Redmile Biopharma Investments II

The Redmile Group, established in 2007 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in New York, is a private equity firm that focuses on venture capital investments in the healthcare sector. The firm manages multiple funds, including Redmile Biopharma Investments II and III, which are dedicated to investing in the biopharma and broader healthcare industries. Through these investments, Redmile Group aims to support innovative companies that are advancing healthcare solutions.

Ming Fang

Managing Director

Rob Faulkner

Managing Director

Jeremy Green

Founder and Portfolio Manager

Michael Lee

Managing Director

Amrit Nagpal

Managing Director

Past deals in Pharmaceuticals

Boundless Bio

Series C in 2023
Boundless Bio, Inc., biopharma company, develops therapies and medicines for the treatment of cancers. It offers therapeutics based on extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) one of the drivers of the aggressive cancers, such as cancers characterized by high copy number amplification of oncogenes. The company was formerly known as Pretzel Therapeutics, Inc. Boundless Bio, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in LA Jolla, California.

Ventyx Biosciences

Post in 2022
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Encinitas, California, focused on developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Incorporated in 2018, the company boasts a diverse portfolio of innovative clinical and pre-clinical programs aimed at high-value therapeutic targets. Through its research and development efforts, Ventyx is committed to advancing treatments that address unmet medical needs in the autoimmune disease space.

Rapt

Post in 2022
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the discovery and development of oral small molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs through its proprietary discovery engine. Its lead oncology candidate, FLX475, is a C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 antagonist currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials, both as a monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab, for various tumor types. Additionally, RAPT's lead inflammation drug candidate, RPT193, aims to selectively inhibit the migration of type 2 T helper cells into allergically inflamed tissues. The company is also exploring other potential targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are in the discovery phase. Founded in 2015, RAPT Therapeutics was previously known as FLX Bio, Inc. before its name change in May 2019.

Home Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Home Biosciences is a European venture builder focused on the biotechnology sector. The company aims to facilitate scientific breakthroughs by employing an asset-centric operating model. It provides essential funding and operational support, allowing project teams to concentrate on their core objectives. By assembling the appropriate expertise and structure, Home Biosciences helps to foster the growth of sustainable biotech ventures.

GRO Biosciences

Series A in 2021
GRO Biosciences is leveraging breakthrough technologies from computational protein design and synthetic biology to develop best-in-class protein therapeutics with enhanced properties. The company has established multiple genomically recoded strains of bacteria that can incorporate non-standard amino acids into proteins to confer increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. GRO Biosciences is applying its technology platform to develop improved protein therapeutics for diabetes, growth disorders and autoimmunity. The company, co-founded by Dr. George Church, is located at the Harvard Life Lab, a shared laboratory space for high-potential life sciences and biotechnology startups founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.

Sphere Fluidics

Venture Round in 2021
Sphere Fluidics Limited is a life sciences company focused on developing innovative technologies for single-cell analysis and characterization. The company offers specialized cell analysis systems that facilitate the discovery of new cell strains and molecules, aiding scientists in screening for and isolating rare biological variants. Their products serve various applications, including research, therapeutic development, bioproduction, and diagnostics. By providing collaborative research and development services, Sphere Fluidics aims to help clients enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate advancements in biological and biopharmaceutical discovery.

Attralus

Series B in 2021
Attralus is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on creating transformative medicines to improve the lives of patients with systemic amyloidosis. Its proprietary peptide-based pan-amyloid targeting agents have the potential to diagnose and treat all forms and stages of systemic amyloidosis. The company is focused on targeting common pathology in all systemic amyloidosis diseases, with the goal of developing treatments for all subtypes of amyloidosis, including the majority in which there are currently no treatment options.

Zentera Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Zentera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.

Prime Medicine

Series B in 2021
Prime Medicine Inc is a biotechnology company committed to delivering genetic therapies to address diseases by deploying gene editing technology, Prime Editing. The Prime Editing technology is a next-generation technology that can search and replace to restore normal genetic function in the genome and can treat a wide spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical needs and efficient and broad gene editing technology.

Boundless Bio

Series B in 2021
Boundless Bio, Inc., biopharma company, develops therapies and medicines for the treatment of cancers. It offers therapeutics based on extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) one of the drivers of the aggressive cancers, such as cancers characterized by high copy number amplification of oncogenes. The company was formerly known as Pretzel Therapeutics, Inc. Boundless Bio, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in LA Jolla, California.

