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.

Brian Bendett

Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

Terri Burns

Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

John Lyman

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Krishna Yeshwant

Managing Partner

Sangeen Zeb

Partner

David Schenkein

General Partner

Past deals in Life Science

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.

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics operates as a biopharmaceutical company.

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.

Tome Biosciences

Series A in 2023
Tome Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in programmable gene insertion technology. Utilizing CRISPR, the company develops methods to insert genetic sequences of any size at various locations within any genome. This innovative approach aims to enhance the ability to detect and eliminate deoxyribonucleic acid from similar bacteriophages during infections. By advancing cell and genome engineering, Tome Biosciences seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions for patients, paving the way for significant advancements in genetic medicine.

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.

Gate Bioscience

Series A in 2023
Gate Bioscience specializes in a small molecule modality to treat biology’s intractable diseases.

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.

Nimbus Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2023
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.

EpiBiologics

Series A in 2023
EpiBiologics focuses on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. The company utilizes its EpiTAC platform to create therapeutics that degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of disorders. By specializing in protein degradation, EpiBiologics enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential solutions for a wide range of medical 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.

Antiva Biosciences

Series E in 2023
Antiva Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral drugs to treat human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Founded in 2012 and previously known as Hera Therapeutics, the company aims to prevent cancer by addressing precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach involves localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals designed to improve health outcomes for patients suffering from diseases linked to HPV and other viruses. The company's clinical programs target high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias, utilizing a medicinal chemistry platform that emphasizes the development and commercialization of direct-acting antivirals.

EpiBiologics

Series A in 2023
EpiBiologics focuses on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. The company utilizes its EpiTAC platform to create therapeutics that degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of disorders. By specializing in protein degradation, EpiBiologics enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential solutions for a wide range of medical conditions.

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.

Pretzel Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Pretzel was founded by some of the world’s foremost academics in mitochondrial biology, and we benefit from the leadership of accomplished experts in drug discovery, drug development, and company formation. Our name is inspired by the focal point of our science, the mitochondrion, whose highly folded inner membrane is one of many fascinating features that make it unlike any other organelle in the body.

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.

Xilis

Series A in 2022
Xilis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing advanced organoid technologies aimed at guiding precision therapy for cancer patients and enhancing drug discovery processes. The company's flagship platform, XilisµO, facilitates rapid diagnostics and personalized drug screening while providing scalable, patient-derived models for high-throughput drug discovery. This technology supports physicians and pharmaceutical companies in creating tailored treatments by enabling effective drug screening, ultimately contributing to more precise and cost-efficient cancer therapies.

Aspen Neuroscience

Series B in 2022
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create patient-specific therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2018 and based in San Diego, California, the company is advancing its pipeline of products, which includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited autologous neuron replacement therapy targeting familial forms of the disease. Aspen Neuroscience employs innovative genomic approaches in conjunction with stem cell biology to address diseases with significant unmet medical needs, aiming to provide restorative cell therapies that can modify the progression of Parkinson's disease and potentially extend to other affected organs.

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.

Ventus Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
Ventus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines aimed at treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer by targeting the innate immune system. The company employs a structural immunology platform that provides deep insights into the mechanisms and molecular structures involved in immune responses. This platform integrates proprietary protein engineering capabilities with advanced rational and structure-based drug design tools, allowing for precise targeting of the innate immune system. Ventus is actively building a pipeline of drug programs that address critical targets within this system, particularly proteins involved in inflammasome and nucleic acid-sensing signaling pathways, thereby enabling the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory and immune-related conditions.

TenSixteen Bio

Series A in 2022
TenSixteen Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics for a variety of diseases. The company uses somatic mosaicism and clonal hematopoiesis (CHIP) to find and develop new treatments for age-related disorders. Foresite Labs co-founded TenSixteen Bio, which is based in San Francisco.

Antiva Biosciences

Series D in 2021
Antiva Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral drugs to treat human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Founded in 2012 and previously known as Hera Therapeutics, the company aims to prevent cancer by addressing precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach involves localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals designed to improve health outcomes for patients suffering from diseases linked to HPV and other viruses. The company's clinical programs target high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias, utilizing a medicinal chemistry platform that emphasizes the development and commercialization of direct-acting antivirals.

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.

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.

