Galatea Bio
Venture Round in 2025 
Galatea Bio is a biotechnology company based in the United States, founded by Carlos Bustamante, Nicholas Katsanis, and Alexander Ioannidis. The company focuses on improving diagnostic testing and accelerating drug discovery specifically for diverse and underserved populations that have historically been underrepresented in genetics research. Galatea Bio operates a biobank that serves as a biosample and bioinformatics platform, utilizing advanced algorithms and innovative analyses to facilitate genomic discoveries. Through its world-class clinical network, the company aims to identify patients at risk for severe multi-inflammatory syndromes or infections, ultimately working to develop new tests, treatments, and cures that enhance healthcare outcomes for all.
Rhygaze is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative gene therapies aimed at restoring vision in individuals affected by blindness-related diseases. The company’s therapy utilizes advanced technology to deliver a light-sensor gene directly to cone cells that have lost their light sensitivity. By repairing these cells' ability to detect light, Rhygaze seeks to enable effective vision restoration for patients. Through its specialized approach, the company aims to make significant contributions to the healthcare industry and improve the quality of life for those facing vision loss.
Tenvie Therapeutics
Series A in 2025 
Tenvie Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded to improve patients' lives with neurological, cardiometabolic, and ophthalmic diseases. The company is focused on developing small molecules targeting brain inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and lysosomal issues, with a robust pipeline inherited from Denali Therapeutics. Tenvie is progressing a range of therapeutics aimed at addressing neurological, cardiometabolic, and ophthalmic conditions. Its collection of fully owned, highly brain-penetrant, and precisely designed peripherally restricted small molecules targets three main factors of disease: alleviating inflammation, correcting metabolic dysfunction, and rejuvenating lysosomal function.
Tenpoint Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024 
Tenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing engineered cell-based therapies aimed at restoring vision for individuals affected by degenerative ocular diseases. The company leverages an innovative platform that includes in vivo reprogramming techniques, allowing for targeted delivery of therapeutic systems directly to the eye. This approach eliminates the need for systemic administration, which can improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. By focusing on vision restoration, Tenpoint Therapeutics strives to significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from various eye conditions.
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Spry is a digital health platform that enables movement health professionals to collect and analyze patient data in real time. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform provides personalized protocols based on evidence-based practices and standards of care. This allows practitioners and owners of physical therapy centers to effectively manage both clinical and administrative functions, enhancing the quality of patient care and operational efficiency.
Amber Therapeutics
Series A in 2024 
Amber Therapeutics specializes in developing advanced bioelectronic therapies that can sense and adapt, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes for patients with functional disorders of the peripheral nervous system.
Expressable
Series B in 2024 
Expressable is an online speech therapy practice dedicated to enhancing communication for individuals with speech and language disorders. It employs a parent-focused care model that integrates technology and educational resources, allowing families to incorporate speech therapy techniques into their daily routines. The platform offers a range of services, including support for accent modification, aphasia, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and various language disorders. By providing tailored weekly practice activities, Expressable aims to improve speech and language outcomes for both children and adults, ensuring a more effective and accessible therapy experience.
Xaira Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024 
Xaira Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Xaira brings together machine learning experts, expansive data generation, and robust therapeutic product development to advance treatments for various diseases.
Engrail Therapeutics
Series B in 2024 
Founded in 2019, Engrail Therapeutics is dedicated to developing and commercializing neuro drugs. Its primary focus is on treating diseases related to the nervous system. The company's flagship compound, ENX-101, is a preclinical modulator of a receptor for GABA, a neurotransmitter in the brain.
Nocion Therapeutics
Series B in 2024 
Nocion Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies called 'nocions' that selectively target actively firing nociceptors to provide relief for serious conditions such as cough, itch, pain, and inflammation.
Comanche Biopharma
Series B in 2024 
Comanche is a biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational siRNA medicine for preterm preeclampsia. Its mission is to provide safe, effective, evidence-based, and affordable therapies for treating life-threatening complications of pregnancy.
