GV

GV Management Company, LLC, formerly known as Google Ventures, serves as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Cambridge, and London. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and late stages, focusing on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, and agriculture. GV has invested in over 300 companies, seeking to support startups that aim to innovate and transform industries. The firm typically invests up to $50 million, with smaller amounts allocated to early-stage ventures. GV provides its portfolio companies with exceptional support by connecting them with Google's resources and talent, leveraging a team of experts in engineering, design, science, and marketing to enhance their growth potential.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Principal

Brian Bendett

Partner

Scott Biller

Venture Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

A Marty Cannon

Founder and Managing Member

Sherry Chao

Principal

Tyson Clark

General Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Scott Davis

Venture Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Catherine J. Friedman

Executive Venture Partner

Cathy Friedman

Venture Partner

Anika Gupta

Principal

Han Hua

Principal

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

Rosana Kapeller

Investor

John Lyman

Partner

Michael Margolis

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Dave Munichiello

Managing Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Leena Rao

Content Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Elena Sakach

Investment Partner

Luna Schmid

Partner

Vidu Shanmugarajah

Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Graham Spencer

Managing Partner

Jon Stritar

Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Jeremy Whelchel

Partner

Sangeen Zeb

General Partner

Past deals in Nanotechnology

Cerevance

Series B in 2023
Cerevance LLC is engaged in the development of therapeutics targeting specific proteins expressed selectively in brain cell types affected by neurological diseases. The company utilizes its proprietary NETSseq platform to profile distinct brain cell types, such as neurons and glial cells, in mature human brain tissue. This technology reveals transcriptional and epigenetic differences, facilitating the early detection and treatment of serious neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Founded in 2016, Cerevance is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The company's focus is on advancing new medicines for central nervous system diseases by addressing the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and related conditions.

Vicinitas Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Vicinitas Therapeutics is a biotech startup that specializes in developing medicines that impact patient lives. Its vision is to use its proprietary Deubiquitinase Targeting Chimera (DUBTAC) platform to restore the levels of aberrantly degraded proteins that cause disease to confer therapeutic benefit.

Aspen Neuroscience

Series B in 2022
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing induced pluripotent stem cell therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create patient-specific restorative cell therapies that can alter the progression of the disease. Its product pipeline includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy designed for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited version targeting familial forms of the disease. By integrating innovative genomic approaches with stem cell biology, Aspen Neuroscience seeks to advance the field of personalized medicine and improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Spotlight Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Spotlight Therapeutics is a developer of gene editing therapeutics intended to edit specific cell populations directly in the body. The company's therapeutics are used to create next-generation programmable nucleases that can selectively target and edit cells, enabling physicians to treat their patient in an enhanced way.

DNAnexus

Series H in 2022
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Leyden Labs

Series B in 2022
Leyden Labs aims to help people live their lives to the fullest. Its platform targets commonalities of viral families to protect humanity from known and future viruses. Its portfolio of accessible intranasal product candidates may provide people with the freedom to immediately protect themselves from and prevent the spread of many strains of respiratory viruses, including ones in the influenza and coronavirus families. The Company’s energetic team of world-renown biotechnology veterans and fresh talent is dedicated to thinking differently to free humanity from the burden of respiratory viruses.

IonQ

Post in 2021
IonQ, Inc. specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum information computers, utilizing a unique trapped ion approach. The company's technology combines high physical performance, perfect qubit replication, and optical networkability, enabling the creation of scalable quantum computers that surpass the limitations of classical computing. These advancements leverage phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, which are critical at the atomic scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ aims to support a wide range of applications across various industries with its powerful and versatile quantum computing solutions.

