GV Investment Managers

GV Investment Managers is a private equity firm founded in 2000 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm specializes in impact investing, private equity, and portfolio management services. It focuses on sectors such as life sciences, consumer products, enterprise solutions, cryptocurrency, climate technology, and frontier innovations. With Alphabet as its sole limited partner, GV Investment Managers primarily targets investments in North America and Europe. The firm collaborates with operating partners who assist startups in areas such as design, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, and engineering, while also facilitating connections with Google for technological support and expertise.

Bulik-Sullivan Ph.D., Brendan

General Partner

Burns, Terri

Partner

Dame, Frederique

Partner

Faris, Karim B.

General Partner

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

John Lyman

Partner

Melahn, Laura

Partner

Nordlander, Erik

General Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Robbins M.D., Ben

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Siegler, M. G.

General Partner

Wheeler, Andrew

General Partner

Yeshwant M.B.A., M.D., Krishna

Managing Partner

Sangeen Zeb

Partner

David Schenkein

General Partner

Past deals in Healthcare

Allara

Series B in 2025
Allara is a healthcare program focused on providing specialized virtual care for women dealing with complex chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome. The platform connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians, offering a comprehensive approach that includes diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and personalized video consultations. Allara emphasizes holistic care, integrating dietary and lifestyle changes alongside nutrition counseling to help women manage their health effectively. Through its virtual appointments, the program aims to simplify access to expert care, enabling patients to track and improve their overall medical wellbeing.

Clear Labs

Series D in 2025
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Cala Health

Series C in 2024
Cala Health, Inc. is a bioelectronic medicine company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing wearable neuromodulation therapies aimed at treating chronic diseases. The company's flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive prescription therapy designed to provide transient relief from hand tremors in adults with essential tremor. By integrating advancements in neuroscience and technology, Cala Health focuses on delivering individualized peripheral nerve stimulation. In addition to its work on essential tremor, the company is also developing therapies for other neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, as well as applications in psychiatry, cardiology, and autoimmune disorders.

Metsera

Series B in 2024
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. The company focuses on advancing a variety of oral and injectable treatment options, including incretin, non-incretin, and combination therapies. These treatments are designed to address multiple therapeutic targets, positioning Metsera to meet the evolving demands of the weight loss treatment landscape. Additionally, Metsera integrates proprietary health technology tools to provide personalized care, enhancing the effectiveness of its therapeutic offerings.

Diverge Health

Series A in 2024
Diverge Health is a healthcare platform designed to support primary care practices in providing quality care to underserved patients. The company enhances these practices by offering a robust infrastructure that includes highly trained community health teams and administrative support. Additionally, Diverge Health integrates technology to facilitate local population health management. This comprehensive approach enables primary care providers to achieve better health outcomes for their patients while successfully navigating the shift towards value-based payment models.

PeopleOne Health

Series B in 2024
PeopleOne Health specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare solutions that integrate treatment and prevention, leading to substantial cost savings for both employers and employees. By focusing on value-based primary care, the company enables employers to save up to 30% on healthcare expenses while improving employee recruitment and retention. Employees benefit from an award-winning health program at no cost, which includes access to a dedicated team of top-tier healthcare professionals. PeopleOne Health designs and implements tailored corporate wellness programs for medium and large organizations, empowering employees to manage their health risks and stay informed about wellness opportunities. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in an impressive net promoter score exceeding 90, significantly higher than the healthcare industry average.

Pelage Pharma

Series A in 2024
Pelage Pharma delivers a clinically tested treatment for both men and women battling the emotional pain or social stigma of hair loss. Its non-invasive, topical small molecule drug platform activates hair follicle stem cells and stimulates robust hair growth.

Santa Ana Bio

Series B in 2024
Santa Ana Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. By utilizing advanced technologies such as deep cell profiling, single-cell genomics, and multi-omics platforms, the company designs targeted biologics that aim to provide effective and personalized treatment options. Through its innovative approach, Santa Ana Bio seeks to enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of life for those affected by autoimmune conditions.

Metsera

Series A in 2024
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. The company focuses on advancing a variety of oral and injectable treatment options, including incretin, non-incretin, and combination therapies. These treatments are designed to address multiple therapeutic targets, positioning Metsera to meet the evolving demands of the weight loss treatment landscape. Additionally, Metsera integrates proprietary health technology tools to provide personalized care, enhancing the effectiveness of its therapeutic offerings.

Pelage Pharma

Series A in 2024
Pelage Pharma delivers a clinically tested treatment for both men and women battling the emotional pain or social stigma of hair loss. Its non-invasive, topical small molecule drug platform activates hair follicle stem cells and stimulates robust hair growth.

Fabric

Series A in 2024
Fabric is a health tech company that enables healthcare providers to deliver faster, higher quality, and more accessible care while reducing costs via consumer-grade patient experiences that automate workflows for staff.

Areteia Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to putting asthma patients in better control of their disease. The company was spun out of Pennsylvania-based Knopp, which published results from its phase 2 clinical trial last year that showed its oral drug candidate could reduce the count of blood eosinophil, which is an indication of improving lung function and is found in several asthma-related treatments.

Comanche Biopharma

Series B in 2024
Comanche Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing an investigational small interfering RNA (siRNA) medicine aimed at treating preterm preeclampsia. The company is committed to ensuring that all women and their babies have access to safe and effective therapies for life-threatening complications during pregnancy. Comanche Biopharma's mission emphasizes the importance of evidence-based and affordable solutions, enabling women to receive cost-effective treatments that address the root causes of preeclampsia.