Absci

Venture Round in 2021
AbSci, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in protein production technologies for the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2011, AbSci has developed SoluPro, an innovative expression system utilizing genetically engineered E. coli to facilitate the scalable and cost-effective production of antibodies, antibody fragments, and other soluble recombinant proteins. This technology significantly lowers production costs for both novel and existing biologics, enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery and manufacturing processes. AbSci's therapeutic proteins and antibodies play vital roles in treatments for cancer, hormone-related conditions, autoimmune diseases, and blood disorders. The company's approach integrates biologic drug discovery with cell line development, positioning it as a leader in the advancement of next-generation therapeutics.

AgomAb

Series B in 2021
AgomAb is developing molecular therapies for the regeneration of damaged tissues. Their unique agonistic monoclonal antibody molecules (“agomAbs”) stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms that have the potential to restore organ function in patients with fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune and degenerative diseases.

Amunix

Series B in 2021
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel protein and peptide therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company specializes in creating prodrugs that utilize innovative platforms such as XTEN for half-life extension, XPAT for protease-activated T cell engagement, and ProTIA for immuno-oncology applications. Amunix aims to develop therapies that can effectively activate the immune system to target solid tumors, thereby improving patient outcomes. The company collaborates with various partners in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors to leverage its proprietary technologies across multiple therapeutic areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix is committed to advancing breakthrough therapies to combat cancer.
Ayala Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing and commercializing small molecule therapeutics for patients suffering from rare and aggressive cancers, primarily in genetically defined patient populations. Ayala’s approach is focused on predicating, identifying and addressing tumorigenic drivers of cancer through a combination of its bioinformatics platform and next-generation sequencing to deliver targeted therapies to underserved patient populations. The company has two product candidates under development, AL101 and AL02, targeting the aberrant activation of the Notch pathway with gamma secretase inhibitors to treat a variety of tumors including Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Desmoid Tumors and Multiple Myeloma (in collaboration with Novartis).

Verve Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies aimed at editing the adult human genome to provide lifelong protection against coronary artery disease, a leading global cause of mortality. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research facility in Philadelphia, the company employs gene-editing technology to create treatments that shift the management of cardiovascular diseases from chronic care to potentially curative interventions. Its initial programs concentrate on the PCSK9 and ANGPTL3 genes, which are recognized for their roles in regulating blood lipids, specifically low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Verve Therapeutics collaborates with partners such as Beam Therapeutics and Verily to enhance delivery technologies for its cardiovascular treatments.

MedAvail

Series E in 2020
MedAvail operates as a technology-enabled pharmacy company that integrates automated pharmacy services within clinics and other healthcare settings using its proprietary technology. The company offers comprehensive services through its robotic dispensing platform, known as the MedAvail MedCenter, alongside home delivery options. Additionally, it runs SpotRx, a telehealth platform that facilitates remote pharmacist consultations through on-site dispensing kiosks, complemented by home delivery services. MedAvail is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Nuvation Bio

Post in 2020
Nuvation Bio Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of therapies for oncology. Its portfolio includes various oncology programs with multiple drug development candidates. Nuvation Bio Inc.was formerly known as RePharmation Inc. and changed its name to Nuvation Bio Inc. in April 2019. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Absci

Series E in 2020
AbSci, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in protein production technologies for the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2011, AbSci has developed SoluPro, an innovative expression system utilizing genetically engineered E. coli to facilitate the scalable and cost-effective production of antibodies, antibody fragments, and other soluble recombinant proteins. This technology significantly lowers production costs for both novel and existing biologics, enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery and manufacturing processes. AbSci's therapeutic proteins and antibodies play vital roles in treatments for cancer, hormone-related conditions, autoimmune diseases, and blood disorders. The company's approach integrates biologic drug discovery with cell line development, positioning it as a leader in the advancement of next-generation therapeutics.

Escient Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2020
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and manufactures G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs for treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. The company focuses on unleashing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, including the novel family of Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs) for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as Mas Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Atea Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2020
Atea Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of next-generation therapeutics for severe human viral infections. It caters to the healthcare industry and engages in the discovery and development of antiviral therapeutics that enable patients to have treatment for infections caused by RNA and DNA viruses. Atea Pharmaceuticals was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nurix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer and immune disorders. The company focuses on innovative approaches to modulate cellular protein levels, utilizing its expertise in the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Its lead preclinical candidates include NX-2127, an orally available Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) degrader targeting relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, a Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B (CBL-B) inhibitor for immuno-oncology applications. Nurix also offers DELigase, a discovery platform that identifies and advances novel drug candidates by targeting E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein regulation. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company has established strategic collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its potential in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.

