Deep Track Capital

Deep Track Capital is a private equity investment firm established in 2020 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It specializes in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, focusing on forming partnerships with management teams of innovative public and pre-IPO biotechnology companies. The firm aims to leverage its expertise and extensive network to provide value beyond capital, actively participating in transactions and often leading investment rounds while collaborating with other qualified investors. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Deep Track Capital is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within the life sciences industry.

Rebecca Luse

Principal

David Kroin

Founder and Chief Investment Officer

Past deals in Life Science

Imbria Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2025
Imbria Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies targeting cardiometabolic disorders. The company focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms of these diseases, particularly energetic impairment at the cellular level, to inform its therapeutic candidates. Imbria's pipeline aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from conditions such as non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, stable angina, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by restoring or enhancing cellular energy production.

Tectonic Therapeutic

Post in 2025
Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). With a focus on therapeutic proteins and antibodies, Tectonic aims to address the complexities of GPCR-targeted drug discovery through its proprietary technology platform, GEODe. The company is committed to unlocking the therapeutic potential of challenging receptors, striving to create biologic medicines that can effectively modify disease progression. Founded by experts in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, Tectonic combines a strong scientific foundation with a history of entrepreneurial success to advance its mission in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Rapt

Post in 2024
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in immunology. It is dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing oral small-molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company employs a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective small molecules that modulate immune responses related to these conditions. RAPT has advanced two notable drug candidates: FLX475, which targets the inhibition of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells in tumors, and RPT193, which selectively inhibits type 2 T helper cells in inflamed tissues. Both candidates have progressed to clinical trials within a short timeframe since the company's inception. Additionally, RAPT is exploring several other targets in the discovery phase, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1.

Maze Therapeutics

Series D in 2024
Maze Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing genetic modifier therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. Utilizing its innovative Compass platform, Maze Therapeutics focuses on identifying rare genetic variants that offer protective effects against diseases. By analyzing large-scale human genetic data and employing functional genomics, the company maps these variants to the biological pathways that contribute to specific conditions in patient populations. This approach enables a deeper understanding of target biology and facilitates the development of novel therapies, positioning Maze Therapeutics as a key player in translating genetic insights into effective medicines.

35Pharma

Series C in 2024
35Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on designing and developing innovative biologics to address diseases with high unmet medical needs, particularly pulmonary hypertension and musculoskeletal disorders. The company leverages its expertise in protein engineering and its understanding of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) structure-function relationships to create highly potent ligand traps. These developments aim to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from cardio-pulmonary and metabolic diseases. By combining advanced scientific knowledge with a commitment to addressing critical health challenges, 35Pharma seeks to contribute significantly to the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2024
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

OnKure Therapeutics

Post in 2024
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative cancer therapies. The company specializes in creating less toxic kinase inhibitor drugs and epigenetic therapies, including selective inhibitors of histone deacetylases. Its lead candidate, OKI-179, has demonstrated significant efficacy in preclinical models of hematological and solid tumor cancers, effectively reducing tumor growth both alone and in combination with other targeted therapies. Additionally, OnKure is advancing its HDAC3 selective inhibitor, OKI-422, into preclinical toxicology studies. The company's drug candidates are designed to directly target malignant cells, enhance the effects of small molecule therapies, and optimize the tumor microenvironment for improved checkpoint inhibition, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer treatment.

Triveni Bio

Series B in 2024
Triveni Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel antibody therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. The company employs a genetics-driven precision medicine approach to identify patients most likely to respond to its treatments, aiming to accelerate drug development and improve the effectiveness and safety of therapies.

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.

Bicycle Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Bicycle Therapeutics plc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of a novel class of medicines known as Bicycles. These are synthetic short peptides designed to form two loops that stabilize their structure. The company's lead product candidate, BT1718, is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate (BTC) currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials targeting tumors that express Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. Other oncology candidates include BT5528, also a BTC in Phase I/IIa trials targeting EphA2, and BT8009, which is in preclinical studies targeting Nectin-4. Additionally, Bicycle is advancing THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor that has completed Phase I trials for diabetic macular edema. The company collaborates with various biopharmaceutical organizations to address therapeutic areas such as anti-infective, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, and respiratory indications. Bicycle Therapeutics was incorporated in 2009 and aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and beyond.

Zura Bio

Post in 2024
Zura Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for immune and inflammatory disorders. It focuses on advancing its pipeline of treatments through phase 2 development programs, including ZB-168 and torudokimab, which target autoimmune illnesses. ZB-168 is an anti-IL7R inhibitor designed to address disorders linked to IL7 and TSLP biological pathways, building on encouraging phase 1b data related to type 1 diabetes. Torudokimab, a human-affinity monoclonal antibody, is in phase 2 clinical development and works by neutralizing IL33. Through these initiatives, Zura Bio aims to create effective therapeutic options for patients suffering from complex immune-related conditions.