Moonwalk Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company is creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to deliver an in-depth understanding of the epigenome in both health and disease. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to explore new avenues for therapy discovery and facilitates the reprogramming of cells to restore their healthy state. By integrating AI-driven insights, Moonwalk Biosciences aims to transform the landscape of therapeutic development and improve patient outcomes.

Seismic Therapeutic

Series B in 2023
Seismic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on accelerating immunology drug development through the integration of machine learning in the biologics discovery process. Its IMPACT™ platform addresses key challenges in biologics discovery by combining structural biology, protein engineering, and translational immunology. This innovative approach aims to create optimized therapies more efficiently, ultimately benefiting patients with autoimmune diseases and disorders linked to adaptive immune system dysregulation. With a robust pipeline of biologics, Seismic Therapeutic is committed to enhancing the speed and efficacy of drug development in the field of immunology.

Allara

Series A in 2023
Allara is a healthcare program focused on providing specialized virtual care for women dealing with complex chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome. The platform connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians, offering a comprehensive approach that includes diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and personalized video consultations. Allara emphasizes holistic care, integrating dietary and lifestyle changes alongside nutrition counseling to help women manage their health effectively. Through its virtual appointments, the program aims to simplify access to expert care, enabling patients to track and improve their overall medical wellbeing.

ROME Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Established in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome—a previously overlooked segment of genetic material—to create novel treatment options. By identifying multiple drug targets and advancing several discovery programs, ROME Therapeutics aims to tap into this unexplored area of biology. The organization has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to lead its research and development efforts, which are designed to provide healthcare professionals with effective new treatments for patients suffering from these conditions.

Delve Bio

Series A in 2023
Delve Bio is a biotechnology company focused on delivering molecular insights to enhance precision patient care. It specializes in the pathogen-agnostic and unbiased detection of neuro-infectious pathogens in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). By providing comprehensive diagnostic solutions in a single test, Delve Bio equips laboratories and clinicians with critical information necessary for identifying both common and rare infectious diseases, thereby facilitating more accurate and timely medical interventions.

Bitterroot Bio

Series A in 2023
Bitterroot Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapy-based treatments for cardiovascular disease. By harnessing the immune system's natural capabilities to combat illness, the company conducts research to understand the significant roles of immune cells and immune modulators in the onset and advancement of cardiovascular conditions. Through its commitment to advancing medical treatments, Bitterroot Bio aims to provide effective therapies that can transform cardiovascular disease management and improve patient outcomes.

Comanche Biopharma

Venture Round in 2023
Comanche Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing an investigational small interfering RNA (siRNA) medicine aimed at treating preterm preeclampsia. The company is committed to ensuring that all women and their babies have access to safe and effective therapies for life-threatening complications during pregnancy. Comanche Biopharma's mission emphasizes the importance of evidence-based and affordable solutions, enabling women to receive cost-effective treatments that address the root causes of preeclampsia.

Fabric

Seed Round in 2023
Fabric is a health tech company that enables healthcare providers to deliver faster, higher quality, and more accessible care while reducing costs via consumer-grade patient experiences that automate workflows for staff.

Clever Care Health Plan

Series C in 2023
Clever Care Health Plan, Inc. is a healthcare insurance provider that specializes in Medicare Advantage plans, integrating the principles of Eastern and Western medicine. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Westminster, California, with an additional office in Arcadia, the company offers a range of culturally sensitive healthcare solutions. Its plans include access to services such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, tai chi, and cupping, aimed at enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Clever Care connects its members with diverse networks of hospitals and healthcare providers who are attuned to their cultural needs and language preferences. The company distributes its products through brokers and sales agents, ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries receive the support and services they require.

Chroma Medicine

Series B in 2023
Chroma Medicine is a genomic medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. The company focuses on epigenetic editing, aiming to revolutionize the treatment of genetically driven diseases. By utilizing epigenetics, which is nature's inherent mechanism for regulating genes, Chroma Medicine develops programmable epigenetic editors that target specific genes and control chromatin conformation. This innovative approach combines a DNA binding domain with epigenetic effector domains, providing medical practitioners with a new class of therapeutics that offers enhanced control over gene expression.

Santa Ana Bio

Series A in 2023
Santa Ana Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. By utilizing advanced technologies such as deep cell profiling, single-cell genomics, and multi-omics platforms, the company designs targeted biologics that aim to provide effective and personalized treatment options. Through its innovative approach, Santa Ana Bio seeks to enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of life for those affected by autoimmune conditions.

Thatch

Seed Round in 2023
Thatch is a health benefits platform designed to assist businesses in managing employee healthcare effectively. It features an AI-driven service known as ThatchBot, which provides continuous support to employees for healthcare inquiries and expense management. The platform allows companies to create customized healthcare budgets that cater to individual employee needs. By offering a unified interface for healthcare spending and saving, Thatch enhances the delivery of personalized health and wellness benefits, enabling employees to navigate their healthcare options with greater ease and efficiency.

Thatch

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Thatch is a health benefits platform designed to assist businesses in managing employee healthcare effectively. It features an AI-driven service known as ThatchBot, which provides continuous support to employees for healthcare inquiries and expense management. The platform allows companies to create customized healthcare budgets that cater to individual employee needs. By offering a unified interface for healthcare spending and saving, Thatch enhances the delivery of personalized health and wellness benefits, enabling employees to navigate their healthcare options with greater ease and efficiency.