Xilis

Series A in 2021
Xilis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing advanced organoid technologies aimed at guiding precision therapy for cancer patients and enhancing drug discovery processes. The company's flagship platform, XilisµO, facilitates rapid diagnostics and personalized drug screening while providing scalable, patient-derived models for high-throughput drug discovery. This technology supports physicians and pharmaceutical companies in creating tailored treatments by enabling effective drug screening, ultimately contributing to more precise and cost-efficient cancer therapies.

Treeline Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company focuses on developing transformative precision medicines aimed at treating cancer and other serious health conditions. Utilizing a comprehensive drug discovery platform, Treeline combines mechanistic biology, medicinal chemistry, computational science, structural biology, and protein science to create innovative therapeutic solutions. Through its research and development efforts, Treeline aims to provide effective treatments to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.

Ventus Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Ventus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines aimed at treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer by targeting the innate immune system. The company employs a structural immunology platform that provides deep insights into the mechanisms and molecular structures involved in immune responses. This platform integrates proprietary protein engineering capabilities with advanced rational and structure-based drug design tools, allowing for precise targeting of the innate immune system. Ventus is actively building a pipeline of drug programs that address critical targets within this system, particularly proteins involved in inflammasome and nucleic acid-sensing signaling pathways, thereby enabling the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory and immune-related conditions.

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.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Tenaya Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies designed to offer treatment for heart disease. The company's therapies address heart failure through multipronged efforts that target the fundamental cellular pathologies present in diseased cardiac muscle and that leverage cutting-edge research in cardiac development and regeneration, enabling physicians to regenerate heart tissue, and additional programs focused on cardiomyopathies.

SpyBiotech

Series A in 2021
SpyBiotech Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative vaccines using a proprietary technology known as molecular superglue. This platform allows for the rapid creation of bonding vaccines by attaching antigens to viruses and other particles, enhancing the vaccine development process. By leveraging this unique approach, SpyBiotech aims to provide medical institutions and research centers with more effective vaccines that can be developed in a shorter timeframe, ultimately improving immunity against various diseases, including bacterial infections.

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.

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.

IconOVir Bio

Series A in 2021
IconOVir Bio is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative oncolytic virus therapies for cancer treatment. The company's proprietary platform aims to overcome the limitations associated with first- and second-generation oncolytic viruses, thereby enhancing the therapeutic options available to healthcare professionals. By prioritizing personalized therapy, IconOVir Bio seeks to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients, positioning itself at the forefront of advancements in oncology.

Encodia

Series C in 2020
Encodia, Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in proteomics research and the development of innovative protein analysis technology. The company offers a platform that utilizes reverse-translation technology to convert peptide sequence information into DNA libraries, facilitating scalable and efficient protein sequencing. This capability enables researchers to analyze protein samples comprehensively, thereby advancing the field of personalized medicine. By democratizing access to detailed information on cellular processes, Encodia aims to accelerate the discovery of novel approaches to addressing challenging diseases.

Locanabio

Series B in 2020
Locanabio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing RNA-targeted gene therapies aimed at treating a range of underserved diseases, particularly in the areas of neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and retinal conditions. The company's innovative platform focuses on modifying disease-causing RNA, allowing for the identification and correction of specific RNA sequences associated with rare genetic disorders. This approach distinguishes Locanabio's therapies from traditional DNA-targeted methods, offering a unique solution for patients with severe and challenging health issues. The company, which rebranded from Locana, Inc. in July 2020, is dedicated to advancing therapeutic candidates that address significant medical needs.

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.

Invivyd

Series B in 2020
Invivyd is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing antibody-based therapies aimed at providing protection against serious viral infectious diseases. The company focuses on creating solutions that go beyond naturally occurring immunity, particularly in response to viral threats with pandemic potential, starting with SARS-CoV-2. Its product pipeline includes ADG20, which is designed for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, and VYD222, a monoclonal antibody engineered for enhanced potency and broad coverage. By prioritizing rapid and enduring therapeutic options, Invivyd aims to safeguard vulnerable populations from the severe impacts of circulating viral infections.

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.

