Tempero Bio
Series B in 2025
Tempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for substance use disorders. Its primary focus is on creating transformative therapies, including an orally available metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR5) negative allosteric modulator (NAM), designed to regulate neural signaling and treat conditions such as cocaine and alcohol use disorders.
Vitara Biomedical
Series B in 2024
Vitara Biomedical is focused on developing a therapeutic platform designed to support premature infants. The company draws inspiration from natural physiological processes to improve neonatal care, aiming to enhance the quality of life for these vulnerable newborns. By addressing the unique challenges faced by premature infants, Vitara Biomedical seeks to reduce mortality rates and associated health complications, ultimately providing a foundation for a healthier future for both infants and their families.
Egenesis is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to develop human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. Its platform enables the creation of solid organs and therapeutic cells intended for transplantation, addressing the global organ shortage. The company pursues programs in kidney and islet cell transplantation and related regenerative approaches. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York.
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.
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.
Rubedo Life Sciences
Series A in 2024
Rubedo Life Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing innovative therapies that target senescent cells implicated in age-related diseases. Established in 2018, the company utilizes its proprietary ALEMBIC drug discovery platform to create a pipeline of therapeutic candidates. These candidates are designed to selectively address senescent cells, as well as pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic cell populations that contribute to various chronic conditions, including pulmonary, dermatological, oncological, neurodegenerative, and fibrotic diseases. Rubedo's leadership team comprises industry experts with significant experience in drug development and commercialization across both large pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms.
Nabla Bio
Series A in 2024
Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.
Loyal is a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines to extend the lifespan of dogs. By creating drugs that potentially slow aging processes, they aim to delay or prevent age-related diseases such as cancer and dementia.
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.
Siolta Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Siolta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics aimed at preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly asthma and atopic conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its extensive understanding of the developing gut microbiome to promote immune tolerance. Siolta Therapeutics is advancing pharmaceutical-grade anaerobic organisms and is currently in phase 2 of development for its products. By leveraging insights from human microbiome studies, the company aims to create targeted microbial therapeutics and companion diagnostics that facilitate precision medicine in the management of inflammatory diseases.
Founded in London in 2017, Limbic specializes in developing software solutions for mental health. They create AI-driven agents to assist in patient intake, triage, screening, and therapy, aiming to enhance the efficiency of healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes.
Moonwalk Biosciences
Series A in 2024
Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company specializes in creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence predictions to offer a comprehensive view of the epigenome in both health and disease states. This innovative approach aims to revolutionize therapy discovery and development, enabling healthcare providers to reprogram cells back to their healthy state.
Encellin Inc., established in 2016, is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative thin-film cell encapsulation devices for cell-based therapeutics, aiming to improve the lives of patients with chronic diseases initially focusing on Type 1 diabetes. The company's technology enables encapsulated cells to function as smart molecular factories, providing potential therapeutic solutions.
Eligo Bioscience
Series B in 2023
Founded in Paris, France in 2014, Eligo Bioscience specializes in developing innovative antimicrobials called Eligobiotics. These are protein-based nanodelivery vectors that employ a synthetic circuit encoding for a programmable RNA-guided nuclease, targeting bacteria based on their genome. The company's applications span therapeutics, cosmetics, biodefense, and more.
Vivodyne
Seed Round in 2023
Vivodyne develops an automated robotic system that discovers life-changing drugs and cellular therapies. Its platform cultures human tissues in labs for realistic preclinical drug testing, using advanced AI to accelerate the creation of safe and effective therapeutics.
Rejuvenation Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2016, Rejuvenation Technologies is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California. It specializes in developing nucleoside-modified TERT mRNA to safely extend telomeres for human health extension.
Surge Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
SURGE Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing cancer treatment outcomes through innovative immunotherapy solutions. It has developed a proprietary injectable biodegradable hydrogel designed to deliver cancer therapeutics in a prolonged and localized manner. This technology enables targeted release of immunotherapy agents at the surgical site following tumor resection, allowing for more effective treatment administration. By optimizing the timing and location of drug delivery, SURGE Therapeutics aims to improve patient survival rates and minimize systemic side effects, representing a significant advancement in the field of cancer care.
