Atlas Venture, established in 1980, is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based venture capital firm with a global presence. It manages over $2 billion in committed capital across multiple funds. The firm specializes in early-stage investing, focusing on life sciences and technology sectors. Atlas Venture creates and invests in biotech startups led by promising entrepreneurs, aiming to build scalable businesses and realize value. It typically invests $500,000 to $5 million in seed and early-stage rounds, with follow-on financing potentially reaching $10 to $20 million per company. Since 1995, Atlas Venture has been involved with over 350 companies, with 50 acquisitions and 40 IPOs.
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Past deals in Pharmaceuticals
Be Biopharma
Series C in 2025
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Trace Neuroscience
Series A in 2024
Trace Neuroscience is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing genetic medicine for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. It specializes in developing targeted antisense oligonucleotide therapies, with its lead product aimed at restoring UNC13A protein function in individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) caused by TDP-43 mislocalization. This therapy corrects UNC13A mRNA splicing, potentially improving muscle function and extending survival for these patients.
Be Biopharma
Venture Round in 2024
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Judo Bio
Series A in 2024
Judo Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapeutics that target specific cell populations to treat genetic diseases. Utilizing an innovative receptor targeting approach, Judo Bio is building a pipeline of therapies designed to benefit patients suffering from both common and rare conditions. Currently, the company is operating in stealth mode, indicating a focus on research and development without public visibility.
Disc Medicine
Post in 2024
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.
Pheon Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Pheon Therapeutics is a London-based company established in 2022, specializing in the development of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) aimed at addressing a variety of difficult-to-treat cancers. The company focuses on creating next-generation ADCs, with its lead program targeting a novel antigen that is significantly expressed in solid tumors across multiple hard-to-treat cancer types. By enhancing the therapeutic options available to healthcare providers, Pheon Therapeutics aims to provide effective treatment alternatives for patients whose cancers do not respond to existing therapies.
Korro Bio
Post in 2024
Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.
Sionna Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.
Comanche Biopharma
Series B in 2024
Comanche Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing an investigational small interfering RNA (siRNA) medicine aimed at treating preterm preeclampsia. The company is committed to ensuring that all women and their babies have access to safe and effective therapies for life-threatening complications during pregnancy. Comanche Biopharma's mission emphasizes the importance of evidence-based and affordable solutions, enabling women to receive cost-effective treatments that address the root causes of preeclampsia.
Judo Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Judo Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapeutics that target specific cell populations to treat genetic diseases. Utilizing an innovative receptor targeting approach, Judo Bio is building a pipeline of therapies designed to benefit patients suffering from both common and rare conditions. Currently, the company is operating in stealth mode, indicating a focus on research and development without public visibility.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Private Equity Round in 2023
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
K36 Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
K36 Therapeutics is engaged in the development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. The company focuses on translating epigenetic modulation of oncogenic pathways into effective therapies, utilizing technology to create orally bioavailable small molecules and selective inhibitors. This innovative approach enables healthcare professionals to enhance treatment options for cancer patients, addressing the complexities of oncogenic pathways and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Pheon Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Pheon Therapeutics is a London-based company established in 2022, specializing in the development of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) aimed at addressing a variety of difficult-to-treat cancers. The company focuses on creating next-generation ADCs, with its lead program targeting a novel antigen that is significantly expressed in solid tumors across multiple hard-to-treat cancer types. By enhancing the therapeutic options available to healthcare providers, Pheon Therapeutics aims to provide effective treatment alternatives for patients whose cancers do not respond to existing therapies.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
Disc Medicine
Venture Round in 2022
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.
Sionna Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.
Be Biopharma
Series B in 2022
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.
TRIANA Biomedicines
Series A in 2022
Triana Biomedicines is focused on discovering and developing molecular glues, a novel therapeutic approach aimed at regulating challenging disease targets. The company employs a sophisticated drug discovery engine that combines high-resolution structural insights, advanced in silico tools, and custom chemical libraries. This platform is designed to stabilize existing protein interactions or create new ones, thereby influencing the functionality of disease targets. Triana has successfully validated its technology and is currently advancing multiple research programs across various disease areas, positioning itself to contribute significantly to therapeutic innovation.
K36 Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
K36 Therapeutics is engaged in the development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. The company focuses on translating epigenetic modulation of oncogenic pathways into effective therapies, utilizing technology to create orally bioavailable small molecules and selective inhibitors. This innovative approach enables healthcare professionals to enhance treatment options for cancer patients, addressing the complexities of oncogenic pathways and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Curie Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Curie Therapeutics is a fully integrated, next-generation radiopharmaceuticals company focused on pioneering a new class of targeted radiopharmaceuticals that are both safe and effective. Curie's radiopharmaceuticals are composed of rationally designed conjugates against carefully selected biological targets, to deliver alpha and beta-emitting radionuclide payloads.