Kronos Bio

Private Equity Round in 2020
Kronos Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company focuses on targeting dysregulated transcription factors and oncogenic signaling pathways. Its lead candidate, entospletinib, is a selective inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, Kronos Bio is developing KB-0742, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase 9, intended for MYC-amplified solid tumors. By leveraging advanced technologies such as high-throughput small-molecule microarrays and targeted protein degradation, Kronos Bio aims to identify effective compounds that can modulate historically undruggable cancer targets, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes through precision medicine.

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.

Sana Biotechnology

Series A in 2020
Sana Biotechnology is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in South San Francisco, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in developing engineered cells as medicines to treat a variety of diseases. Sana Biotechnology focuses on reprogramming cells in the body and replacing damaged cells and tissues, leveraging recent scientific advancements to create new therapeutic options. The company's research spans multiple therapeutic areas with significant unmet needs, including oncology, diabetes, B-cell-mediated autoimmune disorders, and central nervous system conditions. Its pipeline includes various product candidates aimed at addressing these challenges through innovative cell engineering programs.

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.

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.

Ventus Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Ventus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines aimed at treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer by targeting the innate immune system. The company employs a structural immunology platform that provides deep insights into the mechanisms and molecular structures involved in immune responses. This platform integrates proprietary protein engineering capabilities with advanced rational and structure-based drug design tools, allowing for precise targeting of the innate immune system. Ventus is actively building a pipeline of drug programs that address critical targets within this system, particularly proteins involved in inflammasome and nucleic acid-sensing signaling pathways, thereby enabling the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory and immune-related conditions.

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.

Cerevance

Series B in 2020
Cerevance LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes its NETSseq platform to profile specific brain cell types, including neurons and glial cells, using a repository of over 15,000 human brain tissue samples. This platform provides detailed expression and epigenetic data, allowing Cerevance to identify promising therapeutic targets for central nervous system diseases. Through its research, the company aims to advance new medicines that can potentially address the underlying mechanisms of these debilitating conditions.

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.

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.

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.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Tenaya Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies designed to offer treatment for heart disease. The company's therapies address heart failure through multipronged efforts that target the fundamental cellular pathologies present in diseased cardiac muscle and that leverage cutting-edge research in cardiac development and regeneration, enabling physicians to regenerate heart tissue, and additional programs focused on cardiomyopathies.

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.

Kronos Bio

Series A in 2019
Kronos Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company focuses on targeting dysregulated transcription factors and oncogenic signaling pathways. Its lead candidate, entospletinib, is a selective inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, Kronos Bio is developing KB-0742, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase 9, intended for MYC-amplified solid tumors. By leveraging advanced technologies such as high-throughput small-molecule microarrays and targeted protein degradation, Kronos Bio aims to identify effective compounds that can modulate historically undruggable cancer targets, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes through precision medicine.

Blackthorn Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Blackthorn Therapeutics, based in South San Francisco, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicine for neurobehavioral disorders. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a proprietary computational platform that integrates advances in computational and clinical neuroscience to better understand the relationship between brain function and behavior. By targeting dysfunctional brain circuits, Blackthorn aims to address longstanding challenges in drug discovery and development. The company’s approach involves identifying novel therapeutic targets, small molecule drug candidates, and biologically-based patient subgroups that are most likely to benefit from treatment, thereby enhancing the precision of therapeutic interventions in the central nervous system.

Locanabio

Series A in 2019
Locanabio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing RNA-targeted gene therapies aimed at treating a range of underserved diseases, particularly in the areas of neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and retinal conditions. The company's innovative platform focuses on modifying disease-causing RNA, allowing for the identification and correction of specific RNA sequences associated with rare genetic disorders. This approach distinguishes Locanabio's therapies from traditional DNA-targeted methods, offering a unique solution for patients with severe and challenging health issues. The company, which rebranded from Locana, Inc. in July 2020, is dedicated to advancing therapeutic candidates that address significant medical needs.

Maze Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative medicines that leverage the effects of rare genetic variants to address unmet medical needs. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Modulus Therapeutics, the company utilizes its proprietary Compass platform to identify genetic variants linked to diseases and map them to the biological pathways that drive these conditions in specific patient populations. By integrating large-scale human genetics data and functional genomics with various drug discovery methods, Maze Therapeutics aims to reveal modifier genes that offer protective benefits. This approach enhances the understanding of target biology and informs the development of novel therapies, ultimately enabling pharmaceutical companies to create effective treatments.

