Forbion Capital Partners

Forbion is a venture capital firm based in Naarden, Netherlands, established in 2006. It specializes in early-stage investments within the life sciences and MedTech sectors, focusing on companies involved in drug development and addressing critical medical needs. The firm has a team of nine investment professionals and has built a strong track record since the late 1990s, with successful investments in various notable companies. Forbion manages assets exceeding €400 million across three active funds and co-manages BioGeneration Ventures, which targets academic spin-outs and seed investments in the Netherlands. The firm continues to play a significant role in advancing innovative healthcare solutions through its strategic investments.

Geert Jan Mulder

Managing Partner

Past deals in Life Science

Granite Bio

Series B in 2025
Granite Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel monoclonal antibody therapies targeting inflammatory, autoimmune, and fibrotic disorders.

Verdiva Bio

Series A in 2025
Verdiva Bio is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for patients with obesity and cardiometabolic disorders. The company focuses on creating more patient-friendly treatment options by targeting gut-brain biology, with a pipeline centered around multiple amylin molecules. This approach aims to enhance efficacy, improve tolerability, and facilitate healthier weight loss for individuals facing these health challenges.

Noema Pharma

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Noema Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

SynOx Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
SynOx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing emactuzumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting CSF-1R, for treating diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumors and other macrophage-mediated diseases. Incorporated in 2019, the company is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Navigator Medicines

Series A in 2024
Navigator Medicines is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing biologics for targeted immune regulation and restoration. It focuses on developing treatments for complex autoimmune diseases, aiming to improve patient care and outcomes.

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.

Progentos Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Progentos Therapeutics focuses on developing regenerative medicine therapies. Its primary approach involves stimulating the body's natural repair mechanisms to restore myelin in patients with multiple sclerosis, aiming to improve neurological function and enhance quality of life.

SynOx Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
SynOx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing emactuzumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting CSF-1R, for treating diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumors and other macrophage-mediated diseases. Incorporated in 2019, the company is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Enterprise Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Enterprise Therapeutics is a United Kingdom-based drug discovery company founded in 2014 and based in Brighton. It develops novel disease-modifying therapies for respiratory diseases, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, and COPD, with a focus on addressing the underlying mechanisms of mucus congestion to improve breathing, reduce lung infections, and enhance patient quality of life.

Calluna Pharma

Series A in 2024
Calluna Pharma is a clinical-stage company developing selective antibody therapies targeting immunological diseases. Its pipeline includes novel candidates addressing unmet clinical needs.

Kynexis

Series A in 2023
Kynexis is focused on developing a precision medicine aimed at treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. The company employs a human biology-based approach to guide its research, utilizing a causal biomarker strategy to clarify its mechanism of action during clinical development. Additionally, Kynexis incorporates a human genetics approach to identify specific sub-populations of patients who are likely to respond positively to the treatment. Through its innovative methodologies, Kynexis aims to enhance brain function in individuals suffering from schizophrenia, addressing a critical need in mental health care.

Tessellate BIO

Seed Round in 2023
Tessellate BIO is a biotechnology company focused on oncology, developing precision therapies that leverage synthetic lethality to treat cancers with significant unmet medical needs. It targets tumors dependent on synthetic lethality mechanisms to create targeted treatments, supported by ongoing research and development in cancer biology and pharmaceutical processes.

Dualyx

Series A in 2023
Dualyx is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of biological therapies aimed at treating autoimmune and rare diseases. The company specializes in the creation of immune modulators, particularly Treg-targeted therapies, which are designed to suppress undesirable autoimmune responses in patients. Through its innovative approach, Dualyx aims to provide lasting treatments that offer potential cures for those suffering from autoimmune conditions.

Complement Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
A preclinical-stage company developing a precision medicine diagnostic platform. This platform enables patient stratification based on complement-activation profiles, potentially serving as an efficacy biomarker in future clinical studies.

Noema Pharma

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2019, Noema Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

F2G

Private Equity Round in 2022
F2G Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious fungal infections. Founded in 1998 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, F2G primarily works on its F3 series of anti-mold compounds, specifically targeting antifungal agents against Aspergillus and other filamentous molds. Utilizing proprietary genomics technology known as MycoBank, the company identifies essential gene targets in fungi, which informs its drug development process. F2G has diversified its approach to include chemistry-driven discovery, leveraging a strong development team to advance its patented compounds. The company's efforts aim to address difficult-to-treat fungal pathogens that pose significant mortality risks, particularly for immunocompromised patients, thereby enhancing treatment options in the pharmaceutical industry.