Neuralink

Series C in 2021
Neuralink Corp. is a neural technology company focused on developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that facilitate direct communication between the human brain and computers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Burlingame, the company aims to create implants that can treat brain injuries and trauma. Neuralink's innovative approach includes a concept referred to as a "neural lace," which would be surgically integrated into the brain, enabling users to interact with computers without the limitations of traditional input methods like keyboards and mice. The company is also exploring the potential of brain interfaces to alleviate symptoms of serious and chronic medical conditions, striving to enhance cognitive capabilities and keep pace with advances in artificial intelligence.

oneNav

Series B in 2021
OneNav is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, co-founded by Stephen Poizner and Paul McBurney in 2019. The company specializes in developing a mobile positioning system tailored for smartphones, wearables, and IoT tracking devices. Utilizing the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations and incorporating artificial intelligence, OneNav's system delivers enhanced, data-rich signals that ensure accurate and reliable tracking applications for its clients.

Leyden Labs

Series A in 2021
Leyden Labs aims to help people live their lives to the fullest. Its platform targets commonalities of viral families to protect humanity from known and future viruses. Its portfolio of accessible intranasal product candidates may provide people with the freedom to immediately protect themselves from and prevent the spread of many strains of respiratory viruses, including ones in the influenza and coronavirus families. The Company’s energetic team of world-renown biotechnology veterans and fresh talent is dedicated to thinking differently to free humanity from the burden of respiratory viruses.

nPlan

Series A in 2021
nPlan Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for construction project management. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company employs machine learning technology to enhance schedule reliability by analyzing past project performances. Its software identifies risks by detecting inconsistencies in task execution patterns and offers recommendations to mitigate these issues. Additionally, nPlan provides statistical insights into risk attribution for individual activities, helping project managers make informed decisions for future construction endeavors.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Tenaya Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for heart disease, particularly heart failure. Established in 2016, the company employs three main platforms to address the underlying causes of heart disease: a cellular regeneration platform that reprograms cardiac fibroblasts into cardiomyocytes using proprietary transcription factors, a gene therapy platform for targeted delivery of therapeutic payloads, and a precision medicine approach tailored to individual patients. Through these platforms, Tenaya Therapeutics aims to enable the regeneration of heart tissue and tackle various forms of cardiomyopathies, leveraging advanced research in cardiac development and regeneration.

Nanit

Series C in 2021
Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns. Their innovative products include a camera that provides real-time monitoring and analysis of sleep, offering parents valuable insights, behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. This technology is designed to enhance the parenting experience by delivering smarter and safer solutions for caring for infants. The Nanit team is composed of experts from diverse backgrounds, including scientists, designers, and professionals from prominent companies, all dedicated to creating tools that support parents during the early months of a child's life.

SpyBiotech

Series A in 2021
SpyBiotech Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative vaccines through its proprietary biotechnology platform. The company utilizes a unique molecular superglue to bond antigens to viruses and other particles, facilitating the rapid creation of vaccines aimed at a variety of diseases. This advanced technology enables medical institutions and research centers to produce next-generation vaccines that demonstrate improved efficacy and reduced development time, thereby enhancing the overall vaccine development process.

Locanabio

Series B in 2020
Locanabio, Inc. develops RNA-targeted gene therapies to treat a spectrum of underserved diseases. It offers therapies for neuromuscular, neurodegeneration, and ophthalmology diseases. Locanabio, Inc. was formerly known as Locana, Inc. and changed its name to Locanabio, Inc. in July 2020. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California.

Spotlight Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Spotlight Therapeutics is a developer of gene editing therapeutics intended to edit specific cell populations directly in the body. The company's therapeutics are used to create next-generation programmable nucleases that can selectively target and edit cells, enabling physicians to treat their patient in an enhanced way.

Spotlight Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Spotlight Therapeutics is a developer of gene editing therapeutics intended to edit specific cell populations directly in the body. The company's therapeutics are used to create next-generation programmable nucleases that can selectively target and edit cells, enabling physicians to treat their patient in an enhanced way.

Sana Biotechnology

Series A in 2020
Sana Biotechnology is a biotechnology company focused on developing engineered cells as therapies for various diseases. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in South San Francisco and Cambridge, the company leverages recent scientific advancements to reprogram cells or replace damaged cells and tissues. Sana's mission is to create a new class of medicines that address unmet treatment needs across a wide range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and central nervous system conditions. Its pipeline includes several product candidates, such as SC291, SC262, SC255, and UP421, aimed at transforming the approach to disease treatment.