Schrödinger

Series E in 2019
Schrödinger develops a computational platform that facilitates the research efforts of biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories worldwide. Schrödinger also has wholly-owned and collaborative drug discovery programs in a broad range of therapeutic areas. Schrödinger is deeply committed to investing in the science and talent that drive its computational platform.

Alector

Series E in 2018
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. The company’s lead products, AL001, AL101, AL002, and AL003, are currently undergoing various stages of clinical trials, with AL001 in a phase II trial for frontotemporal dementia and AL101 in phase I trials targeting multiple neurodegenerative conditions. Alector employs advanced antibody technology combined with insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create therapeutics that address underlying disease mechanisms. The company has established a collaboration with Adimab, which specializes in the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics, to enhance its research and development efforts. Alector also has several additional programs in the research and development stage, reflecting its commitment to advancing novel treatments for complex neurological disorders. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Alector aims to restore healthy immune function in the brain through its unique therapeutic approaches.

Celsius Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Celsius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs a team of scientists, technologists, computational biologists, clinicians, and drug hunters. Utilizing single-cell genomic analysis and machine learning techniques, Celsius Therapeutics aims to discover and create innovative therapies that can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes. The company's research efforts are centered on identifying new drug candidates that address unmet medical needs in the therapeutic landscape.

insitro

Series A in 2018
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.

Oxford Science Enterprises

Series A in 2018
Oxford Science Enterprises is a venture firm based in Oxford, United Kingdom, established in 2015 in partnership with the University of Oxford. The firm focuses on building and investing in companies that develop fundamental technologies aimed at addressing significant global challenges. Its investment areas include life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, software, and deep tech, targeting issues such as nuclear fusion, quantum computing, and the development of treatments for infectious diseases. By leveraging its extensive experience and a robust network of investors, entrepreneurs, and sector experts, Oxford Science Enterprises aims to foster a world-class technology ecosystem and support the growth of innovative science-based businesses.

Barinthus Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2018
Barinthus Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative immunotherapeutics and vaccines aimed at treating and preventing infectious diseases and cancer. The company's proprietary platform includes modified simian adenoviral vectors known as ChAdOx1 and ChAdOx2, as well as a Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) boost vector, both of which have established safety profiles and do not replicate in humans. This platform has shown to elicit significantly higher levels of CD8+ T cells compared to other technologies. Barinthus Biotherapeutics maintains a diverse pipeline that includes both clinical and preclinical therapeutic programs addressing solid tumors and viral infections, alongside prophylactic vaccine candidates. The company has also collaborated on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with the University of Oxford, which has been licensed for global use.

Rapt

Series C in 2017
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in immunology. It focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing oral small-molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. RAPT's proprietary discovery engine has led to the advancement of two drug candidates: FLX475, which selectively inhibits the migration of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells into tumors, and RPT193, which targets type 2 T helper cells in inflamed tissues. Both candidates have progressed to clinical trials within a short time frame since the company's inception. Additionally, RAPT is exploring further therapeutic targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are currently in the discovery phase.

Forty Seven

Series B in 2017
Forty Seven, Inc. is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing innovative therapies to activate macrophages in the fight against cancer. The company's lead candidate, a monoclonal antibody targeting the CD47 receptor, aims to counteract the "don't eat me" signal that cancer cells use to evade the immune system. This antibody is currently undergoing evaluation in multiple clinical trials for various cancers, including solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and colorectal carcinoma. In addition to its flagship program, Forty Seven is advancing other antibodies, such as FSI-189, which binds to SIRPa, and FSI-174, an anti-cKIT antibody. The company has established collaborations with Genentech and Acerta Pharma to explore additional treatment combinations in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Founded in 2014, Forty Seven operates as a subsidiary of Gilead Sciences.

LifeMine Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
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.

Gritstone bio

Series B in 2017
Gritstone bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company initially concentrated on tumor-specific neoantigens but has expanded its programs to include viral antigens found on the surfaces of infected cells. This approach leverages the immune system's ability to recognize abnormal cell targets, which is crucial for both anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity. Gritstone bio is building a robust pipeline of immunotherapy product candidates, including GRANITE, SLATE, and CORAL, designed to address various solid tumors. Through these developments, Gritstone bio aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes.