Contraline

Series A in 2022
Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing male birth control solutions. The company is creating an innovative, long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraceptive known as Echo-V. This product consists of an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a polymer hydrogel device. This device acts as a semi-permeable membrane, effectively blocking sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. Contraline also offers Vasintomy, a non-surgical procedure for the insertion of Echo-V, providing a cost-effective and user-friendly approach to male contraception. Founded in 2015, Contraline aims to transform male reproductive health through its groundbreaking technology.

Kindbody

Venture Round in 2022
Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider that offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting individuals and couples in their journey to parenthood. The company's offerings include fertility assessments, preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as donor, surrogacy, and adoption services. Employers collaborate with Kindbody to provide their employees with essential financial, medical, and emotional support throughout the family-building process. Kindbody serves over 100 employers, impacting more than 2.4 million lives, while also delivering fertility care through its network of signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics across the country. The organization emphasizes improving access to holistic health and fertility services for women at affordable rates, utilizing modern technology to enhance the patient experience.

Vicinitas Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Vicinitas Therapeutics is a biotech startup that specializes in developing medicines that impact patient lives. Its vision is to use its proprietary Deubiquitinase Targeting Chimera (DUBTAC) platform to restore the levels of aberrantly degraded proteins that cause disease to confer therapeutic benefit.

Areteia Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to putting asthma patients in better control of their disease. The company was spun out of Pennsylvania-based Knopp, which published results from its phase 2 clinical trial last year that showed its oral drug candidate could reduce the count of blood eosinophil, which is an indication of improving lung function and is found in several asthma-related treatments.

Medallion

Series C in 2022
Medallion is a company that offers a network management platform tailored for the healthcare industry, focusing on simplifying the complex processes of licensing, credentialing, and payer enrollment. Founded in 2020 by Derek Lo and based in San Francisco, California, Medallion's all-in-one platform addresses the logistical challenges that healthcare providers and telemedicine companies face, enabling them to minimize time spent on administrative tasks. Key features of the platform include facilities for new licensing and renewals, primary source verification, continuing medical education tracking, and document management. By streamlining these processes, Medallion allows healthcare professionals to concentrate more on patient care rather than paperwork.

Sesame

Series B in 2022
Sesame, Inc., also known as SesameCare, is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a platform for booking medical appointments and consultations. The company distinguishes itself by offering affordable healthcare options, enabling Americans to access quality medical services at significantly reduced prices compared to traditional providers. By utilizing an AI-enabled marketplace, Sesame eliminates the need for insurance, fostering competition among healthcare providers based on quality, accessibility, and pricing. Additionally, Sesame serves as the official telehealth partner of Costco, further enhancing its reach and service offerings in the healthcare sector.

Nava

Series B in 2022
Nava is a health insurance brokerage based in New York, dedicated to providing high-quality and affordable healthcare solutions for employers and their employees. The company offers a range of services, including healthcare tools, year-round employee advocacy, and ongoing plan measurement. These services are designed to help clients select and manage their healthcare plans effectively, ensuring that they can offer necessary benefits while also reducing overall costs. Through its innovative approach, Nava aims to enhance the healthcare experience for both employers and employees.

Mirvie

Series B in 2022
Mirvie is a biotech company focused on developing non-invasive tests aimed at improving maternal-fetal health. Founded in 2018 and based in South San Francisco, California, Mirvie offers a medical diagnostic platform that provides actionable insights for mothers and families throughout their pregnancy journey. The company's innovative predictive tests help medical practitioners identify at-risk pregnancies, allowing for timely interventions and enhanced management of pregnancy-related concerns. By prioritizing safety and health, Mirvie seeks to empower families with the information necessary for better pregnancy outcomes.

OMass Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
OMass Therapeutics Limited is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in drug discovery through structural mass spectrometry. Founded in 2016, the company employs innovative mass spectrometry platforms to develop therapeutics aimed at difficult disease targets. By providing access to native mass spectrometry, OMass Therapeutics enables clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors to study complex protein assemblies and their interactions with other biological molecules. This approach allows clients to address challenging drug targets and biotherapeutics more effectively, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing novel medicines.

Waltz Health

Series A in 2022
Waltz Health is focused on enhancing the pharmaceutical supply chain by collaborating with consumers, payers, and pharmacies to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions for pricing, distribution, and prescription of medications. The company creates AI-driven marketplaces that aim to reduce costs and provide valuable insights for users, facilitating informed decision-making in prescription care. By offering consumer tools designed to empower individuals and help payers manage their pharmacy benefits, Waltz Health strives to improve accessibility and affordability in the healthcare sector.

Viz

Series D in 2022
Viz helps physicians to identify anomalies in brain scans through machine learning. The company leverages advanced deep learning to communicate time-sensitive information about stroke patients straight to a specialist who can intervene and treat them. It uses deep learning algorithms to identify a suspected large vessel occlusion, a particularly disabling type of stroke, in a CT scan and alerts the stroke team specialist within minutes. Viz has developed deep learning algorithms to analyze brain scans for large vessel occlusions (LVOs), a disabling type of stroke. The company also allows the stroke center’s clinicians to rapidly share images back and forth. Viz's mission is to fundamentally improve how healthcare is delivered in the world, through intelligent software that promises to reduce the time to treatment and improve access to care. Viz was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

LifeMine Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering new drug modalities from eukaryotic microbes, particularly fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company employs an integrated platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. This innovative Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, machine learning, genome engineering, and automation to explore the fungal biosphere for novel genetically encoded molecules with specific biological functions. By integrating chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis with biotransformation, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to advance a pipeline of new medicines into development.