Kymera Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Kymera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, established in 2015. It specializes in targeted protein degradation, developing innovative small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade proteins associated with various diseases by utilizing the body's natural protein degradation mechanisms. The company is advancing several therapeutic programs, including the IRAK4 program aimed at treating immunology-inflammation diseases such as hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, it is developing the IRAKIMiD program for MYD88-mutated diffuse large B cell lymphoma and the STAT3 program for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, as well as autoimmune diseases. Through its proprietary predictive modeling platform, Kymera Therapeutics seeks to accelerate drug discovery and address previously untreatable conditions.

Amunix

Series A in 2020
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel protein and peptide therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company specializes in creating prodrugs that utilize innovative platforms such as XTEN for half-life extension, XPAT for protease-activated T cell engagement, and ProTIA for immuno-oncology applications. Amunix aims to develop therapies that can effectively activate the immune system to target solid tumors, thereby improving patient outcomes. The company collaborates with various partners in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors to leverage its proprietary technologies across multiple therapeutic areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix is committed to advancing breakthrough therapies to combat cancer.

Pliant Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in the discovery and development of therapies for fibrotic diseases. The company's lead candidate, PLN-74809, is an oral small-molecule dual selective inhibitor of avß6 and avß1 integrins, currently being developed for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. PLN-74809 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for both conditions and is undergoing Phase 2a trials for IPF, with plans for a Phase 2a trial in PSC. Pliant is also advancing PLN-1474, a small-molecule selective inhibitor of avß1, aimed at treating liver fibrosis associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which is in Phase 1 clinical trials and has a partnership with Novartis. In addition to these clinical efforts, Pliant has two preclinical programs targeting oncology and muscular dystrophies. Founded in 2015, Pliant Therapeutics is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in the field of fibrosis.

Redx Pharma

Post in 2020
Redx Pharma is a UK-based drug discovery and development company founded in 2010, focusing on creating innovative small molecule drugs aimed at treating cancer, fibrosis, and other unmet medical needs. The company is advancing several key drug candidates, including RXC004, a porcupine inhibitor in Phase I clinical trials for various cancers, and a ROCK inhibitor targeting inflammatory diseases related to fibrosis. Other notable developments include a Rho-associated protein kinase 2 inhibitor for diabetic nephropathy and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, along with a Pan-RAF inhibitor and SHP2 for cancer treatment. Additionally, Redx Pharma collaborates with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to explore drug candidates targeting the Ras/Raf/MAP kinase pathway. The company operates through three subsidiaries: Redx Oncology, Redx Anti-Infectives, and Redx Immunology, and has established partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms and the NHS to enhance its research and development efforts.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2019
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New York, focused on developing innovative small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. Established in 2014, the company aims to target fundamental biological pathways associated with various cancers. Its lead product candidate, ZN-c5, is an oral selective estrogen receptor degrader currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, Zentalis is advancing several other candidates: ZN-c3, a WEE1 inhibitor in trials for advanced solid tumors; ZN-d5, a selective B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor for hematological cancers; and ZN-e4, an irreversible inhibitor of the mutant epidermal growth factor receptor, also in Phase I/II trials for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Through its Integrated Discovery Engine, Zentalis seeks to discover and develop novel compounds with potentially differentiated therapeutic profiles.

Repare Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Repare Therapeutics is a developer of oncology drugs designed to target specific vulnerabilities of tumor cells. The company's drugs combine a proprietary high throughput gene-editing and target discovery method with high-resolution protein crystallography, computational biology and clinical informatics, enabling patients to improve cancer treatment both with single therapy and in combination with existing drugs and treatments.

BioNTech

Series B in 2019
BioNTech is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, the company has pioneered innovative therapies through advanced computational discovery and drug development platforms. BioNTech's oncology pipeline includes various neoantigen-targeted therapies, such as NEO-PV-01 for advanced non-small cell lung cancer and multiple FixVac product candidates for different cancers, including melanoma, prostate cancer, and HPV-positive head and neck cancers. The company also explores mRNA vaccine candidates for infectious diseases and maintains collaborations with prominent pharmaceutical firms. BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH, a subsidiary, specializes in developing T cell immunotherapies for cancer treatment.

