models of CF. Importantly, the treatment is designed to function independently of the specific genetic mutations responsible for CF, offering potential benefits to a broader patient population. Additionally, the company is exploring the relevance of this fluid regulation mechanism in COPD, a condition characterized by chronic bronchitis and emphysema, as part of its commitment to addressing multiple obstructive lung diseases.

Pear Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2015
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Cidara Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative anti-infective therapies. The company's lead product candidate, rezafungin acetate, is an antifungal agent from the echinocandin class designed to treat and prevent serious invasive fungal infections, such as candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which carry high mortality rates. In addition to its antifungal efforts, Cidara is advancing its Cloudbreak platform, which focuses on developing antiviral Fc-conjugates aimed at preventing and treating viral infections, including influenza, RSV, HIV, and coronaviruses. Founded in 2012, Cidara Therapeutics has positioned itself as a key player in addressing life-threatening illnesses, particularly those that pose challenges due to immune system deficiencies.

Cidara Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative anti-infective therapies. The company's lead product candidate, rezafungin acetate, is an antifungal agent from the echinocandin class designed to treat and prevent serious invasive fungal infections, such as candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which carry high mortality rates. In addition to its antifungal efforts, Cidara is advancing its Cloudbreak platform, which focuses on developing antiviral Fc-conjugates aimed at preventing and treating viral infections, including influenza, RSV, HIV, and coronaviruses. Founded in 2012, Cidara Therapeutics has positioned itself as a key player in addressing life-threatening illnesses, particularly those that pose challenges due to immune system deficiencies.

Chrono Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Chrono Therapeutics Inc., a digital transdermal drug delivery company, develops SmartStop, a digital nicotine replacement therapy. Its wearable solution tailors the timing and dose sizes of drugs, preempts predictable peak disease, and addiction symptoms with a device. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Hayward, California.
EPIRUS is focusing on the central development of a broad pipeline of biosimilar monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins, optimized for use within the SCALE™ disposable manufacturing system, and designed to be deployed in an "In Market, For Market" ™ manufacturing configuration.

Bird Rock Bio

Series B in 2014
Bird Rock Bio is focused on the discovery and development of novel biologic therapeutics that meet the medical and commercial needs for China’s patients and healthcare system and that have the potential to be disruptive globally. RYI-008 is a novel, extremely potent monoclonal antibody that is highly selective to IL-6, a cytokine widely implicated in inflammation and cancer. In addition to RYI-008, RuiYi has a growing pipeline of monoclonal antibodies from its internal discovery efforts utilizing a series of the Company’s technologies, including the iCAP (intramembranous Conformation Antigen Presenting) system. Targets include a select subset of G protein coupled receptors (GPCR), where specificity in binding is critical but has proven difficult to achieve with small molecule modulators.

ScPharmaceuticals

Series A in 2014
scPharmaceticals is creating innovative and important new therapeutic options by administering drugs subcutaneously using a convenient two component delivery system suitable for patient self-administration.In February 2013 scPharmaceuticals was formed to continue the groundbreaking work of SpringLeaf Therapeutics, a Boston area company that started in 2007. scPharmaceuticals targets the untapped opportunity of treating patients with serious medical conditions with a convenient safe and comfortable subcutaneous administration of a drug. This is therapeutically equivalent to intravenous administration while avoiding the cost, burden and risks associated with intravenous administration.

Bellerophon Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Bellerophon Therapeutics LLC is a clinical stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing innovative therapies at the intersection of drugs and devices that address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of cardiopulmonary and cardiac diseases. Two of the company's product candidates are based on its proprietary pulsatile nitric oxide delivery device, INOpulse®, and are in Phase 2 clinical trials – one for the treatment of PAH and a second for the treatment of PH-COPD. The company's third product candidate, bioabsorbable cardiac matrix (BCM), is an injectable device currently undergoing a feasibility clinical trial, which is a CE mark registration trial in the European Union and is comparable to a Phase 2 trial in U.S. drug development, for the prevention of cardiac remodeling and subsequent congestive heart failure following acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Arvinas

Series A in 2013
Arvinas is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing novel therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases including cancer, pro-inflammatory, autoimmune and rare diseases. Its proprietary approach is the targeting of disease-causing proteins for degradation thus eliminating them from the body. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Connecticut, United States.