Spotlight Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Spotlight Therapeutics, Inc. specializes in the development of gene editing therapeutics designed to target specific cell populations directly within the body. Established in 2017 and based in Hayward, California, the company leverages a biotechnology platform that utilizes CRISPR nuclease effectors for in vivo gene editing. Its innovative approach aims to create next-generation programmable nucleases that enhance treatment options for a variety of conditions. Spotlight Therapeutics is focused on multiple therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology, ophthalmology, and hematology, and is developing programs to address previously undruggable intracellular gene targets as well as specific monogenic disease targets related to the eye. This targeted gene editing strategy seeks to overcome the challenges associated with traditional delivery methods, thereby providing healthcare providers with improved tools for patient treatment.

Seismic Therapeutic

Series A in 2022
Seismic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on accelerating immunology drug development through the integration of machine learning in the biologics discovery process. Its IMPACT™ platform addresses key challenges in biologics discovery by combining structural biology, protein engineering, and translational immunology. This innovative approach aims to create optimized therapies more efficiently, ultimately benefiting patients with autoimmune diseases and disorders linked to adaptive immune system dysregulation. With a robust pipeline of biologics, Seismic Therapeutic is committed to enhancing the speed and efficacy of drug development in the field of immunology.

Scandit

Series D in 2022
Scandit AG is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2009, Scandit develops barcode scanning software that enhances scanning performance across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, Barcode Scanner SDK for the Web, and MatrixScan, which improve processes in retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company's solutions enable functionalities such as mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating contactless interactions. Scandit's products are utilized by notable clients such as 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. By leveraging proprietary technology in computer vision and machine learning, Scandit aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences across multiple industries. The company also maintains offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

Verana Health

Series E in 2022
Verana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Digisight Technologies, the company connects healthcare providers with patients through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, SightBook, is a mobile application that enables users to test their vision and share results with their physicians in real-time, facilitating timely appointments and treatments. Verana Health manages data from over 20,000 healthcare providers and 70 electronic health record systems, leveraging its AI-enhanced platform, VeraQ™, to create a robust healthcare data ecosystem. By utilizing advanced analytics on curated datasets, Verana Health supports life sciences partners in improving clinical research and enhancing patient care outcomes.

Found

Series B in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Quartet Health

Corporate Round in 2021
Quartet Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform integrates with health plans and systems to deliver actionable insights and reports on behavioral health conditions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. By facilitating connections among physicians, mental health providers, and insurers, Quartet Health enhances access to mental health care that aligns with patients' preferences and clinical needs, while also supporting tools for patient self-management. This approach not only improves the quality of care but also contributes to lowering healthcare costs for patients.

Patina

Series A in 2021
Patina is a healthcare provider focused on enhancing the aging experience for older adults and their families. The company has developed a care model that prioritizes the unique needs and values of this demographic. By offering personalized and on-demand services, Patina aims to create a healthcare experience that is both human-centered and supportive. This approach allows families to actively participate in the care of their loved ones, ensuring that older adults receive the attention and respect they deserve as they navigate the challenges of aging. Patina's mission is to empower individuals to live their best lives and maintain their dignity as they age.

Modern Age

Series A in 2021
Modern Age is a health & wellness platform that makes the journey of aging easier, healthier, and manageable by one own self.

Sprinter Health

Series A in 2021
Sprinter Health is an on-demand mobile health company that sends full-time nurses and phlebotomists (“Sprinters”) into the home.

ROME Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Established in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome—a previously overlooked segment of genetic material—to create novel treatment options. By identifying multiple drug targets and advancing several discovery programs, ROME Therapeutics aims to tap into this unexplored area of biology. The organization has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to lead its research and development efforts, which are designed to provide healthcare professionals with effective new treatments for patients suffering from these conditions.

Ultromics

Series B in 2021
They are building world-class diagnostic aids to help cardiologists — powered by artificial intelligence. To date, they have developed the world’s most accurate echocardiography software to improve the diagnosis of coronary heart disease by more than 90%.

Sonoma Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2021
Sonoma Biotherapeutics is a company invloved the development of adoptive Treg therapies cell for autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Using next generation genome editing and target-specific cell therapy, Sonoma is focused on developing its best-in-class platform across the entire spectrum of Treg cell therapeutic capabilities. Founded by pioneers in Treg biology and cell therapy, the company brings together leading expertise and proprietary methodologies for the discovery and development of disease modifying and curative therapies.

TMRW Life Sciences

Series C in 2021
TMRW Life Sciences is a technology company focused on improving standards of safety, transparency, and accountability in the management of frozen eggs and embryos within the IVF sector. The company has developed the first automated cryo-management platform specifically designed for this purpose, which integrates a digital chain of custody with robotic storage and monitoring solutions. This innovative approach aims to replace traditional manual methods that have remained largely unchanged over the years, thereby significantly reducing the risk of errors that could have serious consequences. Founded in 2018 by Joshua Abram, Alan Murray, and Dr. Jeffrey Port, TMRW combines expertise in fertility, embryology, cryo-management, automation, software development, and robotics to enhance the specimen management process for clinics, facilitating advancements in IVF technology. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Prime Medicine

Series B in 2021
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its proprietary Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aiming to restore normal genetic function and address the underlying causes of various diseases. By targeting a broad spectrum of conditions with significant unmet medical needs, Prime Medicine seeks to revolutionize the field of genetic medicine through effective and efficient therapeutic solutions.

Kindbody

Series C in 2021
Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider that offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting individuals and couples in their journey to parenthood. The company's offerings include fertility assessments, preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as donor, surrogacy, and adoption services. Employers collaborate with Kindbody to provide their employees with essential financial, medical, and emotional support throughout the family-building process. Kindbody serves over 100 employers, impacting more than 2.4 million lives, while also delivering fertility care through its network of signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics across the country. The organization emphasizes improving access to holistic health and fertility services for women at affordable rates, utilizing modern technology to enhance the patient experience.

