Foresite Capital

Foresite Capital is a healthcare and life sciences investment firm based in Larkspur, California, with offices in San Francisco and New York. The firm pursues growth and expansion investments across the United States in healthcare technology and services, therapeutics, and life sciences. It uses a data-driven, cross-disciplinary approach that combines biology, data science, and clinical insight to identify promising startups and help them scale. Foresite Capital collaborates with portfolio companies through a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and clinicians who understand healthcare business models alongside capital. It emphasizes backing companies that apply data science and machine intelligence to address unmet clinical needs and to advance patient care over the long term. Notable areas include genomics, biotherapeutics, diagnostics, and life science tools.

Vikram Bajaj

Managing Director

Jacob Barlow

Senior Associate

Hyung Chun

Partner

Insiya Essani

Senior Associate

Chase Kelley

Senior Associate

Uplaksh Kumar Ph.D

Venture Partner

Dorothy Margolskee

Managing Partner

Stephen Peterson

Managing Director

Hemaka Rajapakse

Managing Director

Jonathan Robbins

Investor

Austin Nalen Sprole

Senior Associate

Hadi Tabbaa

Managing Director

Tony Wiemelt

Managing Director

Cindy Xiong Ph.D

Investor

Past deals in Therapeutics

RayThera

Series A in 2025
RayThera is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative small molecule therapies, primarily in the field of immunology. Leveraging extensive drug discovery experience, the company aims to address critical unmet medical needs, enhancing the development process while maintaining high-quality standards.

Latigo Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2025
Latigo Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel, non-opioid therapies for chronic pain. The company aims to target pain at its source to provide effective, rapid-acting pain relief without the risk of addiction. Their lead program targets Nav1.8, a validated human pain target, leveraging internal ion channel expertise.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series D in 2025
Eikon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that uses proprietary live-cell imaging platforms to discover and develop therapeutics for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 2019 and based in Hayward, California, the company applies super-resolution, single-molecule, and real-time molecular-resolution observations to study how compounds interact with individual proteins in living cells. By integrating biology, engineering, and chemistry, Eikon seeks to identify previously intractable targets, accelerate the drug-discovery process, and expand its clinical pipeline through platforms that reveal target biology and compound-protein interactions in their native cellular context.

Abcuro

Series C in 2025
Abcuro develops immunotherapies targeting autoimmunity and cancer. Founded in 2015, the company uses bioinformatics and ex-vivo validation to uncover novel immune system targets.

RAPT Therapeutics

Post in 2024
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Ikena Oncology

Post in 2024
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.

Chimagen Biosciences

Series B in 2024
Chimagen Biosciences specializes in developing a novel class of multi-functional monoclonal antibodies for cancer therapy.

Seaport Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high patient need. Its innovative approach aims to improve oral bioavailability, thereby reducing side effects such as hepatotoxicity and enhancing patients' quality of life with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Foresight Diagnostics

Series B in 2024
Foresight Diagnostics develops a novel liquid biopsy test to measure minimal residual disease in cancer patients. This aids in patient management and has garnered significant interest from pharmaceutical companies.

CASI Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2024
CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics, particularly in the fields of hematology and oncology. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs by acquiring and launching products in China, the United States, and globally. CASI's product portfolio includes several therapeutics, such as EVOMELA, which is used as a conditioning treatment prior to autologous stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma patients, along with CID-103, CNCT19, MARQIBO, ZEVALIN, and ENMD-2076. The company's primary revenue driver is the sales of EVOMELA, as it executes its strategy to become a leading biopharmaceutical player by leveraging its expertise in regulatory and commercial operations within the China market.

Cullinan Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.

Latigo Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2024
Latigo Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel, non-opioid therapies for chronic pain. The company aims to target pain at its source to provide effective, rapid-acting pain relief without the risk of addiction. Their lead program targets Nav1.8, a validated human pain target, leveraging internal ion channel expertise.

Remix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at reprogramming ribonucleic acid (RNA) processing to treat various diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary biology platform to discover and develop RNA processing modulators that target previously undruggable disease drivers. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates therapeutic targets and optimizes chemical compounds, facilitating the identification of patterns in RNA processing. This approach allows for the modulation of gene expression, enabling healthcare practitioners to address the underlying causes of diseases by correcting, enhancing, or eliminating gene messages at their source.

CG Oncology

Series F in 2023
CG Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel immunotherapies for cancer patients. It specializes in oncolytic immunotherapy, focusing on bladder cancer treatments.

Pharvaris

Post in 2023
Pharvaris is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists to prevent and treat hereditary angioedema (HAE). Its lead drug candidate, PHA121, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.