Complement Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
A preclinical-stage company developing a precision medicine diagnostic platform. This platform enables patient stratification based on complement-activation profiles, potentially serving as an efficacy biomarker in future clinical studies.

ARMGO Pharma

Series B in 2021
ARMGO Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics to treat debilitating cardiac, skeletal muscle, and neurological disorders. It develops Rycals, calcium release channel stabilizers that act on the ryanodine receptor/calcium release channel on the sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum to address chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, muscle disorders, cognitive disorders, and related conditions. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Tarrytown, New York, with an additional office in New York, New York.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, focused on developing and manufacturing innovative therapeutics for metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology to create unique oral therapeutics, including icosabutate, which targets inflammatory and liver diseases. NorthSea Therapeutics aims to address various health conditions, such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis, by delivering therapies that offer diverse biological effects. The company's pipeline reflects its commitment to advancing treatment options that enhance patient care and outcomes.

CoviCept Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
CoviCept Therapeutics is focused on the development of a small molecule that inhibits the replication and spread of RNA viruses.

Complement Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
A preclinical-stage company developing a precision medicine diagnostic platform. This platform enables patient stratification based on complement-activation profiles, potentially serving as an efficacy biomarker in future clinical studies.

SynOx Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
SynOx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing emactuzumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting CSF-1R, for treating diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumors and other macrophage-mediated diseases. Incorporated in 2019, the company is based in Dublin, Ireland.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, focused on developing and manufacturing innovative therapeutics for metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology to create unique oral therapeutics, including icosabutate, which targets inflammatory and liver diseases. NorthSea Therapeutics aims to address various health conditions, such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis, by delivering therapies that offer diverse biological effects. The company's pipeline reflects its commitment to advancing treatment options that enhance patient care and outcomes.

Inflazome

Series B in 2018
Inflazome Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Dublin, Ireland, established in 2016. The company specializes in developing orally available drugs aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs in inflammatory diseases by targeting inflammasomes, which are critical in the inflammatory process. Inflazome's innovative therapies are designed to block inflammasome signals, thereby addressing the root causes of inflammation. The company's portfolio includes treatments for a range of conditions, such as neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, systemic inflammatory diseases, and certain orphan diseases. As of September 2020, Inflazome operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG, further enhancing its capacity to deliver targeted therapies in the field of inflammatory diseases.

Gotham Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Gotham Therapeutics Corp. is a biotechnology company based in New York, founded in 2017, that focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with cancers, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in a novel class of drugs that target the machinery of epitranscriptomics, which involves altering the activity of proteins that modify messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). By utilizing small molecules that inhibit the transcription of proteins through modifications to mRNA, Gotham Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options and improve outcomes for individuals affected by serious health conditions.

Enterprise Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Enterprise Therapeutics is a United Kingdom-based drug discovery company founded in 2014 and based in Brighton. It develops novel disease-modifying therapies for respiratory diseases, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, and COPD, with a focus on addressing the underlying mechanisms of mucus congestion to improve breathing, reduce lung infections, and enhance patient quality of life.

Escalier Biosciences

Series B in 2018
Escalier Biosciences B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, specializing in the development of small molecule therapeutics aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, particularly psoriasis. Founded in 2016, the company is engaged in creating innovative drug candidates that effectively target ROR?t, a critical regulator in the inflammatory process. Escalier's lead products, which are designed for both topical and oral administration, are currently in late-stage preclinical studies. These therapeutics are formulated to enhance penetration in dermal tissues, thereby maximizing target engagement at sites of inflammation while minimizing systemic drug activity and associated side effects. In addition to its operations in the Netherlands, Escalier has an office in Encinitas, California.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, focused on developing and manufacturing innovative therapeutics for metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology to create unique oral therapeutics, including icosabutate, which targets inflammatory and liver diseases. NorthSea Therapeutics aims to address various health conditions, such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis, by delivering therapies that offer diverse biological effects. The company's pipeline reflects its commitment to advancing treatment options that enhance patient care and outcomes.

Replimune Group

Series B in 2017
Replimune Group is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oncolytic immunotherapies for cancer treatment using its proprietary Immulytic platform. This platform aims to maximize systemic immune activation against tumor antigens through viral-mediated immunogenic tumor cell killing and delivery of optimal immune-activating proteins.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series C in 2017
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests to enhance personalized precision healthcare. The company utilizes its proprietary exosome technology to analyze nucleic acids from exosomes found in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach allows for high sensitivity and specificity in detecting rare gene transcripts associated with cancers and other serious diseases, enabling non-invasive diagnostic processes that reduce the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that assesses exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay, identifying clinically relevant mutations across multiple cancer types. Additionally, Exosome Diagnostics collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to enhance research and development efforts, from biomarker discovery to the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Exosome Theranostics, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation in 2018.

