Domain Associates

Domain Associates is a New Jersey-based venture capital firm focused on life sciences and healthcare. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Princeton with a second office in San Diego, the firm concentrates its investments in pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, with additional interest in biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, and diagnostics. The team brings extensive healthcare experience and has been involved in forming and growing a large number of life-sciences companies, leveraging its targeted network to support early through growth-stage ventures.

James Blair

Partner

Brian Dovey

Partner

Brian Halak

Partner

Kim P. Kamdar

Partner

Debra K. Liebert

Investor

Dennis Podlesak

Investor

Kathleen Schoemaker

Partner and CFO

Jesse I. Treu

Founding Partner

Nicole Vitullo

Partner

Past deals in New Jersey

Tobira Therapeutics

Series B in 2010
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on the research, development, and commercialization of antiviral compounds aimed at addressing life-threatening infectious diseases. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in developing TBR-652 and TBR-220 antagonists specifically for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, along with other related infectious conditions. Through its innovative approach, Tobira Therapeutics seeks to provide effective therapies for patients suffering from these serious health challenges.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2010
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2008
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2007
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

Tobira Therapeutics

Series A in 2007
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on the research, development, and commercialization of antiviral compounds aimed at addressing life-threatening infectious diseases. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in developing TBR-652 and TBR-220 antagonists specifically for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, along with other related infectious conditions. Through its innovative approach, Tobira Therapeutics seeks to provide effective therapies for patients suffering from these serious health challenges.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2005
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

NPS Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 1992
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bedminster, New Jersey, focused on developing therapeutic products for gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, particularly rare diseases. The company’s primary offerings include Gattex and Revestive, which are used to treat adult patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who rely on parenteral support. Additionally, NPS Pharmaceuticals is advancing Natpara, a bioengineered hormone replacement therapy for hypoparathyroidism, and NPSP795, a calcilytic agent in Phase II clinical trials aimed at treating disorders associated with increased calcium receptor activity. The company operates a global pipeline of innovative therapies, emphasizing patient-centered care for conditions with significant unmet medical needs. Founded in 1986, NPS Pharmaceuticals has established collaborations and licensing agreements with several major pharmaceutical companies to further its mission of providing effective treatments for rare diseases. As of early 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Shire Pharmaceutical Holdings Ireland Limited.
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