Korro Bio

Post in 2024
Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.

TORL BioTherapeutics

Series B in 2024
TORL BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. The company specializes in antibody-drug conjugates and other biologics, focusing on oncologic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. TORL BioTherapeutics employs a strategy that involves target identification and early discovery work, allowing them to selectively advance drug programs through novel licensing agreements. This approach enables their researchers to develop proprietary drugs with unique and optimized profiles, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment options.

Avenzo

Series A in 2024
Avenzo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for oncology, specifically targeting underserved and rare cancers. The company operates a specialized platform that focuses on creating novel treatments aimed at genomically defined cancer types. By prioritizing targeted therapies, Avenzo Therapeutics seeks to advance cancer treatment options for patients who may not have access to effective solutions, thus addressing significant gaps in the current therapeutic landscape.

Cybin

Post in 2024
Cybin is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing research and development in psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms. It focuses on creating safe and effective therapeutics for mental health issues, with an emphasis on psilocybin-based products. The company is actively launching these products in jurisdictions where they are permitted and is engaged in clinical studies across North America and other regions. Through strategic partnerships with academic and institutional entities, Cybin seeks to develop novel compounds and delivery mechanisms, aiming to provide innovative treatments for various psychiatric and neurological conditions.

LB Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2024
LB Pharmaceuticals Inc is a New York-based life sciences company focused on the discovery and development of drugs for central nervous system disorders. Established in 2015, the company is dedicated to commercializing novel and improved versions of well-established CNS treatments that have been successfully utilized abroad but have not been developed or marketed in the United States. LB Pharmaceuticals aims to create intellectual property around these advanced treatments, with its lead asset being LB-102, a patented version of amisulpride, widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating schizophrenia. By employing a pro-drug approach that alters amisulpride's chemical structure, the company seeks to enhance the drug's efficacy and safety, thereby providing improved treatment options for patients who do not respond adequately to existing therapies.

Syros Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2023
Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently in Phase II clinical trials for specific patient populations with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor under investigation in a Phase I clinical trial for advanced solid tumors. Syros is also engaged in collaborative research, including a partnership with Incyte Corporation aimed at identifying therapeutic targets for myeloproliferative neoplasms and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for the development of tamibarotene. With a focus on mapping gene regulatory circuits, Syros leverages its proprietary platform and expertise to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. Founded in 2011, the company aims to establish new standards of care for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Olema Oncology

Post in 2023
Olema Oncology is a preclinical biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. The company specializes in discovering and commercializing targeted treatments specifically designed for women's cancers. By leveraging its extensive understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance, Olema aims to create compounds that surpass existing therapies. The company's focus is on transforming the standard of care for both pre- and post-menopausal women with cancer, with an emphasis on developing more effective and convenient treatment options. Olema's pipeline includes drug candidates such as OP-1250 and OP-3136, which have progressed through discovery and preclinical studies.

Carmot Therapeutics

Series E in 2023
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, it focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Utilizing its proprietary Chemotype Evolution technology, Carmot Therapeutics aims to address the underlying causes of these conditions and accelerate the discovery of effective treatments. The company’s portfolio includes several clinical-stage drug candidates, such as CT-388 and CT-996, which are designed as GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and CT-868, intended for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to create life-changing therapeutics that improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by metabolic diseases.

OnKure Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative cancer therapies. The company specializes in creating less toxic kinase inhibitor drugs and epigenetic therapies, including selective inhibitors of histone deacetylases. Its lead candidate, OKI-179, has demonstrated significant efficacy in preclinical models of hematological and solid tumor cancers, effectively reducing tumor growth both alone and in combination with other targeted therapies. Additionally, OnKure is advancing its HDAC3 selective inhibitor, OKI-422, into preclinical toxicology studies. The company's drug candidates are designed to directly target malignant cells, enhance the effects of small molecule therapies, and optimize the tumor microenvironment for improved checkpoint inhibition, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer treatment.

Zura Bio

Post in 2023
Zura Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for immune and inflammatory disorders. It focuses on advancing its pipeline of treatments through phase 2 development programs, including ZB-168 and torudokimab, which target autoimmune illnesses. ZB-168 is an anti-IL7R inhibitor designed to address disorders linked to IL7 and TSLP biological pathways, building on encouraging phase 1b data related to type 1 diabetes. Torudokimab, a human-affinity monoclonal antibody, is in phase 2 clinical development and works by neutralizing IL33. Through these initiatives, Zura Bio aims to create effective therapeutic options for patients suffering from complex immune-related conditions.

TORL BioTherapeutics

Series B in 2023
TORL BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. The company specializes in antibody-drug conjugates and other biologics, focusing on oncologic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. TORL BioTherapeutics employs a strategy that involves target identification and early discovery work, allowing them to selectively advance drug programs through novel licensing agreements. This approach enables their researchers to develop proprietary drugs with unique and optimized profiles, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment options.

