Elm Street Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm specializes in investing in seed, startup, and early-stage companies, primarily in the life sciences and technology sectors. Elm Street Ventures focuses on companies that derive their intellectual property from Yale University and other regional research institutions, covering a range of areas including therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, software, and sustainable technologies. The firm typically invests several hundred thousand dollars to over $1 million in initial funding, with the possibility of follow-on investments. Elm Street Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers in building significant technology companies, leveraging access to experienced management and a network of institutional investors.
P2 Science a venture-backed, renewable specialty chemicals company, co-founded by Yale scientists, a chemical industry CEO and Elm Street Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. P2 Science has developed a unique process technology for converting renewable feedstocks—including vegetable oils—into high-value, specialty chemicals. These include flavor, fragrance and cosmetics ingredients. Many of their products are today available only from petrochemical sources. Among the first products to be produced by P2 are vegetable-derived, cost-effective versions of current petrochemical fragrance ingredients. Major users and formulators of specialty chemicals have a strong interest in substituting renewable for petrochemical ingredients. Patrick Foley, a Yale graduate of the PhD program in Environmental Engineering, is P2′s Chief Scientific Officer. Neil Burns, an executive with 20+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry, is the company’s CEO. P2 has a laboratory in New Haven, CT to support this technology’s development and commercialization, as well as partnerships with major companies at a number of points along the supply chain.
Allyx Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2021
Allyx Therapeutics, founded in 2018 and based in Durham, Connecticut, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's Disease. The company’s primary product is an orally bioavailable small molecule that functions as a silent allosteric modulator of mGluR5. This innovative drug aims to reverse neurodegeneration and offers a potential approach to preserve cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's. By targeting the underlying mechanisms of the disease, Allyx Therapeutics strives to provide effective therapeutic solutions for those affected by neurodegenerative disorders.
Cybrexa, Inc.
Series B in 2021
Cybrexa, Inc. is focused on developing innovative DNA repair inhibitors aimed at enhancing cancer therapeutics through the use of peptide-based technology that directly targets the tumor microenvironment. Established in 2016 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company leverages a unique tumor-localizing peptide technology developed at Yale University. This approach aims to revolutionize drug delivery by improving the therapeutic index, allowing for safer administration of higher doses of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Cybrexa's pipeline includes a collection of small molecule inhibitors that can be combined with existing anticancer agents, thereby expanding treatment options for patients and addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology. Through its research, Cybrexa seeks to improve patient outcomes and redefine the landscape of cancer treatment.
Artizan Biosciences
Series A in 2021
Artizan Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing small molecule drugs aimed at treating serious diseases linked to intestinal inflammation. Utilizing its proprietary IgA-SEQ technology platform, Artizan distinguishes disease-driving bacteria within the intestinal microbiota. This innovative approach enables the development of precision therapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs in various conditions, including digestive disorders, obesity, autoimmune diseases, and disorders affecting the skin, lungs, and central nervous system. Through its research, Artizan aims to provide new and potentially curative treatment options for patients suffering from these diverse health challenges.
Artizan Biosciences
Series A in 2019
Artizan Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing small molecule drugs aimed at treating serious diseases linked to intestinal inflammation. Utilizing its proprietary IgA-SEQ technology platform, Artizan distinguishes disease-driving bacteria within the intestinal microbiota. This innovative approach enables the development of precision therapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs in various conditions, including digestive disorders, obesity, autoimmune diseases, and disorders affecting the skin, lungs, and central nervous system. Through its research, Artizan aims to provide new and potentially curative treatment options for patients suffering from these diverse health challenges.
Saphlux
Series A in 2017
Saphlux, Inc. is a company focused on the development, production, and commercialization of semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) materials and micro-LED technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, Saphlux addresses key issues in the LED and laser industries, such as droop and green gap problems, by offering semi-polar GaN templates in various sizes. Additionally, Saphlux is a pioneer in quantum dot (QD) micro-LED solutions, designing and manufacturing micro-LED chips and micro-display modules for diverse applications, including automotive displays and augmented reality glasses. Their current product offerings include the NPQD R1 chip for public information displays and the NPQD T1 micro-display for AR applications. Operating globally, Saphlux has established a presence in the United States, China, and Japan, aiming to enhance the efficiency and performance of LED products while maintaining competitive pricing.
P2 Science
Series B in 2017
P2 Science a venture-backed, renewable specialty chemicals company, co-founded by Yale scientists, a chemical industry CEO and Elm Street Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. P2 Science has developed a unique process technology for converting renewable feedstocks—including vegetable oils—into high-value, specialty chemicals. These include flavor, fragrance and cosmetics ingredients. Many of their products are today available only from petrochemical sources. Among the first products to be produced by P2 are vegetable-derived, cost-effective versions of current petrochemical fragrance ingredients. Major users and formulators of specialty chemicals have a strong interest in substituting renewable for petrochemical ingredients. Patrick Foley, a Yale graduate of the PhD program in Environmental Engineering, is P2′s Chief Scientific Officer. Neil Burns, an executive with 20+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry, is the company’s CEO. P2 has a laboratory in New Haven, CT to support this technology’s development and commercialization, as well as partnerships with major companies at a number of points along the supply chain.