ARMO BioSciences

Series C in 2017
ARMO BioSciences, Inc. is an immuno-oncology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing biologic therapeutics that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer. The company's product pipeline includes several innovative candidates, such as AM0010, a long-acting form of interleukin-10 that enhances immune response, and AM0001, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody targeting various cancers. Other key products in development include an anti-LAG-3 checkpoint inhibitor, AM0015, a recombinant form of interleukin-15, and AM0012, a recombinant interleukin-12. Established in 2010 and formerly known as Targenics, ARMO BioSciences aims to activate and enhance the body's immune response against tumors, thereby improving outcomes for cancer patients. As of mid-2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.

Evelo Biosciences

Series B in 2017
Evelo Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing oral biologics known as monoclonal microbials for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer. These innovative medicines are designed to modulate systemic immunology through direct interactions with human cells in the gut, offering potential applications across a wide range of conditions, including autoimmune and neuroinflammatory diseases, as well as various cancers. Evelo's lead product, EDP1815, is currently undergoing clinical trials for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, while other candidates are in preclinical stages for conditions such as psoriatic arthritis, asthma, and colorectal cancer. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Evelo aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drug discovery by leveraging naturally occurring microbial entities with defined therapeutic effects.

Fulcrum Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Fulcrum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for patients with rare genetic diseases. The company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs, particularly in the realm of genetically defined conditions. Its lead product candidate, losmapimod, is a small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a progressive muscle-wasting disorder. Additionally, Fulcrum is developing FTX-6058, aimed at increasing fetal hemoglobin levels in patients with sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The company also engages in research to identify drug targets for various conditions, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and neurological diseases. Fulcrum Therapeutics has established collaborations with Acceleron Pharma Inc. and MyoKardia, Inc. to explore new therapeutic avenues in pulmonary disease and genetic cardiomyopathies, respectively. Founded in 2015, Fulcrum aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging disorders.

SpyBiotech

Seed Round in 2017
SpyBiotech Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative vaccines using a proprietary technology known as molecular superglue. This platform allows for the rapid creation of bonding vaccines by attaching antigens to viruses and other particles, enhancing the vaccine development process. By leveraging this unique approach, SpyBiotech aims to provide medical institutions and research centers with more effective vaccines that can be developed in a shorter timeframe, ultimately improving immunity against various diseases, including bacterial infections.

Spero Therapeutics

Series C in 2017
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. The company’s leading product candidate, tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, is an oral antibiotic designed to treat MDR Gram-negative infections in adults. Additionally, Spero is advancing SPR206, an intravenous agent targeting MDR Gram-negative infections, and SPR720, an oral antibiotic aimed at treating pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. Spero Therapeutics collaborates with various organizations, including Meiji Seika Pharma for tebipenem HBr, Everest Medicines for SPR206 in Asia, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for SPR720. Founded in 2013, Spero leverages a strong team in chemistry and microbiology to address significant unmet medical needs in infectious disease treatment.

Blackthorn Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Blackthorn Therapeutics, based in South San Francisco, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicine for neurobehavioral disorders. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a proprietary computational platform that integrates advances in computational and clinical neuroscience to better understand the relationship between brain function and behavior. By targeting dysfunctional brain circuits, Blackthorn aims to address longstanding challenges in drug discovery and development. The company’s approach involves identifying novel therapeutic targets, small molecule drug candidates, and biologically-based patient subgroups that are most likely to benefit from treatment, thereby enhancing the precision of therapeutic interventions in the central nervous system.

PACT Pharma

Series A in 2016
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.

Genomics Medicine Ireland

Series A in 2016
Genomics Medicine Ireland is an Irish life sciences company leading a large-scale research study across Ireland looking at the human genome to examine the relationship between genetics, health and disease.

Element Science

Series B in 2016
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.

Rani Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2016
Rani Therapeutics, LLC is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that focuses on the development of oral delivery technologies for large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company has created the RaniPill capsule, a proprietary and patented platform designed to administer biologics orally, offering a convenient alternative to traditional subcutaneous or intravenous injections. This capsule is engineered to deliver precise therapeutic doses upon reaching the small intestine. Rani Therapeutics is advancing various treatments, including TNFa inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, their portfolio includes therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, and various inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Rani Therapeutics has conducted several preclinical and clinical studies to assess the safety and effectiveness of its technologies, building a robust intellectual property portfolio in the process.