Tachyon Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
Tachyon Therapeutics develops innovative compounds to enhance cancer treatments. It is currently conducting Phase 1 clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its lead compound, TACH101.
IgGenix is a biotechnology company that develops an antibody-based therapeutic platform to treat food and other severe allergies. The platform re-engineers allergen-specific IgE antibodies into IgG antibodies to suppress the allergic cascade and alleviate or prevent allergic reactions. It identifies rare human B cells expressing allergen-binding antibodies and engineers them to endow immune-modulating activities derived from the IgG antibody class. Based in South San Francisco, California, the company aims to accelerate clinical responses to life-threatening allergies.
Surge Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
SURGE Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing cancer treatment outcomes through innovative immunotherapy solutions. It has developed a proprietary injectable biodegradable hydrogel designed to deliver cancer therapeutics in a prolonged and localized manner. This technology enables targeted release of immunotherapy agents at the surgical site following tumor resection, allowing for more effective treatment administration. By optimizing the timing and location of drug delivery, SURGE Therapeutics aims to improve patient survival rates and minimize systemic side effects, representing a significant advancement in the field of cancer care.
Carver Biosciences
Seed Round in 2022
Carver Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing antiviral therapies that target RNA viruses, including CRISPR/Cas13-based approaches. Its work centers on RNA-level interventions designed to destroy respiratory viruses and prevent their replication, with the aim of providing therapeutics that complement vaccination and other antiviral measures. The company seeks to arrest the progression of infection and offer ready alternative treatments for patients facing RNA virus–related diseases.
Vitara Biomedical
Series B in 2022
Vitara Biomedical is focused on developing a therapeutic platform designed to support premature infants. The company draws inspiration from natural physiological processes to improve neonatal care, aiming to enhance the quality of life for these vulnerable newborns. By addressing the unique challenges faced by premature infants, Vitara Biomedical seeks to reduce mortality rates and associated health complications, ultimately providing a foundation for a healthier future for both infants and their families.
Arpeggio Bio
Series A in 2022
Arpeggio Bio, established in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in developing innovative software that captures snapshots of cellular RNA activity. By combining biological assays with advanced machine learning algorithms, the company enables pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms to understand a drug's mechanism of action at low sequencing depths. Arpeggio Bio's technology reveals intricate biological networks, facilitating more informed therapeutic development.
Faeth Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.
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.
CHARM Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
CHARM Therapeutics uses 3D deep learning and advanced drug discovery technologies to develop transformational medicines for diseases that are difficult to treat, aiming to enable clinicians to target undruggable disease targets with novel therapies that offer potentially life-changing efficacy.
Anagenex is a biotechnology company developing a novel platform for drug discovery. This platform focuses on challenging targets by combining machine learning with DNA-encoded libraries and proprietary AI models to accelerate small molecule drug discovery.
Turn.bio
Venture Round in 2022
Turn.bio is a biotechnology company developing drugs to reverse aging and age-related diseases. Utilizing its patented mRNA platform technology ERA, the company targets indications in immune-related diseases like cancer and dermatological conditions, as well as therapies for ophthalmology, osteoarthritis, and the muscular system.
Scipher Medicine
Series D in 2022
Scipher Medicine develops a molecular technology platform that predicts patient responsiveness to specific drugs in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Its flagship product, PrismRA, identifies rheumatoid arthritis patients unlikely to respond to anti-TNF therapies, enabling alternative treatments. The company aims to transform drug prescription by predicting optimal therapy using simple blood samples.
Cellino develops scalable, automated biomanufacturing systems for personalized cell therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The company aims to enable potentially curative, patient-specific treatments by producing autologous iPSCs at scale and applying AI-guided, image-driven laser processing and robotics to remove unwanted cells. By integrating image-guided machine learning, single-cell laser processing, and robotics, Cellino seeks to enhance precision, efficiency, and scalability in optical bioprocessing, accelerating the development of regenerative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease.
Faeth Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.
Anagenex
Seed Round in 2022
Anagenex is a biotechnology company developing a novel platform for drug discovery. This platform focuses on challenging targets by combining machine learning with DNA-encoded libraries and proprietary AI models to accelerate small molecule drug discovery.