Prexton Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Prexton Therapeutics SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2012. It specializes in the development of innovative drugs for Parkinson's disease and other brain disorders. The company focuses on targeting metabotropic glutamate receptors, specifically mGluR4 and mGluR3, utilizing a novel scientific approach that integrates molecular, behavioral, and chemical technologies. Prexton Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for patients by offering alternatives to traditional dopaminergic treatments through its unique mGluR4 PAM series. This approach allows for quicker initiation of treatment, potentially leading to better medical outcomes for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Rigontec

Series A in 2016
Rigontec GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Planegg, Germany, focused on developing RNA-based immunotherapeutics for cancer and viral diseases. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized for its innovative approach to immuno-oncology, particularly through its lead compound ImOl100. This compound acts as a stimulator of the immune receptor retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I), which detects viral RNA and promotes immune responses. ImOl100 serves as a minimal mimic of naturally occurring 3pRNA, a motif commonly found in viral RNAs, and aims to overcome the limitations associated with traditional cancer vaccines and checkpoint inhibitors. As of October 2017, Rigontec operates as a subsidiary of Merck & Co., enhancing its capabilities in the development of effective therapeutic options for patients.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series B in 2016
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests to enhance personalized precision healthcare. The company utilizes its proprietary exosome technology to analyze nucleic acids from exosomes found in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach allows for high sensitivity and specificity in detecting rare gene transcripts associated with cancers and other serious diseases, enabling non-invasive diagnostic processes that reduce the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that assesses exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay, identifying clinically relevant mutations across multiple cancer types. Additionally, Exosome Diagnostics collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to enhance research and development efforts, from biomarker discovery to the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Exosome Theranostics, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation in 2018.

Replimune Group

Series A in 2015
Replimune Group is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oncolytic immunotherapies for cancer treatment using its proprietary Immulytic platform. This platform aims to maximize systemic immune activation against tumor antigens through viral-mediated immunogenic tumor cell killing and delivery of optimal immune-activating proteins.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series B in 2015
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests to enhance personalized precision healthcare. The company utilizes its proprietary exosome technology to analyze nucleic acids from exosomes found in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach allows for high sensitivity and specificity in detecting rare gene transcripts associated with cancers and other serious diseases, enabling non-invasive diagnostic processes that reduce the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that assesses exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay, identifying clinically relevant mutations across multiple cancer types. Additionally, Exosome Diagnostics collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to enhance research and development efforts, from biomarker discovery to the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Exosome Theranostics, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation in 2018.

Replimune Group

Seed Round in 2015
Replimune Group is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oncolytic immunotherapies for cancer treatment using its proprietary Immulytic platform. This platform aims to maximize systemic immune activation against tumor antigens through viral-mediated immunogenic tumor cell killing and delivery of optimal immune-activating proteins.

Rigontec

Series A in 2015
Rigontec GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Planegg, Germany, focused on developing RNA-based immunotherapeutics for cancer and viral diseases. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized for its innovative approach to immuno-oncology, particularly through its lead compound ImOl100. This compound acts as a stimulator of the immune receptor retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I), which detects viral RNA and promotes immune responses. ImOl100 serves as a minimal mimic of naturally occurring 3pRNA, a motif commonly found in viral RNAs, and aims to overcome the limitations associated with traditional cancer vaccines and checkpoint inhibitors. As of October 2017, Rigontec operates as a subsidiary of Merck & Co., enhancing its capabilities in the development of effective therapeutic options for patients.

Insmed

Post in 2015
Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Its first approved product, ARIKAYCE®, treats Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in adults with limited treatment options. Insmed's pipeline includes INS1007 for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and other inflammatory diseases, and INS1009 for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Pulmologix

Venture Round in 2014
Pulmologix AB is a clinical stage company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative treatments for respiratory diseases, particularly focusing on early onset allergic asthma. Founded in 2006, the company is dedicated to advancing oral non-steroidal anti-asthmatic drugs aimed at improving patient outcomes in asthma management. Through its research and development efforts, Pulmologix seeks to explore new medical approaches that address unmet needs in respiratory care.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series B in 2014
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests to enhance personalized precision healthcare. The company utilizes its proprietary exosome technology to analyze nucleic acids from exosomes found in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach allows for high sensitivity and specificity in detecting rare gene transcripts associated with cancers and other serious diseases, enabling non-invasive diagnostic processes that reduce the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that assesses exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay, identifying clinically relevant mutations across multiple cancer types. Additionally, Exosome Diagnostics collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to enhance research and development efforts, from biomarker discovery to the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Exosome Theranostics, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation in 2018.

