Casdin Capital

Casdin Capital is a New York-based investment firm established in 2012, specializing in fundamental research within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The firm focuses on a range of investments, from early-stage to late-stage private opportunities, and is particularly interested in areas such as oncology, digital health, and agtech. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Casdin Capital employs a long-short equity strategy to manage its portfolio. Founded by Eli Casdin, the firm has built a reputation for its analytical approach to investing in innovative healthcare solutions, aiming to capitalize on advancements in the industry. As of October 2020, Casdin Capital managed approximately $2.2 billion in assets.

Suzanne Angell

Director of Research

Lawrence Canzoneri

CFO

Eli Casdin

Managing Partner

Past deals in Biotechnology

Auron Therapeutics

Series B in 2025
Auron Therapeutics is to develop therapies to cure cancer by radically changing the paradigm of cancer therapeutics from cell killing, to transformation of malignant cells into normal cells. This transformation, called differentiation therapy, reactivates endogenous cellular programs to elicit tumor cell maturation and the transition from cancer to normal tissue. Its unique platforms allow for integration of large-omic datasets and miniaturized high throughput flow cytometry to rapidly identify and validate multiple targets and drugs in primary human patient samples.

IDRx

Series B in 2024
IDRx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision therapies for oncology, specifically targeting gastrointestinal stromal tumors. The company specializes in designing combination therapies that utilize engineered drug combinations to address key tumor escape mechanisms, aiming to enhance treatment efficacy and prolong patient responses. By creating these targeted therapies, IDRx seeks to revolutionize cancer treatment and support healthcare professionals in delivering more effective medicines to patients.

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics operates as a biopharmaceutical company.

Avidity Biosciences

Post in 2024
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing oligonucleotide-based therapies known as antibody oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs). These innovative therapies aim to address the limitations of traditional oligonucleotide treatments by combining the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies. This approach allows Avidity to target previously undruggable tissue and cell types, thereby addressing the underlying genetic drivers of various diseases. The company's lead product candidate, AOC 1001, is designed to treat myotonic dystrophy type 1, a rare muscle disease. Additionally, Avidity is advancing multiple programs aimed at treating muscle-related conditions such as muscle atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Pompe disease. Founded in 2012 and based in La Jolla, California, Avidity is also exploring therapeutic applications in immune and other cell types.

Octave

Series B in 2023
Octave is a clinical platform developer focused on transforming the care landscape for multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's platform generates, analyzes, and integrates data to provide a comprehensive approach aimed at reducing the overall cost of care. By optimizing healthcare medications and utilization, Octave enables pharmaceutical companies to enhance the entire lifecycle of drug discovery, clinical trials, and post-marketing processes through the use of real-world evidence. This innovative approach seeks to improve patient outcomes while streamlining healthcare practices.

Orbital Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Orbital Therapeutics aims to enhance global health by unleashing the full potential of RNA-based medicines to treat human disease in ways that were not previously possible. To produce an extended portfolio of medications, the company is developing an innovative platform at the confluence of RNA technology, delivery techniques, data analytics, and automation.

iVexSol

Series A in 2023
iVexSol Inc. specializes in developing lentiviral vector manufacturing technology aimed at addressing the shortage of lentiviral vectors (LVVs), which are essential for gene therapy programs. Established in 2018 and based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform that produces a consistent supply of LVVs, critical for the manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs). By utilizing banks of vector-producing cells, iVexSol's technology significantly increases production capacity while minimizing complexity and development time. This innovative approach not only reduces costs but also accelerates the clinical development timelines, ultimately enhancing patient access to life-saving treatments. The company’s solutions are designed to support researchers and manufacturers in the CGT field, facilitating the treatment of serious conditions such as late-stage cancers and genetic disorders.

Nest Genomics (YC W22)

Seed Round in 2023
Nest Genomics is a lab-agnostic, comprehensive software solution for implementing genomic programs at scale.

Asimov

Series B in 2023
Asimov, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the design and development of genetically engineered therapeutics. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Asimov focuses on creating tools for programming living cells to enhance the design and manufacturing processes of biologics and gene therapies. The company's platform integrates synthetic biology, computer-aided design, and machine learning, allowing for the engineering of genetic circuits. Asimov's multidisciplinary team employs machine-learning algorithms that connect large-scale datasets with biological models, facilitating advancements in molecular manufacturing and therapeutic applications. The company is dedicated to optimizing the production of protein biologics, viral vectors, and cell and gene therapies.

Vector Biomed

Venture Round in 2022
Vector Biomed is a state-of-the-art custom vector design and GMP manufacturing company. It is a source for safe, high-quality, reliably-manufactured Lentiviral vectors that are critical for producing gene medicines like CAR-T cell therapies and Stem Cell gene therapies.

IDRx

Series A in 2022
IDRx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision therapies for oncology, specifically targeting gastrointestinal stromal tumors. The company specializes in designing combination therapies that utilize engineered drug combinations to address key tumor escape mechanisms, aiming to enhance treatment efficacy and prolong patient responses. By creating these targeted therapies, IDRx seeks to revolutionize cancer treatment and support healthcare professionals in delivering more effective medicines to patients.

Auron Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Auron Therapeutics is to develop therapies to cure cancer by radically changing the paradigm of cancer therapeutics from cell killing, to transformation of malignant cells into normal cells. This transformation, called differentiation therapy, reactivates endogenous cellular programs to elicit tumor cell maturation and the transition from cancer to normal tissue. Its unique platforms allow for integration of large-omic datasets and miniaturized high throughput flow cytometry to rapidly identify and validate multiple targets and drugs in primary human patient samples.

Character Biosciences

Series A in 2022
Character Therapeutics is a patient-driven therapeutics company that uses genomics, longitudinal clinical and imaging data, machine learning, and novel experimental approaches to identify the molecular drivers of disease progression and develop innovative targeted medicines. Its dedication to patients is reflected in the high standards set to ensure privacy, data security, ethics, scientific rigor, and a meaningful impact on patient health. To enable clinical genomic research, the company collaborates with patients, providers, payers, and scientists to create deeply phenotyped patient cohorts.