NextVivo
Seed Round in 2021
NextVivo is a biotechnology company developing an immune organoid technology platform. This platform aims to transform drug development by accelerating the creation of safer, more effective therapies. It achieves this by generating and testing therapies in human-derived models that mimic the body's natural immune response.
Nabla Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.
Fountain Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Fountain Therapeutics develops cellular model-based therapeutics targeting age-related diseases. It employs an AI-driven platform for identifying novel targets and potential treatments.
Loyal is a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines to extend the lifespan of dogs. By creating drugs that potentially slow aging processes, they aim to delay or prevent age-related diseases such as cancer and dementia.
House Rx
Seed Round in 2021
House Rx is a health technology platform focused on improving affordability and patient access to specialty medications.
Karma Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Karma Biotechnologies is a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to developing therapies for autoimmune diseases, allergies, and food sensitivities. It specializes in antigen-specific immunotherapies using lipid nanoparticle engineering.
Known Medicine
Seed Round in 2021
Known Medicine Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing a custom organoid platform designed for tumor sensitivity testing through advanced bioengineering techniques. Known Medicine focuses on transforming the process of evaluating how tumors respond to cancer therapies by taking tumor samples and breaking them down into microtumors. These microtumors are treated in specialized micro-environments using various methods to ascertain the most effective treatment options. The company's platform integrates machine learning with omics data to identify predictive biomarkers that inform oncologists about cancer cell behavior and potential treatment pathways, ultimately aiming to enhance personalized cancer care.
Encellin
Seed Round in 2021
Encellin Inc., established in 2016, is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative thin-film cell encapsulation devices for cell-based therapeutics, aiming to improve the lives of patients with chronic diseases initially focusing on Type 1 diabetes. The company's technology enables encapsulated cells to function as smart molecular factories, providing potential therapeutic solutions.
Deep Genomics
Series C in 2021
Deep Genomics is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014. It specializes in developing individualized genetic medicines using artificial intelligence systems to accelerate drug discovery and development processes, including target discovery, lead optimization, toxicity assessment, and innovative trial design. The company focuses on therapies for rare metabolic, ophthalmologic, and neurodegenerative disorders, utilizing oligonucleotide therapies that target genetic determinants of disease at the RNA or DNA level.
IgGenix is a biotechnology company that develops an antibody-based therapeutic platform to treat food and other severe allergies. The platform re-engineers allergen-specific IgE antibodies into IgG antibodies to suppress the allergic cascade and alleviate or prevent allergic reactions. It identifies rare human B cells expressing allergen-binding antibodies and engineers them to endow immune-modulating activities derived from the IgG antibody class. Based in South San Francisco, California, the company aims to accelerate clinical responses to life-threatening allergies.
Turn.bio
Funding Round in 2021
Turn.bio is a biotechnology company developing drugs to reverse aging and age-related diseases. Utilizing its patented mRNA platform technology ERA, the company targets indications in immune-related diseases like cancer and dermatological conditions, as well as therapies for ophthalmology, osteoarthritis, and the muscular system.
Pendulum Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
Pendulum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome-targeted therapies. Founded in 2013 by experts in microbiology, biochemistry, computational science, and clinical research, the company develops evidence-based medical probiotics to manage chronic illnesses, with a focus on type 2 diabetes. Its flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, has demonstrated efficacy in lowering blood sugar spikes and reducing A1C levels in clinical trials.
Scipher Medicine
Series C in 2021
Scipher Medicine develops a molecular technology platform that predicts patient responsiveness to specific drugs in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Its flagship product, PrismRA, identifies rheumatoid arthritis patients unlikely to respond to anti-TNF therapies, enabling alternative treatments. The company aims to transform drug prescription by predicting optimal therapy using simple blood samples.
Egenesis is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to develop human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. Its platform enables the creation of solid organs and therapeutic cells intended for transplantation, addressing the global organ shortage. The company pursues programs in kidney and islet cell transplantation and related regenerative approaches. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York.
