Grove Biopharma
Series A in 2025
Grove Biopharma is a biotechnology company specializing in materials science solutions for peptide therapeutics. It focuses on discovering and developing novel 'protein-like polymers' to address significant unmet medical needs in chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
Solu Therapeutics
Series A in 2025
Solu Therapeutics is a precision medicine company developing therapeutics focused on eliminating disease-driving cells. Its platform combines selective small-molecule binders with proprietary antibodies to create bifunctional therapeutics, targeting inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Newleos Therapeutics
Series A in 2025
Newleos Therapeutics is a stealth-mode biotechnology company focused on developing safer and more effective treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, aiming to improve mental health outcomes.
Auron Therapeutics
Series B in 2025
Auron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on cancer therapy development that seeks to change the paradigm from tumor cell killing to differentiation therapy, aiming to transform malignant cells into normal functioning cells by reactivating endogenous cellular programs. The company uses platforms that integrate large-omic datasets and miniaturized high-throughput flow cytometry to rapidly identify and validate multiple targets and drugs in primary human patient samples. This approach is designed to advance therapeutic candidates for cancer across areas of unmet medical need and to support the development of transformative medicines. Auron Therapeutics was founded in 2018 and is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Umoja Biopharma
Series C in 2025
Umoja Biopharma is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative immunotherapy aimed at transforming cancer treatment. The company focuses on reprogramming T cells to effectively target cancer within patients' bodies, enhancing the immune response to combat both solid tumors and hematological cancers, which often show poor responses to conventional therapies. Umoja Biopharma's proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform is designed to deliver scalable therapeutic regimens, allowing for tailored treatment options that can be administered to any patient, regardless of tumor type or stage. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by providing a safe and controllable method to attack cancer directly.
Alta Resource Technologies
Seed Round in 2025
Alta Resource Technologies specializes in innovative mining technology, utilizing advanced biochemistry to efficiently extract critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, from diverse feedstocks. Their proprietary platform employs customizable proteins for highly selective separation, reducing environmental impact and enabling clients to meet materials demand for advanced technologies like semiconductors.
SyntaxBio
Seed Round in 2024
SyntaxBio develops CRISPR/Cas9-based, genetic programming platform that converts cells into biological computers using DNA-based instructions that read like lines of code. SyntaxBio's platform can program cells without the need for consistent external intervention.
Noetik is an AI-native biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of cancer immunotherapies. Utilizing advanced machine learning techniques, Noetik's platform identifies new therapeutic targets and designs innovative treatments. By harnessing self-supervised learning and integrating diverse human multimodal data, the company aims to enhance the precision and effectiveness of immunotherapies. This approach enables the development of more personalized cancer treatments, contributing to the advancement of targeted therapies in oncology.
Kanvas Biosciences
Series A in 2024
Our full-stack technology platform brings microbiome drug discovery into focus. Our spatial mapping discovery engine provides stunning pictures of the interactions and connections between host and the microbiome; an area of this vital system that we’ve never been able to completely understand before. Spatial biology of the host-microbiome interface provides new opportunities for effective therapeutic interventions, ultimately enabling us to better treat patients.
Latus Bio
Series A in 2024
Latus Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative gene therapies for neurological diseases. It specializes in novel discovery approaches using non-human primate models, enabling precise delivery of therapeutic genes to targeted cells within the central nervous system. Latus Bio aims to enhance clinical safety and manufacturing efficiency by administering low doses of its proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids.
Relation Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2024
Relation Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing drug discovery and development. It utilizes human genetics and clinical omics data, alongside patient-derived tissue samples, to identify and validate therapeutic programs. The company employs machine learning to explore the relationships between genes, proteins, and drugs, generating insights that have real translational validity. By combining single-cell multi-omics from patient tissues with functional assays, Relation Therapeutics aims to deepen the understanding of biological processes in human health and disease. This approach enables healthcare providers to discover and develop novel treatments, particularly in areas with unmet medical needs.
Frontier Medicines
Series C in 2024
Frontier Medicines Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer research. The company employs chemoproteomics to discover and develop novel medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins. Frontier Medicines' innovative platform integrates advanced computational methods and machine learning algorithms to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, thereby enabling small-molecule drug discovery and development for previously inaccessible targets.
Unlearn.AI
Series C in 2024
Unlearn.AI, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing innovative software tools for clinical research. Established in 2017, Unlearn.AI focuses on enhancing clinical trials through its unique digital twin technology, known as TwinRCT. This approach utilizes machine learning to create prognostic digital twins for individual patients, allowing for more accurate estimations of treatment effects while reducing the number of participants needed. The company also offers services for Clinical Trial Design, which helps determine inclusion criteria, endpoints, and study sizes, as well as Synthetic Control Arms that can minimize or eliminate the need for concurrent control groups. Additionally, Unlearn.AI provides Subgroup Analysis to identify and analyze specific patient subgroups within trial results. By integrating expertise from pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and machine learning, Unlearn.AI aims to transform clinical trials to improve outcomes for both patients and sponsors.
Elo Life Systems
Series A in 2024
Elo Life Systems is a biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing human health through innovative food solutions. It aims to bridge gaps between food, agriculture, and health by partnering with stakeholders across the food systems value chain. Elo employs precision breeding technologies, genomics, data analytics, machine learning, and gene editing capabilities to develop healthier, more sustainable food options.