ADC Therapeutics

Series E in 2019
ADC Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology drug discovery and development company focused on advancing highly potent and targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. Our ADCs are developed using the latest-generation pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer technology providing a superior therapeutic index compared to first- generation PBD ADCs in preclinical studies. PBD dimers are very potent toxins that actively kill cancer cells and have a differentiated mechanism of action than warheads commonly used in other ADCs.

Hookipa Pharma

Series D in 2019
Hookipa Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-therapeutics for infectious diseases and cancers using its proprietary arenavirus platform. The company's key platforms, Vaxwave and TheraT, aim to elicit robust immune responses, including high levels of neutralizing antibodies and T cells, which are often lacking in traditional therapies. Hookipa's product pipeline features HB-101, a vaccine targeting cytomegalovirus, and HB-201 and HB-202, which are in preclinical studies for human papillomavirus-positive cancers. Additionally, the company is collaborating with Gilead Sciences to create therapies for chronic Hepatitis B and HIV infections. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Hookipa Pharma aims to transform the field of immunotherapy through its innovative approaches.

Akero Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Akero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing treatments for serious metabolic diseases, particularly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2017, the company aims to address high unmet medical needs associated with NASH, a condition characterized by liver inflammation and damage that can lead to severe complications. Akero's lead product candidate, AKR-001, is a long-acting Fc fusion modified FGF21 protein currently undergoing Phase IIa clinical trials. This candidate is designed to restore metabolic balance by reducing liver fat and suppressing inflammation and fibrosis, thereby potentially halting the progression of NASH. The development of AKR-001 builds upon extensive research into FGF21 biology, positioning it as a promising treatment option in a field lacking approved therapies.

Stoke Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc., an early-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops novel antisense oligonucleotide medicines to treat the underlying causes of severe genetic diseases. Its lead product candidate, STK-001 used to treat Dravet syndrome, a severe and progressive genetic epilepsy. Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. has a partnership with Invitae Corporation to offer genetic testing. The company was formerly known as ASOthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2016. Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

MedAvail

Series D in 2018
MedAvail operates as a technology-enabled pharmacy company that integrates automated pharmacy services within clinics and other healthcare settings using its proprietary technology. The company offers comprehensive services through its robotic dispensing platform, known as the MedAvail MedCenter, alongside home delivery options. Additionally, it runs SpotRx, a telehealth platform that facilitates remote pharmacist consultations through on-site dispensing kiosks, complemented by home delivery services. MedAvail is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Attenua

Series A in 2018
Attenua, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015. The company focuses on developing non-narcotic medicines specifically aimed at treating chronic cough and other chronic respiratory disorders. Recognizing the unmet needs in therapeutic areas often overlooked by larger pharmaceutical companies, Attenua seeks to uncover small molecule drugs that could significantly benefit patients. The team comprises experienced scientists and former advisors from major pharmaceutical firms, bringing extensive expertise in drug development. By prioritizing the discovery of innovative therapies, Attenua aims to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from debilitating chronic conditions.
Alder Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutic antibodies for migraine treatment. The company's lead product candidate, eptinezumab, is a monoclonal antibody targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide, currently in late-stage clinical development for migraine prevention. Alder is also developing ALD1910, a preclinical monoclonal antibody aimed at inhibiting pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide-38, along with Clazakizumab, another monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-6 and has completed two Phase 2b clinical trials. Additionally, Alder has a strategic collaboration with CSL Limited for the development of Clazakizumab as a potential treatment for solid organ transplant rejection. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bothell, Washington, Alder Biopharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of H. Lundbeck A/S, focusing on advancing innovative therapies to improve the lives of patients suffering from migraine and other conditions.

BioNTech

Series A in 2018
BioNTech is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, the company has pioneered innovative therapies through advanced computational discovery and drug development platforms. BioNTech's oncology pipeline includes various neoantigen-targeted therapies, such as NEO-PV-01 for advanced non-small cell lung cancer and multiple FixVac product candidates for different cancers, including melanoma, prostate cancer, and HPV-positive head and neck cancers. The company also explores mRNA vaccine candidates for infectious diseases and maintains collaborations with prominent pharmaceutical firms. BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH, a subsidiary, specializes in developing T cell immunotherapies for cancer treatment.