Ribon Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing novel cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer survival mechanisms. Established in 2015, Ribon is leveraging insights from its scientific founders and an experienced management team to create a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at understanding the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform enables the development of small molecule inhibitors designed to disrupt cancer cells' abilities to withstand stress, potentially leading to innovative treatments for cancer and other diseases. The company is supported by notable life science investors, positioning it for growth in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Clear Labs

Series C in 2021
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Headway

Series B in 2021
Headway is a mental healthcare system focused on providing affordable access to mental health services. It operates a virtual network of therapists who accept insurance and offer both video and in-person sessions that can be booked entirely online. This platform enables mental healthcare providers to expand their practices while allowing individuals to save on mental health sessions. By streamlining the process of accessing therapy, Headway aims to improve the overall accessibility and affordability of mental healthcare for users.

Affinia Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Affinia Therapeutics Inc. is focused on developing gene therapies for various diseases, particularly those affecting the muscles and central nervous system. The company specializes in creating adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, leveraging advanced techniques in synthetic and systems biology, as well as high-throughput screening and tissue and single-cell resolution. Founded in 2019 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Affinia aims to address significant unmet medical needs by providing rationally designed gene therapies with improved properties. The company's innovative approach seeks to offer effective treatments for devastating conditions that currently lack adequate therapeutic options.

Tend

Series C in 2021
Tend is a modern dental care provider that aims to transform the patient experience by offering personalized and hassle-free services. Launched in October 2019, the company has established 25 locations across major cities including New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville, and Connecticut. Tend focuses on patient happiness in a calm and inviting environment, leveraging technology and a hospitality-driven approach alongside a highly skilled clinical team. By prioritizing comfort and efficiency, Tend has become one of the top-rated full-service dental practices in the country, employing over 650 team members to support its mission of delivering quality oral health care.

insitro

Series C in 2021
Insitro, Inc. is a data-driven company focused on drug discovery and development, particularly targeting nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller and based in South San Francisco, California, Insitro harnesses machine learning and high-throughput biology to revolutionize the process of drug discovery. The company creates extensive functional genomic data sets and integrates them with patient data through innovative machine learning techniques. This approach allows Insitro to build predictive models that enhance target selection, streamline the design of therapeutics, and optimize drug development strategies. By addressing critical challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, Insitro aims to accelerate the delivery of new and effective treatments to patients.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics that utilize molecular glue degraders (MGDs) to modulate protein degradation pathways. By leveraging the body's natural mechanisms for protein destruction, these small molecule drugs selectively target and degrade disease-causing proteins. The company employs its QuEEN platform, which combines artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify relevant proteins for degradation. With a diverse library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, Monte Rosa's lead candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing promise for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company aims to advance its pipeline of pioneering therapies for cancer and other diseases.

Nanit

Series C in 2021
Nanit team is a tight-knit collection of scientists, parents and designers—experts in the first beautiful months of human life. They have developed advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms to help us measure human behavior. They use this knowledge and technology to create innovative products that are safer and smarter, for parents and babies everywhere. Their team comes from great companies like Applied Materials, Diapers.com, Philips, Time Warner and Tiny Love, where they've focused on building brands and products people love.

Hyperfine

Series D in 2021
Hyperfine is a medical device company that developed Swoop, the first FDA-cleared point-of-care MRI system designed to enhance patient access to diagnostic imaging. Swoop operates at a lower magnetic field strength than traditional MRI machines, producing high-quality images quickly and efficiently. This portable system can be easily wheeled to a patient's bedside, plugged into a standard electrical outlet, and operated via an iPad, making it suitable for various clinical environments such as emergency departments and intensive care units. Hyperfine generates revenue through the sale of MRI devices and service sales, which include subscriptions for bundled devices, maintenance, and software. By providing rapid imaging capabilities at a fraction of the cost of conventional MRIs, Hyperfine aims to facilitate timely diagnoses and treatments for patients, regardless of their location or resources.

Vera Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Vera Therapeutics, a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, specializes in developing innovative biologic therapeutics aimed at treating serious immunological diseases and genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and renamed in March 2020, the company's research focuses on transformative treatments that can significantly improve patient outcomes. One of its key product candidates is atacicept, a fusion protein designed for self-administration via a weekly subcutaneous injection. Atacicept works by inhibiting both B lymphocyte stimulator and a proliferation-inducing ligand, which are involved in the production of autoantibodies that contribute to various autoimmune diseases. Additionally, Vera Therapeutics is exploring gene-editing technologies that hold the potential to address conditions such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis.

Verve Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. is a genetic medicines company focused on innovative treatments for cardiovascular disease through gene editing. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research facility in Philadelphia, the company aims to shift the management of cardiovascular conditions from chronic treatments to single-course gene editing therapies. Its initial programs concentrate on the PCSK9 and ANGPTL3 genes, which are known to significantly impact blood lipid levels, a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Verve Therapeutics collaborates with partners such as Beam Therapeutics and Verily to enhance its gene editing delivery technologies. The company is staffed by a team of experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, and drug development, positioning itself to address the challenges of cardiovascular health effectively.

EQRx

Series B in 2021
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.

LifeMine Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering new drug modalities from eukaryotic microbes, particularly fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company employs an integrated platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. This innovative Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, machine learning, genome engineering, and automation to explore the fungal biosphere for novel genetically encoded molecules with specific biological functions. By integrating chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis with biotransformation, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to advance a pipeline of new medicines into development.