Invetx

Series B in 2022
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing protein-based therapeutics for animal health care and veterinary medicine. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Invetx's team comprises veterinary scientists and clinicians dedicated to discovering and creating biotherapeutics for both pets and farm animals. The company aims to enhance health outcomes in the animal health industry by leveraging biopharma technologies, supported by a network of experts in animal and human health. Through its innovative platform, Invetx is committed to advancing a portfolio of therapies and technologies designed to improve animal care and well-being.

Arzeda

Series B in 2022
Arzeda Corporation is a synthetic biology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development and manufacture of proteins and enzymes for various applications, including pharmaceuticals, polymers, and industrial chemicals. Founded in 2008, Arzeda utilizes advanced technology that combines physics-based protein design with artificial intelligence algorithms to create and validate new designer proteins and enzymes. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that offer competitive performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability, addressing the needs of clients in diverse industries.

InnoSIGN

Series A in 2022
InnoSIGN specializes in mRNA-based pathway activity profiling technology, aimed at advancing precision medicine by offering deeper insights into disease mechanisms. The company leverages a comprehensive library of pathway activity profiles to enhance diagnostics and facilitate drug discovery. It provides researchers with quantitative PCR (qPCR) tests designed for decentralized use, which are available through a service testing facility located in the Netherlands. Through its innovative approach, InnoSIGN seeks to transform the understanding and treatment of various diseases.

Deepcell

Series B in 2022
Deepcell, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing advanced diagnostic solutions through its innovative microfluidic imaging platform. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on delivering non-invasive tests with diagnostic-level accuracy, enabling researchers and clinicians to gain insights at the single-cell level. Deepcell's technology employs artificial intelligence to analyze and classify cells based on their morphological features, isolating viable cells for various applications in translational research, diagnostic testing, and therapeutics. By utilizing ordinary blood samples, Deepcell enhances the understanding of genetic health without the need for invasive procedures, thereby improving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

2seventy bio

Post in 2022
22seventy bio is an immuno-oncology cell therapy company that discovers and develops cancer therapies. The company combines a deep knowledge of cancer cell biology and genetics with an understanding of the immune response to cancer to advance its pipeline. It was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2021.

Creyon Bio

Series A in 2022
Creyon Bio is a pre-clinical stage company reimagining drug development as it should be, using a data-first approach for generating uniquely powerful datasets and developing machine learning models to uncover the engineering principles that make precision oligonucleotide-based medicines possible for patient populations of all sizes.

Volta Labs

Series A in 2022
Volta Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing tools for biological automation, focusing on scalable automation solutions for genetic engineering. Volta Labs operates a platform designed for affordable genomic sample preparation, aimed at revolutionizing genomics research. This platform leverages automation and miniaturization technologies to streamline the creation of biological samples. By integrating expertise from engineering, surface chemistry, and molecular biology, Volta Labs enables biotech organizations to automate complex biological workflows, facilitating advancements in genomics and genetic engineering.

Ventus Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
Ventus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines aimed at treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer by targeting the innate immune system. The company employs a structural immunology platform that provides deep insights into the mechanisms and molecular structures involved in immune responses. This platform integrates proprietary protein engineering capabilities with advanced rational and structure-based drug design tools, allowing for precise targeting of the innate immune system. Ventus is actively building a pipeline of drug programs that address critical targets within this system, particularly proteins involved in inflammasome and nucleic acid-sensing signaling pathways, thereby enabling the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory and immune-related conditions.

Septerna

Series A in 2022
Septerna is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and advancing novel small-molecule medicines that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The company aims to improve patient outcomes by integrating innovative drug discovery technologies with GPCR drug targets. Utilizing its Native Complex platform, Septerna facilitates industrial-scale drug discovery through advanced screening technologies and structure-based drug design. This approach enables medical researchers to efficiently identify treatments for a variety of diseases.

Verana Health

Series E in 2022
Verana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Digisight Technologies, the company connects healthcare providers with patients through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, SightBook, is a mobile application that enables users to test their vision and share results with their physicians in real-time, facilitating timely appointments and treatments. Verana Health manages data from over 20,000 healthcare providers and 70 electronic health record systems, leveraging its AI-enhanced platform, VeraQ™, to create a robust healthcare data ecosystem. By utilizing advanced analytics on curated datasets, Verana Health supports life sciences partners in improving clinical research and enhancing patient care outcomes.

Maze Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2022
Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative medicines that leverage the effects of rare genetic variants to address unmet medical needs. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Modulus Therapeutics, the company utilizes its proprietary Compass platform to identify genetic variants linked to diseases and map them to the biological pathways that drive these conditions in specific patient populations. By integrating large-scale human genetics data and functional genomics with various drug discovery methods, Maze Therapeutics aims to reveal modifier genes that offer protective benefits. This approach enhances the understanding of target biology and informs the development of novel therapies, ultimately enabling pharmaceutical companies to create effective treatments.

DNA Script

Series C in 2022
DNA Script is a pioneering company in the field of DNA synthesis, focused on enhancing life science and human health through innovative technology. The company has developed a unique enzymatic process that allows for the production of synthetic DNA using natural enzymes. This technology underpins their benchtop DNA printer, SYNTAX, which enables laboratories to synthesize their own oligonucleotides. By doing so, DNA Script provides researchers with greater control over their workflows, facilitating faster access to essential genomic materials for various applications in molecular biology and genomics. This capability accelerates experimentation and supports the development of new therapeutics, positioning DNA Script as a key player in the biotechnology sector.

ONI

Series B in 2021
ONI is a leader in super-resolution microscopy, offering innovative tools that enhance biological research. The company has developed the Nanoimager, the first benchtop super-resolution microscope, which provides unprecedented usability and precision for researchers. This device enables access to various super-resolution techniques, including dSTORM, PALM, smFRET, and single-particle tracking, facilitating a deeper understanding of cellular structures and functions. ONI's products are increasingly adopted by academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies, with installations in prominent laboratories such as those at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. The company's mission is to democratize scientific discovery by making advanced imaging technology more accessible and affordable, thereby empowering researchers to visualize and share the intricate details of life. Recognized for its innovative contributions, ONI has received accolades such as being named a Disruptor to Watch and winning Best Business Start-up at the IOP Awards. Through its commitment to advancing scientific research, ONI aims to accelerate discoveries that can lead to improved health outcomes.