Abivax

Post in 2023
Abivax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in France, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics that leverage the body's natural immune mechanisms to treat patients with autoimmune diseases, viral infections, and cancer. The company's primary focus is on chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Abivax is currently evaluating its leading drug candidate, obefazimod, in Phase 3 clinical trials aimed at addressing moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Through its drug development platforms, Abivax strives to deliver novel and effective treatments to patients with significant unmet medical needs in these therapeutic areas.

Valneva

Post in 2022
Valneva is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases. Its portfolio comprises two commercially available vaccines (IXIARO/JESPECT for Japanese encephalitis and DUKORAL for traveler's diarrhea), along with vaccine candidates targeting Lyme disease, chikungunya virus, and COVID-19. Valneva operates through segments including Commercialized Vaccines, Covid-19 Vaccine, Vaccine Candidates, and Technologies & Services. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs in infectious diseases by leveraging its expertise and capabilities to advance vaccine candidates through clinical trials and ultimately commercialize them.

Abivax

Post in 2022
Abivax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in France, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics that leverage the body's natural immune mechanisms to treat patients with autoimmune diseases, viral infections, and cancer. The company's primary focus is on chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Abivax is currently evaluating its leading drug candidate, obefazimod, in Phase 3 clinical trials aimed at addressing moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Through its drug development platforms, Abivax strives to deliver novel and effective treatments to patients with significant unmet medical needs in these therapeutic areas.

Structure Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on designing and developing novel oral therapeutics to treat chronic diseases with high unmet need. Utilizing advanced computational and structure-based technology, the company creates life-changing medicines by integrating cutting-edge advancements in computational chemistry and molecular interaction visualization. Its pipeline includes GSBR-1290, an oral glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist for type-2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, as well as ANPA-0073 and LTSE-2578 targeting pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases respectively. The company's team, with deep experience in complex biological targets and structure-based drug design, aims to deliver efficacious and safe treatments with broad commercial potential.

Carmot Therapeutics

Series D in 2022
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, it focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Utilizing its proprietary Chemotype Evolution technology, Carmot Therapeutics aims to address the underlying causes of these conditions and accelerate the discovery of effective treatments. The company’s portfolio includes several clinical-stage drug candidates, such as CT-388 and CT-996, which are designed as GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and CT-868, intended for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to create life-changing therapeutics that improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by metabolic diseases.

Third Harmonic Bio

Series B in 2022
Third Harmonic Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for severe allergies and inflammation. The company is focused on advancing its lead product candidate, THB001, which is a first-in-class, highly selective oral inhibitor of the KIT receptor, a key regulator of mast cell function and survival. Mast cells play a crucial role in mediating inflammation in allergic diseases, making this targeted approach significant for treatment. Additionally, Third Harmonic Bio is developing THB335, another potent and selective oral small-molecule KIT inhibitor aimed at addressing various mast cell-driven inflammatory conditions affecting the skin, airway, and gastrointestinal tract. Through its research and development efforts, Third Harmonic Bio seeks to provide new options for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases.

Obsidian Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing next-generation cell and gene therapies aimed at enhancing adoptive immunotherapy for cancer patients. Its innovative approach utilizes pharmacologic operating systems that enable precise control over protein activity within cells. This technology allows for the creation of adoptive cell therapies with novel functionalities, which can be regulated by treating physicians using simple and safe orally active medications. Through these advancements, Obsidian Therapeutics seeks to improve upon existing cell therapies and expand treatment options for a broader patient demographic.

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.

Anavex

Post in 2021
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing drug candidates for central nervous system diseases and cancer. The company is advancing its lead drug candidate, ANAVEX 2-73, through various clinical trials, including Phase III for Alzheimer’s disease and Rett syndrome, and Phase II for Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, it is involved in preclinical trials for a range of conditions such as epilepsy, Fragile X syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and tuberous sclerosis complex. Anavex also develops other potential therapies, including ANAVEX 3-71 for frontotemporal dementia and several preclinical candidates targeting conditions like depression, stroke, and cancer. Utilizing its proprietary SIGMACEPTOR™ platform, Anavex aims to innovate in drug discovery through sigma receptor agonists and antagonists. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

BioTheryx

Series E in 2021
BioTheryX, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Chappaqua, New York, that specializes in restoring protein homeostasis through innovative small molecule therapies. The company develops Protein Homeostatic Modulators, including a small molecular glue that targets cereblon for protein degradation, with applications in oncology, inflammation, and other diseases. BioTheryX employs its proprietary PRODEGY platform, which utilizes a library of cereblon binders to design targeted protein degraders (TPDs). Among its key products is BTX-A51, an oral multi-kinase inhibitor aimed at treating specific leukemic stem cell targets and preventing the transcription of oncogenic genes. Founded in 2007, BioTheryX aims to address unmet medical needs by leveraging its expertise in targeted protein degradation.
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