OnCusp Therapeutics
Series A in 2024 
OnCusp Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating oncology medication innovation globally. It focuses on translating preclinical drug candidates into clinical proof-of-concept stage and advancing them for rapid global early clinical development.
PlasmaGen Biosciences
Venture Round in 2023 
PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in plasma protein therapies. The company manufactures a range of products including PlasmaGlob and AlbuMax, brands of Normal Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous use, PlasmaRho-D I.V. for Rh immunization suppression, PlasmaRAB for rabies infection prophylaxis, PlasmaHep for hepatitis B exposure, VerBumin for conditions like hypovolemic shock and burns, and Gammafact-VIII. These products cater to various medical fields such as hematology, oncology, immunology, pediatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and neurology. The company serves clinicians, medical practitioners, corporate hospitals, and government institutions.
Shinobi Therapeutics
Series A in 2023 
Shinobi Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative cell therapies that utilize hypoimmune CD8αβ induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS-T cells) to enhance cancer treatment and address other diseases. The company's advanced immune evasion technology aims to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of these therapies, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing patient outcomes. By focusing on durable responses and the potential for redosing, Shinobi Therapeutics strives to provide the healthcare industry with comprehensive immune therapies that can address a range of diseases, including cancer and genetic disorders.
ARTBIO is a biotechnology company developing a new class of alpha radioligand medicines for cancer treatment. It focuses on radioligand therapy, delivering alpha or beta emitters to target and destroy cancer cells.
T-Therapeutics
Series A in 2023 
T-Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered soluble biologics for oncological and immunological applications. The company utilizes a proprietary T cell receptor (TCR) discovery platform based on a highly humanized mouse model, which allows access to TCRs for human antigens that are typically unavailable from human samples. This innovative approach enables the binding of specific peptide-MHC (pMHC) targets on cells, facilitating the recruitment of T cells to combat cancer or modulate immune responses. Through its advanced capabilities in mouse genome engineering, single-cell genomics, machine learning, and structural biology, T-Therapeutics aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic and infectious diseases. The company's culture emphasizes creativity and collaboration, fostering an environment conducive to groundbreaking research and development in the biopharmaceutical field.
Nvelop Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2023 
Nvelop Therapeutics develops programmable delivery systems for in vivo gene editing and therapeutic cargo delivery. It combines epigenetic editing technologies with next-generation delivery methods to address unmet medical needs. The company focuses on genetic medicines designed to target cells and tissues within the body, aiming to treat severe genetic diseases by delivering gene-editing payloads to therapeutically relevant sites. Early efforts are aligned with enabling editing in cells and tissues that have been difficult to reach, with the objective of expanding the range of actionable genetic therapies. The company seeks to advance in vivo approaches that can improve precision and safety in delivering therapeutic cargo to patients.
Better Life Partners
Series B in 2023 
Better Life Partners Inc. is a healthcare company based in Hanover, New Hampshire, dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder in the United States. Established in 2018, the company offers a range of services, including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, peer coaching, and group sessions. Better Life Partners focuses on delivering personalized healthcare to vulnerable populations, utilizing technology to create customizable care plans that ensure effective and reliable service delivery. By integrating medical and behavioral healthcare, the company addresses the needs of those affected by addiction, facilitating their recovery through a combination of telehealth, community-based support, and innovative care approaches. With additional offices across New Hampshire, Better Life Partners aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking to overcome substance abuse challenges.
Tenpoint Therapeutics
Series A in 2023 
Tenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing engineered cell-based therapies aimed at restoring vision for individuals affected by degenerative ocular diseases. The company leverages an innovative platform that includes in vivo reprogramming techniques, allowing for targeted delivery of therapeutic systems directly to the eye. This approach eliminates the need for systemic administration, which can improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. By focusing on vision restoration, Tenpoint Therapeutics strives to significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from various eye conditions.
K36 Therapeutics
Series B in 2023 
K36 Therapeutics develops small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. It translates epigenetic modulation of oncogenic pathways into small molecule therapies.
ARTBIO is a biotechnology company developing a new class of alpha radioligand medicines for cancer treatment. It focuses on radioligand therapy, delivering alpha or beta emitters to target and destroy cancer cells.