Depixus

Series A in 2021
Depixus is a biotechnology company that has developed a novel technology designed for real-time analysis of individual biomolecular interactions at a large scale. Its platform enables comprehensive genome analysis, allowing researchers to examine entire genomic regions quickly and efficiently. This integrated system provides the flexibility to specify the desired level of sequence and epigenetic detail, facilitating the discovery of new biological pathways and the decoding of disease mechanisms. By enhancing the understanding of these processes, Depixus aims to contribute to the development of new precision medicines. The company's focus on advanced DNA and RNA sequencing technologies addresses the limitations of current methods, particularly in achieving single-molecule precision.

Meiogenix

Series A in 2021
Meiogenix is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative breeding technologies aimed at unlocking the untapped genetic diversity of various organisms. By modulating the frequency of homologous recombination in eukaryotic cells, the company enhances natural biodiversity. This approach enables the creation of new products that can help tackle pressing global food and industrial challenges. Through its advancements, Meiogenix contributes to the exploration and application of genetic resources, ultimately aiming to improve agricultural and industrial outputs.

Exai Bio

Series A in 2021
Exai Bio is a next-generation liquid biopsy company. Exai bio proprietary RNA and artificial intelligence-based liquid biopsy platform deliver clinical insights into cancer biology to enable the earliest, most accurate diagnosis of cancer.

Nomic

Series A in 2021
Nomic is a bioengineering company focused on making the human proteome as accessible as the human genome. The company is developing the nELISA, a next-generation platform for measuring proteins at high throughput and scale. Nomic provides scientists with protein profiling solutions, allowing them to determine the scope and scale of their experiments. Their platform features cost-effective measurement of protein data and integrates smoothly with industry-standard cytometers for high-throughput analysis. Additionally, Nomic's technology enables the development of custom protein panels, leveraging nanotechnology to use DNA as a versatile linker to address issues of cross-reactivity in protein measurement.

Stilla Technologies

Debt Financing in 2021
Stilla Technologies is a biotechnology company based in Villejuif, France, with an additional location in Beverly, Massachusetts. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in accelerating the development of next-generation genetic tests through its innovative digital PCR (dPCR) solution, the Naica System. This platform leverages advanced microfluidic technology to provide a flexible and accessible tool for high-resolution genetic analysis. By enabling compatibility with multiple chemistries and offering multiplex capabilities, Stilla Technologies aims to simplify the processes of image analysis and data exploration for researchers in various fields, including life sciences and therapeutics. The company's mission is to make digital PCR a standard tool across all areas of genetic research and application.

Chroma Medicine

Series A in 2021
Chroma Medicine is a genomic medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. The company focuses on epigenetic editing, aiming to revolutionize the treatment of genetically driven diseases. By utilizing epigenetics, which is nature's inherent mechanism for regulating genes, Chroma Medicine develops programmable epigenetic editors that target specific genes and control chromatin conformation. This innovative approach combines a DNA binding domain with epigenetic effector domains, providing medical practitioners with a new class of therapeutics that offers enhanced control over gene expression.

Basilard BioTech

Seed Round in 2021
Basilard BioTech operates a technology platform focused on advancing cell-based therapies, particularly in the field of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT). This platform utilizes a nanomechanical gene delivery method, distinguishing itself by providing a mechanical approach to gene delivery rather than relying on biological processes. This innovative technique consistently achieves higher transfection rates, enhanced cell viability, and improved yields, thereby allowing clients to optimize their therapeutic outcomes. By harnessing the potential of cell functions, Basilard BioTech aims to address critical unmet clinical needs and contribute to solutions for diseases that impact millions of lives.

Exo Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Exo Therapeutics, Inc. is a drug discovery and development company focused on addressing intractable pharmaceutical targets. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary ExoSight platform to develop a pipeline of drug candidates. These candidates are designed to bind to exosites and unique binding pockets, allowing for the reprogramming of enzyme activity to achieve targeted therapeutic effects. This innovative approach aims to provide robust treatments in areas such as oncology and inflammation, while also minimizing potential side effects for patients. By employing a precise and selective methodology, Exo Therapeutics is positioned to unlock new therapeutic possibilities for a variety of diseases.

Amplo Biotechnology

Seed Round in 2021
Diseases of the neuromuscular junction have profound health effects including paralysis, breathing and swallowing difficulties. Amplo Biotechnology plans to develop multiple, potentially curative, Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) therapies for the neuromuscular junction with an initial focus on congenital myasthenic syndromes. Amplo’s lead program, AAV-Dok7, was developed by Professor Yuji Yamanashi's group of the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo, and is applicable to multiple rare, severe diseases.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Post in 2021
Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. It specializes in biological engineering, designing and developing custom microbes and organisms for various applications. The company discovers and licenses molecules used in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against infections and creates libraries of molecules for natural product discovery. Ginkgo Bioworks operates primarily in the markets of cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and biosecurity. The biosecurity segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, provides data analytics and related services to organizations across diverse sectors, including food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.

Vanqua Bio

Series B in 2021
Vanqua Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative medicines for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. The company leverages a technology platform that incorporates human genetics and patient-derived neuronal cells to identify and validate new disease pathways linked to lysosomal dysfunction and the inappropriate activation of the innate immune system. Vanqua Bio focuses on creating small-molecule activators of glucocerebrosidase and advancing programs that target the innate immune system, with the aim of addressing the progression of various neurological disorders. Through its efforts, the company seeks to provide healthcare professionals with transformative treatment options for patients facing these challenging conditions.

SomaLogic

Post in 2021
SomaLogic, Inc. is a commercial-stage company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, SomaScan, which allows for the measurement of proteins with a precision comparable to DNA measurement. This technology enhances the understanding of the molecular bases of health and disease, surpassing traditional genomic methods. SomaLogic develops and offers SOMAmers, modified nucleic acid-based protein-binding reagents, and provides diagnostic tests and protein measurement solutions for various diseases, including those in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular health. Their products serve multiple applications, including life sciences research, therapeutic drug development, and clinical diagnostics, making significant contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. Founded in 1999, SomaLogic continues to advance the capabilities of proteomics in both research and clinical settings.