Foresight Diagnostics

Series B in 2023
Foresight Diagnostics develops a novel liquid biopsy test to measure minimal residual disease in cancer patients. This aids in patient management and has garnered significant interest from pharmaceutical companies.

Cerevance

Series B in 2023
Cerevance develops novel therapeutics for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. It uses a proprietary platform to profile specific brain cell types in human tissue samples, enabling the identification of promising targets for new treatments.

Evonetix

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2015, Evonetix develops innovative technology for parallel DNA synthesis on silicon arrays, facilitating synthetic biology research. Based in Little Chesterford, UK, the company combines scientific and engineering expertise to advance DNA synthesis capabilities.

Nested Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Nested Therapeutics is a stealth biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. The company specializes in the development of precision oncology therapies aimed at targeting specific cancer genes. By identifying new driver mutations, Nested Therapeutics employs a platform that integrates insights from genomics, computational chemistry, proteomics, and artificial intelligence to discover novel small-molecule drugs. This innovative approach enables healthcare professionals to administer more effective precision medications, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients.

Remix Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at reprogramming ribonucleic acid (RNA) processing to treat various diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary biology platform to discover and develop RNA processing modulators that target previously undruggable disease drivers. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates therapeutic targets and optimizes chemical compounds, facilitating the identification of patterns in RNA processing. This approach allows for the modulation of gene expression, enabling healthcare practitioners to address the underlying causes of diseases by correcting, enhancing, or eliminating gene messages at their source.

Kriya Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
Kriya Therapeutics is a gene therapy company focused on designing and developing treatments for chronic diseases. It provides an integrated platform that encompasses vector design, manufacturing, and clinical development to engineer, manufacture, characterize, and advance gene therapies. The company operates a fully integrated engine that consolidates critical infrastructure and technology to enable de novo construct design, targeted sequence modification, and data analysis, with the aim of minimizing immunogenicity and improving tissue specificity. Founded in 2019, it is based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina.

TenSixteen Bio

Series A in 2022
TenSixteen Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics targeting various diseases. It leverages somatic mosaicism and clonal hematopoiesis (CHIP) to discover and advance treatments for age-related disorders.

ImmPACT Bio

Series B in 2022
ImmPACT Bio USA Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing engineered T-cells for the treatment of solid tumors. The company specializes in creating chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies that target specific gene loss features in tumor cells, allowing for the selective destruction of cancerous tissues while preserving healthy ones. This technology aims to enhance tumor specificity, enabling the CAR-T cells to induce cytotoxicity only when engaging with tumor cells, thereby minimizing the safety risks commonly associated with existing CAR-T therapies. ImmPACT Bio's innovative approach seeks to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients by offering a more precise and safer therapeutic option.

Velia

Series A in 2022
Velia operates a biotechnology platform designed to propel the advancement of targeted therapies. It offers extensive genomic and proteomic data analysis, sophisticated bioinformatics, and customizable research tools, empowering pharmaceutical and biotech companies to expedite drug discovery and development.

Pardes Biosciences

Post in 2021
Pardes Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing significant health challenges, particularly those posed by viral infections such as COVID-19. Utilizing modern reversible-covalent chemistry, the company is dedicated to discovering and developing novel oral drug candidates. Its lead product, PBI-0451, is an oral antiviral designed to treat and prevent infections caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Pardes Biosciences aims to enhance patient access to effective treatments, catering to both adult and pediatric populations, while striving to provide convenient and accessible options for those affected by life-threatening viral infections. The company is committed to contributing to global health solutions and improving patient outcomes.

Mythic Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Mythic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative cancer therapeutics. It focuses on enhancing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapies using advanced protein engineering techniques, aiming to boost potency without compromising safety.

Odyssey Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Odyssey Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of next-generation immunomodulators and oncology medicines. By leveraging an integrated drug-hunting engine, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery, unlocking high-potential targets while reducing the risk of attrition during the development process. Odyssey is committed to advancing precision medicine in the healthcare sector, with a product pipeline designed to facilitate a faster transition to clinical development, thereby improving treatment options for patients with various health conditions.

bit.bio

Series B in 2021
Bit.bio specializes in applying computational principles to biology, focusing on developing a scalable platform capable of producing consistent batches of every human cell. This enables more accurate research, drug discovery, and cell therapy applications.

Mammoth Biosciences

Series D in 2021
Mammoth Biosciences harnesses diverse CRISPR systems for various applications. It offers DETECTR™ for nucleic acid detection in diseases like cancer and infections, and CRISPR-Cas systems for therapeutic genome editing in immuno-oncology, autoimmune diseases, and liver disorders. Its solutions span healthcare, agriculture, environmental monitoring, biodefense, and other sectors.