Found

Series A in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Spotlight Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Spotlight Therapeutics, Inc. specializes in the development of gene editing therapeutics designed to target specific cell populations directly within the body. Established in 2017 and based in Hayward, California, the company leverages a biotechnology platform that utilizes CRISPR nuclease effectors for in vivo gene editing. Its innovative approach aims to create next-generation programmable nucleases that enhance treatment options for a variety of conditions. Spotlight Therapeutics is focused on multiple therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology, ophthalmology, and hematology, and is developing programs to address previously undruggable intracellular gene targets as well as specific monogenic disease targets related to the eye. This targeted gene editing strategy seeks to overcome the challenges associated with traditional delivery methods, thereby providing healthcare providers with improved tools for patient treatment.

Resilience

Series B in 2020
Resilience is a technology-driven biomanufacturing company focused on enhancing access to complex medicines, including biologics, vaccines, nucleic acids, and cell and gene therapies. The firm aims to transform the production of medicine by providing a comprehensive range of customized manufacturing capabilities that cater to the diverse needs of biopharmaceuticals throughout all stages of drug development, from pre-clinical to commercial supply. Resilience is committed to creating a sustainable network of advanced manufacturing solutions that ensure rapid, safe, and scalable production of treatments, thereby enabling partners to concentrate on breakthrough discoveries that improve patient outcomes. The company's innovative approach also strengthens biopharmaceutical supply chains, preparing them for future challenges.

Headway

Series A in 2020
Headway is a mental healthcare system focused on providing affordable access to mental health services. It operates a virtual network of therapists who accept insurance and offer both video and in-person sessions that can be booked entirely online. This platform enables mental healthcare providers to expand their practices while allowing individuals to save on mental health sessions. By streamlining the process of accessing therapy, Headway aims to improve the overall accessibility and affordability of mental healthcare for users.

Tend

Series B in 2020
Tend is a modern dental care provider that aims to transform the patient experience by offering personalized and hassle-free services. Launched in October 2019, the company has established 25 locations across major cities including New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville, and Connecticut. Tend focuses on patient happiness in a calm and inviting environment, leveraging technology and a hospitality-driven approach alongside a highly skilled clinical team. By prioritizing comfort and efficiency, Tend has become one of the top-rated full-service dental practices in the country, employing over 650 team members to support its mission of delivering quality oral health care.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics that utilize molecular glue degraders (MGDs) to modulate protein degradation pathways. By leveraging the body's natural mechanisms for protein destruction, these small molecule drugs selectively target and degrade disease-causing proteins. The company employs its QuEEN platform, which combines artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify relevant proteins for degradation. With a diverse library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, Monte Rosa's lead candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing promise for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company aims to advance its pipeline of pioneering therapies for cancer and other diseases.

Ready

Series C in 2020
Ready Responders was founded in 2016 with the mission of giving patients direct access to healthcare professionals in their homes and giving Responders the opportunity to provide care in their communities. Responders travel to patients’ homes to address their physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with an advanced medical or behavioral health provider, and connecting them with external resources and relationships for ongoing, sustained support. With Ready Responders, patients now have access to quality whole-person care in their homes, 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, and talented individuals are provided the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, mission-driven company. They are in-network with most major insurance companies in the markets they serve. Ready Responders is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Google Ventures, Founders Fund, Rise of the Rest, and City Lights Capital.

Taysha Gene Therapies

Series B in 2020
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2019, focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for monogenic diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The company’s product pipeline includes several therapies currently in development, such as TSHA-101 for GM2 gangliosidosis, TSHA-118 for CLN1 disease, TSHA-102 for Rett syndrome, TSHA-103 for SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and TSHA-104 for Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. Taysha Gene Therapies aims to translate innovative treatments from research to clinical practice efficiently, leveraging a strategic partnership with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to enhance its development and commercialization capabilities. The company's mission is to create curative medicines that target both rare and prevalent CNS conditions, thereby addressing severe and life-threatening diseases.

Encoded Therapeutics

Series D in 2020
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in precision gene therapies aimed at treating a wide array of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing a unique platform, Encoded identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational techniques. The company's therapy pipeline targets both genetic and acquired disorders across various disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative solutions that enable medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Kindbody

Series B in 2020
Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider that offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting individuals and couples in their journey to parenthood. The company's offerings include fertility assessments, preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as donor, surrogacy, and adoption services. Employers collaborate with Kindbody to provide their employees with essential financial, medical, and emotional support throughout the family-building process. Kindbody serves over 100 employers, impacting more than 2.4 million lives, while also delivering fertility care through its network of signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics across the country. The organization emphasizes improving access to holistic health and fertility services for women at affordable rates, utilizing modern technology to enhance the patient experience.

Verve Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. is a genetic medicines company focused on innovative treatments for cardiovascular disease through gene editing. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research facility in Philadelphia, the company aims to shift the management of cardiovascular conditions from chronic treatments to single-course gene editing therapies. Its initial programs concentrate on the PCSK9 and ANGPTL3 genes, which are known to significantly impact blood lipid levels, a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Verve Therapeutics collaborates with partners such as Beam Therapeutics and Verily to enhance its gene editing delivery technologies. The company is staffed by a team of experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, and drug development, positioning itself to address the challenges of cardiovascular health effectively.