Allakos

Series B in 2017
Allakos Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating various diseases linked to dysregulation of the T-helper type 2 immune response, including allergic diseases, inflammation, and conditions characterized by excessive inflammatory cell production. Its lead therapeutic candidate, antolimab (AK002), targets conditions such as eosinophilic gastritis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, chronic urticaria, indolent systemic mastocytosis, and severe allergic conjunctivitis. Additionally, Allakos is advancing another program, AK006, which targets the Siglec-6 receptor on mast cells to modulate their activity and reduce excessive activation. Through these initiatives, Allakos aims to address significant unmet medical needs in immunological health.

ADC Therapeutics

Series E in 2017
ADC Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology drug discovery and development company focused on advancing highly potent and targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. Our ADCs are developed using the latest-generation pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer technology providing a superior therapeutic index compared to first- generation PBD ADCs in preclinical studies. PBD dimers are very potent toxins that actively kill cancer cells and have a differentiated mechanism of action than warheads commonly used in other ADCs.

aTyr Pharma

Post in 2017
aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company that discovers and develops protein biologics for human therapeutics. The company has established a dominant intellectual property estate surrounding Physiocrine-based compositions and potential therapeutic applications. aTyr’s key programs are focused on immunomodulation disorders in the areas of inflammation and immunity and are in preclinical development. The company's primary focus is ATYR1923, a clinical-stage product candidate which binds to the neuropilin-2 receptor and is designed to down-regulate immune engagement in interstitial lung diseases. The privately held biotech was founded by The Scripps Research Institute Professor Paul Schimmel, a leading aminoacyl tRNA synthetase scientist, and is backed by top life sciences investors Alta Partners, Cardinal Partners, Domain Associates and Polaris Ventures.

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2017
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs to improve the lives of cancer patients by tackling mechanisms of drug resistance that hinder the effectiveness of cancer therapies. The company's lead candidate, ripretinib, is aimed at treating gastrointestinal stromal tumors and is currently undergoing Phase I trials for various other cancers, including gliomas, melanoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. Deciphera is also advancing immunokinase inhibitors such as DCC-3014, which is in Phase I trials for tenosynovial giant cell tumors, and Rebastinib, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for solid tumors and in combination with chemotherapy. Additionally, the company is developing DCC-3116, a preclinical candidate targeting RAS mutant cancers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Deciphera leverages its expertise in kinase inhibitors and maintains research capabilities near the University of Kansas to develop a diverse pipeline of small molecule drug candidates.

Xeris Biopharma

Series C in 2017
Xeris Biopharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ready-to-use injectable and infusible drug formulations. Utilizing its proprietary XeriSol and XeriJect technology platforms, the company delivers highly concentrated, liquid-stable formulations of peptides, small molecules, and proteins through various delivery methods, including syringes and auto-injectors. Xeris Biopharma's lead product is Gvoke, a ready-to-use glucagon for treating severe hypoglycemia, while its other products include Keveyis, the first FDA-approved treatment for primary periodic paralysis, and Recorlev, approved for endogenous hypercortisolemia in Cushing's Syndrome. The company is also advancing several product candidates in clinical trials, targeting conditions in endocrinology, neurology, and gastroenterology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Xeris Biopharma aims to improve patient care by providing easier-to-use therapies that enhance treatment outcomes.

Array BioPharma

Post in 2016
Array BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 1998. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of small molecule drugs aimed at treating cancer and other significant diseases. Array has formed multiple partnerships for its drug candidates, including binimetinib and encorafenib, as well as selumetinib, which is partnered with AstraZeneca. Other collaborations include danoprevir with Roche, ipatasertib with Genentech, larotrectinib with Loxo Oncology, and tucatinib with Cascadian Therapeutics. Array BioPharma is dedicated to advancing innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Yumanity Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Yumanity Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases linked to protein misfolding. Founded in December 2014 by protein folding expert Susan Lindquist and biotech leader Tony Coles, Yumanity aims to develop innovative, disease-modifying therapies to address critical unmet medical needs in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company leverages proprietary platforms to identify potential therapeutic targets and has made progress in advancing a new chemical lead series specifically for Parkinson’s disease, while also exploring additional compounds for Alzheimer's disease and ALS.