Tango Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Tango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer therapies based on the genetic principle of synthetic lethality. It aims to counteract tumor suppressor gene loss, reverse immune evasion in cancer cells, and identify effective drug combinations.

XinThera

Series B in 2021
XinThera is a drug discovery company dedicated to developing precision medicines for the treatment of cancer and immunologic diseases. The company utilizes advanced computational chemistry technologies to design small molecule therapies aimed at well-validated targets that are often considered challenging in oncology and immunology. By focusing on these promising targets, XinThera strives to provide effective drug therapies that can address unmet medical needs for patients suffering from these conditions.

Kriya Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Kriya Therapeutics is a gene therapy company focused on designing and developing treatments for chronic diseases. It provides an integrated platform that encompasses vector design, manufacturing, and clinical development to engineer, manufacture, characterize, and advance gene therapies. The company operates a fully integrated engine that consolidates critical infrastructure and technology to enable de novo construct design, targeted sequence modification, and data analysis, with the aim of minimizing immunogenicity and improving tissue specificity. Founded in 2019, it is based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina.

Quantum SI

Post in 2021
Quantum-Si is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The company’s suite of technologies are powered by a first-of-its-kind semiconductor chip designed to enable single-molecule next-generation protein sequencing and genomics, and digitize proteomic research in order to advance drug discovery and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with DNA sequencing.

Interline Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Interline Therapeutics is a drug discovery company that maps and modulates protein communities to reveal molecular mechanisms of disease and develop precision medicines. Using genomics, proteomics, structural biology, and computational chemistry, it analyzes signaling networks to identify genetically validated targets and design therapies that comprehensively correct dysfunctional protein communities. The company is based in South San Francisco and was established in 2020.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Eikon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that uses proprietary live-cell imaging platforms to discover and develop therapeutics for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 2019 and based in Hayward, California, the company applies super-resolution, single-molecule, and real-time molecular-resolution observations to study how compounds interact with individual proteins in living cells. By integrating biology, engineering, and chemistry, Eikon seeks to identify previously intractable targets, accelerate the drug-discovery process, and expand its clinical pipeline through platforms that reveal target biology and compound-protein interactions in their native cellular context.

Invivyd

Series C in 2021
Invivyd is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing antibody-based therapies aimed at protecting individuals from serious viral infectious diseases, particularly those with pandemic potential. The company focuses on innovative solutions that surpass the natural limits of immunity, starting with its lead product candidates for SARS-CoV-2. Notable among these candidates are ADG20, designed for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, and VYD222, a monoclonal antibody optimized for enhanced potency and durability of protection. Invivyd's mission centers on delivering effective, long-lasting therapies to safeguard vulnerable populations from the severe repercussions of ongoing viral threats.

Theseus Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Theseus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing the lives of cancer patients through the development of targeted therapies. The company focuses on discovering and commercializing innovative treatments that specifically address drug resistance mutations in critical driver oncogenes, which are genes that, when mutated, contribute to cancer progression. By leveraging advanced technology, Theseus Pharmaceuticals aims to transform cancer care and improve patient outcomes.

Interline Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Interline Therapeutics is a drug discovery company that maps and modulates protein communities to reveal molecular mechanisms of disease and develop precision medicines. Using genomics, proteomics, structural biology, and computational chemistry, it analyzes signaling networks to identify genetically validated targets and design therapies that comprehensively correct dysfunctional protein communities. The company is based in South San Francisco and was established in 2020.

Gemini Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Affinivax

Series C in 2021
Affinivax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of vaccines using its innovative Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) technology. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance the protection against a range of infectious diseases that affect both children and adults globally. MAPS technology allows for the effective binding of protective polysaccharides and proteins within a single vaccine, inducing robust immune responses. Affinivax is advancing vaccine programs targeting significant pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, which contributes to considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. The company leverages insights from leading experts in infectious diseases and has secured exclusive intellectual property rights related to its MAPS platform from Boston Children’s Hospital, with notable backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Kira Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Kira Pharmaceuticals, established in 2017 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies targeting the complement system to treat immune-mediated diseases.

Cullinan Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.

Remix Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at reprogramming ribonucleic acid (RNA) processing to treat various diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary biology platform to discover and develop RNA processing modulators that target previously undruggable disease drivers. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates therapeutic targets and optimizes chemical compounds, facilitating the identification of patterns in RNA processing. This approach allows for the modulation of gene expression, enabling healthcare practitioners to address the underlying causes of diseases by correcting, enhancing, or eliminating gene messages at their source.