Pearl Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2013
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Novira Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Novira Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops antiviral drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. It develops core and cccDNA inhibitor anti-HBV drugs. Novira Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Molecmo Nanobiotechnologies, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. As of December 4, 2015, Novira Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Achaogen

Series D in 2013
Achaogen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing antibacterial agents to combat multi-drug resistant (MDR) gram-negative infections. The company's primary product, plazomicin, is designed to treat serious bacterial infections caused by MDR enterobacteriaceae, particularly carbapenem-resistant strains. Additionally, Achaogen is working on C-Scape, an orally-administered combination therapy targeting infections due to expanded spectrum beta-lactamases producing enterobacteriaceae. Achaogen has established several collaboration agreements, including partnerships with Thermo Fisher Scientific for assay development, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals for the advancement of aminoglycoside antibacterial compounds. The company generates revenue primarily through government contracts for research and development. Founded in 2002 and based in South San Francisco, California, Achaogen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2019, transitioning to a liquidation plan in May 2020.

Flexion Therapeutics

Series B in 2012
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, it offers ZILRETTA, an intra-articular injection specifically designed for managing osteoarthritis pain in the knee. The company is also developing FX201, a gene therapy aimed at promoting the production of an anti-inflammatory protein for knee osteoarthritis pain relief, and FX301, a NaV1.7 inhibitor intended for post-operative pain management. Since its founding in 2007, Flexion Therapeutics has collaborated with pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms to advance its drug candidates through clinical trials, thereby enhancing the therapeutic portfolios of its partners.

Pearl Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Relypsa

Venture Round in 2012
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal conditions. The company's primary product is VELTASSA, a potassium binder used for treating hyperkalemia. Relypsa focuses on creating novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Established in 2007, Relypsa is committed to advancing its proprietary polymer platform to discover and develop additional therapeutic candidates. As of August 2016, Relypsa operates as a subsidiary of Vifor Pharma Ltd.

Pearl Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2012
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Relypsa

Series C in 2012
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal conditions. The company's primary product is VELTASSA, a potassium binder used for treating hyperkalemia. Relypsa focuses on creating novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Established in 2007, Relypsa is committed to advancing its proprietary polymer platform to discover and develop additional therapeutic candidates. As of August 2016, Relypsa operates as a subsidiary of Vifor Pharma Ltd.

Millendo Therapeutics

Series A in 2012
Atterocor, Inc. focuses on research and development of therapeutics for adrenal disease. Atterocor, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
EPIRUS is focusing on the central development of a broad pipeline of biosimilar monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins, optimized for use within the SCALE™ disposable manufacturing system, and designed to be deployed in an "In Market, For Market" ™ manufacturing configuration.

Relypsa

Private Equity Round in 2012
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal conditions. The company's primary product is VELTASSA, a potassium binder used for treating hyperkalemia. Relypsa focuses on creating novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Established in 2007, Relypsa is committed to advancing its proprietary polymer platform to discover and develop additional therapeutic candidates. As of August 2016, Relypsa operates as a subsidiary of Vifor Pharma Ltd.
EPIRUS is focusing on the central development of a broad pipeline of biosimilar monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins, optimized for use within the SCALE™ disposable manufacturing system, and designed to be deployed in an "In Market, For Market" ™ manufacturing configuration.

Cleave Therapeutics

Series A in 2011
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By focusing on these mechanisms, Cleave Therapeutics aims to create enzyme inhibitors that can effectively treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its research efforts are directed toward discovering innovative therapies that may improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Pulmatrix

Series B in 2011
Pulmatrix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops inhaled therapies for the treatment, prevention, and transmission control of infectious and progressive respiratory diseases. It offers inhaled cationic airway lining modulator drugs, which stimulate host defense mechanisms within the airway to treat and prevent influenza, rhinovirus, and chronic pulmonary diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Relypsa

Series B in 2011
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal conditions. The company's primary product is VELTASSA, a potassium binder used for treating hyperkalemia. Relypsa focuses on creating novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Established in 2007, Relypsa is committed to advancing its proprietary polymer platform to discover and develop additional therapeutic candidates. As of August 2016, Relypsa operates as a subsidiary of Vifor Pharma Ltd.

