Alexandria Venture Investments

Alexandria Venture Investments is the strategic venture capital arm of Alexandria Real Estate Equities. Based in Pasadena, California, it provides long-term strategic capital to innovative life sciences and technology companies developing breakthrough therapies, diagnostics, and platforms across biopharma, digital health, agrifoodtech, agtech, and related healthcare fields. Established in 1996, the firm invests across seed, early, and growth stages and leverages its deep industry knowledge, extensive investor networks, and scientific advisory resources to support portfolio companies. The unit also pursues opportunities at the intersection of real estate, life sciences, and technology, reflecting its parent company's sector focus and integrated ecosystem approach. It aims to help entities advance human health by partnering with founders to scale transformative technologies.

Past deals in Maryland

miRecule

Venture Round in 2021
miRecule is a biotechnology company developing targeted RNA therapies for cancer and muscular dystrophy. It uses its proprietary DREAmiR platform to analyze genomic data from thousands of patients, identifying genetic abnormalities and creating tailored RNA therapeutics to directly address these issues.

miRecule

Venture Round in 2019
miRecule is a biotechnology company developing targeted RNA therapies for cancer and muscular dystrophy. It uses its proprietary DREAmiR platform to analyze genomic data from thousands of patients, identifying genetic abnormalities and creating tailored RNA therapeutics to directly address these issues.

Vtesse

Series A in 2016
Vtesse, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing treatments for patients with rare diseases. The company is primarily engaged in the clinical study of VTS-270 for the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) and is also involved in the pre-clinical discovery and development of additional novel drugs for NPC and other lysosomal storage diseases. Vtesse operates as a subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and is recognized as the first spin-out from Cydan Development, Inc., an orphan-drug accelerator. The company collaborates with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance its clinical programs and is supported by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in drug development. Vtesse's initiatives aim not only to provide innovative therapies but also to offer resources and support for patients and families affected by NPC and related conditions.

NextCure

Series A in 2016
NextCure, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Beltsville, Maryland, that focuses on discovering and developing novel immunomedicines aimed at treating cancer and other immune-related diseases by restoring normal immune function. Its lead product candidate, NC318, is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Additionally, NextCure is developing NC410, designed to inhibit immune suppression through the modulation of a specific immune receptor. The company is also advancing other product candidates, including LNCB74, an antibody-drug conjugate targeting B7-H4, and is exploring additional immunomodulatory molecules in preclinical stages. NextCure has established collaborations with Yale University for licensing and with Eli Lilly and Company for research and development. Founded in 2015, the company leverages proprietary platforms to identify biologically relevant targets in its pursuit of first-in-class immunotherapy solutions.

Welldoc

Series B in 2015
WellDoc, Inc. is a healthcare technology company focused on chronic disease management, particularly diabetes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with additional offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Bengaluru, India, WellDoc develops innovative solutions that integrate into existing healthcare workflows. Its flagship platform, DiabetesManager, provides personalized, real-time coaching and support for patients and healthcare providers, facilitating self-management and adherence to treatment regimens. The platform features tools for medication reminders, alerts for out-of-range metrics, and cloud-based analytics for tracking health outcomes. Additionally, WellDoc offers BlueStar, a mobile prescription therapy solution that guides patients in managing their diabetes. The company serves various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, including payors, employers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device firms, and has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

Vtesse

Series A in 2015
Vtesse, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing treatments for patients with rare diseases. The company is primarily engaged in the clinical study of VTS-270 for the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) and is also involved in the pre-clinical discovery and development of additional novel drugs for NPC and other lysosomal storage diseases. Vtesse operates as a subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and is recognized as the first spin-out from Cydan Development, Inc., an orphan-drug accelerator. The company collaborates with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance its clinical programs and is supported by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in drug development. Vtesse's initiatives aim not only to provide innovative therapies but also to offer resources and support for patients and families affected by NPC and related conditions.

Remedy Plan

Remedy Plan is a biotechnology company developing small molecule therapeutics to halt tumor growth and disrupt cancer stem cells responsible for metastasis. It focuses on non-toxic treatments that target embryonic properties of cancer stem cells, which drive cancer growth, spread, and chemotherapy resistance. The company pursues a preclinical program with a proprietary screening platform to identify drug candidates that differentiate cancer stem cells, inhibit proliferation, and reduce tumor formation. Its approach centers on NAMPT inhibition with a hyperbolic inhibition strategy, aiming to deliver first-in-class candidates for clinical development. The company is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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