PatientPing

Series C in 2020
PatientPing, Inc. is a health technology company that has established a national care coordination network designed to connect healthcare providers with real-time notifications whenever patients receive care. The network encompasses a diverse group of healthcare personnel, including physicians, nurses, case managers, and care coordinators across various settings such as hospitals, emergency departments, and skilled nursing facilities. PatientPing offers technology solutions tailored to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and other healthcare providers, facilitating improved collaboration and information sharing. One of its key tools, Spotlights, leverages real-time data to identify utilization and performance trends in patient care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PatientPing operates as a subsidiary of SVB Leerink Holdings LLC and maintains a strategic partnership with MedAllies, Inc. By fostering connections among care teams, PatientPing aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

insitro

Series B in 2020
Insitro, Inc. is a data-driven company focused on drug discovery and development, particularly targeting nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller and based in South San Francisco, California, Insitro harnesses machine learning and high-throughput biology to revolutionize the process of drug discovery. The company creates extensive functional genomic data sets and integrates them with patient data through innovative machine learning techniques. This approach allows Insitro to build predictive models that enhance target selection, streamline the design of therapeutics, and optimize drug development strategies. By addressing critical challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, Insitro aims to accelerate the delivery of new and effective treatments to patients.

Scandit

Series C in 2020
Scandit AG is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2009, Scandit develops barcode scanning software that enhances scanning performance across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, Barcode Scanner SDK for the Web, and MatrixScan, which improve processes in retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company's solutions enable functionalities such as mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating contactless interactions. Scandit's products are utilized by notable clients such as 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. By leveraging proprietary technology in computer vision and machine learning, Scandit aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences across multiple industries. The company also maintains offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

SQZ Biotech

Series D in 2020
SQZ Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients facing cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious health conditions. Utilizing its proprietary CellSqueeze technology, SQZ Biotech can deliver a variety of materials into diverse patient cell types, enabling the engineering of therapies that address a wide array of clinical challenges. The company aims to create well-tolerated cell therapies that not only enhance therapeutic benefits but also improve the overall patient experience compared to traditional cell therapy methods. Through a combination of internal research initiatives and external collaborations, SQZ Biotech is advancing a new generation of cellular therapies aimed at both immune activation and immune suppression.

Clear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Owkin

Series A in 2020
Owkin is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2016 with offices in New York and Paris, focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative technology. The company utilizes AI to enhance drug discovery and development, particularly in oncology, by identifying new drug candidates, de-risking clinical trials, and creating diagnostic tools. Owkin's offerings include Okwin Lab, which connects data by therapeutic area; Okwin Loop, which features validated models; and a comprehensive software stack for full-service solutions. The company employs federated learning, enabling collaboration among medical and biopharma partners to extract insights from disparate datasets while safeguarding patient privacy. Owkin has developed a catalog of 30 validated models, with an additional 40 in development, and has raised over $255 million in funding, achieving unicorn status in November 2021. Co-founded by Thomas Clozel and Gilles Wainrib, Owkin aims to transform the landscape of healthcare by delivering tailored treatments for individual patients.

ROME Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Established in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome—a previously overlooked segment of genetic material—to create novel treatment options. By identifying multiple drug targets and advancing several discovery programs, ROME Therapeutics aims to tap into this unexplored area of biology. The organization has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to lead its research and development efforts, which are designed to provide healthcare professionals with effective new treatments for patients suffering from these conditions.

Aledade

Series C in 2020
Aledade, Inc. is a health technology company that supports primary care physicians in establishing and managing accountable care organizations (ACOs) across the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, Aledade partners with independent primary care providers to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory expertise, and payer relationships. The company also provides 360° practice support, workflow optimization, and assistance with ACO governance and contracting. By leveraging its technology platform, Aledade enables physicians to access integrated data and insights that help improve patient care, reduce costs, and maintain the autonomy of independent practices. Its tailored solutions cater to a diverse range of healthcare providers, including small practices, large practices, community health centers, and multispecialty groups.

Ready

Series B in 2020
Ready Responders was founded in 2016 with the mission of giving patients direct access to healthcare professionals in their homes and giving Responders the opportunity to provide care in their communities. Responders travel to patients’ homes to address their physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with an advanced medical or behavioral health provider, and connecting them with external resources and relationships for ongoing, sustained support. With Ready Responders, patients now have access to quality whole-person care in their homes, 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, and talented individuals are provided the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, mission-driven company. They are in-network with most major insurance companies in the markets they serve. Ready Responders is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Google Ventures, Founders Fund, Rise of the Rest, and City Lights Capital.

Element Science

Series C in 2020
Element Science is a medical device and digital health company that develops solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearable devices, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies to address the needs of high-risk cardiovascular patients, primarily as they transition from the hospital to home. The company developing a proprietary next-generation wearable digital platform that unites patient-centric human factor engineering, sophisticated machine learning algorithm development principles, and rigorous electromechanical medical device development standards. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Verana Health

Series D in 2020
Verana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Digisight Technologies, the company connects healthcare providers with patients through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, SightBook, is a mobile application that enables users to test their vision and share results with their physicians in real-time, facilitating timely appointments and treatments. Verana Health manages data from over 20,000 healthcare providers and 70 electronic health record systems, leveraging its AI-enhanced platform, VeraQ™, to create a robust healthcare data ecosystem. By utilizing advanced analytics on curated datasets, Verana Health supports life sciences partners in improving clinical research and enhancing patient care outcomes.

EQRx

Series A in 2020
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.