Cellino
Seed Round in 2021
Cellino develops scalable, automated biomanufacturing systems for personalized cell therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The company aims to enable potentially curative, patient-specific treatments by producing autologous iPSCs at scale and applying AI-guided, image-driven laser processing and robotics to remove unwanted cells. By integrating image-guided machine learning, single-cell laser processing, and robotics, Cellino seeks to enhance precision, efficiency, and scalability in optical bioprocessing, accelerating the development of regenerative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease.
Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by food allergies and disorders. The company utilizes a computational engineering platform that employs artificial intelligence, immunology, and protein engineering to redesign food allergens into therapeutics that are both safe and effective. By creating a comprehensive, clinically validated map of the molecular structures associated with food allergies, Ukko reveals critical insights into the biological mechanisms governing human-food interactions. This innovative approach enables the development of new protein versions that do not provoke an immune response, providing a novel strategy for treating protein-based allergies.
Earli is a biotechnology company focused on advancing cancer detection and treatment through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing devices that utilize a novel gene therapy approach known as Synthetic Biopsy. This method compels cancer cells to produce synthetic biomarkers, which are not naturally occurring in the human body. These biomarkers can then be detected in bodily fluids such as blood, urine, or breath, allowing for early identification of cancer. By facilitating the early detection of homogeneous tumors, Earli aims to significantly improve the chances of successful treatment and personalize therapy options for patients. Additionally, the technology is designed to be visible during imaging procedures such as PET scans, enhancing the monitoring of cancer progression and treatment efficacy.
Rubedo Life Sciences
Seed Round in 2020
Rubedo Life Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing innovative therapies that target senescent cells implicated in age-related diseases. Established in 2018, the company utilizes its proprietary ALEMBIC drug discovery platform to create a pipeline of therapeutic candidates. These candidates are designed to selectively address senescent cells, as well as pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic cell populations that contribute to various chronic conditions, including pulmonary, dermatological, oncological, neurodegenerative, and fibrotic diseases. Rubedo's leadership team comprises industry experts with significant experience in drug development and commercialization across both large pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms.
Siolta Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Siolta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics aimed at preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly asthma and atopic conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its extensive understanding of the developing gut microbiome to promote immune tolerance. Siolta Therapeutics is advancing pharmaceutical-grade anaerobic organisms and is currently in phase 2 of development for its products. By leveraging insights from human microbiome studies, the company aims to create targeted microbial therapeutics and companion diagnostics that facilitate precision medicine in the management of inflammatory diseases.
Focal Medical
Series A in 2020
Focal Medical is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted therapeutic delivery systems for cancer. It leverages an innovative and patent-protected platform to create therapies that actively direct chemotherapeutics to tumor sites, aiming to improve efficacy and reduce systemic exposure. The lead program targets pancreatic cancer by delivering gemcitabine directly to the pancreas through non-circulatory pathways. The company also develops drug-delivery technologies for solid tumors that are difficult to treat with systemic therapy, including approaches that combine iontophoresis with implantable delivery systems to achieve precise chemotherapy delivery. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, Focal Medical emphasizes advancing treatments with targeted delivery to support quicker patient recovery and better tolerability.
IgGenix is a biotechnology company that develops an antibody-based therapeutic platform to treat food and other severe allergies. The platform re-engineers allergen-specific IgE antibodies into IgG antibodies to suppress the allergic cascade and alleviate or prevent allergic reactions. It identifies rare human B cells expressing allergen-binding antibodies and engineers them to endow immune-modulating activities derived from the IgG antibody class. Based in South San Francisco, California, the company aims to accelerate clinical responses to life-threatening allergies.
Menten AI
Seed Round in 2020
Menten AI, established in 2018 with headquarters in San Francisco and a satellite office in Toronto, is an early-stage biotech company specializing in drug discovery. It leverages machine learning and quantum computing to develop novel protein-based drugs and enzymes for pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Menten AI's core offering is a proprietary protein design algorithm tailored for current and near-term quantum computers, enabling efficient exploration of protein structures for therapeutic applications, such as oncology and neurodegeneration, and industrial enzyme development.
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.
Fountain Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Fountain Therapeutics develops cellular model-based therapeutics targeting age-related diseases. It employs an AI-driven platform for identifying novel targets and potential treatments.