Rectify Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2021
Rectify Pharmaceuticals is focused on creating disease-modifying precision therapies aimed at addressing the root causes of serious genetic diseases. The company specializes in developing positive functional modulators (PFMs) that restore the function of ABC transporters, which are critical for cellular processes. By targeting these underlying mechanisms, Rectify aims to provide innovative treatment solutions that improve the health outcomes of patients suffering from various genetic conditions. Their research and development efforts encompass multiple therapeutic areas, reflecting a commitment to advancing precision medicine in the field of genetic disorders.
Disc Medicine
Series B in 2021
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2021
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
Day One Biopharmaceuticals
Series B in 2021
Day One Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that specializes in developing targeted cancer therapies for patients of all ages, with a particular focus on pediatric patients. Recognizing the advancements in cancer research, the company aims to create treatments that can benefit both children and adults diagnosed with genetically defined cancers. Day One Biopharmaceuticals prioritizes the rapid development of therapies to meet the urgent needs of families facing cancer diagnoses. Their lead product candidate, DAY101, is an oral, highly-selective pan-RAF kinase inhibitor designed to penetrate the brain, addressing a significant treatment gap in pediatric oncology. By licensing and acquiring promising products from research institutions and other companies, Day One Biopharmaceuticals strives to bring effective medicines to market for those impacted by cancer.
Ikena Oncology
Series B in 2021
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.
F-Star Therapeutics
Post in 2020
F-Star Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel bispecific antibody products aimed at improving upon current standards of care, particularly in cancer therapy. The company is uniquely positioned with a strong patent portfolio, enabling it to create and develop Fcab antibody fragments and bispecific antibodies by modifying the constant region of an antibody. F-Star's Modular Antibody Technology allows for rapid discovery and development of bispecific antibodies by adding binding sites to the constant region, facilitating easier production compared to other antibody formats. The company is leveraging this technology to build a pipeline of product candidates. Founded in 2006, F-Star has received significant funding from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors. The company operates out of Cambridge, UK, with over 35 employees dedicated to research and development.
Scorpion Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing next-generation precision oncology technologies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating targeted small-molecule drugs that interact with validated cancer targets. Its research encompasses therapies aimed at known oncogenes, previously undruggable cancer targets, and novel targets. By integrating technologies across target discovery, medicinal chemistry, and translational medicine, Scorpion Therapeutics aims to advance a comprehensive pipeline of optimized compounds. The company's goal is to expand the reach of precision medicine, enabling healthcare professionals to offer innovative treatments to a broader range of cancer patients.
Be Biopharma
Series A in 2020
Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Korro Bio
Series A in 2020
Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.
Cogent Biosciences
Post in 2020
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, aiming to treat the underlying causes and improve patient lives. The company employs proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body's immune system against cancer. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to inhibit specific mutations in KIT exon 17, which are associated with Systemic Mastocytosis and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Day One Biopharmaceuticals
Series A in 2020
Day One Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that specializes in developing targeted cancer therapies for patients of all ages, with a particular focus on pediatric patients. Recognizing the advancements in cancer research, the company aims to create treatments that can benefit both children and adults diagnosed with genetically defined cancers. Day One Biopharmaceuticals prioritizes the rapid development of therapies to meet the urgent needs of families facing cancer diagnoses. Their lead product candidate, DAY101, is an oral, highly-selective pan-RAF kinase inhibitor designed to penetrate the brain, addressing a significant treatment gap in pediatric oncology. By licensing and acquiring promising products from research institutions and other companies, Day One Biopharmaceuticals strives to bring effective medicines to market for those impacted by cancer.
Cadent Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Cadent Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision neuroscience company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious neurological and psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in small molecule therapeutics that target NMDA receptors to address conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, Rett syndrome, and other cognitive and movement disorders. Cadent's approach combines target specificity, patient selection, and drug design to create allosteric modulators that can enhance neuronal firing regularity and restore brain rhythms. By leveraging novel quantitative endpoints, Cadent aims to develop first-in-class medications that improve cognitive and motor functions in patients, ultimately enhancing clinical outcomes for those suffering from various neurological diseases.
Accent Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology through the innovative field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017, the company explores post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting RNA-modifying proteins associated with cancer, Accent Therapeutics aims to translate advanced scientific research into effective treatments for patients, ultimately providing new therapeutic options in the fight against cancer.
Generation Bio
Series C in 2020
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative gene therapies for both rare and prevalent diseases. Founded in 2016 and originally named Torus Therapeutics, the company focuses on treating conditions primarily affecting the liver and retina, as well as diseases of skeletal muscle, the central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs a proprietary non-viral platform that includes a high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA) and a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP). This platform aims to deliver genetic payloads effectively across various tissues and allows for redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. Through its advanced manufacturing processes, Generation Bio seeks to expand access to gene therapies and provide durable solutions for patients with both rare and common diseases.