Comanche Biopharma
Venture Round in 2023 
Comanche is a biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational siRNA medicine for preterm preeclampsia. Its mission is to provide safe, effective, evidence-based, and affordable therapies for treating life-threatening complications of pregnancy.
Adcentrx Therapeutics
Series A in 2023 
Adcentrx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on protein conjugate therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The company seeks to accelerate breakthroughs in this field by combining the targeting precision of biologics with the potency of small-molecule payloads, enabling next-generation targeted therapies and expanding treatment options for patients.
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a mobile application aimed at assisting individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The platform connects users to licensed therapists who specialize in OCD through face-to-face video therapy sessions. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, the application guides users in self-treatment and monitoring of their symptoms, offering tools for exposure and response prevention exercises. In addition to therapy sessions, NOCD provides 24/7 support via self-help resources and peer communities, facilitating ongoing care and enabling patients to manage their condition effectively. The company focuses on improving treatment outcomes for OCD through its innovative online platform.
Enzene Biosciences
Venture Round in 2023 
Enzene Biosciences develops cost-effective biosimilars through advanced analytics and state-of-the-art manufacturing. It aims to provide affordable medicines swiftly, utilizing good manufacturing practices (GMP) processes.
Alternative Bio
Seed Round in 2022 
Alternative Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics targeting a previously untapped class of post-translational modifying enzymes.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2022 
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
ABK Biomedical
Series C in 2022 
Founded in 2012, ABK Biomedical specializes in developing embolotherapeutic products for treating hypervascular tumors. Its primary focus is improving treatment options for patients through innovative microsphere technology.
Neumora Therapeutics
Series B in 2022 
Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for brain diseases by combining data science with neuroscience. Founded to address the global brain disease crisis, Neumora takes an innovative approach to treatment development. The company has established a robust therapeutic pipeline that includes seven clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs targeting novel mechanisms of action for various underserved neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Neumora plans to advance its pipeline further by initiating multiple clinical trials across its programs in the upcoming 12 to 18 months.
Elucidata
Series A in 2022 
Elucidata Corporation, established in 2015 and based in New Delhi, India, specializes in accelerating drug discovery by translating phenotypic screenings into therapeutic strategies. The company's core offering is Polly, a proprietary SaaS platform that transforms drug discovery through curated biomedical molecular data. Polly hosts over 230,000 multi-omic datasets, with around 50,000 new datasets added monthly, and offers exclusive access to curated data ready for machine learning workflows. This platform enables 10x faster identification of therapeutic assets and has facilitated the detection of multiple validated drug targets across immunology, oncology, and metabolomic disorders. Polly supports discovery programs at prominent biopharma companies such as Pfizer, Agios Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, and Yale, with over 35 research partners from premier institutions.
RIGImmune
Funding Round in 2022 
RIGImmune is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative immune-modulating therapies targeting RNA virus diseases and enhancing antitumor immune responses. The company focuses on creating novel treatments aimed at addressing a wide range of conditions associated with viral infections and certain cancers. Its therapeutic candidates are designed to improve treatment outcomes for viral respiratory infections, serving as adjuvants or boosters for healthcare providers. By advancing its research and development efforts, RIGImmune aims to contribute significantly to the treatment landscape for both viral and oncological diseases.
Spry is a digital health platform that enables movement health professionals to collect and analyze patient data in real time. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform provides personalized protocols based on evidence-based practices and standards of care. This allows practitioners and owners of physical therapy centers to effectively manage both clinical and administrative functions, enhancing the quality of patient care and operational efficiency.
Immuneel Therapeutics
Series A in 2022 
Immuneel Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative cell and gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company focuses on CAR-T cell therapies, which are created by extracting blood cells from patients and genetically engineering healthy immune cells to specifically target malignant cells. This approach allows cancer patients to benefit from advanced cell-based immunotherapies that have the potential to transform their treatment outcomes.