Semprus BioSciences

Series B in 2010
Semprus BioSciences is a biomedical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced medical device technology. The company focuses on developing a vascular access catheter featuring a novel single surface modification aimed at reducing both microbial adherence and thrombus accumulation throughout the device's lifespan. Their innovative approach involves implantable and permanently antimicrobial coating technology, which is applicable to a wide range of device sizes, shapes, and materials. Semprus has successfully raised a total of $28.5 million in equity financing, with significant investments from notable firms, including the corporate venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline and Foundation Medical Partners.

Pearl Therapeutics

Series C in 2010
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Synosia Therapeutics

Series C in 2010
Synosia Therapeutics develops and intends to commercialise products for unmet medical needs in psychiatry and neurology. The privately-owned company has in its pipeline six clinical-stage compounds acquired through partnerships with Novartis, Roche and Syngenta. Two of the compounds are marketed drugs being tested in new indications to extend their reach into neurological and psychiatric diseases with high unmet medical need, including anxiety and Parkinson's disease.

Relypsa

Series B in 2010
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal conditions. The company's primary product is VELTASSA, a potassium binder used for treating hyperkalemia. Relypsa focuses on creating novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Established in 2007, Relypsa is committed to advancing its proprietary polymer platform to discover and develop additional therapeutic candidates. As of August 2016, Relypsa operates as a subsidiary of Vifor Pharma Ltd.

Incline Therapeutics

Series A in 2010
Incline Therapeutics is a privately-held specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on the development of IONSYS, a fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system designed for adult inpatients needing opioid pain relief following surgery. The company is dedicated to creating a compact, disposable, needleless Patient-Controlled Analgesia system that facilitates the short-term management of postoperative pain. Incline Therapeutics is backed by prominent life science venture capital firms and is led by a management team with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

Achaogen

Series C in 2010
Achaogen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing antibacterial agents to combat multi-drug resistant (MDR) gram-negative infections. The company's primary product, plazomicin, is designed to treat serious bacterial infections caused by MDR enterobacteriaceae, particularly carbapenem-resistant strains. Additionally, Achaogen is working on C-Scape, an orally-administered combination therapy targeting infections due to expanded spectrum beta-lactamases producing enterobacteriaceae. Achaogen has established several collaboration agreements, including partnerships with Thermo Fisher Scientific for assay development, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals for the advancement of aminoglycoside antibacterial compounds. The company generates revenue primarily through government contracts for research and development. Founded in 2002 and based in South San Francisco, California, Achaogen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2019, transitioning to a liquidation plan in May 2020.

Pearl Therapeutics

Series C in 2010
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Pulmatrix

Series B in 2009
Pulmatrix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops inhaled therapies for the treatment, prevention, and transmission control of infectious and progressive respiratory diseases. It offers inhaled cationic airway lining modulator drugs, which stimulate host defense mechanisms within the airway to treat and prevent influenza, rhinovirus, and chronic pulmonary diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Envoy Therapeutics

Series A in 2009
Envoy Therapeutics’ mission is to discover new drugs with superior efficacy and fewer side effects than existing treatments. The company’s bacTRAP® technology enables the identification of proteins in vivo that are produced by specific cell types without requiring the isolation of those cells. The technology is especially powerful in tissues of the brain, where many hundreds of cell types are intermingled. Because therapeutically modulating the activity of a specific cell type has until now been prevented by the inability to determine which proteins are uniquely expressed by that cell type, Envoy brings a new day in drug discovery.

Flexion Therapeutics

Series A in 2009
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, it offers ZILRETTA, an intra-articular injection specifically designed for managing osteoarthritis pain in the knee. The company is also developing FX201, a gene therapy aimed at promoting the production of an anti-inflammatory protein for knee osteoarthritis pain relief, and FX301, a NaV1.7 inhibitor intended for post-operative pain management. Since its founding in 2007, Flexion Therapeutics has collaborated with pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms to advance its drug candidates through clinical trials, thereby enhancing the therapeutic portfolios of its partners.

Anaphore

Series A in 2009
Anaphore (formerly ImmunoNewCo) is developing a new class of protein therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases.

Ambrx

Series D in 2009
Ambrx is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing engineered precision biologics using a proprietary technology platform to incorporate synthetic amino acids into proteins. The company focuses on creating protein therapeutics that enhance potency, reduce dosing frequency, and improve drug homogeneity. Its development pipeline includes antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), bi-specific product candidates, and long-acting protein therapeutics, alongside various early-stage programs. Ambrx has established collaborations with MabSpace Biosciences for ADC development in oncology, BeiGene for the commercialization of biologic drugs, and NovoCodex Biopharmaceuticals for the advancement of ARX305, an ADC targeting CD70 positive cancers. Founded in 2003, the company aims to innovate and expand the capabilities of biologic therapies.