NanoCellect Biomedical

Series D in 2021
NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of innovative flow cytometry and cell sorting technologies for life science researchers. Founded in 2009, it offers the WOLF Cell Sorter, which utilizes a closed fluid-path microfluidic cartridge to enable efficient cell sorting while minimizing biohazard risks and shear stress associated with traditional methods. The company’s portfolio includes affordable and compact microfluidic-based instruments and consumables that facilitate cellular analysis essential for drug discovery, single cell-omics, cloning, antibody discovery, and basic research. By simplifying the process of analyzing and sorting distinct cell populations, NanoCellect Biomedical supports biomedical scientists in advancing their research and improving personalized medicine.

Zentera Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Zentera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.

GeneDx Holding

Post in 2021
GeneDx is dedicated to providing personalized health insights that enhance diagnosis, treatment, and drug discovery. By integrating extensive genomic expertise with advanced data interpretation capabilities, the company aims to establish precision medicine as a standard in healthcare. GeneDx specializes in exome and genome testing and interpretation, leveraging one of the largest rare disease data sets available. Its operations are divided into two segments: GeneDx, which generates the majority of revenue, and Legacy Sema4 diagnostics. Through these efforts, GeneDx is positioned to significantly impact health outcomes by using genomic and large-scale clinical information.

Hexagon Bio

Series B in 2021
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on discovering novel drugs for diseases that lack effective treatments. Established in 2016, the company utilizes a data-driven approach that combines genomics, synthetic biology, and computational techniques. By mining genomic data from fungal genomes, Hexagon Bio aims to identify targeted small molecule therapeutics. Its proprietary platform leverages data science to engineer drugs from DNA sequences, enabling the identification of small molecule inhibitors that interact with specific target proteins. This innovative method allows researchers to tap into the global metagenome, facilitating the development of new medicines aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Prime Medicine

Series B in 2021
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its proprietary Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aiming to restore normal genetic function and address the underlying causes of various diseases. By targeting a broad spectrum of conditions with significant unmet medical needs, Prime Medicine seeks to revolutionize the field of genetic medicine through effective and efficient therapeutic solutions.

Mnemo Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Mnemo Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm focused on developing immune-based therapies, particularly cell therapies, aimed at treating solid tumors and blood cancers. The company utilizes its EnfiniT platform, a drug discovery engine that harnesses a unique class of antigens and various technologies to target tumorous epitopes prevalent in multiple cancer types. By leveraging epigenetic variation and CAR-T precision genetic engineering, Mnemo Therapeutics strives to create accessible allogeneic treatments that offer effective solutions for patients facing these challenging diseases.

Nautilus Biotechnology

Post in 2021
Born from the founders’ recognition that their diverse but complementary skills and experiences would enable them to successfully address challenges that others had not, the company set about solving a vexing problem: how to bring true proteomics to the world in a way that accelerates therapeutic development, dramatically improves medical diagnostics, and makes personalized and predictive medicine a reality. The extraordinary team at Nautilus represents a wide spectrum of disciplines and expertise, including protein chemists, chip designers, molecular biologists, data scientists, material scientists, biophysicists, optical engineers, microfluidics engineers, bioinformaticists, software engineers, and more. Nautilus is positioned to revolutionize proteomics, transform the way drugs are developed, and significantly improve the way human health is managed.

Flare Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Flare Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing small molecule medicines by exploring the biology of transcription factors. The company aims to identify 'switch sites,' which are druggable regions crucial for regulating transcription factors, to target mutations associated with various diseases. Flare's innovative approach has advanced its drug discovery efforts, resulting in a promising pipeline of programs that primarily address well-established transcription factors. Initially concentrating on precision oncology, the company's research also holds potential applications in neurology, rare genetic disorders, immunology, and inflammation. By leveraging insights from its scientific founders, Flare Therapeutics seeks to transform the treatment landscape for cancer patients and other disease areas.

Scribe Biosciences

Venture Round in 2021
Scribe Biosciences specializes in single-cell analysis tools that enhance clinical and research applications. The company employs its proprietary technology, Printed Droplet Microfluidics (PDM), which allows for flexible and reconfigurable fluid handling at the picoliter scale. By utilizing fluorescence-activated microfluidic droplet sorting along with a specialized substrate, Scribe Biosciences can manipulate single cells and fluid aliquots with high throughput. This innovative approach aids researchers and healthcare professionals in gaining insights into various processes, particularly those related to infectious diseases and cancer.

Dyno Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Dyno Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors for gene therapy applications. Founded in 2018, the company employs an artificial intelligence-powered platform that integrates next-generation DNA synthesis, high-throughput sequencing, and machine learning. This advanced approach allows Dyno Therapeutics to design and optimize cell-targeting capsids, which are crucial for the effective and safe delivery of gene therapies. By leveraging its technology, the company aims to provide medical researchers with novel AAV vectors that enhance the efficacy of in vivo therapeutic solutions.

Apton Biosystems

Series A in 2021
Apton Biosystems, Inc., founded in 2012 and located in Pleasanton, California, operates within the biotechnology industry, focusing on advanced medical technology. The company has developed an innovative optical system for sequencing and protein detection that utilizes super-resolution techniques. This technology allows for the assessment of molecules situated closer than the wavelength of light, facilitating multi-omic sequencing and single-molecule protein detection. Apton's solutions aim to enhance biomarker discovery, enable early disease detection, and support therapeutic monitoring, thereby contributing to advances in preventive health and precision medicine.

Treeline Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company focuses on developing transformative precision medicines aimed at treating cancer and other serious health conditions. Utilizing a comprehensive drug discovery platform, Treeline combines mechanistic biology, medicinal chemistry, computational science, structural biology, and protein science to create innovative therapeutic solutions. Through its research and development efforts, Treeline aims to provide effective treatments to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.

Exscientia

Series D in 2021
Exscientia is a company that applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to the discovery and design of new therapeutic compounds. By combining human expertise with advanced computational techniques, Exscientia accelerates the development of small-molecule drug candidates, aiming to create safer and more effective treatments for clinical testing. The company focuses on precision engineering of medicine candidates, utilizing innovative experimental methods to enhance drug discovery processes. Through these efforts, Exscientia strives to improve patient outcomes and transform the pharmaceutical industry.

