Tectonic Therapeutic
Post in 2025
Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the discovery of novel drugs targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), historically considered challenging therapeutic targets. The company's proprietary platform, GEODe, enables the development of biologic medicines aimed at modifying disease progression in areas with significant unmet medical needs.
Neurogene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing genetic medicines for rare neurological diseases. It leverages its proprietary transgene regulation platform, EXACT, to create gene therapies with the aim of addressing high-need conditions. The company’s pipeline includes NGN-401 for Rett syndrome and NGN-101 for CLN5 Batten disease. Founded in 2018, Neurogene is headquartered in New York and concentrates on advancing therapies that can improve outcomes for patients with limited treatment options.
Atara Biotherapeutics
Post in 2024
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company is advancing tabelecleucel, a T-cell immunotherapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as other related hematologic and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also working on next-generation CAR T immunotherapies targeting various indications, including ATA2271 and ATA3271 for mesothelin, and ATA2431 and ATA3219 for B-cell lymphomas. Additionally, its pipeline includes ATA188 for multiple sclerosis and several other candidates for conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia and cytomegalovirus. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and collaborates with leading academic institutions to enhance its research and development efforts.
AnaptysBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody product candidates for unmet medical needs in inflammation and immuno-oncology. The company's pipeline includes immune cell modulating antibodies such as rosnilimab, a PD-1 agonist in Phase 2b trials for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, and ANB032, a BTLA agonist in Phase 2b trial for atopic dermatitis.
Tectonic Therapeutic
Post in 2024
Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the discovery of novel drugs targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), historically considered challenging therapeutic targets. The company's proprietary platform, GEODe, enables the development of biologic medicines aimed at modifying disease progression in areas with significant unmet medical needs.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of precision oncology therapeutics. It focuses on targeting RAS-dependent cancers, leveraging a profound understanding of RAS signaling biology to create drugs that selectively inhibit RAS-driven PI3K activation and a wide spectrum of KRAS mutants. The company aims to provide patients with tailored treatments that address both active and inactive cancer-driving states.
Nkarta Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Nkarta Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The company aims to harness the inherent power of NK cells to target and destroy tumor cells, offering a potent and better-tolerated alternative to traditional T-cell therapies for a broad range of cancer indications.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2024
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for treating rare endocrine diseases and related cancers. Its lead product candidate, paltusotine, is an oral selective nonpeptide somatostatin receptor type 2 biased agonist in Phase I trials for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors.
Kura Oncology
Post in 2024
Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing precision medicines for cancer patients. Its pipeline comprises small molecule drug candidates targeting specific cancer signaling pathways, with a focus on solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
Accent Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology, utilizing the emerging field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company explores the post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting cancer-associated RNA-modifying proteins, Accent Therapeutics aims to innovate and deliver transformative therapies that can significantly improve patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
Zymeworks is a biotechnology company focused on optimizing protein-based therapeutics, particularly for cancer treatment. It uses proprietary computational methods to engineer differentiated product candidates, with its lead asset zanidatamab in multiple clinical trials targeting HER2-expressing solid tumors.
Arvinas, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New Haven, Connecticut, that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies aimed at degrading disease-causing proteins. The company's lead product candidates include ARV-110, a proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) currently in phase I clinical trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, and ARV-471, which targets the estrogen receptor for patients with metastatic ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. In addition to these, Arvinas is developing various other PROTACs aimed at degrading clinically relevant androgen receptor mutations and treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, including tauopathies. The company has established collaborations with prominent pharmaceutical firms such as Pfizer Inc., Genentech, and Bayer AG, enhancing its research capabilities and reach within the biopharmaceutical landscape. Founded in 2015, Arvinas aims to improve patient outcomes by eliminating harmful proteins from the body through its proprietary technology.
Terremoto Biosciences
Series B in 2023
Terremoto Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops innovative drug delivery systems. Its platform enables the creation of optimized small-molecule medicines, aiming to enhance therapeutic benefits and potentially cure diseases.
Aligos Therapeutics
Post in 2023
Aligos Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics targeting viral infections and liver diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), leveraging its expertise in liver disease drug development.