Pulmatrix

Series A in 2009
Pulmatrix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops inhaled therapies for the treatment, prevention, and transmission control of infectious and progressive respiratory diseases. It offers inhaled cationic airway lining modulator drugs, which stimulate host defense mechanisms within the airway to treat and prevent influenza, rhinovirus, and chronic pulmonary diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Bird Rock Bio

Series A in 2009
Bird Rock Bio is focused on the discovery and development of novel biologic therapeutics that meet the medical and commercial needs for China’s patients and healthcare system and that have the potential to be disruptive globally. RYI-008 is a novel, extremely potent monoclonal antibody that is highly selective to IL-6, a cytokine widely implicated in inflammation and cancer. In addition to RYI-008, RuiYi has a growing pipeline of monoclonal antibodies from its internal discovery efforts utilizing a series of the Company’s technologies, including the iCAP (intramembranous Conformation Antigen Presenting) system. Targets include a select subset of G protein coupled receptors (GPCR), where specificity in binding is critical but has proven difficult to achieve with small molecule modulators.

Anaphore

Series A in 2009
Anaphore (formerly ImmunoNewCo) is developing a new class of protein therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases.

Synosia Therapeutics

Series B in 2009
Synosia Therapeutics develops and intends to commercialise products for unmet medical needs in psychiatry and neurology. The privately-owned company has in its pipeline six clinical-stage compounds acquired through partnerships with Novartis, Roche and Syngenta. Two of the compounds are marketed drugs being tested in new indications to extend their reach into neurological and psychiatric diseases with high unmet medical need, including anxiety and Parkinson's disease.

Humanigen

Series D in 2008
Humanigen, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the development of proprietary monoclonal antibodies for immunotherapy and oncology. The company's lead product candidate, Lenzilumab, targets granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and is currently undergoing Phase Ib/II clinical trials for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Additionally, Humanigen is developing Ifabotuzumab, which targets the EphA3 receptor and has completed the Phase I dose escalation in multiple hematologic malignancies, as well as HGEN005, an anti-EMR1 monoclonal antibody in pre-clinical stages for eosinophilic diseases. The company collaborates with Kite Pharma to conduct a multi-center Phase Ib/II study of Lenzilumab in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and has partnered with the Department of Defense to further develop Lenzilumab for potential emergency use in COVID-19. Founded in 2000, Humanigen was formerly known as KaloBios Pharmaceuticals and rebranded in August 2017.

Semprus BioSciences

Series A in 2008
Semprus BioSciences is a biomedical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced medical device technology. The company focuses on developing a vascular access catheter featuring a novel single surface modification aimed at reducing both microbial adherence and thrombus accumulation throughout the device's lifespan. Their innovative approach involves implantable and permanently antimicrobial coating technology, which is applicable to a wide range of device sizes, shapes, and materials. Semprus has successfully raised a total of $28.5 million in equity financing, with significant investments from notable firms, including the corporate venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline and Foundation Medical Partners.

S*Bio

Venture Round in 2008
S*BIO Pte, Ltd., a biotech company, focuses on the discovery and clinical development of novel targeted small drugs for the treatment of cancer. It serves the biotechnology industry in Singapore. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Singapore, Singapore. S*BIO Pte, Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Chiron Corporation Limited.

Humanigen

Series D in 2008
Humanigen, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the development of proprietary monoclonal antibodies for immunotherapy and oncology. The company's lead product candidate, Lenzilumab, targets granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and is currently undergoing Phase Ib/II clinical trials for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Additionally, Humanigen is developing Ifabotuzumab, which targets the EphA3 receptor and has completed the Phase I dose escalation in multiple hematologic malignancies, as well as HGEN005, an anti-EMR1 monoclonal antibody in pre-clinical stages for eosinophilic diseases. The company collaborates with Kite Pharma to conduct a multi-center Phase Ib/II study of Lenzilumab in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and has partnered with the Department of Defense to further develop Lenzilumab for potential emergency use in COVID-19. Founded in 2000, Humanigen was formerly known as KaloBios Pharmaceuticals and rebranded in August 2017.