C2i Genomics

Series B in 2021
C2i Genomics, Inc. specializes in whole genome analysis solutions aimed at monitoring tumor recurrence in post-surgery cancer patients. The company offers liquid biopsy services that analyze subtle changes in tumor DNA to provide insights into cancer progression and recurrence. This technology enables the development of a bio-platform approach applicable across various cancer types, facilitating the guidance of diverse treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Additionally, C2i Genomics provides cloud-based cancer diagnostic services to pharmaceutical and diagnostic organizations, enhancing the ability of healthcare providers to monitor treatment responses and detect recurrences or failures earlier than traditional methods allow. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, with a research and development center in Haifa, Israel, C2i Genomics aims to improve the lives and outcomes of cancer patients through innovative diagnostic solutions.

Ventus Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Ventus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines aimed at treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer by targeting the innate immune system. The company employs a structural immunology platform that provides deep insights into the mechanisms and molecular structures involved in immune responses. This platform integrates proprietary protein engineering capabilities with advanced rational and structure-based drug design tools, allowing for precise targeting of the innate immune system. Ventus is actively building a pipeline of drug programs that address critical targets within this system, particularly proteins involved in inflammasome and nucleic acid-sensing signaling pathways, thereby enabling the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory and immune-related conditions.

SeQure Dx

Venture Round in 2021
SeQure Dx specializes in providing safety data related to CRISPR gene editing therapies, focusing on both on-target and off-target effects. The company develops genomics diagnostic technologies that facilitate target profiling for gene editing, supporting the discovery, clinical development, and diagnostic processes. Its core technologies are designed to identify potential off-target sites prior to the initiation of therapy, ensuring comprehensive confirmation of actual genetic edits. This capability empowers gene editing therapeutics developers, physicians, and patients by enhancing the safety and efficacy of gene editing treatments.

Leyden Labs

Series A in 2021
Leyden Labs is focused on developing intranasal products that aim to protect individuals from respiratory viruses, including those in the influenza and coronavirus families. The company's innovative approach targets common characteristics across various viral families, allowing for simultaneous protection against multiple viruses rather than just specific variants, as is the case with traditional vaccines. This strategy seeks to empower individuals to safeguard themselves from infections and reduce the transmission of these diseases. Leyden Labs is driven by a team of experienced biotechnology professionals who are committed to advancing solutions that alleviate the impact of respiratory viruses on public health.

Absci

Venture Round in 2021
Absci is a drug and target discovery company that utilizes deep learning AI and synthetic biology to enhance the therapeutic potential of proteins. By employing its Integrated Drug Creation Platform, Absci identifies novel drug targets and discovers optimal biotherapeutic candidates while simultaneously generating the necessary cell lines for manufacturing. This innovative approach allows biotech and pharmaceutical partners to develop next-generation protein-based drugs, including Bionic Proteins that incorporate nonstandard amino acids and other unique drug designs that may be unattainable through traditional methods. Absci's mission focuses on advancing the development of improved medicines by effectively translating innovative ideas into viable drugs.

insitro

Series C in 2021
Insitro, Inc. is a data-driven company focused on drug discovery and development, particularly targeting nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller and based in South San Francisco, California, Insitro harnesses machine learning and high-throughput biology to revolutionize the process of drug discovery. The company creates extensive functional genomic data sets and integrates them with patient data through innovative machine learning techniques. This approach allows Insitro to build predictive models that enhance target selection, streamline the design of therapeutics, and optimize drug development strategies. By addressing critical challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, Insitro aims to accelerate the delivery of new and effective treatments to patients.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics that utilize molecular glue degraders (MGDs) to modulate protein degradation pathways. By leveraging the body's natural mechanisms for protein destruction, these small molecule drugs selectively target and degrade disease-causing proteins. The company employs its QuEEN platform, which combines artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify relevant proteins for degradation. With a diverse library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, Monte Rosa's lead candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing promise for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company aims to advance its pipeline of pioneering therapies for cancer and other diseases.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Tenaya Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies designed to offer treatment for heart disease. The company's therapies address heart failure through multipronged efforts that target the fundamental cellular pathologies present in diseased cardiac muscle and that leverage cutting-edge research in cardiac development and regeneration, enabling physicians to regenerate heart tissue, and additional programs focused on cardiomyopathies.

Palamedrix

Seed Round in 2021
Palamedrix is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017 by Shane Bowen. The company focuses on developing a multi-omic platform that utilizes DNA nanotechnology to enhance advancements in life science and medicine. By providing comprehensive data, Palamedrix aims to deliver innovative solutions for biomedical applications, enabling healthcare professionals and patients to obtain an accurate and complete view of an individual's biochemistry through a single test.

Pipeline Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Pipeline Therapeutics is a developer of regenerative therapies designed to promote functional recovery of neurological diseases. The company's therapies leverage the natural repair process in several different nervous system cell types to target diseases such as multiple sclerosis, providing patients with a treatment to repair damage to the nervous system.

Notch Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Notch Therapeutics Inc. is an immune cell therapy company focused on developing gene-edited allogenic T cell therapies for cancer treatment. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company utilizes a proprietary platform for induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology that allows for precision control of Notch signaling, which is essential for T cell development. This innovative approach addresses critical limitations in cell therapy development, enabling the design and manufacture of a consistent and limitless supply of therapeutic T cells. Notch Therapeutics aims to provide targeted treatments for conditions such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma, facilitating advancements in the treatment of complex disease systems. Established in 2018, the company is positioned at the forefront of next-generation cancer therapies.

Orchard Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Orchard Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom that specializes in developing innovative gene therapies for serious and life-threatening rare diseases. The company employs an autologous ex vivo gene therapy approach, which modifies a patient's own hematopoietic stem cells to create a targeted treatment administered in a single dose. Orchard's portfolio includes Strimvelis, the first autologous gene therapy approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of adenosine deaminase-severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID). Additionally, it is advancing clinical programs for various conditions, including metachromatic leukodystrophy, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, X-linked chronic granulomatous disease, and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. The company also has an extensive preclinical pipeline targeting mucopolysaccharidosis types I, IIIA, and IIIB. Orchard Therapeutics collaborates with leading institutions in gene therapy research, enhancing its efforts to transform the lives of patients with rare diseases in the UK, European Union, and the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, it aims to provide sustainable clinical benefits through its innovative therapies.