Totus Medicines
Series B in 2023
Totus Medicines is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for diseases that have been historically difficult to treat. Utilizing advanced chemical biology techniques, the company employs a proprietary platform that enables high-throughput screening of billions of drug candidates against numerous biological targets. This approach allows Totus Medicines to identify effective molecules for traditionally challenging conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, infectious diseases, and age-related disorders. By harnessing the potential of covalent bonding and cutting-edge drug discovery methods, Totus Medicines aims to translate genetic insights into viable therapeutic options, addressing unmet medical needs across the human genome.
Noetik is an AI-native biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of cancer immunotherapies. Utilizing advanced machine learning techniques, Noetik's platform identifies new therapeutic targets and designs innovative treatments. By harnessing self-supervised learning and integrating diverse human multimodal data, the company aims to enhance the precision and effectiveness of immunotherapies. This approach enables the development of more personalized cancer treatments, contributing to the advancement of targeted therapies in oncology.
CH4 Global
Series B in 2023
CH4 Global develops seaweed-based feed additives for ruminant animals to reduce methane emissions. Its primary product uses Asparagopsis seaweed as a supplement to lower enteric methane in cattle, goats, sheep, and other ruminants. The company aims to scale sustainable livestock production by offering solutions to farmers and food producers and by enabling potential access to carbon credits and premium prices for low-emission products. Describing itself as an aquaculture solutions provider, CH4 Global applies science and technology to grow seaweed for livestock use and relies on a team of scientists and business leaders to advance deployment worldwide.
Radionetics Oncology
Series A in 2023
Radionetics Oncology is a pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer. It develops small molecule radioligands that target GPCRs to deliver radiation directly to tumors, enabling precise diagnosis and personalized treatment regimens for solid cancers.
Solu Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2023
Solu Therapeutics is a precision medicine company developing therapeutics focused on eliminating disease-driving cells. Its platform combines selective small-molecule binders with proprietary antibodies to create bifunctional therapeutics, targeting inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Kanvas Biosciences
Seed Round in 2023
Our full-stack technology platform brings microbiome drug discovery into focus. Our spatial mapping discovery engine provides stunning pictures of the interactions and connections between host and the microbiome; an area of this vital system that we’ve never been able to completely understand before. Spatial biology of the host-microbiome interface provides new opportunities for effective therapeutic interventions, ultimately enabling us to better treat patients.
Nium is a climate technology company focused on decarbonizing industry through innovative nanotechnology. The company has developed a nanocatalyst reactor that facilitates the on-site synthesis of ammonia, utilizing renewable energy sources. This system, known as Green Ammonia on Demand, allows for the decentralized production of ammonia, which can be stored and transported efficiently. By integrating its reactor with hydrogen-producing facilities, Nium aims to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, thereby helping industries lower their carbon footprints and contribute to a more sustainable economy.
Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies
Series A in 2023
Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies supports manufacturing and process development projects from design through to clinical and commercial scales. They partner with biotechnology teams to embed scalable manufacturing in their operations from the beginning. They respond to customer inquiries by phone and contact form.
Shennon Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2023
Shennon Biotechnologies focuses on the analysis and manipulation of immune cells at the single-cell level to enhance the development of treatments for human diseases, particularly cancer. Utilizing a proprietary single-cell platform, the company profiles millions of immune cells simultaneously, allowing for the identification of rare and difficult-to-find targets that are crucial for advancing immunotherapy. By addressing a significant bottleneck in the field of immunotherapy, Shennon Biotechnologies aims to enable the creation of more targeted and effective immunotherapies, thereby contributing to improved therapeutic outcomes in the medical industry.
Elo Life Systems
Series A in 2023
Elo Life Systems is a biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing human health through innovative food solutions. It aims to bridge gaps between food, agriculture, and health by partnering with stakeholders across the food systems value chain. Elo employs precision breeding technologies, genomics, data analytics, machine learning, and gene editing capabilities to develop healthier, more sustainable food options.
Founded in 2015, Evonetix develops innovative technology for parallel DNA synthesis on silicon arrays, facilitating synthetic biology research. Based in Little Chesterford, UK, the company combines scientific and engineering expertise to advance DNA synthesis capabilities.
Nest Genomics (YC W22)
Seed Round in 2023
Nest Genomics is a lab-agnostic, comprehensive software solution for implementing genomic programs at scale.
Novome Biotechnologies
Series B in 2022
Novome Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the engineering of gut bacteria to create innovative therapies for chronic diseases. Established in 2015 and located in South San Francisco, California, Novome has developed a pioneering platform for the controlled colonization of the gut with genetically engineered microbial medicines (GEMMs). This platform allows for the precise delivery of therapeutic activities aimed at treating conditions such as hyperoxaluria, with a focus on creating a bacterial strain that can degrade oxalate to help prevent kidney stone formation. The company is also expanding its synthetic biology capabilities to explore additional therapeutic indications, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes for patients through its living therapeutics.
Auron Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Auron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on cancer therapy development that seeks to change the paradigm from tumor cell killing to differentiation therapy, aiming to transform malignant cells into normal functioning cells by reactivating endogenous cellular programs. The company uses platforms that integrate large-omic datasets and miniaturized high-throughput flow cytometry to rapidly identify and validate multiple targets and drugs in primary human patient samples. This approach is designed to advance therapeutic candidates for cancer across areas of unmet medical need and to support the development of transformative medicines. Auron Therapeutics was founded in 2018 and is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Relation Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
Relation Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing drug discovery and development. It utilizes human genetics and clinical omics data, alongside patient-derived tissue samples, to identify and validate therapeutic programs. The company employs machine learning to explore the relationships between genes, proteins, and drugs, generating insights that have real translational validity. By combining single-cell multi-omics from patient tissues with functional assays, Relation Therapeutics aims to deepen the understanding of biological processes in human health and disease. This approach enables healthcare providers to discover and develop novel treatments, particularly in areas with unmet medical needs.
