The Column Group

The Column Group is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focused on biotechnology and life sciences, with emphasis on drug discovery and development. It backs early-stage and seed companies in the United States, aiming to build science-driven businesses capable of delivering multiple product opportunities rather than short-term exits. The firm concentrates on oncology and other disease areas including inflammation, infectious disease, metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, and nervous system conditions, seeking to support platform-based discoveries with potential for significant therapeutic impact.

Leon Chen

Partner

James Evangelista

CFO

David Goeddel

Managing Partner

Sarah Hymowitz

Partner

JeenJoo Kang

Venture Partner

Past deals in Genetics

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series A in 2024
NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. Incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company is engaged in creating novel treatments informed by key biological pathways. Its product candidates include Aldafermin, an engineered variant of the FGF19 hormone currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NGM313, an agonistic antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates in development include NGM395 for metabolic syndrome, NGM120 to address cancer anorexia/cachexia syndrome, NGM217 aimed at improving insulin production in diabetes patients, and NGM621 to target a protein involved in age-related macular degeneration. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and development efforts in creating impactful medicines that enhance patient health.

Tr1x

Series A in 2024
Tr1x specializes in developing cellular therapies aimed at treating autoimmune disorders. The company employs its proprietary platform to create innovative cell therapy products designed to reset the immune system and restore balance, thereby promoting long-term tolerance.

Atavistik Bio

Venture Round in 2023
Atavistik Bio is a pre-clinical biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapies for metabolic diseases and cancer. The company specializes in identifying metabolite-protein interactions and leveraging nature's allosteric control mechanisms to create innovative drug candidates. By focusing on genetically validated targets, Atavistik Bio aims to pioneer first-in-class treatments that harness these unique biological processes, positioning itself at the forefront of biopharmaceutical advancements.

Judo Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Judo Bio is a biotechnology company developing precision therapeutics that target specific cell populations to address genetic diseases. Its innovative receptor targeting approach aims to benefit patients with both common and rare diseases.

Cajal Neuroscience

Series A in 2022
Cajal Neuroscience is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering novel targets and therapeutics for neurodegeneration. It integrates human genetics, functional genomics, and advanced microscopy to accelerate drug discovery in this field.

Hexagon Bio

Venture Round in 2022
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in discovering novel small molecule therapeutics by mining genomic data from fungal genomes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Hexagon Bio leverages a proprietary platform that integrates data science, synthetic biology, and automation to identify and engineer drugs. The company's innovative approach focuses on developing targeted therapies for diseases with unmet medical needs by searching for evolutionarily refined molecules and their associated protein targets. Through its unique methodology, Hexagon Bio aims to uncover new medicines encoded within the global metagenome, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes.

Kallyope

Series D in 2022
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on understanding the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Established in 2014, Kallyope employs advanced technologies, including sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics, to explore gut-brain biology. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs, such as diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies, by creating effective and user-friendly oral agents. Kallyope's team consists of experienced scientists from leading institutions, working alongside a skilled team with a strong track record in drug discovery and development. Through its research, Kallyope seeks to deliver transformative solutions that improve overall health outcomes.

Velia

Series A in 2022
Velia operates a biotechnology platform designed to propel the advancement of targeted therapies. It offers extensive genomic and proteomic data analysis, sophisticated bioinformatics, and customizable research tools, empowering pharmaceutical and biotech companies to expedite drug discovery and development.

Atavistik Bio

Series A in 2021
Atavistik Bio is a pre-clinical biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapies for metabolic diseases and cancer. The company specializes in identifying metabolite-protein interactions and leveraging nature's allosteric control mechanisms to create innovative drug candidates. By focusing on genetically validated targets, Atavistik Bio aims to pioneer first-in-class treatments that harness these unique biological processes, positioning itself at the forefront of biopharmaceutical advancements.

Hexagon Bio

Series B in 2021
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in discovering novel small molecule therapeutics by mining genomic data from fungal genomes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Hexagon Bio leverages a proprietary platform that integrates data science, synthetic biology, and automation to identify and engineer drugs. The company's innovative approach focuses on developing targeted therapies for diseases with unmet medical needs by searching for evolutionarily refined molecules and their associated protein targets. Through its unique methodology, Hexagon Bio aims to uncover new medicines encoded within the global metagenome, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes.

Hexagon Bio

Series A in 2020
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in discovering novel small molecule therapeutics by mining genomic data from fungal genomes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Hexagon Bio leverages a proprietary platform that integrates data science, synthetic biology, and automation to identify and engineer drugs. The company's innovative approach focuses on developing targeted therapies for diseases with unmet medical needs by searching for evolutionarily refined molecules and their associated protein targets. Through its unique methodology, Hexagon Bio aims to uncover new medicines encoded within the global metagenome, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes.

Kallyope

Series C in 2020
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on understanding the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Established in 2014, Kallyope employs advanced technologies, including sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics, to explore gut-brain biology. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs, such as diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies, by creating effective and user-friendly oral agents. Kallyope's team consists of experienced scientists from leading institutions, working alongside a skilled team with a strong track record in drug discovery and development. Through its research, Kallyope seeks to deliver transformative solutions that improve overall health outcomes.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2019
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

Kallyope

Series B in 2018
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on understanding the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Established in 2014, Kallyope employs advanced technologies, including sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics, to explore gut-brain biology. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs, such as diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies, by creating effective and user-friendly oral agents. Kallyope's team consists of experienced scientists from leading institutions, working alongside a skilled team with a strong track record in drug discovery and development. Through its research, Kallyope seeks to deliver transformative solutions that improve overall health outcomes.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series F in 2018
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

Kallyope

Series B in 2018
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on understanding the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Established in 2014, Kallyope employs advanced technologies, including sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics, to explore gut-brain biology. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs, such as diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies, by creating effective and user-friendly oral agents. Kallyope's team consists of experienced scientists from leading institutions, working alongside a skilled team with a strong track record in drug discovery and development. Through its research, Kallyope seeks to deliver transformative solutions that improve overall health outcomes.