Syros Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2016
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead candidates, SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing Phase II trials for specific patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in Phase I trials for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a proprietary platform that integrates assay technologies, bioinformatics, and biological insights to map gene regulatory circuits and modulate gene expression, positioning itself as a leader in gene control research. Additionally, Syros has established collaborations, including a target discovery agreement with Incyte Corporation focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms, and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for tamibarotene's development and commercialization. Founded in 2011, Syros Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and beyond.

Xeris Biopharma

Series C in 2016
Xeris Biopharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ready-to-use injectable and infusible drug formulations. Utilizing its proprietary XeriSol and XeriJect technology platforms, the company delivers highly concentrated, liquid-stable formulations of peptides, small molecules, and proteins through various delivery methods, including syringes and auto-injectors. Xeris Biopharma's lead product is Gvoke, a ready-to-use glucagon for treating severe hypoglycemia, while its other products include Keveyis, the first FDA-approved treatment for primary periodic paralysis, and Recorlev, approved for endogenous hypercortisolemia in Cushing's Syndrome. The company is also advancing several product candidates in clinical trials, targeting conditions in endocrinology, neurology, and gastroenterology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Xeris Biopharma aims to improve patient care by providing easier-to-use therapies that enhance treatment outcomes.

First Aid Shot Therapy

Series C in 2015
First Aid Shot Therapy is a company specializing in clinical beverages aimed at addressing acute and chronic health needs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, it offers a variety of easy-to-swallow, single-dose products that deliver fast-acting relief for common everyday symptoms such as hangovers, pain, sleep issues, colds, allergies, and heartburn. The company's focus is on providing effective solutions that help consumers manage their symptoms quickly and conveniently.

Wave Life Sciences

Series B in 2015
Wave Life Sciences (Nasdaq: WVE) is a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases. Wave aspires to develop best-in-class medicines across multiple therapeutic modalities using PRISM, the company’s proprietary discovery and drug development platform that enables the precise design, optimization, and production of stereopure oligonucleotides. Driven by a resolute sense of urgency, the Wave team is targeting a broad range of genetically defined diseases so that patients and families may realize a brighter future. To find out more, please visit www.wavelifesciences.com and follow Wave on Twitter @WaveLifeSci.

Ovid Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Ovid Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in New York, focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with neurological disorders, particularly rare diseases. Founded in 2014, the company is advancing a promising pipeline of drug candidates aimed at treating conditions such as angelman syndrome and fragile X syndrome. Its lead candidate, OV101, is in Phase III clinical trials for angelman syndrome and has completed Phase II trials for fragile X syndrome. Additionally, Ovid is developing OV935, currently in Phase II trials for cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency disorder and Dravet syndrome. The company is also researching OV329 for infantile spasms and OV881 as a microRNA gene therapy for angelman syndrome. Ovid Therapeutics has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various pharmaceutical and research organizations to enhance its development efforts. The company's commitment to addressing unmet medical needs is underpinned by strong intellectual property and a focus on safe, effective treatments for patients facing challenging neurological conditions.

Afferent Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It develops medicines to treat chronic pain by targeting P2X3 receptors in nerve fibers. The company’s AF-219, a compound that completed two Phase 1 clinical studies. Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in San Mateo, California.

CytomX Therapeutics

Series D in 2015
CytomX Therapeutics is an early stage, privately-funded biotechnology company developing Probodiesâ„¢, proteolytically-activated antibodies. Probodies, by their ability to site-direct the activity of antibodies, will result in an improved therapeutic index for validated targets as well enable the drugging of targets with broad tissue expression. Their mission, alone and with the help of partners, is to provide patients with more effective and less toxic therapies for severe illnesses such as cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Scioderm

Series B in 2014
Scioderm, LLC is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the research, development, and manufacture of drugs for chronic skin diseases, particularly epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Founded in 2012, the company is focused on creating topical therapies to meet significant medical needs in the dermatological field. Its primary investigational product, Zorblisa, is designed to treat the skin blistering and lesions associated with EB, a rare inherited disorder characterized by fragile skin. Zorblisa aims to facilitate the healing of existing skin lesions while reducing the frequency and severity of new lesions. As of September 2015, Scioderm operates as a subsidiary of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.