Unlearn.AI
Series B in 2022
Unlearn.AI, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing innovative software tools for clinical research. Established in 2017, Unlearn.AI focuses on enhancing clinical trials through its unique digital twin technology, known as TwinRCT. This approach utilizes machine learning to create prognostic digital twins for individual patients, allowing for more accurate estimations of treatment effects while reducing the number of participants needed. The company also offers services for Clinical Trial Design, which helps determine inclusion criteria, endpoints, and study sizes, as well as Synthetic Control Arms that can minimize or eliminate the need for concurrent control groups. Additionally, Unlearn.AI provides Subgroup Analysis to identify and analyze specific patient subgroups within trial results. By integrating expertise from pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and machine learning, Unlearn.AI aims to transform clinical trials to improve outcomes for both patients and sponsors.
Creyon Bio
Series A in 2022
Creyon Bio is a pre-clinical stage company focused on advancing drug development through a data-driven methodology. It specializes in engineering RNA-based medicines and their components by creating proprietary datasets that inform advanced machine learning models. This innovative approach enables the rapid identification of design rules and engineering principles necessary for the development of safe and effective oligonucleotide-based medicines. By leveraging these insights, Creyon Bio aims to improve the efficiency of the drug development process, ultimately contributing to cost savings in the healthcare sector while catering to diverse patient populations.
Totus Medicines
Series A in 2021
Totus Medicines is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for diseases that have been historically difficult to treat. Utilizing advanced chemical biology techniques, the company employs a proprietary platform that enables high-throughput screening of billions of drug candidates against numerous biological targets. This approach allows Totus Medicines to identify effective molecules for traditionally challenging conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, infectious diseases, and age-related disorders. By harnessing the potential of covalent bonding and cutting-edge drug discovery methods, Totus Medicines aims to translate genetic insights into viable therapeutic options, addressing unmet medical needs across the human genome.
CH4 Global
Series A in 2021
CH4 Global develops seaweed-based feed additives for ruminant animals to reduce methane emissions. Its primary product uses Asparagopsis seaweed as a supplement to lower enteric methane in cattle, goats, sheep, and other ruminants. The company aims to scale sustainable livestock production by offering solutions to farmers and food producers and by enabling potential access to carbon credits and premium prices for low-emission products. Describing itself as an aquaculture solutions provider, CH4 Global applies science and technology to grow seaweed for livestock use and relies on a team of scientists and business leaders to advance deployment worldwide.
GenEdit Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing innovative genome editing tools. The company's core technology is CRISPR/Cas9, which enables precise therapeutic gene editing. GenEdit has further advanced this field by creating the NanoGalaxy™ platform, a proprietary non-viral delivery system that efficiently transports CRISPR/Cas9 to target tissues, overcoming previous delivery challenges. This platform systematically screens a library of nanoparticles to ensure safer and more effective delivery, making therapeutic gene editing easier, faster, and more accurate than traditional methods. GenEdit's ultimate goal is to facilitate the cure of previously incurable genetic diseases by providing physicians with powerful tools for gene therapy.
Frontier Medicines
Series B in 2021
Frontier Medicines Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer research. The company employs chemoproteomics to discover and develop novel medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins. Frontier Medicines' innovative platform integrates advanced computational methods and machine learning algorithms to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, thereby enabling small-molecule drug discovery and development for previously inaccessible targets.
Pivot Bio
Series D in 2021
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.
Stemson Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Stemson Therapeutics is a cell therapy company focused on restoring natural hair by generating new hair follicles. It uses induced pluripotent stem cells to create dermal papilla cells and combines them with a tissue engineering approach to produce a net new supply of hair follicles for patients experiencing hair loss. The company develops its proprietary methods to engineer cells capable of regenerating follicles, aiming to address emotional and social impact of hair loss. Founded in 2018, it is based in La Jolla, California.
Strateos specializes in automating chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis in closed-loop robotic labs, accelerating drug discovery programs for pharmaceutical partners. By combining advanced robotics, software for imaging and analytics, and remote cloud laboratories, Strateos enables more rapid and efficient discovery of new drug candidates. The company was formed through a merger of Transcriptic, which developed the first robotic cloud laboratory platform for life science research, and 3Scan, which specialized in automating tissue analysis. Strateos aims to express life science methods as data, enabling infrastructure virtualization and driving the next generation of discovery with significant time and cost efficiencies.
BioPhero is a pioneering company focused on developing low-cost, bio-based pheromones for pest management. The company specializes in the efficient production of insect pheromones through fermentation using yeasts, which allows for an affordable alternative to traditional insecticides. By providing safe and effective pest control solutions, BioPhero aims to support farmers in managing pests while minimizing environmental impact and enhancing agricultural productivity.
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium focuses on identifying E3 ligase modulating small molecules to create innovative therapies. The company has developed a screening platform known as DELPhe, which utilizes advanced techniques to miniaturize cell-based assays for high-content readouts. This platform enables the modulation of E3 ligases to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also inducing immune responses. By exploring next-generation drug candidates that extend beyond traditional approaches, Plexium is poised to uncover new therapeutic possibilities across a wide range of medical applications.