CHARM Therapeutics
Series A in 2022 
CHARM Therapeutics uses 3D deep learning and advanced drug discovery technologies to develop transformational medicines for diseases that are difficult to treat, aiming to enable clinicians to target undruggable disease targets with novel therapies that offer potentially life-changing efficacy.
Peptone Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at solving protein developability challenges within the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. The company offers a range of services, including antibody design and optimization, an extensive protein database, automated thermos-stability engineering, and the deployment of hybrid AI solutions. Its proprietary platform, CassandraAI, focuses on silico protein engineering, allowing for the efficient handling of complex tasks related to anomaly detection and failure risk assessment in protein development. By streamlining these processes, Peptone enables users to identify optimal pathways for therapeutic discovery, facilitating the generation of lab-quality molecules more swiftly and cost-effectively than traditional methods in the pharmaceutical industry.
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of protein-based therapeutics for animal health care and veterinary medicine. The company employs a team of veterinary scientists and clinicians dedicated to the discovery and development of biotherapeutics for both pets and farm animals. Invetx aims to transform the animal health industry by leveraging biopharmaceutical technologies to improve health outcomes significantly. By combining deep expertise in veterinary science with innovative therapeutic solutions, Invetx seeks to advance the future of animal care, providing effective treatments that cater to the needs of various animal populations.
Proof Diagnostics
Series A in 2022 
Proof Diagnostics is a life sciences company focused on developing diagnostic tools and therapeutic applications. The company specializes in creating rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, including a critical test for the detection of coronavirus infection. With a commitment to enhancing patient care, Proof Diagnostics designs and manufactures diagnostic kits that empower medical professionals to accurately and efficiently test patients for various infections. Additionally, the company is working on a smart, portable system aimed at expanding the capabilities of disease detection.
Aerium Therapeutics
Series A in 2022 
Aerium Therapeutics is developing novel monoclonal antibodies and antiviral treatments to combat SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Expressable
Series A in 2022 
Expressable is an online speech therapy practice dedicated to enhancing communication for individuals with speech and language disorders. It employs a parent-focused care model that integrates technology and educational resources, allowing families to incorporate speech therapy techniques into their daily routines. The platform offers a range of services, including support for accent modification, aphasia, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and various language disorders. By providing tailored weekly practice activities, Expressable aims to improve speech and language outcomes for both children and adults, ensuring a more effective and accessible therapy experience.
K36 Therapeutics
Series A in 2021 
K36 Therapeutics develops small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. It translates epigenetic modulation of oncogenic pathways into small molecule therapies.
AviadoBio
Series A in 2021 
AviadoBio focuses on developing transformative gene therapies for devastating neurodegenerative disorders such as frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The company's platform combines proprietary technologies with a deep understanding of the brain to deliver effective treatments.
Galatea Bio
Seed Round in 2021 
Galatea Bio is a biotechnology company based in the United States, founded by Carlos Bustamante, Nicholas Katsanis, and Alexander Ioannidis. The company focuses on improving diagnostic testing and accelerating drug discovery specifically for diverse and underserved populations that have historically been underrepresented in genetics research. Galatea Bio operates a biobank that serves as a biosample and bioinformatics platform, utilizing advanced algorithms and innovative analyses to facilitate genomic discoveries. Through its world-class clinical network, the company aims to identify patients at risk for severe multi-inflammatory syndromes or infections, ultimately working to develop new tests, treatments, and cures that enhance healthcare outcomes for all.
AppliedVR
Series B in 2021 
AppliedVR is a Los Angeles‑based company that develops virtual reality therapeutic devices for pain and anxiety management in healthcare settings. Founded in 2013, it partners with institutions such as Cedars‑Sinai and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to deliver its VR platform in hospitals, surgery centers, and exam rooms across the United States. The company’s flagship product, EaseVRx, is the first VR‑based prescription therapeutic to receive FDA Breakthrough Device Designation; it combines cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help patients alter pain perception and build coping skills. EaseVRx is self‑administered at home, enabling remote care and improving access, equity, and efficiency in chronic pain treatment. AppliedVR’s clinically validated, on‑demand platform supports both acute and chronic pain, promotes non‑drug pain management, and assists clinicians in achieving better long‑term patient outcomes.