PACT Pharma

Series C in 2020
PACT Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized cell-based therapies for cancer treatment, specifically through neoantigen-specific adoptive T-cell therapies aimed at solid tumors. The company utilizes bioinformatics to analyze the DNA and RNA of patients' tumors and normal tissues, identifying candidate neoantigen peptides that can stimulate targeted antitumor T-cell responses. By recognizing unique neo-epitopes associated with individual cancers, PACT Pharma enables the engineering of autologous T cells designed to specifically target and eliminate tumor cells expressing these neoantigens. Founded in 2016 and based in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is dedicated to advancing innovative treatment options for patients with cancer.

SQZ Biotech

Series D in 2019
SQZ Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients facing cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious health conditions. Utilizing its proprietary CellSqueeze technology, SQZ Biotech can deliver a variety of materials into diverse patient cell types, enabling the engineering of therapies that address a wide array of clinical challenges. The company aims to create well-tolerated cell therapies that not only enhance therapeutic benefits but also improve the overall patient experience compared to traditional cell therapy methods. Through a combination of internal research initiatives and external collaborations, SQZ Biotech is advancing a new generation of cellular therapies aimed at both immune activation and immune suppression.

Kindbody

Series A in 2019
Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider that offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting individuals and couples in their journey to parenthood. The company's offerings include fertility assessments, preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as donor, surrogacy, and adoption services. Employers collaborate with Kindbody to provide their employees with essential financial, medical, and emotional support throughout the family-building process. Kindbody serves over 100 employers, impacting more than 2.4 million lives, while also delivering fertility care through its network of signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics across the country. The organization emphasizes improving access to holistic health and fertility services for women at affordable rates, utilizing modern technology to enhance the patient experience.

Kindbody

Series A in 2019
Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider that offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting individuals and couples in their journey to parenthood. The company's offerings include fertility assessments, preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as donor, surrogacy, and adoption services. Employers collaborate with Kindbody to provide their employees with essential financial, medical, and emotional support throughout the family-building process. Kindbody serves over 100 employers, impacting more than 2.4 million lives, while also delivering fertility care through its network of signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics across the country. The organization emphasizes improving access to holistic health and fertility services for women at affordable rates, utilizing modern technology to enhance the patient experience.

CareBridge

Series B in 2019
CareBridge is a technology and services provider based in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities who receive home and community-based services. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in assisting health plans and states by offering comprehensive solutions such as electronic visit verification, data aggregation, and 24/7 clinical support. CareBridge focuses on ensuring that Medicaid recipients, as well as those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, receive the necessary services, equipment, and support to maintain their independence at home. By facilitating continuous communication between patients, their families, and caregivers, CareBridge enhances the quality of care and promotes a supportive environment for those they serve.

Viz

Series B in 2019
Viz helps physicians to identify anomalies in brain scans through machine learning. The company leverages advanced deep learning to communicate time-sensitive information about stroke patients straight to a specialist who can intervene and treat them. It uses deep learning algorithms to identify a suspected large vessel occlusion, a particularly disabling type of stroke, in a CT scan and alerts the stroke team specialist within minutes. Viz has developed deep learning algorithms to analyze brain scans for large vessel occlusions (LVOs), a disabling type of stroke. The company also allows the stroke center’s clinicians to rapidly share images back and forth. Viz's mission is to fundamentally improve how healthcare is delivered in the world, through intelligent software that promises to reduce the time to treatment and improve access to care. Viz was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Prime Medicine

Series A in 2019
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its proprietary Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aiming to restore normal genetic function and address the underlying causes of various diseases. By targeting a broad spectrum of conditions with significant unmet medical needs, Prime Medicine seeks to revolutionize the field of genetic medicine through effective and efficient therapeutic solutions.

Vera Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Vera Therapeutics, a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, specializes in developing innovative biologic therapeutics aimed at treating serious immunological diseases and genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and renamed in March 2020, the company's research focuses on transformative treatments that can significantly improve patient outcomes. One of its key product candidates is atacicept, a fusion protein designed for self-administration via a weekly subcutaneous injection. Atacicept works by inhibiting both B lymphocyte stimulator and a proliferation-inducing ligand, which are involved in the production of autoantibodies that contribute to various autoimmune diseases. Additionally, Vera Therapeutics is exploring gene-editing technologies that hold the potential to address conditions such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis.

Freenome

Series B in 2019
Freenome, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven genomic solutions for the early detection of cancer. The company focuses on creating simple, non-invasive blood tests that can identify early-stage cancer and assist in treatment selection, thus enabling proactive disease management. Freenome’s multi-omics platform employs proprietary algorithms to enhance disease screening processes, aiming to facilitate timely interventions and improve treatment effectiveness. In addition to its diagnostic products, Freenome also offers clinical research services to support its mission of transforming cancer management through systematic early detection.

Quartet Health

Series D in 2019
Quartet Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform integrates with health plans and systems to deliver actionable insights and reports on behavioral health conditions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. By facilitating connections among physicians, mental health providers, and insurers, Quartet Health enhances access to mental health care that aligns with patients' preferences and clinical needs, while also supporting tools for patient self-management. This approach not only improves the quality of care but also contributes to lowering healthcare costs for patients.

Cala Health

Series C in 2019
Cala Health, Inc. is a bioelectronic medicine company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing wearable neuromodulation therapies aimed at treating chronic diseases. The company's flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive prescription therapy designed to provide transient relief from hand tremors in adults with essential tremor. By integrating advancements in neuroscience and technology, Cala Health focuses on delivering individualized peripheral nerve stimulation. In addition to its work on essential tremor, the company is also developing therapies for other neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, as well as applications in psychiatry, cardiology, and autoimmune disorders.
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