ReCode Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
ReCode Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for pulmonary diseases, particularly targeting genetic conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company utilizes a groundbreaking selective organ targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticle platform. This innovative technology facilitates the precise delivery of genetic therapies, including mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, to specific organs and cells beyond the liver. By overcoming limitations of traditional gene therapy approaches, ReCode Therapeutics aims to address the needs of patients with rare and life-limiting respiratory diseases, thus providing new treatment options for those affected by genetic disorders.
Actio Biosciences
Series A in 2023
Actio Biosciences specializes in developing precision medicines tailored to homogeneous rare patient populations. Its pipeline focuses on creating new drugs designed to enhance clinical success rates and ultimately deliver treatments to all patients in need, including those with challenging-to-cure illnesses.
ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2023
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.
BioAtla, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company utilizes its proprietary platforms, Conditionally Active Biologics (CAB) and Comprehensive Integrated Antibody Optimization (CIAO!), to create highly selective and effective drugs. Its lead product candidate, BA3011, is a conditionally active biologic antibody-drug conjugate targeting soft tissue and bone sarcomas, non-small cell lung cancer, and other tumor types. Additionally, BioAtla is developing BA3021, aimed at non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma, as well as BA3071, which targets multiple cancers, including renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company holds over 150 issued patents and applications, emphasizing its commitment to improving drug selectivity and safety while expanding the range of treatable cancers.
Abeona Therapeutics
Post in 2022
Abeona Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering gene therapy-based treatments for severe and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. Its pipeline includes therapies for Sanfilippo syndrome types A and B, epidermolysis bullosa, Batten disease, cystic fibrosis, and genetic eye disorders.
immatics biotechnologies
Post in 2022
immatics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery of true targets for cancer immunotherapies with the development of the right T cell receptors.
The company's customized Adoptive Cell Therapies (ACTengine) and antibody-like TCR Bispecifics are the two main product classes in the pipeline (TCER). With a focus on particularly difficult-to-treat solid malignancies, each therapy modality has unique characteristics to create the desired therapeutic impact for patients at various disease stages and with various types of tumors.
immatics biotechnologies was established in 2000 by Hans Rammensee, Harpreet Singh, and Steffen Walter in Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg.
Ventyx Biosciences
Post in 2022
Ventyx Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for patients with inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral, selective TYK2 inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for various autoimmune diseases.
SpringWorks Therapeutics
Post in 2022
SpringWorks Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company applying precision medicine to develop medicines for severe rare diseases and cancer. It maintains a differentiated targeted oncology portfolio with lead candidates nirogacestat, a gamma secretase inhibitor, and mirdametinib, a MEK inhibitor, both in late-stage trials; the pipeline also includes BGB-3245, an oral inhibitor of activating BRAF mutations, in Phase I, and several combination programs. The company pursues collaborations with BeiGene, GlaxoSmithKline, and Allogene and has license agreements with Pfizer for nirogacestat and mirdametinib. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, SpringWorks aims to advance potentially registrational studies in rare tumor types and genetically defined cancers through partnerships that expand its portfolio and patient access.
Kymera Therapeutics
Post in 2022
Kymera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on targeted protein degradation. It employs a proprietary predictive modeling platform to discover novel small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade disease-causing proteins.
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products targeting significant unmet medical needs. Founded by former executives from Receptos, the company focuses on areas such as immunology, inflammation, fibrosis, and oncology. Its pipeline includes several promising candidates: Seralutinib, aimed at addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension; GB004, for inflammatory bowel disease; GB1275, targeting various oncology indications; and GB001, designed for moderate-to-severe eosinophilic asthma. Gossamer Bio's strategy involves leveraging a rich in-licensing environment to enhance its therapeutic offerings, supported by a team recognized for their successful track record in drug development.
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Series C in 2022
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Dewpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to researching biomolecular condensates and cellular function. The company aims to develop innovative treatments for various diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, immunology, cardiovascular conditions, women's health, and virology.