Arpeggio Bio
Seed Round in 2020
Arpeggio Bio, established in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in developing innovative software that captures snapshots of cellular RNA activity. By combining biological assays with advanced machine learning algorithms, the company enables pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms to understand a drug's mechanism of action at low sequencing depths. Arpeggio Bio's technology reveals intricate biological networks, facilitating more informed therapeutic development.
Deep Genomics
Series B in 2020
Deep Genomics is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014. It specializes in developing individualized genetic medicines using artificial intelligence systems to accelerate drug discovery and development processes, including target discovery, lead optimization, toxicity assessment, and innovative trial design. The company focuses on therapies for rare metabolic, ophthalmologic, and neurodegenerative disorders, utilizing oligonucleotide therapies that target genetic determinants of disease at the RNA or DNA level.
Egenesis is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to develop human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. Its platform enables the creation of solid organs and therapeutic cells intended for transplantation, addressing the global organ shortage. The company pursues programs in kidney and islet cell transplantation and related regenerative approaches. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York.
Karma Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Karma Biotechnologies is a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to developing therapies for autoimmune diseases, allergies, and food sensitivities. It specializes in antigen-specific immunotherapies using lipid nanoparticle engineering.
GEn1E Lifesciences
Seed Round in 2019
GEn1E Lifesciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on developing therapies for inflammatory and age-related diseases. Incorporated in 2018, GEn1E employs a unique artificial intelligence platform to accelerate the creation of immunomodulatory therapies targeted at rare diseases that currently lack effective treatments. The company has built a robust pipeline of over 21 novel immunomodulators and is working to expedite the development of additional therapies to address pressing health challenges. One of its key products, MUC1-ED, is an antibacterial therapy designed to combat pseudomonas infections. GEn1E's innovative approach allows for the rapid advancement of drug development, significantly reducing time and costs compared to traditional methods in the pharmaceutical industry. The company's experienced team, formed from notable backgrounds in drug development and machine learning, has made substantial progress in a short period, with the aim of delivering life-saving treatments to patients in need.
Encellin
Seed Round in 2019
Encellin Inc., established in 2016, is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative thin-film cell encapsulation devices for cell-based therapeutics, aiming to improve the lives of patients with chronic diseases initially focusing on Type 1 diabetes. The company's technology enables encapsulated cells to function as smart molecular factories, providing potential therapeutic solutions.
Pendulum Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Pendulum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome-targeted therapies. Founded in 2013 by experts in microbiology, biochemistry, computational science, and clinical research, the company develops evidence-based medical probiotics to manage chronic illnesses, with a focus on type 2 diabetes. Its flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, has demonstrated efficacy in lowering blood sugar spikes and reducing A1C levels in clinical trials.
Cellino
Venture Round in 2019
Cellino develops scalable, automated biomanufacturing systems for personalized cell therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The company aims to enable potentially curative, patient-specific treatments by producing autologous iPSCs at scale and applying AI-guided, image-driven laser processing and robotics to remove unwanted cells. By integrating image-guided machine learning, single-cell laser processing, and robotics, Cellino seeks to enhance precision, efficiency, and scalability in optical bioprocessing, accelerating the development of regenerative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease.
BioAge Labs
Series B in 2019
BioAge Labs develops medicines to treat aging and age-related diseases using its proprietary BioAge platform, which combines systems biology and AI. Its pipeline includes BGE-117 for multiple aging-related conditions, BGE-175 for immune aging and respiratory infections, and azelaprag for obesity in the elderly.
Scipher Medicine
Series A in 2018
Scipher Medicine develops a molecular technology platform that predicts patient responsiveness to specific drugs in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Its flagship product, PrismRA, identifies rheumatoid arthritis patients unlikely to respond to anti-TNF therapies, enabling alternative treatments. The company aims to transform drug prescription by predicting optimal therapy using simple blood samples.
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.
Eligo Bioscience
Series A in 2017
Founded in Paris, France in 2014, Eligo Bioscience specializes in developing innovative antimicrobials called Eligobiotics. These are protein-based nanodelivery vectors that employ a synthetic circuit encoding for a programmable RNA-guided nuclease, targeting bacteria based on their genome. The company's applications span therapeutics, cosmetics, biodefense, and more.