Chroma Medicine
Seed Round in 2020
Chroma Medicine is a genomic medicine company founded in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in epigenetic editing. The company is pioneering a new class of genomic therapies aimed at revolutionizing the treatment of genetically driven diseases. By utilizing epigenetics, which is the natural mechanism for gene regulation, Chroma Medicine develops programmable epigenetic editors that target specific genes and modulate chromatin conformation. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers to achieve precise control of gene expression, offering a promising therapeutic option for conditions linked to genetic anomalies.
Triplet Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Triplet Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapies for repeat expansion disorders, which include conditions such as Huntington’s disease, myotonic dystrophy, and spinocerebellar ataxias. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to address these disorders at their source by utilizing a unique approach that involves targeting the DNA Damage Response pathway through a single oligonucleotide. This biotherapeutic technology is designed to provide a comprehensive treatment solution for multiple repeat expansion disorders, enabling healthcare professionals to better manage these complex conditions.
Disc Medicine
Series A in 2019
Disc Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for severe hematologic disorders. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in human genetics-based therapeutics that aim to improve red blood cell production in patients suffering from various hematologic diseases. Disc Medicine's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates targeting critical pathways involved in red blood cell biology, such as heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Notable programs include bitopertin, which is being developed for conditions like erythropoietic porphyrias and Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Through its research and development efforts, Disc Medicine seeks to transform the lives of patients affected by these challenging disorders.
Triplet Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2019
Triplet Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapies for repeat expansion disorders, which include conditions such as Huntington’s disease, myotonic dystrophy, and spinocerebellar ataxias. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to address these disorders at their source by utilizing a unique approach that involves targeting the DNA Damage Response pathway through a single oligonucleotide. This biotherapeutic technology is designed to provide a comprehensive treatment solution for multiple repeat expansion disorders, enabling healthcare professionals to better manage these complex conditions.
Akero Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Akero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing treatments for serious metabolic diseases, particularly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Pippin Pharmaceuticals, the company is dedicated to addressing the significant unmet medical needs associated with NASH, a condition characterized by liver inflammation and damage, which can lead to severe complications such as fibrosis and liver failure. Akero's lead product candidate, AKR-001, is a long-acting Fc fusion modified FGF21 protein designed to restore metabolic balance by targeting both liver and adipose tissues, thereby reducing liver fat and suppressing inflammation and fibrosis. This innovative approach builds upon two decades of research into FGF21 biology, positioning Akero as a frontrunner in the quest for effective NASH therapies.
Cadent Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Cadent Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision neuroscience company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious neurological and psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in small molecule therapeutics that target NMDA receptors to address conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, Rett syndrome, and other cognitive and movement disorders. Cadent's approach combines target specificity, patient selection, and drug design to create allosteric modulators that can enhance neuronal firing regularity and restore brain rhythms. By leveraging novel quantitative endpoints, Cadent aims to develop first-in-class medications that improve cognitive and motor functions in patients, ultimately enhancing clinical outcomes for those suffering from various neurological diseases.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a novel class of medicines known as Bicycles, which are synthetic short peptides designed to stabilize their structural geometry through two loops. The company primarily targets oncology indications with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, BT1718, is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials aimed at tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. Other oncology candidates include BT5528, also in Phase I/IIa trials targeting EphA2, and BT8009, which is in preclinical studies for Nectin-4. Additionally, Bicycle Therapeutics is developing THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor that has completed Phase I trials for diabetic macular edema. The company collaborates with various biopharmaceutical organizations to advance programs in areas like anti-infectives and cardiovascular health. Founded in 2009, Bicycle Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Akero Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Akero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing treatments for serious metabolic diseases, particularly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Pippin Pharmaceuticals, the company is dedicated to addressing the significant unmet medical needs associated with NASH, a condition characterized by liver inflammation and damage, which can lead to severe complications such as fibrosis and liver failure. Akero's lead product candidate, AKR-001, is a long-acting Fc fusion modified FGF21 protein designed to restore metabolic balance by targeting both liver and adipose tissues, thereby reducing liver fat and suppressing inflammation and fibrosis. This innovative approach builds upon two decades of research into FGF21 biology, positioning Akero as a frontrunner in the quest for effective NASH therapies.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
Accent Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology through the innovative field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017, the company explores post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting RNA-modifying proteins associated with cancer, Accent Therapeutics aims to translate advanced scientific research into effective treatments for patients, ultimately providing new therapeutic options in the fight against cancer.