Pardes Biosciences
Post in 2021
Pardes Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing significant health challenges, particularly those posed by viral infections such as COVID-19. Utilizing modern reversible-covalent chemistry, the company is dedicated to discovering and developing novel oral drug candidates. Its lead product, PBI-0451, is an oral antiviral designed to treat and prevent infections caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Pardes Biosciences aims to enhance patient access to effective treatments, catering to both adult and pediatric populations, while striving to provide convenient and accessible options for those affected by life-threatening viral infections. The company is committed to contributing to global health solutions and improving patient outcomes.
ReCode Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
ReCode Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for pulmonary diseases, particularly targeting genetic conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company utilizes a groundbreaking selective organ targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticle platform. This innovative technology facilitates the precise delivery of genetic therapies, including mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, to specific organs and cells beyond the liver. By overcoming limitations of traditional gene therapy approaches, ReCode Therapeutics aims to address the needs of patients with rare and life-limiting respiratory diseases, thus providing new treatment options for those affected by genetic disorders.
Cyclerion Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Cyclerion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments for serious and orphan diseases. The company leverages soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) pharmacology to create next-generation sGC stimulators. Its pipeline includes Olinciguat, an orally administered vascular sGC stimulator in Phase II studies for sickle cell disease; Praliciguat, another oral sGC stimulator in Phase II trials for diabetic nephropathy and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; and IW-6463, a CNS-penetrant sGC stimulator in Phase I trials for neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, Cyclerion is exploring liver-targeted and lung-targeted sGC stimulators. The company was incorporated in 2018.
Corvus Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immuno-oncology therapies that modulate the immune system to treat cancer. Its pipeline includes Ciforadenant, an oral A2A receptor antagonist, CPI-006, an anti-CD73 antibody, CPI-818, an ITK inhibitor, and soquelitinib, an ITK-targeting agent. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Burlingame, California.
Janux Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Janux Therapeutics develops immunotherapies that target tumors without harming healthy tissue. Its proprietary technology enables two distinct bispecific platforms: Tumor Activated T Cell Engagers (TRACTr) and Tumor Activated Immunomodulators (TRACIr), designed to stimulate the immune system's response against cancer.
Tectonic Therapeutic
Series A in 2021
Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the discovery of novel drugs targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), historically considered challenging therapeutic targets. The company's proprietary platform, GEODe, enables the development of biologic medicines aimed at modifying disease progression in areas with significant unmet medical needs.
Affinivax
Series C in 2021
Affinivax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of vaccines using its innovative Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) technology. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance the protection against a range of infectious diseases that affect both children and adults globally. MAPS technology allows for the effective binding of protective polysaccharides and proteins within a single vaccine, inducing robust immune responses. Affinivax is advancing vaccine programs targeting significant pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, which contributes to considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. The company leverages insights from leading experts in infectious diseases and has secured exclusive intellectual property rights related to its MAPS platform from Boston Children’s Hospital, with notable backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Neurogene
Series B in 2020
Neurogene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing genetic medicines for rare neurological diseases. It leverages its proprietary transgene regulation platform, EXACT, to create gene therapies with the aim of addressing high-need conditions. The company’s pipeline includes NGN-401 for Rett syndrome and NGN-101 for CLN5 Batten disease. Founded in 2018, Neurogene is headquartered in New York and concentrates on advancing therapies that can improve outcomes for patients with limited treatment options.
Syros Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2020
Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently in Phase II clinical trials for specific patient populations with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor under investigation in a Phase I clinical trial for advanced solid tumors. Syros is also engaged in collaborative research, including a partnership with Incyte Corporation aimed at identifying therapeutic targets for myeloproliferative neoplasms and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for the development of tamibarotene. With a focus on mapping gene regulatory circuits, Syros leverages its proprietary platform and expertise to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. Founded in 2011, the company aims to establish new standards of care for patients with hematologic malignancies.
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Dewpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to researching biomolecular condensates and cellular function. The company aims to develop innovative treatments for various diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, immunology, cardiovascular conditions, women's health, and virology.
