AmorChem

AmorChem is a Montreal-based private equity and venture capital firm focused on life sciences, providing growth capital and early-stage financing to genomics and biotech companies across Canada, the United States, and Europe. The firm targets gene discovery, functional genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, gene therapy, and therapeutics for cancer, infectious diseases, inflammation, diabetes, and age-related diseases. It seeks lead investment roles, often taking board seats, and invests in common stock, convertible preferred stock, or convertible debentures with warrants, participating in syndicated deals or solo in early rounds. Founded in 1997, AmorChem supports progress from research to commercialization by funding startups and spinouts with strong science and commercial potential.

John Clement Ph.D

Venture Partner

Elizabeth Douville

Managing Partner

Inès Holzbaur

Managing Partner

Louis Lacasse

General Partner

Martial Lacroix Ph.D

General Partner

Patricia Laplante

Principal

Kevin McBribe

Partner

Past deals in Quebec

Inversago Pharma

Series C in 2022
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists aimed at treating various metabolic and fibrotic disorders. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and complications related to obesity. Its pipeline includes treatments for diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and progressive fibrosis, including interstitial lung disease. Inversago Pharma aims to improve patient outcomes by offering new therapeutic options that target the underlying mechanisms of these diseases.

Inversago Pharma

Series B in 2020
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists aimed at treating various metabolic and fibrotic disorders. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and complications related to obesity. Its pipeline includes treatments for diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and progressive fibrosis, including interstitial lung disease. Inversago Pharma aims to improve patient outcomes by offering new therapeutic options that target the underlying mechanisms of these diseases.

Liminal BioSciences

Post in 2020
Liminal BioSciences Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs, particularly focusing on rare and orphan diseases. The company operates through two main segments: Small Molecule Therapeutics and Plasma Derived Therapeutics. Its lead product candidate, fezagepras, targets idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory diseases, and Alström Syndrome. In the Plasma Derived Therapeutics segment, Liminal BioSciences offers a Plasma Protein Purification System for extracting and purifying therapeutic proteins from human plasma and is developing Ryplazim for congenital plasminogen deficiency. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, the company has a presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was previously known as Prometic Life Sciences Inc. before rebranding in October 2019.

Inversago Pharma

Series A in 2018
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists aimed at treating various metabolic and fibrotic disorders. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and complications related to obesity. Its pipeline includes treatments for diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and progressive fibrosis, including interstitial lung disease. Inversago Pharma aims to improve patient outcomes by offering new therapeutic options that target the underlying mechanisms of these diseases.

SemaThera

Venture Round in 2018
SemaThera Inc. is a Montreal-based biotechnology company developing anti-semaphorin 3A therapies to treat ocular diseases, including diabetic macular edema and other retinopathies. It focuses on SEMA 3A protein inhibitors (TRAP inhibitors) designed to counteract pathological signaling in the retina. The company traces its origins to a spin-off from AmorChem Venture Fund 1 and leverages research from Dr. Mike Sapieha’s laboratory at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Founded in 2016, SemaThera aims to translate this science into new treatment options for retinal diseases.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.