Generation Bio
Series A in 2018
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative gene therapies for both rare and prevalent diseases. Founded in 2016 and originally named Torus Therapeutics, the company focuses on treating conditions primarily affecting the liver and retina, as well as diseases of skeletal muscle, the central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs a proprietary non-viral platform that includes a high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA) and a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP). This platform aims to deliver genetic payloads effectively across various tissues and allows for redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. Through its advanced manufacturing processes, Generation Bio seeks to expand access to gene therapies and provide durable solutions for patients with both rare and common diseases.
Korro Bio
Seed Round in 2018
Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.
Ikena Oncology
Series A in 2017
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.
Obsidian Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Obsidian Therapeutics develops innovative cell and gene therapies aimed at enhancing adoptive immunotherapy for cancer patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating next-generation therapies that utilize pharmacologic operating systems to provide precise control over protein activity within cells. This technology allows for the development of adoptive cell therapies with advanced functionalities that can be managed by physicians using simple, safe, and orally active medications. By offering improved control over treatment, Obsidian Therapeutics aims to provide better outcomes for patients compared to existing cell therapy options.
Kymera Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Kymera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, that specializes in the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics aimed at selectively degrading disease-causing proteins. The company utilizes a proprietary platform for targeted protein degradation, leveraging the body’s natural protein recycling system. Kymera is developing several programs, including the IRAK4 program for immunology-inflammation diseases such as hidradenitis suppurativa and rheumatoid arthritis, the IRAKIMiD program to address MYD88-mutated diffuse large B cell lymphoma, and the STAT3 program targeting hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2015, Kymera Therapeutics is pioneering new approaches to treat diseases that have previously been considered untreatable, focusing on previously inaccessible therapeutic targets.
Rodin Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
Rodin Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics for cognitive disorders through the application of epigenetic insights. Founded in 2013 with backing from Atlas Venture and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, the company leverages advanced structural biology capabilities and a team experienced in central nervous system (CNS) drug development. Rodin's innovative approach centers on the modulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC) complexes to restore synaptic function and promote neuronal health in degenerative brain diseases. This strategy aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of neurological disorders. As of November 2019, Rodin operates as a subsidiary of Alkermes Inc.
Replimune
Series B in 2017
Replimune Group, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of oncolytic immune-gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company's proprietary Immulytic platform enables the design of product candidates that directly attack cancer cells and stimulate the immune system. Replimune's lead candidate, RP1, is a modified herpes simplex virus currently in Phase I/II trials for various solid tumors and Phase II trials for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, RP2 and RP3 are in early-stage clinical trials, targeting immune checkpoint inhibition and T-cell stimulation, respectively. Replimune aims to rapidly advance these therapies through clinical trials and explore combinations with other immuno-oncology products.
Indalo Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2017
Indalo Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients afflicted by fibrotic diseases. Founded on significant scientific advancements, the company leverages deep insights into the molecular mechanisms that drive abnormal scarring. By assembling a skilled team of pharmaceutical scientists and industry executives, Indalo aims to address critical unmet medical needs in the field of fibrosis. Its therapeutic approach seeks to not only halt but also potentially reverse the progression of fibrotic conditions, ultimately improving the quality of life for affected individuals.
Synlogic
Series C in 2017
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria, a rare genetic metabolic disorder. Additionally, Synlogic is advancing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine in Phase I clinical trials targeting solid tumors and lymphoma. The company employs a proprietary approach that utilizes engineered probiotics, specifically Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, to create GI-restricted oral therapies that are non-colonizing and reversible, facilitating easier administration and storage. Synlogic is also exploring treatments for other conditions, including secondary hyperoxaluria, inflammatory bowel disease, and various metabolic disorders, and has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to further its development efforts.
Spero Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. Founded in 2013, the company is advancing several product candidates, including tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic aimed at treating MDR gram-negative infections in adults. Additionally, Spero is developing SPR206, an intravenous agent for MDR gram-negative infections in hospital settings, and SPR720, an oral antibiotic targeting pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The company collaborates with various partners, including Meiji Seika Pharma to support tebipenem HBr's development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for SPR720. Spero Therapeutics employs a focused approach to drug development, emphasizing novel mechanisms to address the urgent need for effective therapeutics against serious bacterial infections.
Translate Bio
Series C in 2017
Translate Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at addressing diseases linked to protein or gene dysfunction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is advancing its lead candidates, MRT5005 and MRT5201. MRT5005 is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, while MRT5201 is being developed for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Translate Bio was previously known as RaNA Therapeutics, Inc. before rebranding in June 2017. The company specializes in innovative therapies for rare diseases, leveraging the potential of RNA-based medicine.
Synlogic
Series B in 2016
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria, a rare genetic metabolic disorder. Additionally, Synlogic is advancing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine in Phase I clinical trials targeting solid tumors and lymphoma. The company employs a proprietary approach that utilizes engineered probiotics, specifically Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, to create GI-restricted oral therapies that are non-colonizing and reversible, facilitating easier administration and storage. Synlogic is also exploring treatments for other conditions, including secondary hyperoxaluria, inflammatory bowel disease, and various metabolic disorders, and has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to further its development efforts.