Neumora Therapeutics
Series A in 2021 
Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for brain diseases by combining data science with neuroscience. Founded to address the global brain disease crisis, Neumora takes an innovative approach to treatment development. The company has established a robust therapeutic pipeline that includes seven clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs targeting novel mechanisms of action for various underserved neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Neumora plans to advance its pipeline further by initiating multiple clinical trials across its programs in the upcoming 12 to 18 months.
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a mobile application aimed at assisting individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The platform connects users to licensed therapists who specialize in OCD through face-to-face video therapy sessions. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, the application guides users in self-treatment and monitoring of their symptoms, offering tools for exposure and response prevention exercises. In addition to therapy sessions, NOCD provides 24/7 support via self-help resources and peer communities, facilitating ongoing care and enabling patients to manage their condition effectively. The company focuses on improving treatment outcomes for OCD through its innovative online platform.
Prime Medicine
Series B in 2021 
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its innovative Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aimed at restoring normal genetic function. The company targets a wide range of diseases with significant unmet medical needs, leveraging the efficiency and versatility of its gene editing capabilities to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Through its commitment to advancing gene editing, Prime Medicine seeks to transform the landscape of genetic medicine.
Orient Speech Therapy
Series C in 2021 
Orient Speech Therapy Center specializes in providing professional speech and language therapy services for children facing communication challenges, including those with autism or speech disorders. The center focuses on the early screening, clinical diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions essential for improving children's speech and social skills. It offers a range of refined curricula designed specifically for young learners, including the Star Curriculum, phonics and oral muscle courses, expression courses, and exercise classes. Through these structured programs, Orient Speech Therapy Center aims to enhance the communicative abilities of children, enabling them to express themselves more effectively and engage socially.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2021 
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
Affinia Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
Affinia Therapeutics develops adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for muscular and central nervous system diseases. The company uses an AAV vector design platform built on synthetic and systems biology, high-throughput screening, and tissue- and single-cell-resolution analyses to create vectors with improved properties. It leverages sequencing, artificial intelligence, and structural modeling to enable rational design of therapies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Affinia Therapeutics was founded in 2019 and targets diseases with significant unmet needs in muscle and CNS.
Pediatrix Therapeutics
Series A in 2021 
Pediatrix Therapeutics specializes in pediatric pharmaceuticals, focusing on developing and distributing effective, clinically proven children's medicines. Its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable treatment options for Chinese children and families.
AppliedVR
Series A in 2021 
AppliedVR is a Los Angeles‑based company that develops virtual reality therapeutic devices for pain and anxiety management in healthcare settings. Founded in 2013, it partners with institutions such as Cedars‑Sinai and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to deliver its VR platform in hospitals, surgery centers, and exam rooms across the United States. The company’s flagship product, EaseVRx, is the first VR‑based prescription therapeutic to receive FDA Breakthrough Device Designation; it combines cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help patients alter pain perception and build coping skills. EaseVRx is self‑administered at home, enabling remote care and improving access, equity, and efficiency in chronic pain treatment. AppliedVR’s clinically validated, on‑demand platform supports both acute and chronic pain, promotes non‑drug pain management, and assists clinicians in achieving better long‑term patient outcomes.
LakeShore Biopharma
Series B in 2021 
Yisheng Biopharma Co., Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of immuno-oncology products and vaccines. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Beijing, the company operates in China, the United States, Cambodia, and Singapore. Yisheng Biopharma utilizes its novel PIKA immunomodulating technology to enhance immune responses against cancers and infectious diseases. Key products under development include YS-ON-001, an investigational therapy aimed at treating advanced solid tumors, as well as YS-HBV-001, a vaccine for hepatitis B, and a PIKA-based rabies vaccine designed for rapid protection against rabies infection. The company's innovative approach targets multiple immune pathways to improve treatment outcomes.
J-Pharma specializes in developing novel pharmaceuticals based on a human-genomic approach. Its intellectual property focuses on cell membrane transporters linked to various diseases, enabling the creation of targeted drugs and diagnostic methods. The company aims to improve global health and enhance quality of life for aging populations by generating new drug agents.