Auron Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Auron Therapeutics is to develop therapies to cure cancer by radically changing the paradigm of cancer therapeutics from cell killing, to transformation of malignant cells into normal cells. This transformation, called differentiation therapy, reactivates endogenous cellular programs to elicit tumor cell maturation and the transition from cancer to normal tissue. Its unique platforms allow for integration of large-omic datasets and miniaturized high throughput flow cytometry to rapidly identify and validate multiple targets and drugs in primary human patient samples.

Beam Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Beam Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its innovative base editing technology. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide lifelong cures for patients with serious diseases. Its therapeutic portfolio includes treatments for sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and glycogen storage disorder 1A, as well as therapies for ocular and central nervous system disorders. Beam's base editing technology allows for targeted modifications at a single base in the genome without creating double-stranded breaks in DNA, positioning it as a pioneer in the field of genetic medicine. The company's pipeline includes several programs, such as BEAM-101, ESCAPE, BEAM-302, BEAM-301, and BEAM-201, reflecting its commitment to advancing genetic therapies.

EQRx

Series B in 2021
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.

FogPharma

Venture Round in 2021
FogPharma is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies through its unique cell-penetrating mini proteins (CPMPs). Founded by Greg Verdine, the company aims to address cancer-causing proteins that are typically inaccessible to traditional treatments. By collaborating with leading experts in cancer biology and therapy, FogPharma is creating a new class of medicines designed to neutralize these challenging targets. The company is supported by a diverse group of private and institutional investors, which enables it to pursue its mission of delivering transformative cancer treatments. FogPharma is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families, striving to extend both life expectancy and quality of life.

Octave

Series B in 2020
Octave is a clinical platform developer focused on transforming the care landscape for multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's platform generates, analyzes, and integrates data to provide a comprehensive approach aimed at reducing the overall cost of care. By optimizing healthcare medications and utilization, Octave enables pharmaceutical companies to enhance the entire lifecycle of drug discovery, clinical trials, and post-marketing processes through the use of real-world evidence. This innovative approach seeks to improve patient outcomes while streamlining healthcare practices.

Faze Medicines

Series A in 2020
Faze Medicines is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company focuses on developing small molecule drugs that target the underlying mechanisms of disease pathology, with initial therapeutic efforts directed towards conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Faze Medicines employs advanced screening and proteomics techniques to explore biomolecular condensate interaction networks, which aids in the identification and development of novel therapeutics. Through its innovative approach, Faze aims to provide effective treatments for patients suffering from these challenging diseases.

PanTHERA CryoSolutions

Series A in 2020
PanTHERA CryoSolutions specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced cryopreservation solutions aimed at preserving cells, tissues, and organs. The company develops patented ice recrystallization inhibitors that minimize ice crystal formation, thereby safeguarding cellular integrity during the freezing process. By enhancing stability and reducing toxicity, these products improve post-thaw performance, making them suitable for clinical research and therapeutic applications. Additionally, PanTHERA's innovations allow for the utilization of more cost-effective storage and transportation methods, reducing reliance on liquid nitrogen. Overall, the firm leverages its scientific expertise to create evidence-based solutions that advance the field of cryopreservation and support the effective use of cell therapeutics.

Mnemo Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Mnemo Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm focused on developing immune-based therapies, particularly cell therapies, aimed at treating solid tumors and blood cancers. The company utilizes its EnfiniT platform, a drug discovery engine that harnesses a unique class of antigens and various technologies to target tumorous epitopes prevalent in multiple cancer types. By leveraging epigenetic variation and CAR-T precision genetic engineering, Mnemo Therapeutics strives to create accessible allogeneic treatments that offer effective solutions for patients facing these challenging diseases.

iVexSol

Series A in 2020
iVexSol Inc. specializes in developing lentiviral vector manufacturing technology aimed at addressing the shortage of lentiviral vectors (LVVs), which are essential for gene therapy programs. Established in 2018 and based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform that produces a consistent supply of LVVs, critical for the manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs). By utilizing banks of vector-producing cells, iVexSol's technology significantly increases production capacity while minimizing complexity and development time. This innovative approach not only reduces costs but also accelerates the clinical development timelines, ultimately enhancing patient access to life-saving treatments. The company’s solutions are designed to support researchers and manufacturers in the CGT field, facilitating the treatment of serious conditions such as late-stage cancers and genetic disorders.

SomaLogic

Series A in 2020
SomaLogic, Inc. is a commercial-stage company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, SomaScan, which allows for the measurement of proteins with a precision comparable to DNA measurement. This technology enhances the understanding of the molecular bases of health and disease, surpassing traditional genomic methods. SomaLogic develops and offers SOMAmers, modified nucleic acid-based protein-binding reagents, and provides diagnostic tests and protein measurement solutions for various diseases, including those in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular health. Their products serve multiple applications, including life sciences research, therapeutic drug development, and clinical diagnostics, making significant contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. Founded in 1999, SomaLogic continues to advance the capabilities of proteomics in both research and clinical settings.

Decibel Therapeutics

Series D in 2020
Decibel Therapeutics is a developer of hearing disorder therapeutics intended to protect, repair and restore hearing. The company's therapeutics have provided insights into the link between hearing dysfunction and inner ear pathology and it has capabilities to encompass animal models, drug delivery to the inner ear, imaging, inner ear PK/PD modeling and measurement, bioinformatics, genetics and target identification, enabling patients to experience hearing loss therapies with different forms of hearing disorders for their recovery.