Spero Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. Founded in 2013, the company is advancing several product candidates, including tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic aimed at treating MDR gram-negative infections in adults. Additionally, Spero is developing SPR206, an intravenous agent for MDR gram-negative infections in hospital settings, and SPR720, an oral antibiotic targeting pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The company collaborates with various partners, including Meiji Seika Pharma to support tebipenem HBr's development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for SPR720. Spero Therapeutics employs a focused approach to drug development, emphasizing novel mechanisms to address the urgent need for effective therapeutics against serious bacterial infections.
Rodin Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Rodin Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics for cognitive disorders through the application of epigenetic insights. Founded in 2013 with backing from Atlas Venture and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, the company leverages advanced structural biology capabilities and a team experienced in central nervous system (CNS) drug development. Rodin's innovative approach centers on the modulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC) complexes to restore synaptic function and promote neuronal health in degenerative brain diseases. This strategy aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of neurological disorders. As of November 2019, Rodin operates as a subsidiary of Alkermes Inc.
Navitor Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2015
Navitor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule drugs that target mTORC1, a key regulator of cellular metabolism and renewal, to treat age-related diseases. Utilizing a proprietary platform, Navitor's therapies can selectively inhibit or activate mTORC1, which plays a crucial role in cellular processes. One of its notable products, NV-5138, is an orally bioavailable small molecule designed to activate mTORC1, particularly addressing its suppression in the brain associated with depression. Additionally, the company's N-Valog program focuses on selective inhibition of mTORC1 for chronic kidney disease, with implications for other age-related conditions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Navitor Pharmaceuticals aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of the mTOR pathway by modulating nutrient-sensing proteins, thereby addressing various metabolic, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal diseases.
Viridian Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
Viridian Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for patients with diseases currently underserved by existing therapies. Its primary focus is on advancing therapies for thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan condition, using its lead product candidate, VRDN-001, a monoclonal antibody targeting the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor.
Replimune
Series A in 2015
Replimune Group, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of oncolytic immune-gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company's proprietary Immulytic platform enables the design of product candidates that directly attack cancer cells and stimulate the immune system. Replimune's lead candidate, RP1, is a modified herpes simplex virus currently in Phase I/II trials for various solid tumors and Phase II trials for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, RP2 and RP3 are in early-stage clinical trials, targeting immune checkpoint inhibition and T-cell stimulation, respectively. Replimune aims to rapidly advance these therapies through clinical trials and explore combinations with other immuno-oncology products.
Intellia Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. is a genome editing company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapeutics using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This innovative platform allows for precise alterations of genomic DNA, enabling the company to pursue treatments for a range of severe and life-threatening diseases. Intellia's pipeline includes both in vivo programs targeting liver diseases such as transthyretin amyloidosis and hereditary angioedema, as well as ex vivo programs focused on engineered cell therapies for oncological and autoimmune disorders. The company is also exploring treatments for conditions like primary hyperoxaluria Type 1, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and Hemophilia B. Intellia has established collaborations with several organizations, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2014, Intellia holds a significant intellectual property portfolio related to the therapeutic applications of CRISPR/Cas9, aiming to address high unmet medical needs through its advanced gene-editing approaches.
Spero Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. Founded in 2013, the company is advancing several product candidates, including tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic aimed at treating MDR gram-negative infections in adults. Additionally, Spero is developing SPR206, an intravenous agent for MDR gram-negative infections in hospital settings, and SPR720, an oral antibiotic targeting pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The company collaborates with various partners, including Meiji Seika Pharma to support tebipenem HBr's development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for SPR720. Spero Therapeutics employs a focused approach to drug development, emphasizing novel mechanisms to address the urgent need for effective therapeutics against serious bacterial infections.
ZappRx
Series A in 2015
ZappRx, Inc. is a digital health company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of specialty medications. Founded in 2012, the company provides a secure online environment where healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and biopharma companies can collaborate efficiently. Its platform automates the prescription and prior authorization processes, facilitating communication among patients, physicians, and pharmacists while reducing reliance on traditional methods such as faxes and phone calls. By consolidating essential information related to specialty prescribing—including pharmacy details, payer requirements, and clinical history—the platform enhances the efficiency and transparency of healthcare delivery, particularly in the fields of pulmonary, cardiology, and gastroenterology. ZappRx operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. as of June 2019.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
Viridian Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Viridian Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for patients with diseases currently underserved by existing therapies. Its primary focus is on advancing therapies for thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan condition, using its lead product candidate, VRDN-001, a monoclonal antibody targeting the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor.