Argos Therapeutics

Series E in 2013
Argos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. It focuses on personalized immunotherapies using its proprietary Arcelis technology platform, with product candidates including rocapuldencel-T for metastatic renal cell carcinoma and AGS-004 for HIV.

uniQure

Private Equity Round in 2013
uniQure is a pioneering gene therapy company recognized for developing the first gene therapy product to receive regulatory approval in the European Union. Its initial product, Glybera, was authorized in October 2012 for treating patients with lipoprotein lipase deficiency, a rare and severe metabolic disorder. uniQure specializes in creating innovative gene therapies that offer long-term and potentially curative benefits for genetic and acquired diseases. The company utilizes a modular technology platform and a proprietary manufacturing process to develop its treatments. Currently, uniQure is expanding its pipeline of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies, focusing on conditions such as hemophilia, Huntington's disease, and cardiovascular diseases through collaborations, including one with Bristol Myers Squibb. While the company initially targets orphan diseases, it also aims to address chronic and degenerative diseases affecting larger populations.

Promedior

Series D in 2012
Promedior, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for rare fibrotic diseases and retinal fibrovascular conditions. The company targets conditions such as myelofibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Promedior's portfolio includes PRM-151, a recombinant form of human pentaxin-2 protein designed for intravenous injection, and PRM-167, a variant formulated for intravitreal delivery. Promedior employs a novel drug discovery platform that aims to regulate monocyte-derived cell populations, which are critical in inflammatory, fibrotic, and autoimmune diseases. By specifically addressing these cells at the injury site, Promedior seeks to treat the underlying causes of immune system dysregulation, promote tissue healing, and minimize systemic side effects associated with traditional therapies. The company's commitment to addressing severe and challenging conditions positions it as a significant player in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Santaris Pharma

Venture Round in 2012
Santaris Pharma A/S is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Denmark, specializing in the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies. Utilizing its proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Drug Platform and Drug Discovery Engine, the company focuses on delivering potent single-stranded LNA-based drug candidates for various disease states. Santaris Pharma's research and development efforts primarily target infectious diseases and cardiometabolic disorders, while also engaging in partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies to address a broader range of therapeutic areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic disorders. Founded in 2003, the company holds exclusive worldwide rights for the manufacture and sale of products containing LNA as an active ingredient, supporting its goal of obtaining marketing approval for its innovative therapies.

Argos Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
Argos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. It focuses on personalized immunotherapies using its proprietary Arcelis technology platform, with product candidates including rocapuldencel-T for metastatic renal cell carcinoma and AGS-004 for HIV.

Promedior

Series D in 2012
Promedior, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for rare fibrotic diseases and retinal fibrovascular conditions. The company targets conditions such as myelofibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Promedior's portfolio includes PRM-151, a recombinant form of human pentaxin-2 protein designed for intravenous injection, and PRM-167, a variant formulated for intravitreal delivery. Promedior employs a novel drug discovery platform that aims to regulate monocyte-derived cell populations, which are critical in inflammatory, fibrotic, and autoimmune diseases. By specifically addressing these cells at the injury site, Promedior seeks to treat the underlying causes of immune system dysregulation, promote tissue healing, and minimize systemic side effects associated with traditional therapies. The company's commitment to addressing severe and challenging conditions positions it as a significant player in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Oxyrane UK Limited

Series D in 2011
Founded in 2006, Oxyrane UK Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It develops novel enzyme replacement therapies using its proprietary glycoengineering platform to treat lysosomal storage diseases.

Cytheris

Series D in 2010
Cytheris is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on research and development of therapies for immune modulation. These drugs aim at reconstituting and enhancing the immune system of patients suffering from cancer, chronic viral or bacterial infections such as HIV, HCV, and HBV or lympho-depleting treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).

Exosome Diagnostics

Series A in 2010
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests to enhance personalized precision healthcare. The company utilizes its proprietary exosome technology to analyze nucleic acids from exosomes found in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach allows for high sensitivity and specificity in detecting rare gene transcripts associated with cancers and other serious diseases, enabling non-invasive diagnostic processes that reduce the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that assesses exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay, identifying clinically relevant mutations across multiple cancer types. Additionally, Exosome Diagnostics collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to enhance research and development efforts, from biomarker discovery to the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Exosome Theranostics, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation in 2018.