ProNeurotech

Venture Round in 2018
ProNeurotech is a developer of neuroprotective drugs that prevent axon loss after acute injury or chronic degenerative disease. The company's business includes research in biochemistry, genetics, neurology and synthetic chemistry that drive the synthesis of the cardinal metabolite, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, enabling patients with neurodegenerative diseases to have access to treatment of neurologic and ocular diseases.

Exonics Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Exonics Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene editing technologies to address severe genetic neuromuscular disorders, particularly Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas, Exonics employs CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create potential one-time therapies that permanently correct mutations responsible for DMD. The company's innovative approach utilizes adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to deliver gene editing components that target and correct exon mutations, thereby facilitating the production of dystrophin, a crucial protein that stabilizes and protects muscle fibers. By enabling the restoration of dystrophin production, Exonics aims to significantly improve the quality of life for patients affected by this debilitating condition. The company operates as a subsidiary of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series E in 2017
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

Kallyope

Series A in 2015
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on understanding the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Established in 2014, Kallyope employs advanced technologies, including sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics, to explore gut-brain biology. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs, such as diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies, by creating effective and user-friendly oral agents. Kallyope's team consists of experienced scientists from leading institutions, working alongside a skilled team with a strong track record in drug discovery and development. Through its research, Kallyope seeks to deliver transformative solutions that improve overall health outcomes.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series E in 2015
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series D in 2015
NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. Incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company is engaged in creating novel treatments informed by key biological pathways. Its product candidates include Aldafermin, an engineered variant of the FGF19 hormone currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NGM313, an agonistic antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates in development include NGM395 for metabolic syndrome, NGM120 to address cancer anorexia/cachexia syndrome, NGM217 aimed at improving insulin production in diabetes patients, and NGM621 to target a protein involved in age-related macular degeneration. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and development efforts in creating impactful medicines that enhance patient health.

Igenica

Series C in 2014
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on creating innovative immunotherapies and functional antibodies targeting tumors. Its product pipeline includes IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody for various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, an immune checkpoint target that enhances the tumor microenvironment. Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is supported by a leadership team experienced in antibody drug discovery and clinical development. As of 2017, Igenica operates as a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre Medicament SA, positioning it to leverage additional resources and expertise in the biotherapeutics field.

Igenica

Series C in 2012
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on creating innovative immunotherapies and functional antibodies targeting tumors. Its product pipeline includes IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody for various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, an immune checkpoint target that enhances the tumor microenvironment. Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is supported by a leadership team experienced in antibody drug discovery and clinical development. As of 2017, Igenica operates as a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre Medicament SA, positioning it to leverage additional resources and expertise in the biotherapeutics field.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series B in 2011
NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. Incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company is engaged in creating novel treatments informed by key biological pathways. Its product candidates include Aldafermin, an engineered variant of the FGF19 hormone currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NGM313, an agonistic antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates in development include NGM395 for metabolic syndrome, NGM120 to address cancer anorexia/cachexia syndrome, NGM217 aimed at improving insulin production in diabetes patients, and NGM621 to target a protein involved in age-related macular degeneration. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and development efforts in creating impactful medicines that enhance patient health.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2011
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

Igenica

Series B in 2010
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on creating innovative immunotherapies and functional antibodies targeting tumors. Its product pipeline includes IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody for various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, an immune checkpoint target that enhances the tumor microenvironment. Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is supported by a leadership team experienced in antibody drug discovery and clinical development. As of 2017, Igenica operates as a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre Medicament SA, positioning it to leverage additional resources and expertise in the biotherapeutics field.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2010
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series A in 2009
NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic diseases. Incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company is engaged in creating novel treatments informed by key biological pathways. Its product candidates include Aldafermin, an engineered variant of the FGF19 hormone currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NGM313, an agonistic antibody in Phase 1b trials for type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other candidates in development include NGM395 for metabolic syndrome, NGM120 to address cancer anorexia/cachexia syndrome, NGM217 aimed at improving insulin production in diabetes patients, and NGM621 to target a protein involved in age-related macular degeneration. NGM Biopharmaceuticals collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance its research and development efforts in creating impactful medicines that enhance patient health.

PTC Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2009
PTC Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments for rare genetic disorders. Its portfolio includes approved drugs like Translarna (ataluren) and Emflaza (deflazacort), as well as pipeline candidates targeting various rare diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and certain cancers.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2009
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.

Igenica

Series A in 2009
Igenica, Inc. is a biotherapeutic company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in the discovery and development of antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on creating innovative immunotherapies and functional antibodies targeting tumors. Its product pipeline includes IGN523, a humanized monoclonal antibody for various hematologic and solid tumors; IGN786, an antibody-drug conjugate; and IGN381, an immune checkpoint target that enhances the tumor microenvironment. Igenica operates with a strategic oncology research agreement with MedImmune and is supported by a leadership team experienced in antibody drug discovery and clinical development. As of 2017, Igenica operates as a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre Medicament SA, positioning it to leverage additional resources and expertise in the biotherapeutics field.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2008
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
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