Silverback Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development of tissue-targeted therapeutics aimed at treating cancer, chronic viral infections, and other serious diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, SBT6050, is currently in a Phase I/Ib clinical trial and is designed as a TLR8 agonist linker-payload conjugated to a HER2-directed monoclonal antibody, targeting tumors such as breast and non-small cell lung cancers. Silverback is also advancing SBT6290, a preclinical candidate targeting Nectin4 in various cancers, and SBT8230, which aims to treat chronic hepatitis B virus infection. The company employs its proprietary ImmunoTAC technology platform to create therapies that can be systemically administered while acting specifically at disease sites, thereby potentially modulating fundamental disease pathways previously considered inaccessible. Founded in 2016, Silverback Therapeutics is committed to innovative approaches in biopharmaceutical development.
Eledon Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2020
Eledon Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for patients undergoing organ or cellular transplantation and those with autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases. Its lead compound, tegoprubart, is an anti-CD40L antibody targeting the CD40L pathway.
Fulcrum Therapeutics
Post in 2020
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing novel therapies for patients with genetically defined diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, losmapimod, is a small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a rare condition characterized by progressive muscle wasting and disability. Another key candidate, FTX-6058, aims to upregulate fetal hemoglobin to treat sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Fulcrum is also actively researching drug targets for other genetic disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Friedreich ataxia, as well as neurological and pulmonary diseases. The company has established collaborations with Acceleron Pharma to explore biological targets in pulmonary disease and with MyoKardia to develop therapies for genetic cardiomyopathies. Founded in 2015, Fulcrum Therapeutics continues to focus on improving patient outcomes in rare disease contexts.
Accent Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology, utilizing the emerging field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company explores the post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting cancer-associated RNA-modifying proteins, Accent Therapeutics aims to innovate and deliver transformative therapies that can significantly improve patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
Nurix Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2020
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing oral small-molecule therapies that modulate cellular protein levels to treat cancer and immune disorders. It operates DELigase, an integrated discovery platform that targets E3 ligases to alter protein abundance within cells. The company's product pipeline includes targeted protein degraders such as NX-2127, an oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase degrader for relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, an oral Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B inhibitor for immuno-oncology indications; these are in preclinical stages. Nurix also explores inhibitors of CBL-B, an E3 ligase that regulates T cell activation. The company collaborates with major industry partners, including Gilead Sciences and Sanofi, and was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco.
Pieris Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2019
Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on the development of anticalin-based therapeutics for treating various medical conditions, including cancer and severe asthma. Anticalins are engineered proteins derived from lipocalins, naturally occurring human proteins that can bind and transport a variety of molecules. The company's lead programs include PRS-060, a drug candidate in Phase I clinical trials targeting IL-4Ra for asthma and inflammatory diseases, and PRS-343, a bispecific protein in Phase I trials for oncology. Pieris is also advancing PRS-344, a bispecific anticalin-antibody fusion protein in preclinical development, and PRS-080, currently in Phase IIa trials for targeting hepcidin in patients with functional iron deficiency. Pieris collaborates with strategic partners and research institutions to enhance its development efforts, showcasing a robust pipeline aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2000 and is recognized for its innovative approach in biotherapeutics.
Prevail Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Prevail Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in New York, specializing in the development and commercialization of gene therapies targeting neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapies, with its lead candidate, PR001, currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for Parkinson's disease associated with GBA1 mutations and neuronopathic Gaucher disease. Additionally, Prevail is advancing PR006 for frontotemporal dementia linked to GRN mutations and PR004 for various synucleinopathies. The company's mission is to provide disease-modifying treatments for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.
Ashvattha Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, Ashvattha Therapeutics develops precision therapeutics targeting actively endocytosing cells. Its pipeline focuses on neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology, aiming to treat diseases with improved efficacy and reduced side effects.
Peloton Therapeutics
Series E in 2019
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to developing innovative medicines for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. The company focuses on targeting HIF-2a, a transcription factor previously considered difficult to address with small molecules. Its lead drug candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and it is being evaluated in various settings, including in patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and in combination with cabozantinib. Additionally, Peloton is advancing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical development for non-oncology indications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and previously known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics aims to leverage its scientific expertise and collaborations to become a leading biotech company in the region.