Absci

Series E in 2020
Absci is a drug and target discovery company that utilizes deep learning AI and synthetic biology to enhance the therapeutic potential of proteins. By employing its Integrated Drug Creation Platform, Absci identifies novel drug targets and discovers optimal biotherapeutic candidates while simultaneously generating the necessary cell lines for manufacturing. This innovative approach allows biotech and pharmaceutical partners to develop next-generation protein-based drugs, including Bionic Proteins that incorporate nonstandard amino acids and other unique drug designs that may be unattainable through traditional methods. Absci's mission focuses on advancing the development of improved medicines by effectively translating innovative ideas into viable drugs.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Series H in 2020
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a biotechnology company specializing in nanopore-based sequencing technology for analyzing DNA, RNA, proteins, and small molecules. Its diverse product line includes the portable MinION device, the benchtop PromethION, the GridION system, and Flongle, which caters to on-demand sequencing needs. The technology enables real-time data streaming and is applicable across various fields such as human genomics, cancer research, microbiology, plant science, and environmental studies. Additionally, Oxford Nanopore's products support rapid and accessible molecular analysis, making them suitable for both laboratory and field use. The company's innovations are backed by a robust patent portfolio and are utilized in over 80 countries, addressing needs in healthcare, agriculture, and education. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford Nanopore also maintains offices in several other countries, enhancing its global reach in advancing genomic research and applications.

Cedilla Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Cedilla is a developer of therapeutics technologies intended to broaden the reach of small molecule therapeutics. The company's technology is focused on destabilizing oncoprotein targets that are also applicable to therapies outside of oncology, enabling doctors to treat diseases caused by protein dysregulation. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Vineti

Series C in 2020
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing solutions for the therapeutic delivery of personalized medicine, particularly focusing on cell and gene therapies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform streamlines and automates patient-centric supply chains, facilitating the efficient management of operations, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory compliance for advanced therapies, including CAR-T cell therapies for late-stage cancer. Vineti's solutions aim to enhance patient access to life-saving treatments while addressing the challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulators in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By providing tools for supply chain orchestration and maintaining an audit trail for the handling of cell products, Vineti positions itself as a critical player in the evolving landscape of personalized therapeutics.

Invetx

Series A in 2020
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing protein-based therapeutics for animal health care and veterinary medicine. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Invetx's team comprises veterinary scientists and clinicians dedicated to discovering and creating biotherapeutics for both pets and farm animals. The company aims to enhance health outcomes in the animal health industry by leveraging biopharma technologies, supported by a network of experts in animal and human health. Through its innovative platform, Invetx is committed to advancing a portfolio of therapies and technologies designed to improve animal care and well-being.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics that utilize molecular glue degraders (MGDs) to modulate protein degradation pathways. By leveraging the body's natural mechanisms for protein destruction, these small molecule drugs selectively target and degrade disease-causing proteins. The company employs its QuEEN platform, which combines artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify relevant proteins for degradation. With a diverse library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, Monte Rosa's lead candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing promise for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company aims to advance its pipeline of pioneering therapies for cancer and other diseases.

NiKang Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
NiKang Therapeutics is an early-stage biotech company focused on discovering and developing innovative small molecule oncology medicines to help patients with unmet medical needs. Its discovery approach is informed by target structure biology and capitalizes on structure-based drug design enabling a rapid and efficient discovery and development of proprietary drug candidates with the most desirable pharmacological features into clinical studies.

ONI

Series A in 2020
ONI is a leader in super-resolution microscopy, offering innovative tools that enhance biological research. The company has developed the Nanoimager, the first benchtop super-resolution microscope, which provides unprecedented usability and precision for researchers. This device enables access to various super-resolution techniques, including dSTORM, PALM, smFRET, and single-particle tracking, facilitating a deeper understanding of cellular structures and functions. ONI's products are increasingly adopted by academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies, with installations in prominent laboratories such as those at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. The company's mission is to democratize scientific discovery by making advanced imaging technology more accessible and affordable, thereby empowering researchers to visualize and share the intricate details of life. Recognized for its innovative contributions, ONI has received accolades such as being named a Disruptor to Watch and winning Best Business Start-up at the IOP Awards. Through its commitment to advancing scientific research, ONI aims to accelerate discoveries that can lead to improved health outcomes.

Tango Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Tango Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies through the principle of synthetic lethality. Established in 2014, the company aims to discover and target specific driver genes involved in cancer progression. Its research concentrates on three main areas: counteracting the loss of tumor suppressor genes, reversing cancer cells' ability to evade the immune system, and identifying effective drug combinations that outperform single-agent therapies. Tango's pipeline includes TNG908, a selective inhibitor of PRMT5 designed for cancer cells with an MTAP deletion, alongside other discovery programs like TNG462, TNG348, and TNG260, which target various cancer types with limited treatment options.

Goldfinch Biopharma

Series B in 2020
Goldfinch is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on discovering and developing precision therapies for patients with kidney disease. It is integrating breakthroughs in kidney genetics and biology to identify new therapeutic targets and advance first-in-class drug candidates to treat patients with kidney disease. Its Product Engine will industrialize the integration of genetics and kidney biology and confer a differentiated ability to identify, validate, and pursue novel therapeutic targets to treat progressive kidney disease. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fulcrum Therapeutics

Post in 2020
Fulcrum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for patients with rare genetic diseases. The company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs, particularly in the realm of genetically defined conditions. Its lead product candidate, losmapimod, is a small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a progressive muscle-wasting disorder. Additionally, Fulcrum is developing FTX-6058, aimed at increasing fetal hemoglobin levels in patients with sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The company also engages in research to identify drug targets for various conditions, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and neurological diseases. Fulcrum Therapeutics has established collaborations with Acceleron Pharma Inc. and MyoKardia, Inc. to explore new therapeutic avenues in pulmonary disease and genetic cardiomyopathies, respectively. Founded in 2015, Fulcrum aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging disorders.

C2i Genomics

Series A in 2020
C2i Genomics, Inc. specializes in whole genome analysis solutions aimed at monitoring tumor recurrence in post-surgery cancer patients. The company offers liquid biopsy services that analyze subtle changes in tumor DNA to provide insights into cancer progression and recurrence. This technology enables the development of a bio-platform approach applicable across various cancer types, facilitating the guidance of diverse treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Additionally, C2i Genomics provides cloud-based cancer diagnostic services to pharmaceutical and diagnostic organizations, enhancing the ability of healthcare providers to monitor treatment responses and detect recurrences or failures earlier than traditional methods allow. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, with a research and development center in Haifa, Israel, C2i Genomics aims to improve the lives and outcomes of cancer patients through innovative diagnostic solutions.

insitro

Series B in 2020
Insitro, Inc. is a data-driven company focused on drug discovery and development, particularly targeting nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller and based in South San Francisco, California, Insitro harnesses machine learning and high-throughput biology to revolutionize the process of drug discovery. The company creates extensive functional genomic data sets and integrates them with patient data through innovative machine learning techniques. This approach allows Insitro to build predictive models that enhance target selection, streamline the design of therapeutics, and optimize drug development strategies. By addressing critical challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, Insitro aims to accelerate the delivery of new and effective treatments to patients.