Pearl Therapeutics

Series A in 2008
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Bird Rock Bio

Series A in 2008
Bird Rock Bio is focused on the discovery and development of novel biologic therapeutics that meet the medical and commercial needs for China’s patients and healthcare system and that have the potential to be disruptive globally. RYI-008 is a novel, extremely potent monoclonal antibody that is highly selective to IL-6, a cytokine widely implicated in inflammation and cancer. In addition to RYI-008, RuiYi has a growing pipeline of monoclonal antibodies from its internal discovery efforts utilizing a series of the Company’s technologies, including the iCAP (intramembranous Conformation Antigen Presenting) system. Targets include a select subset of G protein coupled receptors (GPCR), where specificity in binding is critical but has proven difficult to achieve with small molecule modulators.

Anaphore

Venture Round in 2008
Anaphore (formerly ImmunoNewCo) is developing a new class of protein therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases.

PhaseRx

Series A in 2008
PhaseRx is a biopharmaceutical company based in Seattle that focuses on the development of innovative therapies for inherited enzyme deficiencies in the liver. Utilizing its proprietary Hybrid messenger RNA technology platform, PhaseRx aims to provide intracellular enzyme replacement therapy (i-ERT) by enabling the synthesis of essential enzymes directly within cells. The company is developing a portfolio of products targeting specific urea cycle disorders, including ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, argininosuccinate lyase deficiency, and argininosuccinate synthetase deficiency. Founded by a team with expertise from the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, PhaseRx leverages novel polymer technology for the delivery of therapeutic agents, including siRNA and other macromolecular therapeutics.

Anaphore

Venture Round in 2008
Anaphore (formerly ImmunoNewCo) is developing a new class of protein therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases.

Relypsa

Series A in 2007
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal conditions. The company's primary product is VELTASSA, a potassium binder used for treating hyperkalemia. Relypsa focuses on creating novel non-absorbed polymeric drugs aimed at addressing significant medical needs in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Established in 2007, Relypsa is committed to advancing its proprietary polymer platform to discover and develop additional therapeutic candidates. As of August 2016, Relypsa operates as a subsidiary of Vifor Pharma Ltd.

Pearl Therapeutics

Series A in 2007
Pearl Therapeutics is a private company focused on developing dual and triple combination therapies for prevalent respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and rhinosinusitis. The company aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced inhaled therapies through familiar metered dose inhalers. Led by an experienced team specializing in respiratory product development, Pearl Therapeutics is dedicated to creating alternatives that improve safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, ultimately striving for better clinical outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Marcadia Biotech

Series A in 2007
Marcadia Biotech is dedicated to developing therapeutic products aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes and obesity. The company leverages proprietary peptide chemistry to advance a portfolio of compounds within its discovery and development pipeline. In addition to its primary focus on diabetes and obesity, Marcadia Biotech is also engaged in efforts to address complications associated with these metabolic diseases.

Synosia Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2007
Synosia Therapeutics develops and intends to commercialise products for unmet medical needs in psychiatry and neurology. The privately-owned company has in its pipeline six clinical-stage compounds acquired through partnerships with Novartis, Roche and Syngenta. Two of the compounds are marketed drugs being tested in new indications to extend their reach into neurological and psychiatric diseases with high unmet medical need, including anxiety and Parkinson's disease.

Achaogen

Series B in 2006
Achaogen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing antibacterial agents to combat multi-drug resistant (MDR) gram-negative infections. The company's primary product, plazomicin, is designed to treat serious bacterial infections caused by MDR enterobacteriaceae, particularly carbapenem-resistant strains. Additionally, Achaogen is working on C-Scape, an orally-administered combination therapy targeting infections due to expanded spectrum beta-lactamases producing enterobacteriaceae. Achaogen has established several collaboration agreements, including partnerships with Thermo Fisher Scientific for assay development, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals for the advancement of aminoglycoside antibacterial compounds. The company generates revenue primarily through government contracts for research and development. Founded in 2002 and based in South San Francisco, California, Achaogen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2019, transitioning to a liquidation plan in May 2020.