Blueprint Medicines

Series C in 2014
Blueprint Medicines Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating cancers and rare diseases driven by genomic abnormalities. The company’s pipeline includes avapritinib, which targets systemic mastocytosis and gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and BLU-263, an oral KIT inhibitor for indolent systemic mastocytosis and other mast cell disorders. Additionally, fisogatinib is in Phase I trials for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, while pralsetinib targets RET-altered non-small cell lung cancer and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Other investigational compounds include BLU-782, aimed at treating fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive. Established in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Blueprint Medicines utilizes its proprietary chemical library and Insights-to-Validation Platform to develop personalized therapies that address specific molecular drivers of cancer and the challenges posed by resistance mechanisms. The company has formed collaboration agreements with several pharmaceutical entities to enhance its research and development efforts.

Syros Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2014
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead candidates, SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing Phase II trials for specific patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in Phase I trials for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a proprietary platform that integrates assay technologies, bioinformatics, and biological insights to map gene regulatory circuits and modulate gene expression, positioning itself as a leader in gene control research. Additionally, Syros has established collaborations, including a target discovery agreement with Incyte Corporation focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms, and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for tamibarotene's development and commercialization. Founded in 2011, Syros Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and beyond.

MedAvail

Series C in 2014
MedAvail operates as a technology-enabled pharmacy company that integrates automated pharmacy services within clinics and other healthcare settings using its proprietary technology. The company offers comprehensive services through its robotic dispensing platform, known as the MedAvail MedCenter, alongside home delivery options. Additionally, it runs SpotRx, a telehealth platform that facilitates remote pharmacist consultations through on-site dispensing kiosks, complemented by home delivery services. MedAvail is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2014
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing innovative cellular immunotherapies for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. The company is advancing its product candidates, including BPX-601, an autologous GoCAR-T therapy aimed at solid tumors expressing prostate stem cell antigen, and BPX-603, a dual-switch GoCAR-T therapy targeting solid tumors that express human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. Bellicum utilizes its proprietary Chemical Induction of Dimerization technology platform, which allows for real-time control of immune system components to enhance therapeutic efficacy. The company collaborates with various institutions, including Adaptimmune Therapeutics and Baylor College of Medicine, to further its research and development efforts. Founded in 2004, Bellicum Pharmaceuticals continues to make strides in cancer treatment through its novel immunotherapeutic approaches.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Victoria, British Columbia, that specializes in developing and commercializing therapies for serious diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company is primarily focused on the investigational drug voclosporin, which is being developed for the treatment of lupus nephritis, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and dry eye syndrome. Aurinia aims to address the needs of targeted patient populations in both the United States and China through its innovative therapeutic approaches.

First Aid Shot Therapy

Series B in 2014
First Aid Shot Therapy is a company specializing in clinical beverages aimed at addressing acute and chronic health needs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, it offers a variety of easy-to-swallow, single-dose products that deliver fast-acting relief for common everyday symptoms such as hangovers, pain, sleep issues, colds, allergies, and heartburn. The company's focus is on providing effective solutions that help consumers manage their symptoms quickly and conveniently.

Innate Pharma

Post in 2013
Innate Pharma S.A. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on developing therapeutic antibodies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company specializes in immunotherapies that leverage the innate immune system, particularly through its proprietary ANKET platform, which facilitates the creation of novel monoclonal antibodies. Innate Pharma's product pipeline includes several candidates in various stages of clinical development, such as Monalizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor for advanced solid tumors, and Lacutamab, an anti-KIR3DL2 antibody for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Other notable candidates include Avdoralimab, a therapeutic antibody targeting C5a receptors, and IPH5201, which aims to block the CD39 immunosuppressive pathway. Additionally, the company has formed strategic collaborations and licensing agreements with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its research capabilities and market reach. Founded in 1999, Innate Pharma continues to advance its innovative approaches to cancer treatment.

Foundation Medicine

Series B in 2012
Foundation Medicine, Inc. specializes in providing molecular information products aimed at enhancing cancer treatment through genomic insights. The company utilizes proprietary methods and algorithms to analyze cancer specimens, helping physicians tailor treatments based on the unique genetic profile of each patient's tumor. Its product offerings include FoundationOne for solid tumors, FoundationOne Heme for hematologic malignancies, and various diagnostic assays such as FoundationFocus CDxBRCA for ovarian cancer. Additionally, Foundation Medicine develops a knowledgebase called FoundationCORE to disseminate scientific advancements within the oncology community. The company collaborates with major pharmaceutical firms and research organizations to advance precision medicine and develop companion diagnostics. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Foundation Medicine operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holdings, Inc. It aims to transform cancer care by enabling personalized treatment strategies informed by detailed genomic profiling.
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