Neurogene
Series A in 2019
Neurogene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing genetic medicines for rare neurological diseases. It leverages its proprietary transgene regulation platform, EXACT, to create gene therapies with the aim of addressing high-need conditions. The company’s pipeline includes NGN-401 for Rett syndrome and NGN-101 for CLN5 Batten disease. Founded in 2018, Neurogene is headquartered in New York and concentrates on advancing therapies that can improve outcomes for patients with limited treatment options.
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Dewpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to researching biomolecular condensates and cellular function. The company aims to develop innovative treatments for various diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, immunology, cardiovascular conditions, women's health, and virology.
Avidity Biosciences
Series B in 2018
Avidity Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing antibody oligonucleotide conjugates to enable tissue-selective delivery and precision RNA therapies for serious diseases. Its AOC platform combines monoclonal antibody tissue targeting with oligonucleotide therapies to access previously undruggable tissues and genetic drivers. The lead candidate, AOC 1001, targets myotonic dystrophy type 1, and its muscle programs address muscle atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Pompe disease. The pipeline also includes immune and other cell-type programs, including Del-zota for DMD, Del-desiran for DM1, and Del-brax for FSHD. Avidity is based in La Jolla, California.
Morphic Therapeutic
Series B in 2018
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral integrin therapies to treat serious chronic diseases such as autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases, fibrosis, and cancer.
Atreca is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops antibody-based immunotherapeutics for various solid tumor types. Its lead product candidate, ATRC-101, is a monoclonal antibody with a novel mechanism of action and target derived from its proprietary discovery platform.
Accent Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Accent Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapies for oncology, utilizing the emerging field of epitranscriptomics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company explores the post-transcriptional chemical modifications of RNA, which play a crucial role in regulating proteins essential for cellular growth and differentiation. By precisely targeting cancer-associated RNA-modifying proteins, Accent Therapeutics aims to innovate and deliver transformative therapies that can significantly improve patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
Omniox is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for diseases associated with hypoxia, a condition characterized by inadequate oxygen levels in tissues. This lack of oxygen is linked to various serious health issues, including certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases. The company utilizes its proprietary H-NOX platform technology, which is designed to deliver oxygen and nitric oxide specifically to hypoxic tissues. This targeted approach aims to restore normal tissue function and improve patient outcomes by addressing the underlying causes of hypoxia-related diseases. Through its advancements in biologics, Omniox seeks to provide meaningful therapeutic benefits and enable healthcare professionals to develop effective oxygen-based therapies that enhance patient health and recovery.
Unity Biotechnology
Series C in 2018
Unity Biotechnology is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics that prevent, halt, or reverse age-related diseases. Its primary focus involves targeting senescent cells, designing senolytic medicines to clear these cells from the body while leaving normal cells unaffected. The company's pipeline includes UBX1325 for age-related eye diseases like diabetic macular edema.
Prevail Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Prevail Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in New York, specializing in the development and commercialization of gene therapies targeting neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapies, with its lead candidate, PR001, currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for Parkinson's disease associated with GBA1 mutations and neuronopathic Gaucher disease. Additionally, Prevail is advancing PR006 for frontotemporal dementia linked to GRN mutations and PR004 for various synucleinopathies. The company's mission is to provide disease-modifying treatments for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.
Codiak Biosciences
Series C in 2017
Codiak BioSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing exosome-based therapeutics, a novel class of medicines with the potential to address various diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company employs its proprietary engEx Platform, which allows for the engineering and manufacturing of exosomes, leveraging their natural role as intercellular messengers. Codiak's pipeline includes product candidates such as exoSTING and exoIL-12, targeting diverse therapeutic areas including oncology, neuro-oncology, neurology, neuromuscular diseases, and infectious diseases. Additionally, the company collaborates with the Ragon Institute to explore the potential of its exoVACC platform for vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 and HIV. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Codiak aims to transform therapeutic approaches by harnessing the unique properties of exosomes.
Arcus Biosciences
Series C in 2017
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2015, the company leverages insights from immunology to create novel therapies targeting the ATP-adenosine pathway, a critical driver of immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. Arcus has a diverse product pipeline featuring several candidates, including Etrumadenant (AB928), a dual A2a/A2b adenosine receptor antagonist in Phase 1b/2 trials; Zimberelimab, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody in Phase Ib trials; and AB154, an anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody in Phase 2 development for first-line metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Additionally, AB680, a small-molecule CD73 inhibitor, is undergoing Phase 1/1b studies for the treatment of first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer. The company collaborates with other organizations, including AstraZeneca and Strata Oncology, to advance its clinical programs.