DNAnexus

Series G in 2020
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Cerevance

Series B in 2020
Cerevance LLC is engaged in the development of therapeutics targeting specific proteins expressed selectively in brain cell types affected by neurological diseases. The company utilizes its proprietary NETSseq platform to profile distinct brain cell types, such as neurons and glial cells, in mature human brain tissue. This technology reveals transcriptional and epigenetic differences, facilitating the early detection and treatment of serious neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Founded in 2016, Cerevance is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The company's focus is on advancing new medicines for central nervous system diseases by addressing the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and related conditions.

PACT Pharma

Series C in 2020
PACT Pharma, Inc. is engaged in developing personalized cell-based therapies aimed at treating cancer, specifically through neoantigen-specific adoptive TCR T-cell therapies for solid tumors. The company utilizes advanced bioinformatics to analyze patients' tumor and normal DNA and RNA, identifying neoantigen peptides that provoke targeted T cell responses against cancer cells. By recognizing neo-epitopes, which are unique mutations in each patient's cancer, PACT Pharma creates autologous T cells engineered to specifically target and eliminate tumors expressing these neo-antigens. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is focused on innovative approaches to enhance cancer treatment through tailored immunotherapies.

IonQ

Series B in 2019
IonQ, Inc. specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum information computers, utilizing a unique trapped ion approach. The company's technology combines high physical performance, perfect qubit replication, and optical networkability, enabling the creation of scalable quantum computers that surpass the limitations of classical computing. These advancements leverage phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, which are critical at the atomic scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ aims to support a wide range of applications across various industries with its powerful and versatile quantum computing solutions.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Tenaya Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for heart disease, particularly heart failure. Established in 2016, the company employs three main platforms to address the underlying causes of heart disease: a cellular regeneration platform that reprograms cardiac fibroblasts into cardiomyocytes using proprietary transcription factors, a gene therapy platform for targeted delivery of therapeutic payloads, and a precision medicine approach tailored to individual patients. Through these platforms, Tenaya Therapeutics aims to enable the regeneration of heart tissue and tackle various forms of cardiomyopathies, leveraging advanced research in cardiac development and regeneration.

Freenome

Series B in 2019
Freenome, Inc., is an artificial intelligence (AI) genomics biotech company. The company develops and provides a medical arti?cial intelligence platform for early detection of cancer. It develops blood tests for early-cancer screening and treatment selection. The company also provides clinical research services. Freenome, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Locanabio

Series A in 2019
Locanabio, Inc. develops RNA-targeted gene therapies to treat a spectrum of underserved diseases. It offers therapies for neuromuscular, neurodegeneration, and ophthalmology diseases. Locanabio, Inc. was formerly known as Locana, Inc. and changed its name to Locanabio, Inc. in July 2020. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California.

Beam Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Beam Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its innovative base editing technology. This technology allows for targeted alterations of single bases in the genome without creating double-stranded breaks in DNA, representing a potential advancement in genetic therapies. The company's pipeline includes programs aimed at treating serious diseases such as sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, as well as conditions like alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and certain central nervous system disorders. Beam Therapeutics is committed to providing life-long cures through its various approaches, which include gene correction, gene modification, gene activation, gene silencing, and multiplex editing. Founded in 2017, Beam continues to build collaborations to enhance its research and development efforts.

DNAnexus

Series F in 2019
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

PACT Pharma

Series B in 2018
PACT Pharma, Inc. is engaged in developing personalized cell-based therapies aimed at treating cancer, specifically through neoantigen-specific adoptive TCR T-cell therapies for solid tumors. The company utilizes advanced bioinformatics to analyze patients' tumor and normal DNA and RNA, identifying neoantigen peptides that provoke targeted T cell responses against cancer cells. By recognizing neo-epitopes, which are unique mutations in each patient's cancer, PACT Pharma creates autologous T cells engineered to specifically target and eliminate tumors expressing these neo-antigens. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is focused on innovative approaches to enhance cancer treatment through tailored immunotherapies.