Pharvaris

Series C in 2020
Pharvaris is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists to prevent and treat hereditary angioedema (HAE). Its lead drug candidate, PHA121, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.

Decibel Therapeutics

Series D in 2020
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies aimed at protecting, repairing, and restoring hearing. The company addresses various hearing disorders, including those related to pediatric cancers, cystic fibrosis, noise exposure, age-related and genetic hearing loss, as well as conditions characterized by persistent tinnitus. Decibel Therapeutics employs a multifaceted approach that includes drug delivery to the inner ear, advanced imaging techniques, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling. The company leverages its expertise in inner ear biology, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to develop effective treatments for hearing loss and related disorders. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Decibel Therapeutics was originally known as Hearing, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Mammoth Biosciences

Series C in 2020
Mammoth Biosciences harnesses diverse CRISPR systems for various applications. It offers DETECTR™ for nucleic acid detection in diseases like cancer and infections, and CRISPR-Cas systems for therapeutic genome editing in immuno-oncology, autoimmune diseases, and liver disorders. Its solutions span healthcare, agriculture, environmental monitoring, biodefense, and other sectors.

bit.bio

Series A in 2020
Bit.bio specializes in applying computational principles to biology, focusing on developing a scalable platform capable of producing consistent batches of every human cell. This enables more accurate research, drug discovery, and cell therapy applications.

Fulcrum Therapeutics

Post in 2020
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing novel therapies for patients with genetically defined diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, losmapimod, is a small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a rare condition characterized by progressive muscle wasting and disability. Another key candidate, FTX-6058, aims to upregulate fetal hemoglobin to treat sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Fulcrum is also actively researching drug targets for other genetic disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Friedreich ataxia, as well as neurological and pulmonary diseases. The company has established collaborations with Acceleron Pharma to explore biological targets in pulmonary disease and with MyoKardia to develop therapies for genetic cardiomyopathies. Founded in 2015, Fulcrum Therapeutics continues to focus on improving patient outcomes in rare disease contexts.

Mindstrong

Series C in 2020
Mindstrong Health, established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in remote mental health care. It offers a digital therapeutic platform that combines AI-powered technology, data, and clinical expertise to monitor and improve users' mental health. The platform tracks symptoms continuously through passive data collection from human-computer interactions, enabling evidence-based interventions and personalized support. Services include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, crisis management, and more, helping thousands of users, including those with serious mental illness.

Kriya Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Kriya Therapeutics is a gene therapy company focused on designing and developing treatments for chronic diseases. It provides an integrated platform that encompasses vector design, manufacturing, and clinical development to engineer, manufacture, characterize, and advance gene therapies. The company operates a fully integrated engine that consolidates critical infrastructure and technology to enable de novo construct design, targeted sequence modification, and data analysis, with the aim of minimizing immunogenicity and improving tissue specificity. Founded in 2019, it is based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina.

Cerevance

Series B in 2020
Cerevance develops novel therapeutics for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. It uses a proprietary platform to profile specific brain cell types in human tissue samples, enabling the identification of promising targets for new treatments.

Nurix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing oral small-molecule therapies that modulate cellular protein levels to treat cancer and immune disorders. It operates DELigase, an integrated discovery platform that targets E3 ligases to alter protein abundance within cells. The company's product pipeline includes targeted protein degraders such as NX-2127, an oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase degrader for relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, an oral Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B inhibitor for immuno-oncology indications; these are in preclinical stages. Nurix also explores inhibitors of CBL-B, an E3 ligase that regulates T cell activation. The company collaborates with major industry partners, including Gilead Sciences and Sanofi, and was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco.

Vaxcyte

Series D in 2020
Vaxcyte is a biotechnology company developing vaccines to prevent or treat infectious diseases worldwide. Its lead product is VAX-24, a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate. The company also develops vaccines targeting emerging strains of pneumococcal disease (VAX-XP), Group A Strep infections (VAX-A1), and periodontal disease (VAX-PG).

Keros Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for hematological and musculoskeletal disorders with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, KER-050, targets low blood cell counts, or cytopenias, including anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Additionally, Keros is developing KER-047, a small molecule aimed at treating anemia and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, which is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Another candidate, KER-012, is being explored for its potential in treating bone loss disorders such as osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Keros Therapeutics emphasizes understanding the role of the Transforming Growth Factor-Beta family of proteins, which are crucial for the regulation of blood cell production and the maintenance of muscle and bone health.

Evonetix

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Evonetix develops innovative technology for parallel DNA synthesis on silicon arrays, facilitating synthetic biology research. Based in Little Chesterford, UK, the company combines scientific and engineering expertise to advance DNA synthesis capabilities.