Deepcell, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in single-cell analysis technology. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an AI-powered imaging and microfluidics platform that offers a non-invasive method for genetic testing with diagnostic-level accuracy. This platform enables researchers to classify and isolate viable cells based on their morphological characteristics, thus facilitating improved diagnosis and treatment of diseases. By providing detailed genetic health information through ordinary blood samples, Deepcell aims to enhance translational research, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic applications, ultimately reducing the need for invasive procedures in medical diagnostics.
Umoja Biopharma
Series A in 2020
Umoja Biopharma is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative immunotherapy aimed at transforming cancer treatment. The company focuses on reprogramming T cells to effectively target cancer within patients' bodies, enhancing the immune response to combat both solid tumors and hematological cancers, which often show poor responses to conventional therapies. Umoja Biopharma's proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform is designed to deliver scalable therapeutic regimens, allowing for tailored treatment options that can be administered to any patient, regardless of tumor type or stage. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by providing a safe and controllable method to attack cancer directly.
Alchemab Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, focusing on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics aimed at patients with hard-to-treat diseases. Established in 2019 by Uri Laserson and Jane Osbourn, the company utilizes a transformative approach to identify drug targets and build a pipeline of antibody therapeutics. Alchemab's strategy involves harnessing naturally protective antibodies through an unbiased and function-first methodology that employs complementary processes and technologies. This innovative approach aims to provide treatments for various challenging conditions, including hard-to-treat cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases.
Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for various industries, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Zymergen employs a platform that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to enhance the efficiency of microbial strain optimization and production processes. This technology enables the company to improve existing manufacturing strains and facilitates the development of new products by engineering novel molecules from microbes. With additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan, Zymergen aims to partner with nature to create innovative materials and products that deliver significant value across multiple sectors.
Auransa Inc. is a clinical stage drug development company founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on inventing novel drugs for challenging diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, utilizing its proprietary AI-driven drug discovery platform. This platform enables Auransa to analyze extensive genomics data from human disease tissues, facilitating the study of molecular disease subtypes and the prediction of effective compounds and targets for specific patient populations. Auransa's current pipeline includes a first-in-class investigational new drug for cancer that is undergoing clinical trials. Additionally, the company collaborates with various partners in the biopharma industry to enhance its research and development efforts.
Atomwise, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in deep learning artificial intelligence technology for small molecule drug discovery. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2012, the company has developed AtomNet, a pioneering AI platform that facilitates virtual screening of molecules by predicting the binding of small molecules to proteins through a statistical analysis of experimental affinity measurements and protein structures. Atomwise is focused on addressing over 600 unique disease targets and has established collaborations with over 250 partners, including prominent pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. By leveraging its advanced technology, Atomwise aims to revolutionize the drug discovery process and advance a pipeline of small-molecule drug candidates into preclinical studies. The company was previously known as Chematria, Inc. and rebranded to Atomwise, Inc. in 2015.
Alchemab Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2020
Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, focusing on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics aimed at patients with hard-to-treat diseases. Established in 2019 by Uri Laserson and Jane Osbourn, the company utilizes a transformative approach to identify drug targets and build a pipeline of antibody therapeutics. Alchemab's strategy involves harnessing naturally protective antibodies through an unbiased and function-first methodology that employs complementary processes and technologies. This innovative approach aims to provide treatments for various challenging conditions, including hard-to-treat cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases.
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on providing curative treatments for patients with various malignant and autoimmune diseases. The company has developed a range of proprietary technologies aimed at replacing diseased blood and immune systems with healthy ones. By specializing in the research and development of innovative cell therapies, Orca Bio seeks to transform the landscape of bone marrow transplantation. Its advanced therapeutic platform is designed to empower healthcare professionals in effectively treating patients, thereby addressing a significant unmet medical need. The company is backed by a team of leading experts and technologists committed to realizing its vision of delivering life-saving medical solutions.
AbCellera
Series B in 2020
AbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that addresses conventional barriers to find optimal clinical candidates swiftly and efficiently. Its integrated platform combines diverse antibodies, expert selection, proprietary tools, and advanced data science to deliver developable leads quickly, setting partners up for long-term success.
Pivot Bio
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.
Biobot Analytics
Seed Round in 2020
Biobot Analytics, Inc. is a wastewater epidemiology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in transforming wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories through innovative technology that analyzes sewage for health-related data. By deploying proprietary sampling devices and spatial analytics, Biobot measures various health threats, including infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns. The company's Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program specifically estimates opioid use in urban areas by analyzing wastewater. This approach generates anonymized public health data that is independent of traditional hospital reporting systems, allowing for rapid adaptability to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers its insights as a service, providing government officials with actionable data to prioritize interventions and address public health challenges effectively.
Unlearn.AI
Series A in 2020
Unlearn.AI, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing innovative software tools for clinical research. Established in 2017, Unlearn.AI focuses on enhancing clinical trials through its unique digital twin technology, known as TwinRCT. This approach utilizes machine learning to create prognostic digital twins for individual patients, allowing for more accurate estimations of treatment effects while reducing the number of participants needed. The company also offers services for Clinical Trial Design, which helps determine inclusion criteria, endpoints, and study sizes, as well as Synthetic Control Arms that can minimize or eliminate the need for concurrent control groups. Additionally, Unlearn.AI provides Subgroup Analysis to identify and analyze specific patient subgroups within trial results. By integrating expertise from pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and machine learning, Unlearn.AI aims to transform clinical trials to improve outcomes for both patients and sponsors.