MOMA Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
MOMA Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019. The company focuses on discovering precision medicines by targeting molecular machines that are fundamental to human disease. MOMA Therapeutics utilizes a unique platform that leverages the common features of the ATPase target class, which includes significant conformational changes and energy-driven mechanics. By combining these insights with advancements in structural biology and small-molecule drug discovery, MOMA Therapeutics aims to develop drugs targeting previously challenging enzymes, contributing to the next generation of targeted therapies. The company was formerly known as ATPases NewCo, Inc. before rebranding in March 2020.

Cerevance

Series B in 2020
Cerevance LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes its NETSseq platform to profile specific brain cell types, including neurons and glial cells, using a repository of over 15,000 human brain tissue samples. This platform provides detailed expression and epigenetic data, allowing Cerevance to identify promising therapeutic targets for central nervous system diseases. Through its research, the company aims to advance new medicines that can potentially address the underlying mechanisms of these debilitating conditions.

Character Biosciences

Seed Round in 2020
Character Therapeutics is a patient-driven therapeutics company that uses genomics, longitudinal clinical and imaging data, machine learning, and novel experimental approaches to identify the molecular drivers of disease progression and develop innovative targeted medicines. Its dedication to patients is reflected in the high standards set to ensure privacy, data security, ethics, scientific rigor, and a meaningful impact on patient health. To enable clinical genomic research, the company collaborates with patients, providers, payers, and scientists to create deeply phenotyped patient cohorts.

Kallyope

Series C in 2020
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Founded in 2014, Kallyope employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating technologies such as sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics to deepen the understanding of gut-brain biology. This comprehensive understanding enables the company to create effective and well-tolerated oral medications targeting various health issues, including diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies. With a team of experienced scientists and a strong foundation in drug discovery, Kallyope aims to address significant unmet medical needs through its research and development efforts.

Amunix

Series A in 2020
Amunix is a biopharmaceutical company intended to discover, design, and develop novel biologics, protein, and peptide therapeutics. The company is focused on developing prodrugs to bring the promise of potent immune-activating biotherapeutics to patients with solid tumor cancers. By delivering breakthrough therapies that can safely harness the immune system, it aims to conquer cancer and save lives. Its pipeline products are based on its proprietary XTEN half-life extension, XDC drug-conjugate delivery, and ProTIA pro-drug, bispecific T cell engager platform and have ongoing collaborations with biopharma corporations harnessing these delivery technologies over a wide range of therapeutic areas, delivering improved pharmaceutical technologies. Amunix was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Verana Health

Series D in 2020
Verana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Digisight Technologies, the company connects healthcare providers with patients through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, SightBook, is a mobile application that enables users to test their vision and share results with their physicians in real-time, facilitating timely appointments and treatments. Verana Health manages data from over 20,000 healthcare providers and 70 electronic health record systems, leveraging its AI-enhanced platform, VeraQ™, to create a robust healthcare data ecosystem. By utilizing advanced analytics on curated datasets, Verana Health supports life sciences partners in improving clinical research and enhancing patient care outcomes.

Vineti

Series C in 2020
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing solutions for the therapeutic delivery of personalized medicine, particularly focusing on cell and gene therapies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform streamlines and automates patient-centric supply chains, facilitating the efficient management of operations, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory compliance for advanced therapies, including CAR-T cell therapies for late-stage cancer. Vineti's solutions aim to enhance patient access to life-saving treatments while addressing the challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulators in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By providing tools for supply chain orchestration and maintaining an audit trail for the handling of cell products, Vineti positions itself as a critical player in the evolving landscape of personalized therapeutics.

EQRx

Series A in 2020
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.

PACT Pharma

Series C in 2020
PACT Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized cell-based therapies for cancer treatment, specifically through neoantigen-specific adoptive T-cell therapies aimed at solid tumors. The company utilizes bioinformatics to analyze the DNA and RNA of patients' tumors and normal tissues, identifying candidate neoantigen peptides that can stimulate targeted antitumor T-cell responses. By recognizing unique neo-epitopes associated with individual cancers, PACT Pharma enables the engineering of autologous T cells designed to specifically target and eliminate tumor cells expressing these neoantigens. Founded in 2016 and based in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is dedicated to advancing innovative treatment options for patients with 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.

Umoja Biopharma

Seed Round in 2019
Umoja Biopharma specializes in innovative immunotherapy aimed at transforming cancer treatment and enhancing patient quality of life. The company focuses on reprogramming T cells within the patient's body to effectively target cancer, including solid tumors and hematological cancers that often have poor responses to conventional therapies. Its proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform is designed to deliver scalable therapeutic regimens tailored to various stages of cancer, enabling medical practitioners to directly and safely attack cancer cells. By harnessing the body's immune response, Umoja Biopharma seeks to improve overall patient outcomes and provide more effective treatment options for those affected by cancer.

Variant Bio

Series A in 2019
Variant Bio Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on developing therapeutics through the study of human genetic diversity. Founded in 2018, the company identifies individuals and populations that exhibit extreme traits of medical significance, utilizing advanced sequencing technologies and analytic methods to uncover the genes and pathways associated with these traits. By leveraging insights from genetic research, Variant Bio aims to discover new therapeutic targets for conditions such as neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company's innovative approach combines statistical genetics and machine learning, enhancing the potential for genomic drug discovery to address unmet medical needs.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Tenaya Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies designed to offer treatment for heart disease. The company's therapies address heart failure through multipronged efforts that target the fundamental cellular pathologies present in diseased cardiac muscle and that leverage cutting-edge research in cardiac development and regeneration, enabling physicians to regenerate heart tissue, and additional programs focused on cardiomyopathies.
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