SeeClickFix
Venture Round in 2015
SeeClickFix, Inc. is a communications platform designed to facilitate the reporting of non-emergency issues by citizens and enable governments to effectively track, manage, and respond to these reports. The company provides a suite of tools aimed at enhancing transparency, collaboration, and civic engagement within communities. Key offerings include Request Management for efficient data collection and communication, Work Management for managing assignments and internal communication, and Citizen Engagement tools that keep residents informed. Additionally, SeeClickFix offers data analytics solutions to measure success and provide insights for decision-making. The platform is designed to accommodate various community sizes and budgets, thereby empowering citizens and government entities to work together toward improving neighborhoods. Founded in 2007 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, SeeClickFix operates as a subsidiary of CivicPlus, LLC.
Device42
Seed Round in 2015
Device42, Inc. specializes in providing software solutions for system, network, and data center engineers, as well as IT managers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in West Haven, Connecticut, with an additional office in Boston, the company offers tools for patch panel cable management, IT inventory management, data center power management, and IP address tracking. Its platform includes features such as Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Application Dependency Mapping (ADM), and a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Marketplace, which helps organizations maintain an accurate inventory of both IP-based and non-IP assets. Device42's software supports various documentation needs for physical, virtual, and clustered devices, facilitating effective management of hybrid IT environments, cloud migrations, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
Device42
Seed Round in 2014
Device42, Inc. specializes in providing software solutions for system, network, and data center engineers, as well as IT managers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in West Haven, Connecticut, with an additional office in Boston, the company offers tools for patch panel cable management, IT inventory management, data center power management, and IP address tracking. Its platform includes features such as Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Application Dependency Mapping (ADM), and a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Marketplace, which helps organizations maintain an accurate inventory of both IP-based and non-IP assets. Device42's software supports various documentation needs for physical, virtual, and clustered devices, facilitating effective management of hybrid IT environments, cloud migrations, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
P2 Science
Series A in 2014
P2 Science a venture-backed, renewable specialty chemicals company, co-founded by Yale scientists, a chemical industry CEO and Elm Street Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. P2 Science has developed a unique process technology for converting renewable feedstocks—including vegetable oils—into high-value, specialty chemicals. These include flavor, fragrance and cosmetics ingredients. Many of their products are today available only from petrochemical sources. Among the first products to be produced by P2 are vegetable-derived, cost-effective versions of current petrochemical fragrance ingredients. Major users and formulators of specialty chemicals have a strong interest in substituting renewable for petrochemical ingredients. Patrick Foley, a Yale graduate of the PhD program in Environmental Engineering, is P2′s Chief Scientific Officer. Neil Burns, an executive with 20+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry, is the company’s CEO. P2 has a laboratory in New Haven, CT to support this technology’s development and commercialization, as well as partnerships with major companies at a number of points along the supply chain.
Arvinas
Series A in 2013
Arvinas, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New Haven, Connecticut, that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies designed to degrade disease-causing proteins. The company’s lead product candidates include ARV-110, a proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC) currently in phase I clinical trials for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, and ARV-471, which targets the estrogen receptor for patients with metastatic ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. Additionally, Arvinas is developing other PROTACs aimed at degrading various androgen receptor mutations and has initiatives focused on treating neurodegenerative diseases, including tauopathies. Arvinas collaborates with major pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer, Genentech, Roche, and Bayer to advance its innovative therapeutic approaches. Founded in 2015, Arvinas is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with debilitating and life-threatening conditions through its unique protein degradation technology.
P2 Science
Seed Round in 2013
P2 Science a venture-backed, renewable specialty chemicals company, co-founded by Yale scientists, a chemical industry CEO and Elm Street Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. P2 Science has developed a unique process technology for converting renewable feedstocks—including vegetable oils—into high-value, specialty chemicals. These include flavor, fragrance and cosmetics ingredients. Many of their products are today available only from petrochemical sources. Among the first products to be produced by P2 are vegetable-derived, cost-effective versions of current petrochemical fragrance ingredients. Major users and formulators of specialty chemicals have a strong interest in substituting renewable for petrochemical ingredients. Patrick Foley, a Yale graduate of the PhD program in Environmental Engineering, is P2′s Chief Scientific Officer. Neil Burns, an executive with 20+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry, is the company’s CEO. P2 has a laboratory in New Haven, CT to support this technology’s development and commercialization, as well as partnerships with major companies at a number of points along the supply chain.
Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies
Seed Round in 2012
Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies, Inc., based in Guilford, Connecticut, specializes in developing proprietary instruments designed to treat articular cartilage defects. The company focuses on creating custom-sized tools that match the specific shapes and topographies required for effective cartilage grafting. Originally incorporated in 2009 under the name Advanced Orthopedic Technologies, the company underwent a rebranding in February 2010 to its current name. With a commitment to innovation, Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies aims to enhance surgical outcomes in orthopedic procedures involving cartilage repair.
Kolltan Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2009
Kolltan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of monoclonal antibody drugs that target receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Founded in 2007 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Kolltan's lead product candidate, KTN3379, is an antibody targeting the ErbB3 RTK and is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials for adult patients with advanced solid tumors. The company is also advancing KTN0158, a KIT RTK inhibitor aimed at treating neurofibromatosis type 1 and other inflammatory diseases, as well as KIT-ADC, an antibody-drug conjugate for oncology. Kolltan's research is informed by groundbreaking work in the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Schlessinger, which elucidates the molecular mechanisms of RTK activation and its implications for cancer.
BioRelix
Series A in 2007
BioRelix, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of anti-biotic drug candidates for the treatment of infectious diseases in the United States. It develops a portfolio of riboswitch-based therapeutic agents to overcome the lethal and devastating causes of bacterial infections. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.
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