AbCellera
Series A in 2020
AbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that addresses conventional barriers to find optimal clinical candidates swiftly and efficiently. Its integrated platform combines diverse antibodies, expert selection, proprietary tools, and advanced data science to deliver developable leads quickly, setting partners up for long-term success.
Culture Biosciences
Series A in 2020
Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers an innovative biomanufacturing platform designed for scientists to efficiently run, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments through the cloud. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in developing automated bioreactors and fermentation tools that enable biotech companies to optimize their manufacturing processes. By leveraging robotic sample handling and cloud-based data monitoring and analysis, Culture Biosciences significantly accelerates the ability of scientists to manage bioreactor operations compared to traditional methods. This allows for faster product development and market readiness, streamlining the biomanufacturing workflow for its clients.
Founded in 2015, Evonetix develops innovative technology for parallel DNA synthesis on silicon arrays, facilitating synthetic biology research. Based in Little Chesterford, UK, the company combines scientific and engineering expertise to advance DNA synthesis capabilities.
C16 Biosciences
Series A in 2020
C16 Biosciences develops palm oil alternatives through microbial fermentation, producing high-performance lipids and oils to replace palm-derived ingredients in food, beauty, and consumer products. Using its fermentation platform, the company aims to deliver sustainable ingredients without conventional palm oil supply chains, reducing environmental impact. It markets Palmless, a platform for sustainable ingredients, and has introduced Torula oil, a bioactive oil with reported benefits for skin and hair health. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, C16 Biosciences serves food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and brands by providing reliable, environmentally friendly ingredients across beauty, personal care, home care, and food markets.
MycoWorks
Series A in 2020
MycoWorks is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of non-plastic and non-animal materials. Utilizing fungal mycelium, they create energy-efficient and biodegradable alternatives to plastic foams, textiles, woods, and leather for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architecture.
Empirico is a biotechnology company focused on developing an insights platform that leverages biological data derived from human genetics to facilitate the creation of new medicines. The platform integrates extensive biological datasets and employs programmable biology to enhance target discovery and development processes. This enables researchers to systematically generate, analyze, and prioritize therapeutic hypotheses with a high degree of confidence, thereby advancing the search for innovative treatments. Through its technology, Empirico aims to transform the landscape of drug development by providing actionable insights that can lead to effective medical solutions.
Novome Biotechnologies
Series A in 2020
Novome Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the engineering of gut bacteria to create innovative therapies for chronic diseases. Established in 2015 and located in South San Francisco, California, Novome has developed a pioneering platform for the controlled colonization of the gut with genetically engineered microbial medicines (GEMMs). This platform allows for the precise delivery of therapeutic activities aimed at treating conditions such as hyperoxaluria, with a focus on creating a bacterial strain that can degrade oxalate to help prevent kidney stone formation. The company is also expanding its synthetic biology capabilities to explore additional therapeutic indications, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes for patients through its living therapeutics.
Alchemab Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2019
Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, focusing on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics aimed at patients with hard-to-treat diseases. Established in 2019 by Uri Laserson and Jane Osbourn, the company utilizes a transformative approach to identify drug targets and build a pipeline of antibody therapeutics. Alchemab's strategy involves harnessing naturally protective antibodies through an unbiased and function-first methodology that employs complementary processes and technologies. This innovative approach aims to provide treatments for various challenging conditions, including hard-to-treat cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases.
Umoja Biopharma
Seed Round in 2019
Umoja Biopharma is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative immunotherapy aimed at transforming cancer treatment. The company focuses on reprogramming T cells to effectively target cancer within patients' bodies, enhancing the immune response to combat both solid tumors and hematological cancers, which often show poor responses to conventional therapies. Umoja Biopharma's proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform is designed to deliver scalable therapeutic regimens, allowing for tailored treatment options that can be administered to any patient, regardless of tumor type or stage. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by providing a safe and controllable method to attack cancer directly.
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium focuses on identifying E3 ligase modulating small molecules to create innovative therapies. The company has developed a screening platform known as DELPhe, which utilizes advanced techniques to miniaturize cell-based assays for high-content readouts. This platform enables the modulation of E3 ligases to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also inducing immune responses. By exploring next-generation drug candidates that extend beyond traditional approaches, Plexium is poised to uncover new therapeutic possibilities across a wide range of medical applications.
Lucira Health
Series B in 2019
Lucira Health, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative infectious disease test kits. Founded in 2013 and based in Emeryville, California, Lucira has created a consumer-friendly, single-use testing platform that delivers centralized-laboratory-accurate molecular testing. Their flagship product is a disposable COVID-19 test kit that can be used at home, featuring a mobile application that connects users to treatment options. The kit is powered by two AA batteries and is compact enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Additionally, Lucira has developed a 2-in-1 lab testing solution that can determine if viral respiratory symptoms are due to COVID-19 or the flu, enhancing the accessibility and convenience of viral testing for consumers.
Strateos
Venture Round in 2019
Strateos specializes in automating chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis in closed-loop robotic labs, accelerating drug discovery programs for pharmaceutical partners. By combining advanced robotics, software for imaging and analytics, and remote cloud laboratories, Strateos enables more rapid and efficient discovery of new drug candidates. The company was formed through a merger of Transcriptic, which developed the first robotic cloud laboratory platform for life science research, and 3Scan, which specialized in automating tissue analysis. Strateos aims to express life science methods as data, enabling infrastructure virtualization and driving the next generation of discovery with significant time and cost efficiencies.