Lysosomal Therapeutics
Series A in 2015
Lysosomal Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing small-molecule therapies for severe neurological diseases. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company targets disorders such as Gaucher-related neurodegeneration, Parkinson’s disease, and other synucleinopathies. Lysosomal Therapeutics employs a unique molecular platform informed by the clinically validated connection between lysosomal disorders and neurodegeneration. This approach facilitates the development of innovative treatment options aimed at improving the health and quality of life for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.
Intellia Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. is a genome editing company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapeutics using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This innovative platform allows for precise alterations of genomic DNA, enabling the company to pursue treatments for a range of severe and life-threatening diseases. Intellia's pipeline includes both in vivo programs targeting liver diseases such as transthyretin amyloidosis and hereditary angioedema, as well as ex vivo programs focused on engineered cell therapies for oncological and autoimmune disorders. The company is also exploring treatments for conditions like primary hyperoxaluria Type 1, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and Hemophilia B. Intellia has established collaborations with several organizations, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2014, Intellia holds a significant intellectual property portfolio related to the therapeutic applications of CRISPR/Cas9, aiming to address high unmet medical needs through its advanced gene-editing approaches.
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, aiming to treat the underlying causes and improve patient lives. The company employs proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body's immune system against cancer. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to inhibit specific mutations in KIT exon 17, which are associated with Systemic Mastocytosis and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Raze Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Raze Therapeutics focuses on discovering and developing innovative oncology therapeutics that target essential metabolic pathways crucial for cancer growth and survival. The company is advancing a pipeline of treatments based on novel biological insights into how cancer cells reprogram their metabolism to support tumor development. By selectively targeting one-carbon metabolism through a proprietary platform, Raze aims to provide patients with quicker access to treatment and improve the chances of successful outcomes.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a novel class of medicines known as Bicycles, which are synthetic short peptides designed to stabilize their structural geometry through two loops. The company primarily targets oncology indications with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, BT1718, is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials aimed at tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. Other oncology candidates include BT5528, also in Phase I/IIa trials targeting EphA2, and BT8009, which is in preclinical studies for Nectin-4. Additionally, Bicycle Therapeutics is developing THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor that has completed Phase I trials for diabetic macular edema. The company collaborates with various biopharmaceutical organizations to advance programs in areas like anti-infectives and cardiovascular health. Founded in 2009, Bicycle Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
PillPack
Series B in 2014
PillPack, Inc. is a pharmacy that specializes in organizing and delivering medications directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, the company provides a unique service by sorting medications into personalized packets, which are tailored to individual dosing schedules. In addition to prescription medications, PillPack also offers vitamins, over-the-counter products, inhalers, creams, and testing supplies. The company serves various clients, including healthcare providers and caregivers, throughout the United States. PillPack is also known for its online magazine, Folks, which highlights inspiring stories of individuals overcoming health challenges. As of September 2018, PillPack operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, expanding its reach and capabilities within the healthcare sector. Locations include Miami, Brooklyn, Somerville, Salt Lake City, and Austin.
Synlogic
Series A in 2014
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria, a rare genetic metabolic disorder. Additionally, Synlogic is advancing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine in Phase I clinical trials targeting solid tumors and lymphoma. The company employs a proprietary approach that utilizes engineered probiotics, specifically Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, to create GI-restricted oral therapies that are non-colonizing and reversible, facilitating easier administration and storage. Synlogic is also exploring treatments for other conditions, including secondary hyperoxaluria, inflammatory bowel disease, and various metabolic disorders, and has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to further its development efforts.
Synlogic
Series A in 2014
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria, a rare genetic metabolic disorder. Additionally, Synlogic is advancing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine in Phase I clinical trials targeting solid tumors and lymphoma. The company employs a proprietary approach that utilizes engineered probiotics, specifically Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, to create GI-restricted oral therapies that are non-colonizing and reversible, facilitating easier administration and storage. Synlogic is also exploring treatments for other conditions, including secondary hyperoxaluria, inflammatory bowel disease, and various metabolic disorders, and has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to further its development efforts.
Viridian Therapeutics
Series B in 2014
Viridian Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for patients with diseases currently underserved by existing therapies. Its primary focus is on advancing therapies for thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan condition, using its lead product candidate, VRDN-001, a monoclonal antibody targeting the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor.
Navitor Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2014
Navitor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule drugs that target mTORC1, a key regulator of cellular metabolism and renewal, to treat age-related diseases. Utilizing a proprietary platform, Navitor's therapies can selectively inhibit or activate mTORC1, which plays a crucial role in cellular processes. One of its notable products, NV-5138, is an orally bioavailable small molecule designed to activate mTORC1, particularly addressing its suppression in the brain associated with depression. Additionally, the company's N-Valog program focuses on selective inhibition of mTORC1 for chronic kidney disease, with implications for other age-related conditions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Navitor Pharmaceuticals aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of the mTOR pathway by modulating nutrient-sensing proteins, thereby addressing various metabolic, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal diseases.