Promedior

Series C in 2010
Promedior, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for rare fibrotic diseases and retinal fibrovascular conditions. The company targets conditions such as myelofibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Promedior's portfolio includes PRM-151, a recombinant form of human pentaxin-2 protein designed for intravenous injection, and PRM-167, a variant formulated for intravitreal delivery. Promedior employs a novel drug discovery platform that aims to regulate monocyte-derived cell populations, which are critical in inflammatory, fibrotic, and autoimmune diseases. By specifically addressing these cells at the injury site, Promedior seeks to treat the underlying causes of immune system dysregulation, promote tissue healing, and minimize systemic side effects associated with traditional therapies. The company's commitment to addressing severe and challenging conditions positions it as a significant player in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

PanGenetics

Series C in 2008
PanGenetics B.V., based in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializes in the development of monoclonal antibodies aimed at treating immune-mediated diseases. The company focuses on advancing antibodies from late-stage research to clinical proof of concept, utilizing a lean business model that outsources manufacturing and clinical development to specialized providers. Among its clinical programs is PG110, along with PG102, a CD40 antagonist currently undergoing evaluation in a clinical study for patients with psoriatic arthritis. Additionally, PanGenetics employs an in-licensing model to expand its portfolio of antibody-based therapeutic products. The company's strategic approach allows it to concentrate on its core competencies while leveraging external expertise for other critical functions.

Santaris Pharma

Series C in 2007
Santaris Pharma A/S is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Denmark, specializing in the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies. Utilizing its proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Drug Platform and Drug Discovery Engine, the company focuses on delivering potent single-stranded LNA-based drug candidates for various disease states. Santaris Pharma's research and development efforts primarily target infectious diseases and cardiometabolic disorders, while also engaging in partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies to address a broader range of therapeutic areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic disorders. Founded in 2003, the company holds exclusive worldwide rights for the manufacture and sale of products containing LNA as an active ingredient, supporting its goal of obtaining marketing approval for its innovative therapies.

Fovea Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2007
Fovea Pharmaceuticals is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, specializing in the discovery and development of drugs for ocular diseases. Based in Paris, Fovea focuses on creating innovative treatments for various eye conditions, including allergic conjunctivitis, hereditary angioedema, diabetic macular edema, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company's key products include FOV1101 Prednisporin, FOV2302, FOV2304, and FOV2501, which address a range of ocular disorders and associated complications. As of October 2009, Fovea operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi, enhancing its capabilities to deliver effective therapies for vision-related health issues.

Pieris AG

Series B in 2006
Pieris Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops drugs to fight cancer, severe asthma, anemia, and other medical conditions with unmet medical needs. The company applies its proprietary Anticalin® technology to the drug development processes. Pieris Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2001 and is based in Freising, Bayern.

Bioceros

Private Equity Round in 2005
Bioceros B.V. is a biopharmaceutical research and development contract organization based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the early pre-clinical development of recombinant proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies. Bioceros provides a comprehensive range of technical and scientific services, including assay development, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, protein expression, upscaling, fermentation, protein purification, and consulting. These services are aimed at biotech companies, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical firms, enabling them to access fully integrated programs from DNA to drug product. This approach supports the advancement of medicinal products and ultimately aids in addressing patient needs.

Borean Pharma

Series A in 2005
Borean Pharma ApS operates as a drug discovery and development company. The company's technology platform enables to design, develop, and produce pharmaceutical protein products. The company focuses on recombinant protein technology, as well as on antibody biopharmaceuticals. It offers protein products, antibody analogues, and CTLD library, as well as TNF antagonist for rheumatoid arthritis. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Aarhus, Denmark.

Ardana Bioscience

Series A in 2001
Ardana Bioscience was created in July 2000 to commercialise research by the Medical Research Council (MRC )'s Human Reproductive Sciences Unit (HRSU) in Edinburgh, Scotland which has been at the forefront of this area of research for the last 28 years. The MRC employs nearly 100 staff at the Unit which currently receives total annual funding of £3.8 million.

CellCentric

CellCentric Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Established in 2003, the company specializes in small-molecule inhibitors targeting p300, CBP, and specific deubiquitinase enzymes, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in cancer cells. Its primary research program addresses prostate cancer, a significant cause of male mortality, by modulating the androgen receptor pathway and potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms found in existing treatments. Additionally, CellCentric's products have applications in treating other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. The company's approach aims to provide targeted therapies for various malignancies, addressing unmet medical needs in the oncology field.
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