Deep Genomics
Series A in 2017
Deep Genomics is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014. It specializes in developing individualized genetic medicines using artificial intelligence systems to accelerate drug discovery and development processes, including target discovery, lead optimization, toxicity assessment, and innovative trial design. The company focuses on therapies for rare metabolic, ophthalmologic, and neurodegenerative disorders, utilizing oligonucleotide therapies that target genetic determinants of disease at the RNA or DNA level.
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.
Ukko
Venture Round in 2017
Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by food allergies and disorders. The company utilizes a computational engineering platform that employs artificial intelligence, immunology, and protein engineering to redesign food allergens into therapeutics that are both safe and effective. By creating a comprehensive, clinically validated map of the molecular structures associated with food allergies, Ukko reveals critical insights into the biological mechanisms governing human-food interactions. This innovative approach enables the development of new protein versions that do not provoke an immune response, providing a novel strategy for treating protein-based allergies.
Egenesis is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to develop human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. Its platform enables the creation of solid organs and therapeutic cells intended for transplantation, addressing the global organ shortage. The company pursues programs in kidney and islet cell transplantation and related regenerative approaches. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York.
Siolta Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2016
Siolta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics aimed at preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly asthma and atopic conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its extensive understanding of the developing gut microbiome to promote immune tolerance. Siolta Therapeutics is advancing pharmaceutical-grade anaerobic organisms and is currently in phase 2 of development for its products. By leveraging insights from human microbiome studies, the company aims to create targeted microbial therapeutics and companion diagnostics that facilitate precision medicine in the management of inflammatory diseases.
Pendulum Therapeutics
Series A in 2016
Pendulum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome-targeted therapies. Founded in 2013 by experts in microbiology, biochemistry, computational science, and clinical research, the company develops evidence-based medical probiotics to manage chronic illnesses, with a focus on type 2 diabetes. Its flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, has demonstrated efficacy in lowering blood sugar spikes and reducing A1C levels in clinical trials.
Editas Medicine
Series B in 2015
Editas Medicine is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional site in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on the discovery and development of genome editing therapeutics, primarily utilizing its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This innovative platform enables precise molecular modifications at the genetic level, with the aim of treating a wide array of serious diseases by addressing their underlying causes. Editas Medicine has established a strong intellectual property portfolio, which includes numerous patents related to foundational genome editing technologies and advancements that facilitate the translation of research into viable human therapeutics. The company's mission is to pioneer transformative genomic medicines that can significantly improve patient outcomes across various genetic disorders.
Atomwise
Seed Round in 2015
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.
20n is a biotechnology company that focuses on engineering microbes through advanced algorithms to produce valuable chemicals for therapeutic and industrial applications. Their innovative technology has successfully demonstrated the ability to create bacteria capable of synthesizing Paracetamol, a widely used pain reliever, representing a significant breakthrough in bioproduction methods. Additionally, 20n is developing an open-source platform that allows users to predict DNA edits and design custom fermentation organisms, facilitating the discovery of new molecules and more efficient production processes. The company's data mining capabilities further enhance their potential to identify and produce a wide spectrum of biologically-derived chemicals, positioning them at the forefront of synthetic biology and biomanufacturing.
Somite.ai is a venture-backed company aiming to become the OpenAI of stem cell biology, developing AI foundation models to produce human tissue for cell therapies at scale for diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and muscular dystrophies. Somite's AI platform, AlphaStem, fuels a virtuous cycle: It enables new cell therapies, generating massive data that further improve the platform, empowering even faster therapy creation with broader applications. The company's pipeline includes the promising SMT-M01 program for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and the SMT-B01 program for metabolic disorders. Incorporated in Oct. 2023, Somite.ai has raised over $10m to date.
NewLimit focuses on developing epigenetic reprogramming medicines to treat age-related diseases and extend the human health span. It uses single-cell genomics, machine learning, and functional assays to identify epigenetic targets and develop messenger RNA-based therapies for improving metabolic function in liver cells.
Vivodyne develops an automated robotic system that discovers life-changing drugs and cellular therapies. Its platform cultures human tissues in labs for realistic preclinical drug testing, using advanced AI to accelerate the creation of safe and effective therapeutics.