Ambrx

Series C in 2006
Ambrx is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing engineered precision biologics using a proprietary technology platform to incorporate synthetic amino acids into proteins. The company focuses on creating protein therapeutics that enhance potency, reduce dosing frequency, and improve drug homogeneity. Its development pipeline includes antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), bi-specific product candidates, and long-acting protein therapeutics, alongside various early-stage programs. Ambrx has established collaborations with MabSpace Biosciences for ADC development in oncology, BeiGene for the commercialization of biologic drugs, and NovoCodex Biopharmaceuticals for the advancement of ARX305, an ADC targeting CD70 positive cancers. Founded in 2003, the company aims to innovate and expand the capabilities of biologic therapies.

Marcadia Biotech

Venture Round in 2006
Marcadia Biotech is dedicated to developing therapeutic products aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes and obesity. The company leverages proprietary peptide chemistry to advance a portfolio of compounds within its discovery and development pipeline. In addition to its primary focus on diabetes and obesity, Marcadia Biotech is also engaged in efforts to address complications associated with these metabolic diseases.

Ambrx

Series B in 2006
Ambrx is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing engineered precision biologics using a proprietary technology platform to incorporate synthetic amino acids into proteins. The company focuses on creating protein therapeutics that enhance potency, reduce dosing frequency, and improve drug homogeneity. Its development pipeline includes antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), bi-specific product candidates, and long-acting protein therapeutics, alongside various early-stage programs. Ambrx has established collaborations with MabSpace Biosciences for ADC development in oncology, BeiGene for the commercialization of biologic drugs, and NovoCodex Biopharmaceuticals for the advancement of ARX305, an ADC targeting CD70 positive cancers. Founded in 2003, the company aims to innovate and expand the capabilities of biologic therapies.

Ambrx

Series A in 2005
Ambrx is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing engineered precision biologics using a proprietary technology platform to incorporate synthetic amino acids into proteins. The company focuses on creating protein therapeutics that enhance potency, reduce dosing frequency, and improve drug homogeneity. Its development pipeline includes antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), bi-specific product candidates, and long-acting protein therapeutics, alongside various early-stage programs. Ambrx has established collaborations with MabSpace Biosciences for ADC development in oncology, BeiGene for the commercialization of biologic drugs, and NovoCodex Biopharmaceuticals for the advancement of ARX305, an ADC targeting CD70 positive cancers. Founded in 2003, the company aims to innovate and expand the capabilities of biologic therapies.

Humanigen

Series B in 2005
Humanigen, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the development of proprietary monoclonal antibodies for immunotherapy and oncology. The company's lead product candidate, Lenzilumab, targets granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and is currently undergoing Phase Ib/II clinical trials for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Additionally, Humanigen is developing Ifabotuzumab, which targets the EphA3 receptor and has completed the Phase I dose escalation in multiple hematologic malignancies, as well as HGEN005, an anti-EMR1 monoclonal antibody in pre-clinical stages for eosinophilic diseases. The company collaborates with Kite Pharma to conduct a multi-center Phase Ib/II study of Lenzilumab in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and has partnered with the Department of Defense to further develop Lenzilumab for potential emergency use in COVID-19. Founded in 2000, Humanigen was formerly known as KaloBios Pharmaceuticals and rebranded in August 2017.

Miikana Therapeutics

Series A in 2004
Miikana Therapeutics is a private held biotechnology company. It is a biopharmaceutical company focuses on the discovery and development of medicines for the treatment of cancer.

Kalypsys

Series B in 2004
Kalypsys specializes in pathway-based drug discovery and development services. The company conducts discovery programs across a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging its automated and integrated suite of technologies in biology, chemistry, and informatics. By utilizing advanced methodologies, Kalypsys aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug discovery process, ultimately contributing to the development of innovative therapies.

Miikana Therapeutics

Series A in 2003
Miikana Therapeutics is a private held biotechnology company. It is a biopharmaceutical company focuses on the discovery and development of medicines for the treatment of cancer.

Ambrx

Series A in 2003
Ambrx is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing engineered precision biologics using a proprietary technology platform to incorporate synthetic amino acids into proteins. The company focuses on creating protein therapeutics that enhance potency, reduce dosing frequency, and improve drug homogeneity. Its development pipeline includes antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), bi-specific product candidates, and long-acting protein therapeutics, alongside various early-stage programs. Ambrx has established collaborations with MabSpace Biosciences for ADC development in oncology, BeiGene for the commercialization of biologic drugs, and NovoCodex Biopharmaceuticals for the advancement of ARX305, an ADC targeting CD70 positive cancers. Founded in 2003, the company aims to innovate and expand the capabilities of biologic therapies.
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