Compass Therapeutics
Private Equity Round in 2020 
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
Sana Biotechnology
Series A in 2020 
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
Verve Therapeutics
Series A in 2020 
Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2020 
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on CpG oligonucleotides. These oligonucleotides activate an anti-tumor T-cell response and are combined with checkpoint inhibition to enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals has formed strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer to advance its clinical programs, aiming to increase the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and provide new treatment options for cancer patients.
NFlection Therapeutics
Series A in 2020 
NFlection Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing targeted therapies for rare disorders, particularly focusing on neurofibromatosis type 1 and related conditions. The company specializes in addressing diseases driven by the aberrant activation of the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK pathway, including cutaneous neurofibromas and other conditions such as immunosuppressant-mediated squamous cell carcinoma and congenital birthmarks. NFlection Therapeutics is known for its innovative approach to drug formulation, offering treatments in a cosmetically elegant gel that can be applied topically, allowing for localized suppression of the Ras pathway while minimizing systemic side effects associated with oral medications. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
NodThera is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016, it operates laboratories in Little Chesterford (UK) and Seattle (US), with corporate offices in Lexington (US). The company's primary research involves inflammasomes, multi-protein complexes targeting conditions such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Arvelle Therapeutics
Series A in 2020 
Arvelle Therapeutics GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company is dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative treatments for patients suffering from central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Its primary focus is on cenobamate, an investigational antiepileptic drug aimed at providing effective solutions for patients experiencing focal seizures. Through its efforts, Arvelle Therapeutics seeks to enhance the quality of care available to individuals affected by debilitating neurological and neuromuscular diseases.
Avalyn Pharma
Series B in 2020 
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Rallybio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe and rare diseases. Its programs cover hematology, immuno-inflammation, maternal-fetal health and metabolic disorders, with a lead candidate aimed at preventing fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, a life-threatening condition that can cause bleeding in fetuses and newborns. Founded in 2018 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Rallybio develops therapies across antibodies, small molecules and engineered proteins to address unmet needs in rare diseases. Guided by experienced biopharma leadership, the company emphasizes translating biology into transformative therapies for underserved patients.
Affinia Therapeutics
Series A in 2020 
Affinia Therapeutics develops adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for muscular and central nervous system diseases. The company uses an AAV vector design platform built on synthetic and systems biology, high-throughput screening, and tissue- and single-cell-resolution analyses to create vectors with improved properties. It leverages sequencing, artificial intelligence, and structural modeling to enable rational design of therapies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Affinia Therapeutics was founded in 2019 and targets diseases with significant unmet needs in muscle and CNS.
Xilio Therapeutics
Series B in 2020 
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
Adagene is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immuno-oncology antibodies targeting novel epitopes. It employs its proprietary Smart Antibody Technology to enhance success rates, expedite time to market, and reduce development costs for therapeutic antibodies.
Immuneel Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020 
Immuneel Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative cell and gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company focuses on CAR-T cell therapies, which are created by extracting blood cells from patients and genetically engineering healthy immune cells to specifically target malignant cells. This approach allows cancer patients to benefit from advanced cell-based immunotherapies that have the potential to transform their treatment outcomes.
AviadoBio
Seed Round in 2020 
AviadoBio focuses on developing transformative gene therapies for devastating neurodegenerative disorders such as frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The company's platform combines proprietary technologies with a deep understanding of the brain to deliver effective treatments.
Prime Medicine
Series A in 2019 
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its innovative Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aimed at restoring normal genetic function. The company targets a wide range of diseases with significant unmet medical needs, leveraging the efficiency and versatility of its gene editing capabilities to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Through its commitment to advancing gene editing, Prime Medicine seeks to transform the landscape of genetic medicine.
Verve Therapeutics
Series A in 2019 
Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.
Nocion Therapeutics
Series A in 2019 
Nocion Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies called 'nocions' that selectively target actively firing nociceptors to provide relief for serious conditions such as cough, itch, pain, and inflammation.