ALX Oncology

Series C in 2020
ALX Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Burlingame, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing innovative therapies aimed at treating various forms of cancer, with a particular focus on its lead product candidate, ALX148. This therapeutic agent is designed to block the CD47 protein, which cancer cells exploit to evade the immune system. ALX148 is currently being investigated for its efficacy in treating myelodysplastic syndromes, acute myeloid leukemia, and several solid tumor types, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and certain gastric cancers. The company leverages advanced protein engineering technologies to enhance the affinity of its CD47 blockers, aiming to minimize hematologic toxicities often associated with existing treatments. ALX Oncology's commitment to improving cancer therapies is rooted in pioneering research conducted by its founders at Stanford University.

Generation Bio

Series C in 2020
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company developing durable, redosable treatments for patients with rare and prevalent diseases. Its non-viral platform combines closed-ended DNA, cell-targeted lipid nanoparticles, and scalable manufacturing processes to deliver large and multiple genes across various tissues.

PACT Pharma

Series C in 2020
PACT Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized cell-based therapies for cancer treatment. The company specializes in neoantigen-specific adoptive T-cell therapies aimed at solid tumors. Its innovative platform utilizes bioinformatics to analyze patients' tumor and normal DNA and RNA, identifying candidate neoantigen peptides that stimulate robust antitumor T-cell responses. By pinpointing neo-epitopes unique to each patient's cancer, PACT Pharma enables the engineering of autologous T cells that specifically target and eradicate tumors expressing these neo-antigens. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is dedicated to advancing personalized medicine in oncology.

Kinnate Biopharma

Series B in 2019
Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating genomically defined cancers. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on precision oncology therapeutics, leveraging its expertise in structure-based drug discovery and translational research. Kinnate's lead product candidate, KIN002787, is a rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma inhibitor currently in preclinical development for lung cancer, melanoma, and other solid tumors. Additionally, the company is advancing other preclinical candidates, including KIN003, which targets cancer-associated alterations in FGFR2 and FGFR3 genes, and a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 12 inhibitor in the KIN004 program. Kinnate Biopharma is committed to developing targeted therapeutics for underserved patient populations, aiming to expand the reach of precision medicine in cancer treatment.

Pharvaris

Series B in 2019
Pharvaris is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists to prevent and treat hereditary angioedema (HAE). Its lead drug candidate, PHA121, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2019
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.

Relay Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
Relay Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery process. The company employs a novel allosteric drug-discovery platform, known as Dynamo, which integrates advanced computational techniques with experimental methods to study protein motion and interactions. This innovative approach enables the identification and development of therapies targeting complex diseases, particularly in oncology. Relay Therapeutics is advancing a pipeline of product candidates, including RLY-1971, a small molecule inhibitor targeting SHP2, RLY-4008, a selective inhibitor of FGFR2 for advanced solid tumors, and RLY-PI3K1047, aimed at mutant variants of phosphoinositide 3-kinase alpha. Founded in 2015, the company aims to deliver life-changing therapies to patients by addressing previously intractable targets in precision oncology and genetic diseases.

Turning Point Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Turning Point Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on designing and developing novel small molecule targeted oncology therapies. Its pipeline includes repotrectinib, TPX-0046, TPX-0022, and preclinical ALK inhibitor TPX-0131, targeting genetic drivers of cancer in TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated patients.

Fulcrum Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing novel therapies for patients with genetically defined diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, losmapimod, is a small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a rare condition characterized by progressive muscle wasting and disability. Another key candidate, FTX-6058, aims to upregulate fetal hemoglobin to treat sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Fulcrum is also actively researching drug targets for other genetic disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Friedreich ataxia, as well as neurological and pulmonary diseases. The company has established collaborations with Acceleron Pharma to explore biological targets in pulmonary disease and with MyoKardia to develop therapies for genetic cardiomyopathies. Founded in 2015, Fulcrum Therapeutics continues to focus on improving patient outcomes in rare disease contexts.

Orchard Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
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.

Alector

Series E in 2018
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.

Decibel Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies aimed at protecting, repairing, and restoring hearing. The company addresses various hearing disorders, including those related to pediatric cancers, cystic fibrosis, noise exposure, age-related and genetic hearing loss, as well as conditions characterized by persistent tinnitus. Decibel Therapeutics employs a multifaceted approach that includes drug delivery to the inner ear, advanced imaging techniques, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling. The company leverages its expertise in inner ear biology, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to develop effective treatments for hearing loss and related disorders. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Decibel Therapeutics was originally known as Hearing, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Mindstrong

Series B in 2018
Mindstrong Health, established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in remote mental health care. It offers a digital therapeutic platform that combines AI-powered technology, data, and clinical expertise to monitor and improve users' mental health. The platform tracks symptoms continuously through passive data collection from human-computer interactions, enabling evidence-based interventions and personalized support. Services include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, crisis management, and more, helping thousands of users, including those with serious mental illness.