Rani Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Rani Therapeutics, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in developing oral biotherapeutics technologies for the delivery of large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company aims to provide a convenient alternative to traditional injection methods through its proprietary RaniPill capsule, which is designed to facilitate the oral administration of biologics. Rani Therapeutics offers a range of treatments targeting various health conditions, including TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, the company develops therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, obesity, and other inflammatory diseases using its innovative oral delivery system.

DNAnexus

Series E in 2018
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Obsidian Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Obsidian Therapeutics develops innovative cell and gene therapies aimed at enhancing adoptive immunotherapy for cancer patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating next-generation therapies that utilize pharmacologic operating systems to provide precise control over protein activity within cells. This technology allows for the development of adoptive cell therapies with advanced functionalities that can be managed by physicians using simple, safe, and orally active medications. By offering improved control over treatment, Obsidian Therapeutics aims to provide better outcomes for patients compared to existing cell therapy options.

Rani Therapeutics

Series D in 2017
Rani Therapeutics, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in developing oral biotherapeutics technologies for the delivery of large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company aims to provide a convenient alternative to traditional injection methods through its proprietary RaniPill capsule, which is designed to facilitate the oral administration of biologics. Rani Therapeutics offers a range of treatments targeting various health conditions, including TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, the company develops therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, obesity, and other inflammatory diseases using its innovative oral delivery system.

Freenome

Series A in 2017
Freenome, Inc., is an artificial intelligence (AI) genomics biotech company. The company develops and provides a medical arti?cial intelligence platform for early detection of cancer. It develops blood tests for early-cancer screening and treatment selection. The company also provides clinical research services. Freenome, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

IonQ

Series A in 2017
IonQ, Inc. specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum information computers, utilizing a unique trapped ion approach. The company's technology combines high physical performance, perfect qubit replication, and optical networkability, enabling the creation of scalable quantum computers that surpass the limitations of classical computing. These advancements leverage phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, which are critical at the atomic scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ aims to support a wide range of applications across various industries with its powerful and versatile quantum computing solutions.

SpyBiotech

Seed Round in 2017
SpyBiotech Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative vaccines through its proprietary biotechnology platform. The company utilizes a unique molecular superglue to bond antigens to viruses and other particles, facilitating the rapid creation of vaccines aimed at a variety of diseases. This advanced technology enables medical institutions and research centers to produce next-generation vaccines that demonstrate improved efficacy and reduced development time, thereby enhancing the overall vaccine development process.

Freenome

Series A in 2017
Freenome, Inc., is an artificial intelligence (AI) genomics biotech company. The company develops and provides a medical arti?cial intelligence platform for early detection of cancer. It develops blood tests for early-cancer screening and treatment selection. The company also provides clinical research services. Freenome, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

PACT Pharma

Series A in 2016
PACT Pharma, Inc. is engaged in developing personalized cell-based therapies aimed at treating cancer, specifically through neoantigen-specific adoptive TCR T-cell therapies for solid tumors. The company utilizes advanced bioinformatics to analyze patients' tumor and normal DNA and RNA, identifying neoantigen peptides that provoke targeted T cell responses against cancer cells. By recognizing neo-epitopes, which are unique mutations in each patient's cancer, PACT Pharma creates autologous T cells engineered to specifically target and eliminate tumors expressing these neo-antigens. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is focused on innovative approaches to enhance cancer treatment through tailored immunotherapies.

Udacity

Series D in 2015
Udacity is an online learning platform that specializes in providing educational programs in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotics, and cloud computing. Founded in 2011 by David Stavens, Mike Sokolsky, and Sebastian Thrun, the company offers a variety of nanodegree programs designed to equip students with skills that are highly sought after by employers. These programs include training for roles such as web developer, data analyst, and machine learning engineer. Udacity aims to make education more accessible and affordable, thereby helping individuals enhance their career prospects. The platform evolved from free computer science classes offered at Stanford University and has since attracted millions of users. Udacity collaborates with technology companies to ensure that its curriculum aligns with industry demands, thereby preparing learners for the most in-demand tech positions. While the company has not yet turned a profit, it has experienced significant growth and investment, being valued at over $1 billion.