ABK Biomedical
Series B in 2019 
Founded in 2012, ABK Biomedical specializes in developing embolotherapeutic products for treating hypervascular tumors. Its primary focus is improving treatment options for patients through innovative microsphere technology.
Structure Therapeutics
Series A in 2019 
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing oral small-molecule medicines for chronic diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its platform combines structure-based drug design, computational chemistry, and data integration to create orally available therapies that overcome limitations of biologics and peptide drugs. The company concentrates on targeting G-protein coupled receptors and other mechanisms, leveraging structural insights to identify differentiated, efficacious, and safe treatments. Its programs address cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions, with a focus on delivering convenient, effective medicines that can offer broad patient impact and commercial potential. Structure Therapeutics conducts its research and development activities across its pipeline within a single organization and seeks to advance clinical candidates through development.
Beam Therapeutics
Series B in 2019 
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. Its focus includes therapies for hematological and genetic diseases, with ongoing programs targeting sickle cell disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other serious conditions.
TreeENT Health is a specialized healthcare provider focused on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services, established in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company operates a chain of medical centers that cater to a variety of ENT conditions, including suppurative otitis media, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and thyroid cancer. TreeENT Health utilizes advanced medical technologies, such as minimally invasive surgical techniques, internet-enabled services, and wearable medical devices, to enhance patient care. Their offerings include diagnostic services like Danish ear hearing detection, nasal endoscopy video examinations, and nasopharyngoscopy, along with personalized chronic disease rehabilitation. The integration of online appointment scheduling through platforms like WeChat facilitates convenient access to expert consultations and treatments, ensuring a high-quality experience for patients.
Caplin Point Laboratories
Venture Round in 2019 
Caplin Point Laboratories Limited is an India-based pharmaceutical company founded in 1990, specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of generic and branded generic formulations. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tablets, capsules, injections (both liquid and lyophilized), ophthalmic solutions, soft gel capsules, ointments, creams, gels, and various specialized formulations such as pre-filled syringes and inhalers. Caplin Point has a strong presence in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa, with over 2000 product licenses globally. The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility approved by regulatory bodies such as the US FDA and EU-GMP, enabling it to expand into regulated markets for injectables. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Caplin Point also runs an e-commerce platform called QueTenX.
Geneception
Series A in 2019 
Geneception is a company focused on the development of breakthrough in gene and cell therapies that are fully-integrated.
Sana Biotechnology
Seed Round in 2019 
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2018 
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on CpG oligonucleotides. These oligonucleotides activate an anti-tumor T-cell response and are combined with checkpoint inhibition to enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals has formed strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer to advance its clinical programs, aiming to increase the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and provide new treatment options for cancer patients.
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.
Modis Therapeutics
Series A in 2018 
Modis Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing disease-modifying therapies for rare genetic diseases characterized by high unmet medical needs. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company is known for its lead therapy, MT1621, which aims to restore mitochondrial DNA replication fidelity. This therapy specifically targets thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), an inherited mitochondrial disorder. By improving nucleotide balance and increasing mitochondrial DNA copy number, Modis Therapeutics' approach seeks to enhance cellular function and prolong the lives of affected patients. As of September 2019, Modis Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Zogenix, Inc.
Xilio Therapeutics
Series A in 2018 
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.
Compass Therapeutics
Series A in 2018 
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
Sana Biotechnology
Seed Round in 2018 
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
NodThera is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016, it operates laboratories in Little Chesterford (UK) and Seattle (US), with corporate offices in Lexington (US). The company's primary research involves inflammasomes, multi-protein complexes targeting conditions such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Beam Therapeutics
Series A in 2018 
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. Its focus includes therapies for hematological and genetic diseases, with ongoing programs targeting sickle cell disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other serious conditions.
Tempest Therapeutics
Series B in 2018 
Tempest Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. Established in 2011, the company aims to enhance anti-tumor immunity through its innovative drug pipeline, which includes clinical-stage candidates such as TPST-8844, TPST-1120, and TPST-1495. TPST-8844 targets an enzyme that helps tumor cells evade immune responses, while TPST-1120 blocks the PPAR-alpha pathway to stimulate immune effector cells essential for fighting tumors. Additionally, the company's therapeutics address pathways that directly kill tumor cells and activate tumor-specific immunity, positioning Tempest Therapeutics at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.