Kezar Life Sciences
Series B in 2017
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in autoimmunity and cancer. The company's lead product candidate, KZR-616, is a selective immunoproteasome inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for five autoimmune conditions, including lupus nephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, as well as Phase 1b/2 trials in systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition to KZR-616, Kezar is developing KZR-261, which targets oncology and autoimmune indications. Founded in 2015, the company leverages innovative research in protein homeostasis and has established a pipeline of potential therapies to advance treatment options for patients.
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2017
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery and development of RNA interference (RNAi)-based therapeutics. The company focuses on innovative treatments for rare inherited liver diseases, viral infections, chronic liver diseases, and cardiometabolic conditions. Utilizing its proprietary GalXC RNAi technology platform, Dicerna is advancing several key product candidates, including nedosiran for primary hyperoxaluria, RG6346 for chronic hepatitis B, and programs targeting genetic liver diseases and cardiovascular conditions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, Dicerna has established strategic collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms to enhance its research and development efforts.
Ardelyx is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class, minimally absorbed oral medicines to treat mineral metabolism and metabolic disorders. Based in Fremont, California, founded in 2007. It focuses on non-systemic therapies that act in the intestines to modulate transporters and receptors, aiming to limit systemic exposure. Its lead product Tenapanor targets irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease on dialysis; the program includes Phase 3 trials. The company is pursuing additional candidates such as RDX013 for hyperkalemia, and RDX002 and RDX009 in earlier stages. Ardelyx aims to address cardiorenal and metabolic conditions using a non-systemic platform.
ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2015
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2015
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead candidate, entinostat, is a class I HDAC inhibitor currently in Phase III trials for advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Additionally, Syndax is advancing SNDX-5613, a selective inhibitor targeting the Menin-MLL binding interaction, in Phase I/II trials for acute myeloid leukemia with specific mutations. The company also explores entinostat in combination with immunotherapies such as Keytruda and Tecentriq for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Furthermore, Syndax is developing axatilimab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the CSF-1 receptor, currently in trials for chronic graft-versus-host disease. The company maintains collaborative relationships with several major pharmaceutical entities and research organizations to enhance its drug development efforts. Founded in 2005, Syndax Pharmaceuticals is committed to advancing innovative treatments for patients with challenging malignancies.
Metacrine
Series A in 2015
Metacrine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, established in 2014. It specializes in the discovery and development of innovative therapies aimed at treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases. The company is advancing a pipeline of drug candidates, with a primary focus on the farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a key target in managing various liver and GI disorders. Its lead candidates, MET409 and MET642, are currently in clinical trials to evaluate their efficacy in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Additionally, Metacrine collaborates with Novo Nordisk A/S to explore further research opportunities related to fibroblast growth factor 1. The company is committed to developing best-in-class therapies to improve patient outcomes in these challenging medical areas.
Clementia Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2015
Clementia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with ultra-rare bone disorders and other diseases. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in creating disease-modifying therapies to address high unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, palovarotene, is an oral small molecule that has demonstrated significant efficacy in preventing abnormal bone formation and fibrosis in various tissues. Currently, palovarotene is undergoing evaluation in the Phase III MOVE trial for conditions such as fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive and multiple osteochondromas, as well as dry eye disease. Clementia Pharmaceuticals aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from debilitating conditions through its advanced therapeutic solutions.
Kezar Life Sciences
Series A in 2015
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in autoimmunity and cancer. The company's lead product candidate, KZR-616, is a selective immunoproteasome inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for five autoimmune conditions, including lupus nephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, as well as Phase 1b/2 trials in systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition to KZR-616, Kezar is developing KZR-261, which targets oncology and autoimmune indications. Founded in 2015, the company leverages innovative research in protein homeostasis and has established a pipeline of potential therapies to advance treatment options for patients.