Numerate
Series C in 2014
Numerate Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, is a biotechnology company specializing in small molecule therapeutics development. It offers a drug design platform that integrates data science, machine learning, cloud-scale analytics, and medicinal chemistry to predict how potential drugs will behave in lab and body settings. This platform enables Numerate to explore vast chemical spaces efficiently, accelerating drug discovery for diseases like obesity, heart failure, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's disease. By combining computational power with traditional medicinal chemistry, Numerate aims to make the drug development process more cost-effective, faster, and successful than conventional methods.
Rodin Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Rodin Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics for cognitive disorders through the application of epigenetic insights. Founded in 2013 with backing from Atlas Venture and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, the company leverages advanced structural biology capabilities and a team experienced in central nervous system (CNS) drug development. Rodin's innovative approach centers on the modulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC) complexes to restore synaptic function and promote neuronal health in degenerative brain diseases. This strategy aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of neurological disorders. As of November 2019, Rodin operates as a subsidiary of Alkermes Inc.
Lysosomal Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2014
Lysosomal Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing small-molecule therapies for severe neurological diseases. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company targets disorders such as Gaucher-related neurodegeneration, Parkinson’s disease, and other synucleinopathies. Lysosomal Therapeutics employs a unique molecular platform informed by the clinically validated connection between lysosomal disorders and neurodegeneration. This approach facilitates the development of innovative treatment options aimed at improving the health and quality of life for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.
Spero Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. Founded in 2013, the company is advancing several product candidates, including tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic aimed at treating MDR gram-negative infections in adults. Additionally, Spero is developing SPR206, an intravenous agent for MDR gram-negative infections in hospital settings, and SPR720, an oral antibiotic targeting pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The company collaborates with various partners, including Meiji Seika Pharma to support tebipenem HBr's development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for SPR720. Spero Therapeutics employs a focused approach to drug development, emphasizing novel mechanisms to address the urgent need for effective therapeutics against serious bacterial infections.
Ataxion
Series A in 2014
Ataxion is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for rare and underserved neurologic diseases. Founded in April 2013 by Dr. Josh Resnick and David Grayzel, MD, through the Atlas Venture seed program, Ataxion specializes in small-molecule therapeutics that target hereditary ataxia and other degenerative neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Huntington's disease. By leveraging ion-channel modulators, the company aims to provide effective treatments for patients suffering from these debilitating conditions.
Egalet
Post in 2014
Egalet is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops pain management products. The company is developing a pipeline of abuse-resistant opioids that are nearing pivotal testing. Egalet has pioneered one of the world’s first erosion-based delivery technologies to enable the controlled release of drugs through gradual erosion of a tablet and has optimized the abuse deterrent properties that can be applied to a broad range of opioids and non-opioids.
ZappRx
Seed Round in 2014
ZappRx, Inc. is a digital health company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of specialty medications. Founded in 2012, the company provides a secure online environment where healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and biopharma companies can collaborate efficiently. Its platform automates the prescription and prior authorization processes, facilitating communication among patients, physicians, and pharmacists while reducing reliance on traditional methods such as faxes and phone calls. By consolidating essential information related to specialty prescribing—including pharmacy details, payer requirements, and clinical history—the platform enhances the efficiency and transparency of healthcare delivery, particularly in the fields of pulmonary, cardiology, and gastroenterology. ZappRx operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. as of June 2019.
Spero Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2013
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. Founded in 2013, the company is advancing several product candidates, including tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic aimed at treating MDR gram-negative infections in adults. Additionally, Spero is developing SPR206, an intravenous agent for MDR gram-negative infections in hospital settings, and SPR720, an oral antibiotic targeting pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The company collaborates with various partners, including Meiji Seika Pharma to support tebipenem HBr's development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for SPR720. Spero Therapeutics employs a focused approach to drug development, emphasizing novel mechanisms to address the urgent need for effective therapeutics against serious bacterial infections.
F-Star Therapeutics
Series A in 2013
F-Star Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel bispecific antibody products aimed at improving upon current standards of care, particularly in cancer therapy. The company is uniquely positioned with a strong patent portfolio, enabling it to create and develop Fcab antibody fragments and bispecific antibodies by modifying the constant region of an antibody. F-Star's Modular Antibody Technology allows for rapid discovery and development of bispecific antibodies by adding binding sites to the constant region, facilitating easier production compared to other antibody formats. The company is leveraging this technology to build a pipeline of product candidates. Founded in 2006, F-Star has received significant funding from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors. The company operates out of Cambridge, UK, with over 35 employees dedicated to research and development.