Vaxcyte

Series C in 2018
Vaxcyte is a biotechnology company developing vaccines to prevent or treat infectious diseases worldwide. Its lead product is VAX-24, a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate. The company also develops vaccines targeting emerging strains of pneumococcal disease (VAX-XP), Group A Strep infections (VAX-A1), and periodontal disease (VAX-PG).

Kinnate Biopharma

Series A in 2018
Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating genomically defined cancers. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on precision oncology therapeutics, leveraging its expertise in structure-based drug discovery and translational research. Kinnate's lead product candidate, KIN002787, is a rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma inhibitor currently in preclinical development for lung cancer, melanoma, and other solid tumors. Additionally, the company is advancing other preclinical candidates, including KIN003, which targets cancer-associated alterations in FGFR2 and FGFR3 genes, and a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 12 inhibitor in the KIN004 program. Kinnate Biopharma is committed to developing targeted therapeutics for underserved patient populations, aiming to expand the reach of precision medicine in cancer treatment.

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.

Generation Bio

Series B in 2018
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company developing durable, redosable treatments for patients with rare and prevalent diseases. Its non-viral platform combines closed-ended DNA, cell-targeted lipid nanoparticles, and scalable manufacturing processes to deliver large and multiple genes across various tissues.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2018
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.

Juvenescence

Seed Round in 2018
Juvenescence is a British Virgin Islands-based company focused on investing in human aging and longevity. It aims to extend both lifespan and healthspan by developing therapeutics that slow aging and treat age-related diseases. The company creates and partners with new ventures, in-licenses compounds, or forms joint ventures to build an ecosystem of assets targeting aging, regeneration, and related diseases.

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.

VenatoRx Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2017
VenatoRx Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing novel anti-infective agents. Established in 2010, the company focuses on addressing multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, including those caused by MRSA, Pseudomonas spp., and Salmonella spp.

Mindstrong

Series A in 2017
Mindstrong Health, established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in remote mental health care. It offers a digital therapeutic platform that combines AI-powered technology, data, and clinical expertise to monitor and improve users' mental health. The platform tracks symptoms continuously through passive data collection from human-computer interactions, enabling evidence-based interventions and personalized support. Services include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, crisis management, and more, helping thousands of users, including those with serious mental illness.

Solid Biosciences

Series C in 2017
Solid Biosciences Inc. is a life science company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting boys. The company's lead product candidate, SGT-001, is a gene transfer therapy currently undergoing a Phase I/II clinical trial aimed at restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients' muscles. In addition to SGT-001, Solid Biosciences is advancing the Anti-LTBP4 program, which involves a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce fibrosis and inflammation by targeting the LTBP4 protein. The company also develops biomarkers and sensors, as well as the Solid Suit program, which focuses on creating wearable assistive devices with functional and therapeutic benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solid Biosciences has established a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx to enhance gene therapy development for DMD. With no current cure for DMD, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for a condition that affects an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 cases in the United States.

Peloton Therapeutics

Series D in 2016
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to developing innovative medicines for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. The company focuses on targeting HIF-2a, a transcription factor previously considered difficult to address with small molecules. Its lead drug candidate, PT2977, is an oral HIF-2a inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and it is being evaluated in various settings, including in patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated renal cell carcinoma and in combination with cabozantinib. Additionally, Peloton is advancing PT2567, another oral HIF-2a inhibitor in preclinical development for non-oncology indications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2010 and previously known as Damascus Pharmaceutics, Peloton Therapeutics aims to leverage its scientific expertise and collaborations to become a leading biotech company in the region.

Intarcia Therapeutics

Series E in 2016
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment. The company is known for its innovative drug delivery platform, DUROS, which stabilizes and administers therapeutic proteins and peptides effectively. Among its key products is ITCA 650, currently in phase 3 clinical trials for type 2 diabetes, designed to provide patients with continuous dosing of an incretin mimetic therapy. Intarcia also explores treatments for obesity and other chronic disorders. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Intarcia operates a manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and a research and development center in Durham, North Carolina. The company was previously known as BioMedicines, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2004.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2015
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.