Nabriva Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Nabriva Therapeutics plc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative anti-infective agents to address serious infections. The company's lead product candidate, XENLETA, is the first systemic pleuromutilin antibiotic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. In addition to XENLETA, Nabriva is developing CONTEPO, a potential first-in-class epoxide antibiotic aimed at treating complicated urinary tract infections, including acute pyelonephritis. The company is also involved in clinical trials for other indications, including pediatric infections and sexually transmitted infections. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Nabriva was previously known as Nabriva Therapeutics Forschungs GmbH before rebranding in 2007.
Kura Oncology
Venture Round in 2015
Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing precision medicines for cancer patients. Its pipeline comprises small molecule drug candidates targeting specific cancer signaling pathways, with a focus on solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
Collegium Pharmaceutical
Venture Round in 2015
Collegium Pharmaceutical is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing proprietary, late-stage products that address non-medical use and abuse of prescription drugs through tamper-resistant formulations and extended-release delivery using its patent-protected DETERx platform. The company markets Xtampza ER, an abuse-deterrent extended-release oxycodone, and Nucynta products, including extended-release and immediate-release formulations of tapentadol for long- and short-term pain management. Its portfolio also includes Jornay as part of its product lineup, reflecting a strategy to expand applications of the DETERx technology. Headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Naurex Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Evanston, Illinois, focused on developing innovative therapies for depression and other central nervous system disorders. The company is pioneering a new mechanism of action for modulating the N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor (NMDAR), resulting in the creation of a novel class of compounds known as glycine-site functional partial agonists (GFPAs). These compounds offer a different approach to receptor modulation compared to existing NMDAR agents. Naurex's drug development pipeline includes the first-generation molecule GLYX-13, as well as the second-generation NRX-1050 small molecule series and additional compounds derived from its platform of novel NMDAR modulators. The company's mission is to address unmet needs in psychiatry and neurology by providing safe and effective treatment options.
SAGE Therapeutics
Series C in 2014
SAGE Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's lead product, ZULRESSO, is an intravenous formulation of brexanolone specifically designed for the treatment of postpartum depression. SAGE Therapeutics is advancing a diverse product pipeline, including SAGE-217, a novel neuroactive steroid in Phase III trials for various depressive disorders and anxiety, and SAGE-324, currently in Phase II trials for essential tremors and other neurological conditions. Additionally, SAGE-718, an oxysterol-based positive allosteric modulator, has completed Phase I trials targeting multiple CNS-related disorders. The company also explores other compounds, such as SAGE-904 and SAGE-689. SAGE Therapeutics has established strategic collaborations with Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. for the development and commercialization of its key product candidates, emphasizing its commitment to addressing the challenges of brain health.
Atara Biotherapeutics
Series B in 2014
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company is advancing tabelecleucel, a T-cell immunotherapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as other related hematologic and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also working on next-generation CAR T immunotherapies targeting various indications, including ATA2271 and ATA3271 for mesothelin, and ATA2431 and ATA3219 for B-cell lymphomas. Additionally, its pipeline includes ATA188 for multiple sclerosis and several other candidates for conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia and cytomegalovirus. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and collaborates with leading academic institutions to enhance its research and development efforts.
Atara Biotherapeutics
Series B in 2013
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company is advancing tabelecleucel, a T-cell immunotherapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as other related hematologic and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also working on next-generation CAR T immunotherapies targeting various indications, including ATA2271 and ATA3271 for mesothelin, and ATA2431 and ATA3219 for B-cell lymphomas. Additionally, its pipeline includes ATA188 for multiple sclerosis and several other candidates for conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia and cytomegalovirus. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and collaborates with leading academic institutions to enhance its research and development efforts.
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company is advancing tabelecleucel, a T-cell immunotherapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as other related hematologic and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also working on next-generation CAR T immunotherapies targeting various indications, including ATA2271 and ATA3271 for mesothelin, and ATA2431 and ATA3219 for B-cell lymphomas. Additionally, its pipeline includes ATA188 for multiple sclerosis and several other candidates for conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia and cytomegalovirus. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and collaborates with leading academic institutions to enhance its research and development efforts.