Transphorm

Private Equity Round in 2015
Transphorm, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Goleta, California, that specializes in designing and manufacturing gallium nitride (GaN) field effect transistors for high-voltage power conversion applications. Founded in 2007, the company serves a diverse range of markets, including server and storage products, photovoltaic inverters, automotive components, and motor control systems. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive engineering expertise, Transphorm aims to deliver high-performance and reliable GaN devices while providing application-driven design support to its global customer base. The company's vertically integrated business model enhances innovation across all development stages, from design to fabrication and application support. Transphorm's products are distributed through sales representatives and distributors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the ASEAN region.

Rani Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Rani Therapeutics, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in developing oral biotherapeutics technologies for the delivery of large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company aims to provide a convenient alternative to traditional injection methods through its proprietary RaniPill capsule, which is designed to facilitate the oral administration of biologics. Rani Therapeutics offers a range of treatments targeting various health conditions, including TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, the company develops therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, obesity, and other inflammatory diseases using its innovative oral delivery system.

North Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
North Technologies Inc. is a mobile application development company based in San Francisco, California, incorporated in 2014. The company focuses on creating innovative applications, having launched Tiiny, a photo-sharing app that allows users to share small photos and videos with friends, which are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Its second product, Watchville, serves as a platform for watch enthusiasts, aggregating news from various wristwatch blogs and providing tools such as an atomic clock for setting timepieces and tracking moon phases. North Technologies operates as a subsidiary of BOTH Media LLC.

DNAnexus

Series C in 2014
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Rani Therapeutics

Series B in 2013
Rani Therapeutics, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in developing oral biotherapeutics technologies for the delivery of large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company aims to provide a convenient alternative to traditional injection methods through its proprietary RaniPill capsule, which is designed to facilitate the oral administration of biologics. Rani Therapeutics offers a range of treatments targeting various health conditions, including TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, the company develops therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, obesity, and other inflammatory diseases using its innovative oral delivery system.

DNAnexus

Series B in 2011
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Transphorm

Series D in 2011
Transphorm, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Goleta, California, that specializes in designing and manufacturing gallium nitride (GaN) field effect transistors for high-voltage power conversion applications. Founded in 2007, the company serves a diverse range of markets, including server and storage products, photovoltaic inverters, automotive components, and motor control systems. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive engineering expertise, Transphorm aims to deliver high-performance and reliable GaN devices while providing application-driven design support to its global customer base. The company's vertically integrated business model enhances innovation across all development stages, from design to fabrication and application support. Transphorm's products are distributed through sales representatives and distributors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the ASEAN region.

Transphorm

Series C in 2011
Transphorm, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Goleta, California, that specializes in designing and manufacturing gallium nitride (GaN) field effect transistors for high-voltage power conversion applications. Founded in 2007, the company serves a diverse range of markets, including server and storage products, photovoltaic inverters, automotive components, and motor control systems. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive engineering expertise, Transphorm aims to deliver high-performance and reliable GaN devices while providing application-driven design support to its global customer base. The company's vertically integrated business model enhances innovation across all development stages, from design to fabrication and application support. Transphorm's products are distributed through sales representatives and distributors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the ASEAN region.

Denali Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2009
Denali Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, dedicated to discovering and developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including LRRK2 inhibitors like DNL201 and DNL151, which are in various phases of clinical trials for Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Denali is developing DNL747, a selective RIPK1 inhibitor currently in Phase 1b trials for Alzheimer's and ALS. It also has programs focused on enzyme replacement therapy for MPS II and antibody transport vehicles targeting key proteins involved in neurodegeneration. Denali collaborates with various organizations, including Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and Genentech, to enhance its research efforts. Founded in 2013, Denali Therapeutics emphasizes a science-driven approach to address the complex challenges posed by neurodegenerative diseases, leveraging recent scientific insights and translational medicine tools.
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