Audentes Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Audentes Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company based in San Francisco, specializes in developing gene therapy products aimed at treating serious, life-threatening rare diseases resulting from single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including AT132 for X-linked myotubular myopathy, AT342 for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and AT845, which is in preclinical studies for Pompe disease. Additionally, Audentes is developing vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. It has established collaborative agreements with Genethon and the University of Pennsylvania to further research and commercialization efforts for these therapies. Founded in 2012, Audentes Therapeutics was acquired by Astellas Pharma in January 2020 and operates under the name Astellas Gene Therapies, focusing on gene therapy research, development, and future commercialization.

Akari Therapeutics

Post in 2015
Akari Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate, Nomacopan (formerly Coversin), is a dual inhibitor of complement component 5 (C5) and leukotriene B4 (LTB4), currently in clinical trials for bullous pemphigoid, thrombotic microangiopathy, and other indications.

Intellia Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. is a genome editing company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of therapeutics using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This innovative platform allows for precise alterations of genomic DNA, enabling the company to pursue treatments for a range of severe and life-threatening diseases. Intellia's pipeline includes both in vivo programs targeting liver diseases such as transthyretin amyloidosis and hereditary angioedema, as well as ex vivo programs focused on engineered cell therapies for oncological and autoimmune disorders. The company is also exploring treatments for conditions like primary hyperoxaluria Type 1, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and Hemophilia B. Intellia has established collaborations with several organizations, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2014, Intellia holds a significant intellectual property portfolio related to the therapeutic applications of CRISPR/Cas9, aiming to address high unmet medical needs through its advanced gene-editing approaches.

Wave Life Sciences

Series B in 2015
Wave Life Sciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on RNA medicines, designing, optimizing, and producing stereopure oligonucleotides through its PRISM platform. The company aims to address genetically defined diseases by reducing harmful protein expression or correcting dysfunctional proteins, employing modalities such as RNA editing, antisense silencing, and RNA interference. Its programs span neurological and neuromuscular conditions, reflecting an emphasis on central nervous system targets. Wave collaborates with Pfizer and Takeda on research, development, and commercialization of stereopure oligonucleotide therapeutics and antisense therapies. Founded in 2012 and based in Singapore, the company seeks to unlock the broader potential of RNA medicines to improve patient outcomes.

Protagonist Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Newark, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing peptide-based therapies to address unmet medical needs in hematology and gastroenterology. The company's pipeline includes PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic in Phase II trials for beta-thalassemia; PTG-200, a completed Phase I antagonist peptide candidate for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease; and PN-943, an oral integrin antagonist in Phase I trials for inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist has a licensing and collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech for PTG-200's development and commercialization. The company's proprietary platform enables the discovery of novel constrained peptide-based drug candidates targeting protein-protein interactions.

Ardelyx

Post in 2015
Ardelyx is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class, minimally absorbed oral medicines to treat mineral metabolism and metabolic disorders. Based in Fremont, California, founded in 2007. It focuses on non-systemic therapies that act in the intestines to modulate transporters and receptors, aiming to limit systemic exposure. Its lead product Tenapanor targets irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease on dialysis; the program includes Phase 3 trials. The company is pursuing additional candidates such as RDX013 for hyperkalemia, and RDX002 and RDX009 in earlier stages. Ardelyx aims to address cardiorenal and metabolic conditions using a non-systemic platform.

REGENXBIO

Series D in 2015
REGENXBIO is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapy product candidates using its proprietary NAV Technology Platform. This platform delivers genes to cells to address genetic defects or produce therapeutic proteins. REGENXBIO's pipeline includes RGX-314 for wet age-related macular degeneration, RGX-121 and RGX-111 for mucopolysaccharidoses, RGX-181 for late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type II disease, and RGX-501 for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. The company also licenses its platform to other biopharmaceutical companies.

Jounce Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company aims to harness the immune system to target and eliminate cancerous cells, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. Among its key product candidates is vopratelimab, a monoclonal antibody currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and urothelial cancer. Jounce is also advancing JTX-4014, an anti-PD-1 antibody for combination therapy, and JTX-1811, which is designed to deplete T regulatory cells in the tumor microenvironment. Additionally, JTX-8064 targets a specific receptor on macrophages to modulate the immune response. Founded in 2013 by experts in immunobiology and cancer biology, Jounce utilizes a proprietary Translational Science Platform to analyze the cellular and molecular characteristics of tumors, driving its commitment to developing first-in-class cancer immunotherapies.