Frontier Medicines
Series A in 2019
Frontier Medicines Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer research. The company employs chemoproteomics to discover and develop novel medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins. Frontier Medicines' innovative platform integrates advanced computational methods and machine learning algorithms to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, thereby enabling small-molecule drug discovery and development for previously inaccessible targets.
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium focuses on identifying E3 ligase modulating small molecules to create innovative therapies. The company has developed a screening platform known as DELPhe, which utilizes advanced techniques to miniaturize cell-based assays for high-content readouts. This platform enables the modulation of E3 ligases to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also inducing immune responses. By exploring next-generation drug candidates that extend beyond traditional approaches, Plexium is poised to uncover new therapeutic possibilities across a wide range of medical applications.
Unlearn.AI
Seed Round in 2019
Unlearn.AI, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing innovative software tools for clinical research. Established in 2017, Unlearn.AI focuses on enhancing clinical trials through its unique digital twin technology, known as TwinRCT. This approach utilizes machine learning to create prognostic digital twins for individual patients, allowing for more accurate estimations of treatment effects while reducing the number of participants needed. The company also offers services for Clinical Trial Design, which helps determine inclusion criteria, endpoints, and study sizes, as well as Synthetic Control Arms that can minimize or eliminate the need for concurrent control groups. Additionally, Unlearn.AI provides Subgroup Analysis to identify and analyze specific patient subgroups within trial results. By integrating expertise from pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and machine learning, Unlearn.AI aims to transform clinical trials to improve outcomes for both patients and sponsors.
Lucira Health
Series B in 2019
Lucira Health, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative infectious disease test kits. Founded in 2013 and based in Emeryville, California, Lucira has created a consumer-friendly, single-use testing platform that delivers centralized-laboratory-accurate molecular testing. Their flagship product is a disposable COVID-19 test kit that can be used at home, featuring a mobile application that connects users to treatment options. The kit is powered by two AA batteries and is compact enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Additionally, Lucira has developed a 2-in-1 lab testing solution that can determine if viral respiratory symptoms are due to COVID-19 or the flu, enhancing the accessibility and convenience of viral testing for consumers.
Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for various industries, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Zymergen employs a platform that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to enhance the efficiency of microbial strain optimization and production processes. This technology enables the company to improve existing manufacturing strains and facilitates the development of new products by engineering novel molecules from microbes. With additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan, Zymergen aims to partner with nature to create innovative materials and products that deliver significant value across multiple sectors.
Genedit
Seed Round in 2018
GenEdit Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing innovative genome editing tools. The company's core technology is CRISPR/Cas9, which enables precise therapeutic gene editing. GenEdit has further advanced this field by creating the NanoGalaxy™ platform, a proprietary non-viral delivery system that efficiently transports CRISPR/Cas9 to target tissues, overcoming previous delivery challenges. This platform systematically screens a library of nanoparticles to ensure safer and more effective delivery, making therapeutic gene editing easier, faster, and more accurate than traditional methods. GenEdit's ultimate goal is to facilitate the cure of previously incurable genetic diseases by providing physicians with powerful tools for gene therapy.
Empirico is a biotechnology company focused on developing an insights platform that leverages biological data derived from human genetics to facilitate the creation of new medicines. The platform integrates extensive biological datasets and employs programmable biology to enhance target discovery and development processes. This enables researchers to systematically generate, analyze, and prioritize therapeutic hypotheses with a high degree of confidence, thereby advancing the search for innovative treatments. Through its technology, Empirico aims to transform the landscape of drug development by providing actionable insights that can lead to effective medical solutions.
Plexium
Seed Round in 2018
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium focuses on identifying E3 ligase modulating small molecules to create innovative therapies. The company has developed a screening platform known as DELPhe, which utilizes advanced techniques to miniaturize cell-based assays for high-content readouts. This platform enables the modulation of E3 ligases to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also inducing immune responses. By exploring next-generation drug candidates that extend beyond traditional approaches, Plexium is poised to uncover new therapeutic possibilities across a wide range of medical applications.
AbCellera
Series A in 2018
AbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that addresses conventional barriers to find optimal clinical candidates swiftly and efficiently. Its integrated platform combines diverse antibodies, expert selection, proprietary tools, and advanced data science to deliver developable leads quickly, setting partners up for long-term success.
Supplant
Seed Round in 2018
Supplant is a biotechnology platform working in the food sector. It develops natural food ingredients from agricultural resources to allow food manufacturers to decrease sugar, increase fiber, and boost the gut health-promoting qualities of its products.
C16 Biosciences
Seed Round in 2018
C16 Biosciences develops palm oil alternatives through microbial fermentation, producing high-performance lipids and oils to replace palm-derived ingredients in food, beauty, and consumer products. Using its fermentation platform, the company aims to deliver sustainable ingredients without conventional palm oil supply chains, reducing environmental impact. It markets Palmless, a platform for sustainable ingredients, and has introduced Torula oil, a bioactive oil with reported benefits for skin and hair health. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, C16 Biosciences serves food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and brands by providing reliable, environmentally friendly ingredients across beauty, personal care, home care, and food markets.
Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on providing curative treatments for patients with various malignant and autoimmune diseases. The company has developed a range of proprietary technologies aimed at replacing diseased blood and immune systems with healthy ones. By specializing in the research and development of innovative cell therapies, Orca Bio seeks to transform the landscape of bone marrow transplantation. Its advanced therapeutic platform is designed to empower healthcare professionals in effectively treating patients, thereby addressing a significant unmet medical need. The company is backed by a team of leading experts and technologists committed to realizing its vision of delivering life-saving medical solutions.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
Atomwise, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in deep learning artificial intelligence technology for small molecule drug discovery. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2012, the company has developed AtomNet, a pioneering AI platform that facilitates virtual screening of molecules by predicting the binding of small molecules to proteins through a statistical analysis of experimental affinity measurements and protein structures. Atomwise is focused on addressing over 600 unique disease targets and has established collaborations with over 250 partners, including prominent pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. By leveraging its advanced technology, Atomwise aims to revolutionize the drug discovery process and advance a pipeline of small-molecule drug candidates into preclinical studies. The company was previously known as Chematria, Inc. and rebranded to Atomwise, Inc. in 2015.
Founded in 2015, Evonetix develops innovative technology for parallel DNA synthesis on silicon arrays, facilitating synthetic biology research. Based in Little Chesterford, UK, the company combines scientific and engineering expertise to advance DNA synthesis capabilities.
Macromoltek
Seed Round in 2018
Macromoltek, LLC, established in 2010 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in computational drug discovery, focusing on antibody therapeutics and diagnostics for pharmaceutical companies. The company's core product, SmrtMolAntibody, is a bioinformatics and molecular modeling software that predicts and optimizes antibody structures from sequence data. It also provides SmrtMol, a user-friendly web interface, and workspace tools for manipulating and analyzing protein structures. Macromoltek's offerings aim to accelerate drug discovery, enabling researchers to target previously undruggable targets and overcome drug resistance, ultimately expediting the development of treatments for various diseases.
Deepcell
Seed Round in 2017
Deepcell, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in single-cell analysis technology. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an AI-powered imaging and microfluidics platform that offers a non-invasive method for genetic testing with diagnostic-level accuracy. This platform enables researchers to classify and isolate viable cells based on their morphological characteristics, thus facilitating improved diagnosis and treatment of diseases. By providing detailed genetic health information through ordinary blood samples, Deepcell aims to enhance translational research, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic applications, ultimately reducing the need for invasive procedures in medical diagnostics.
Asimov designs and develops biologics and gene therapies, focusing on mammalian cell engineering and genetic circuit design. The company combines synthetic biology, computer-aided design, and machine learning to accelerate the design and manufacture of biologics, viral vectors, and cell and gene therapies. Its platform integrates biophysical simulations with data-driven models of biology to engineer genetic circuits and optimize production processes. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Asimov supports healthcare firms in advancing therapeutic pipelines through software and engineering tooling that bridges biology and computational design.
Enzyme develops cloud-based software for life sciences companies to streamline FDA approval processes and regulatory compliance. Its platform automates workflows, reduces compliance costs by up to 50%, lowers headcount related to regulatory issues, and accelerates product market entry.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2017
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that aims to radically improve patients’ lives by decoding biology through the integration of biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering to industrialize drug discovery. The company operates a large-scale drug discovery platform built around Recursion OS, an infrastructure layer and a Map of proprietary biological and chemical data, supported by software tools and machine learning to explore biology beyond human bias and identify new therapeutic opportunities. Its platform includes ReChem for selecting and designing compounds, ReScreen and ReScreenRun for planning and automating large-scale experiments, and ReRun, ReAnalyze, and RePredict for digital signatures, data analysis, and predictive modeling of drug relationships. Founded in 2013, the company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
HealthMode
Seed Round in 2017
HealthMode is a company that specializes in AI-enabled digital measurement methods aimed at enhancing the precision and efficiency of clinical research. By developing innovative measurement solutions, HealthMode facilitates the integration of clinical trial data with real-world evidence, supporting a shift towards patient-specific measures. Its technologies assist clinical researchers and drug developers in making informed decisions, minimizing uncertainty in enrollment and outcomes, and accelerating the development of novel therapeutics. The company's diverse clientele includes large pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and emerging startups, all benefiting from HealthMode's advanced measurement techniques. These methods enhance understanding of patient phenotypes, streamline screening processes, and enable early detection of adverse events, ultimately improving the overall efficacy of clinical trials and healthcare outcomes.
Cofactor Genomics
Series A in 2017
Cofactor Genomics is a biotechnology company that specializes in predictive immune modeling and RNA sequencing. By advancing precision medicine, Cofactor aims to address existing barriers in the healthcare sector, transitioning from single-analyte biomarkers to comprehensive multidimensional biomarkers through health expression models. The company operates one of the first CAP-certified clinical RNA sequencing laboratories, which enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of clinical trials for their partners. Cofactor’s expertise encompasses molecular biology, informatics, and database management, allowing them to provide high-quality services tailored to the needs of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Their focus on RNA biomarkers associated with responses to targeted therapeutics supports the commercialization of clinical diagnostic assays for oncologic, immunologic, and neurodegenerative diseases, ultimately contributing to medical research and improved patient outcomes.
HelixNano
Convertible Note in 2017
HelixNano is a biotechnology startup that employs artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to develop innovative treatments for genetic diseases. Founded with backing from Y Combinator and venture capitalists, the company initially focused on creating cancer vaccines over two years. Currently, HelixNano is adapting its technology to combat COVID-19, aiming to produce precise and safe vaccine candidates. Its long-term goal is to develop a universal coronavirus vaccine that protects against future outbreaks.