ZappRx
Seed Round in 2013
ZappRx, Inc. is a digital health company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of specialty medications. Founded in 2012, the company provides a secure online environment where healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and biopharma companies can collaborate efficiently. Its platform automates the prescription and prior authorization processes, facilitating communication among patients, physicians, and pharmacists while reducing reliance on traditional methods such as faxes and phone calls. By consolidating essential information related to specialty prescribing—including pharmacy details, payer requirements, and clinical history—the platform enhances the efficiency and transparency of healthcare delivery, particularly in the fields of pulmonary, cardiology, and gastroenterology. ZappRx operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. as of June 2019.
Rodin Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2013
Rodin Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapeutics for cognitive disorders through the application of epigenetic insights. Founded in 2013 with backing from Atlas Venture and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, the company leverages advanced structural biology capabilities and a team experienced in central nervous system (CNS) drug development. Rodin's innovative approach centers on the modulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC) complexes to restore synaptic function and promote neuronal health in degenerative brain diseases. This strategy aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of neurological disorders. As of November 2019, Rodin operates as a subsidiary of Alkermes Inc.
Cadent Therapeutics
Series A in 2013
Cadent Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision neuroscience company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious neurological and psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in small molecule therapeutics that target NMDA receptors to address conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, Rett syndrome, and other cognitive and movement disorders. Cadent's approach combines target specificity, patient selection, and drug design to create allosteric modulators that can enhance neuronal firing regularity and restore brain rhythms. By leveraging novel quantitative endpoints, Cadent aims to develop first-in-class medications that improve cognitive and motor functions in patients, ultimately enhancing clinical outcomes for those suffering from various neurological diseases.
CoStim Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2013
CoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative antibody agents for cancer treatment. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in cancer immunotherapy, creating antibody drugs that target immunological checkpoint control mechanisms. By harnessing the body's immune response, CoStim aims to improve therapeutic options for patients with cancer.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2012
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a novel class of medicines known as Bicycles, which are synthetic short peptides designed to stabilize their structural geometry through two loops. The company primarily targets oncology indications with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, BT1718, is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials aimed at tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. Other oncology candidates include BT5528, also in Phase I/IIa trials targeting EphA2, and BT8009, which is in preclinical studies for Nectin-4. Additionally, Bicycle Therapeutics is developing THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor that has completed Phase I trials for diabetic macular edema. The company collaborates with various biopharmaceutical organizations to advance programs in areas like anti-infectives and cardiovascular health. Founded in 2009, Bicycle Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Annovation BioPharma
Series A in 2012
Annovation BioPharma develops pharmaceutical products in the field of anesthesia, sedation, and sleep. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Wayland, Massachusetts.
Annovation BioPharma
Venture Round in 2012
Annovation BioPharma develops pharmaceutical products in the field of anesthesia, sedation, and sleep. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Wayland, Massachusetts.
Egalet
Series B in 2012
Egalet is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops pain management products. The company is developing a pipeline of abuse-resistant opioids that are nearing pivotal testing. Egalet has pioneered one of the world’s first erosion-based delivery technologies to enable the controlled release of drugs through gradual erosion of a tablet and has optimized the abuse deterrent properties that can be applied to a broad range of opioids and non-opioids.
Viridian Therapeutics
Series B in 2012
Viridian Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for patients with diseases currently underserved by existing therapies. Its primary focus is on advancing therapies for thyroid eye disease, a debilitating orphan condition, using its lead product candidate, VRDN-001, a monoclonal antibody targeting the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor.
Translate Bio
Series A in 2012
Translate Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at addressing diseases linked to protein or gene dysfunction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company is advancing its lead candidates, MRT5005 and MRT5201. MRT5005 is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, while MRT5201 is being developed for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Translate Bio was previously known as RaNA Therapeutics, Inc. before rebranding in June 2017. The company specializes in innovative therapies for rare diseases, leveraging the potential of RNA-based medicine.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Series A in 2011
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
Annovation BioPharma
Venture Round in 2011
Annovation BioPharma develops pharmaceutical products in the field of anesthesia, sedation, and sleep. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Wayland, Massachusetts.
F-Star Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2011
F-Star Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel bispecific antibody products aimed at improving upon current standards of care, particularly in cancer therapy. The company is uniquely positioned with a strong patent portfolio, enabling it to create and develop Fcab antibody fragments and bispecific antibodies by modifying the constant region of an antibody. F-Star's Modular Antibody Technology allows for rapid discovery and development of bispecific antibodies by adding binding sites to the constant region, facilitating easier production compared to other antibody formats. The company is leveraging this technology to build a pipeline of product candidates. Founded in 2006, F-Star has received significant funding from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors. The company operates out of Cambridge, UK, with over 35 employees dedicated to research and development.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2011
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
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