Aimmune Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Aimmune Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for peanut and other food allergies. The company’s primary product candidate, PALFORZIA, utilizes a therapeutic approach known as Characterized Oral Desensitization Immunotherapy (CODIT) to desensitize patients to food allergens. Aimmune is also engaged in research and development of additional CODIT candidates, including AR201, which is in Phase II clinical trials for treating egg allergy in pediatric and young adult populations, as well as other candidates targeting allergies like cow's milk. The company collaborates strategically with Nestlé Health Science to advance food allergy therapeutics and has clinical agreements with Regeneron and Sanofi to study PALFORZIA in conjunction with dupilumab for peanut-allergic patients. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Aimmune Therapeutics was previously known as Allergen Research Corporation before rebranding in 2015 and is now a subsidiary of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Aduro Biotech

Series D in 2015
Aduro Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immunotherapies to harness the body's natural immune system for treating challenging diseases. Its pipeline includes ADU-S100, in Phase I/II trials for various solid tumors and head & neck cancer, and BION-1301, a monoclonal antibody in Phase I trial for IgA nephropathy.

Tarsa Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and related bone diseases in women, particularly postmenopausal osteoporosis. The company's lead product, TBRIA, is an oral formulation of salmon calcitonin, a peptide hormone designed to slow the rate of bone destruction. Tarsa Therapeutics aims to provide effective treatment options for women who are more than five years post-menopause and for whom alternative therapies may not be suitable. Founded in 2009 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company was previously known as Boneco, Inc.

Nexvet

Series B in 2014
Nexvet Australia Pty Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in the development of biological therapies for companion animals. Founded in 2010, Nexvet focuses on creating species-specific monoclonal antibodies to address chronic pain, immune oncology, chronic inflammation, and allergies in pets. The company's key products include Ranevetmab and Frunevetmab, which target nerve growth factor to alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs and degenerative joint disease in cats, respectively. Additionally, Nexvet is developing NV-03, a monoclonal antibody for chronic joint pain in horses. Utilizing a unique technology called PETisation, Nexvet customizes therapies to specific species, enhancing the effectiveness and safety of treatments while minimizing immune responses. As a subsidiary of Zoetis Inc., Nexvet aims to transform animal medicine by collaborating with global partners in veterinary and human health to advance its innovative pipeline.

Intarcia Therapeutics

Series D in 2014
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment. The company is known for its innovative drug delivery platform, DUROS, which stabilizes and administers therapeutic proteins and peptides effectively. Among its key products is ITCA 650, currently in phase 3 clinical trials for type 2 diabetes, designed to provide patients with continuous dosing of an incretin mimetic therapy. Intarcia also explores treatments for obesity and other chronic disorders. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Intarcia operates a manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and a research and development center in Durham, North Carolina. The company was previously known as BioMedicines, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2004.

SAGE Therapeutics

Series C in 2014
SAGE Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's lead product, ZULRESSO, is an intravenous formulation of brexanolone specifically designed for the treatment of postpartum depression. SAGE Therapeutics is advancing a diverse product pipeline, including SAGE-217, a novel neuroactive steroid in Phase III trials for various depressive disorders and anxiety, and SAGE-324, currently in Phase II trials for essential tremors and other neurological conditions. Additionally, SAGE-718, an oxysterol-based positive allosteric modulator, has completed Phase I trials targeting multiple CNS-related disorders. The company also explores other compounds, such as SAGE-904 and SAGE-689. SAGE Therapeutics has established strategic collaborations with Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. for the development and commercialization of its key product candidates, emphasizing its commitment to addressing the challenges of brain health.

Karyopharm Therapeutics

Series B in 2013
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Newton, Massachusetts, focused on the discovery and development of innovative drug therapies for cancer and other significant diseases. The company specializes in small molecule selective inhibitors of nuclear export (SINE) compounds, targeting the nuclear export protein exportin 1. Its lead product, XPOVIO, is approved in the U.S. for treating multiple myeloma in various settings. Karyopharm is advancing several clinical trials, including BOSTON and STORM for multiple myeloma, SADAL for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and SEAL for liposarcoma. Additionally, it is exploring the treatment of endometrial cancer through the SIENDO trial and glioblastoma multiforme in the KING trial. The company maintains collaborations to facilitate clinical trials and research efforts, including projects related to COVID-19. Karyopharm continues to develop various investigational programs aimed at expanding its therapeutic portfolio.

Tarsa Therapeutics

Series B in 2012
Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and related bone diseases in women, particularly postmenopausal osteoporosis. The company's lead product, TBRIA, is an oral formulation of salmon calcitonin, a peptide hormone designed to slow the rate of bone destruction. Tarsa Therapeutics aims to provide effective treatment options for women who are more than five years post-menopause and for whom alternative therapies may not be suitable. Founded in 2009 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company was previously known as Boneco, Inc.
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