Unlearn.AI
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Unlearn.AI, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing innovative software tools for clinical research. Established in 2017, Unlearn.AI focuses on enhancing clinical trials through its unique digital twin technology, known as TwinRCT. This approach utilizes machine learning to create prognostic digital twins for individual patients, allowing for more accurate estimations of treatment effects while reducing the number of participants needed. The company also offers services for Clinical Trial Design, which helps determine inclusion criteria, endpoints, and study sizes, as well as Synthetic Control Arms that can minimize or eliminate the need for concurrent control groups. Additionally, Unlearn.AI provides Subgroup Analysis to identify and analyze specific patient subgroups within trial results. By integrating expertise from pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and machine learning, Unlearn.AI aims to transform clinical trials to improve outcomes for both patients and sponsors.
Freenome, Inc. is an artificial intelligence genomics biotech company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company focuses on developing accurate, accessible, and non-invasive blood tests for the early detection of cancer and treatment selection. Utilizing a proprietary multi-omics platform, Freenome employs advanced algorithms to analyze cell-free genomic data, which aids in identifying early-stage cancers and other diseases. This innovative approach aims to transform disease management by enabling timely interventions and proactive treatment strategies. In addition to its diagnostic solutions, Freenome also offers clinical research services to further advance cancer detection and management.
Molecular Assemblies
Venture Round in 2017
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, aimed at creating DNA-based products across various industries. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a proprietary method that allows for the reliable, affordable, and sustainable production of long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA. This innovative technology is designed to support advancements in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and has potential applications in information storage and nanotechnology. With a strong executive and scientific team, as well as a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Assemblies is positioned to enhance the capabilities of researchers and contribute to the evolution of DNA-based applications.
Karius is a life sciences company that develops genomic insights for infectious diseases. Its core offering, the Karius Test, is a non-invasive blood test that sequences microbial cell-free DNA to identify and quantify pathogens—including bacteria, DNA viruses, fungi, and parasites—for use in complicated pneumonia, infections in immunocompromised patients, and endocarditis. The company also provides laboratory services for pathogen biomarker detection for biopharmaceutical research and development. Founded in 2014, Karius is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Menlo Park, California. The laboratory operations are CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited, enabling high-complexity clinical testing. By mapping a patient’s microbial landscape from a single blood draw, Karius aims to support rapid, informed treatment decisions.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
InnaMed
Angel Round in 2017
InnaMed Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing at-home blood testing devices and remote monitoring software. Their solutions empower patients to quantify biomarkers, answer condition-specific surveys, and report vital signs from home, facilitating early detection and management of illnesses through cloud-based health analytics. The company's innovative technology employs patented DNA-driven assay techniques, aptamer reagents, and signal processing hardware to deliver rapid, reliable test results.
Freenome, Inc. is an artificial intelligence genomics biotech company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company focuses on developing accurate, accessible, and non-invasive blood tests for the early detection of cancer and treatment selection. Utilizing a proprietary multi-omics platform, Freenome employs advanced algorithms to analyze cell-free genomic data, which aids in identifying early-stage cancers and other diseases. This innovative approach aims to transform disease management by enabling timely interventions and proactive treatment strategies. In addition to its diagnostic solutions, Freenome also offers clinical research services to further advance cancer detection and management.
BrainSpec
Seed Round in 2017
BrainSpec Inc. is a medical technology company that offers a web-based software platform designed to enhance the accessibility of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for clinicians and researchers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, BrainSpec’s platform integrates a linear combinations model-based post-processing backend with an intuitive front-end user interface. This design facilitates the non-invasive diagnosis of various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and metabolic disorders. By enabling healthcare professionals to access diagnostic data remotely and on multiple devices, BrainSpec's technology streamlines the diagnostic process, reduces case processing time, and ultimately lowers costs while maintaining high analytical performance.
Superfluid DX
Seed Round in 2017
Superfluid DX is a company focused on developing advanced molecular diagnostics technology aimed at early disease detection and monitoring. By leveraging innovative research in transcriptomics, Superfluid DX analyzes tissue-specific cell-free circulating RNA found in blood samples. This non-invasive approach enables the identification of genetic information linked to neurodegenerative diseases and other conditions, providing healthcare professionals with critical insights into a patient's health status. The company's platform is designed to facilitate early diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of organ damage, ultimately improving patient outcomes by enabling timely interventions.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2016
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that aims to radically improve patients’ lives by decoding biology through the integration of biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering to industrialize drug discovery. The company operates a large-scale drug discovery platform built around Recursion OS, an infrastructure layer and a Map of proprietary biological and chemical data, supported by software tools and machine learning to explore biology beyond human bias and identify new therapeutic opportunities. Its platform includes ReChem for selecting and designing compounds, ReScreen and ReScreenRun for planning and automating large-scale experiments, and ReRun, ReAnalyze, and RePredict for digital signatures, data analysis, and predictive modeling of drug relationships. Founded in 2013, the company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strateos
Venture Round in 2016
Strateos specializes in automating chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis in closed-loop robotic labs, accelerating drug discovery programs for pharmaceutical partners. By combining advanced robotics, software for imaging and analytics, and remote cloud laboratories, Strateos enables more rapid and efficient discovery of new drug candidates. The company was formed through a merger of Transcriptic, which developed the first robotic cloud laboratory platform for life science research, and 3Scan, which specialized in automating tissue analysis. Strateos aims to express life science methods as data, enabling infrastructure virtualization and driving the next generation of discovery with significant time and cost efficiencies.
Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for various industries, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Zymergen employs a platform that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to enhance the efficiency of microbial strain optimization and production processes. This technology enables the company to improve existing manufacturing strains and facilitates the development of new products by engineering novel molecules from microbes. With additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan, Zymergen aims to partner with nature to create innovative materials and products that deliver significant value across multiple sectors.