Hua Medicine
Series D in 2018 
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Geneception
Seed Round in 2018 
Geneception is a company focused on the development of breakthrough in gene and cell therapies that are fully-integrated.
Bio Palette
Seed Round in 2018 
Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.
Orchard Therapeutics
Series B in 2017 
Orchard Therapeutics is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative gene therapies for rare diseases. Its core focus is autologous ex vivo gene therapy, transforming hematopoietic stem cells into a gene-modified drug product for single-administration treatments. The company's portfolio includes Strimvelis, approved by the EMA in 2016, and several programs in advanced registrational studies across various disease areas.
Orient Speech Therapy
Series B in 2017 
Orient Speech Therapy Center specializes in providing professional speech and language therapy services for children facing communication challenges, including those with autism or speech disorders. The center focuses on the early screening, clinical diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions essential for improving children's speech and social skills. It offers a range of refined curricula designed specifically for young learners, including the Star Curriculum, phonics and oral muscle courses, expression courses, and exercise classes. Through these structured programs, Orient Speech Therapy Center aims to enhance the communicative abilities of children, enabling them to express themselves more effectively and engage socially.
Semma Therapeutics
Series B in 2017 
Semma Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients with Type 1 diabetes. Founded in 2014, the company is dedicated to creating a transformative treatment that addresses the need for insulin injections by generating functional, insulin-producing beta cells through a proprietary method licensed from the laboratory of Professor Douglas Melton. Semma Therapeutics aims to combine these engineered cells with advanced devices to offer a potential replacement for the missing beta cells in diabetic patients, eliminating the need for immunosuppression. The company's ongoing research seeks to bring this novel therapeutic option to clinical settings, ultimately improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Series E in 2017 
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic compounds through inhibiting the complement system for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate, pegcetacoplan, is in Phase III trials for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, among other indications.
Indalo Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2017 
Indalo Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients affected by fibrotic diseases. The company is built on significant scientific advancements and aims to address critical unmet medical needs in the fibrosis domain. By leveraging advanced understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind abnormal scarring, Indalo Therapeutics seeks to create treatments that can halt or even reverse fibrosis. The organization is comprised of a skilled team of pharmaceutical scientists and executives, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through novel therapeutic approaches.
PlasmaGen Biosciences
Venture Round in 2017 
PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in plasma protein therapies. The company manufactures a range of products including PlasmaGlob and AlbuMax, brands of Normal Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous use, PlasmaRho-D I.V. for Rh immunization suppression, PlasmaRAB for rabies infection prophylaxis, PlasmaHep for hepatitis B exposure, VerBumin for conditions like hypovolemic shock and burns, and Gammafact-VIII. These products cater to various medical fields such as hematology, oncology, immunology, pediatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and neurology. The company serves clinicians, medical practitioners, corporate hospitals, and government institutions.
VYNE Therapeutics
Series C in 2017 
VYNE Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for dermatological conditions. It offers AMZEEQ, a topical minocycline treatment for non-nodular moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients aged 9 and older. The company is advancing its pipeline with FMX103, currently in Phase III clinical trials for moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea in adults, and FCD105, a topical combination foam under investigation in Phase II trials for moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris. Additionally, VYNE is developing Serlopitant, an oral NK1 receptor antagonist aimed at addressing pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis, as well as exploring therapies for other immuno-inflammatory conditions. Formerly known as Menlo Therapeutics Inc., the company rebranded in September 2020 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Compass Therapeutics
Series A in 2017 
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2017 
Checkmate Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on CpG oligonucleotides. These oligonucleotides activate an anti-tumor T-cell response and are combined with checkpoint inhibition to enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Checkmate Pharmaceuticals has formed strategic alliances with Merck KGaA and Pfizer to advance its clinical programs, aiming to increase the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and provide new treatment options for cancer patients.
Bio Palette
Venture Round in 2017 
Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.