Forty Seven

Series A in 2016
Forty Seven, Inc. is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing innovative therapies to activate macrophages in the fight against cancer. The company's lead candidate, a monoclonal antibody targeting the CD47 receptor, aims to counteract the "don't eat me" signal that cancer cells use to evade the immune system. This antibody is currently undergoing evaluation in multiple clinical trials for various cancers, including solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and colorectal carcinoma. In addition to its flagship program, Forty Seven is advancing other antibodies, such as FSI-189, which binds to SIRPa, and FSI-174, an anti-cKIT antibody. The company has established collaborations with Genentech and Acerta Pharma to explore additional treatment combinations in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Founded in 2014, Forty Seven operates as a subsidiary of Gilead Sciences.

ARMO BioSciences

Series C in 2016
ARMO BioSciences, Inc. is an immuno-oncology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing biologic therapeutics that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer. The company's product pipeline includes several innovative candidates, such as AM0010, a long-acting form of interleukin-10 that enhances immune response, and AM0001, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody targeting various cancers. Other key products in development include an anti-LAG-3 checkpoint inhibitor, AM0015, a recombinant form of interleukin-15, and AM0012, a recombinant interleukin-12. Established in 2010 and formerly known as Targenics, ARMO BioSciences aims to activate and enhance the body's immune response against tumors, thereby improving outcomes for cancer patients. As of mid-2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.

Alector

Series D in 2016
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. The company’s lead products, AL001, AL101, AL002, and AL003, are currently undergoing various stages of clinical trials, with AL001 in a phase II trial for frontotemporal dementia and AL101 in phase I trials targeting multiple neurodegenerative conditions. Alector employs advanced antibody technology combined with insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create therapeutics that address underlying disease mechanisms. The company has established a collaboration with Adimab, which specializes in the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics, to enhance its research and development efforts. Alector also has several additional programs in the research and development stage, reflecting its commitment to advancing novel treatments for complex neurological disorders. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Alector aims to restore healthy immune function in the brain through its unique therapeutic approaches.

23andMe

Series E in 2015
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2006. It offers DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling consumers to explore their genetic ancestry, traits, and health predispositions. The company provides various services, including Health + Ancestry, which delivers insights into ancestry and genetic health risks, and Ancestry + Traits, which offers an ancestry breakdown along with reports on over 30 traits. Additionally, 23andMe markets its data to researchers and scientists, providing them with categorized and searchable genetic information. The firm aims to enhance understanding of the human genome and its implications for health and ancestry. Through its consumer and research services, 23andMe seeks to make genetic information accessible and meaningful to individuals and professionals alike.

Alector

Series C in 2015
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. The company’s lead products, AL001, AL101, AL002, and AL003, are currently undergoing various stages of clinical trials, with AL001 in a phase II trial for frontotemporal dementia and AL101 in phase I trials targeting multiple neurodegenerative conditions. Alector employs advanced antibody technology combined with insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create therapeutics that address underlying disease mechanisms. The company has established a collaboration with Adimab, which specializes in the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics, to enhance its research and development efforts. Alector also has several additional programs in the research and development stage, reflecting its commitment to advancing novel treatments for complex neurological disorders. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Alector aims to restore healthy immune function in the brain through its unique therapeutic approaches.

Editas Medicine

Series B in 2015
Editas Medicine is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional site in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2013, it is focused on discovering and developing innovative genome editing therapeutics to address a wide range of serious diseases. The company utilizes a proprietary platform based on CRISPR/Cas9 technology, which employs a protein-RNA complex to target and modify specific DNA sequences for therapeutic purposes. Editas Medicine aims to translate its advanced genome editing technologies into human therapeutics that can provide precise and corrective molecular modifications to treat genetic disorders. With a strong foundation of patent filings and intellectual property, the company is positioned to advance its early findings into viable treatments for various diseases at the genetic level.

Rani Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Rani Therapeutics, LLC is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that focuses on the development of oral delivery technologies for large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company has created the RaniPill capsule, a proprietary and patented platform designed to administer biologics orally, offering a convenient alternative to traditional subcutaneous or intravenous injections. This capsule is engineered to deliver precise therapeutic doses upon reaching the small intestine. Rani Therapeutics is advancing various treatments, including TNFa inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, their portfolio includes therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, and various inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Rani Therapeutics has conducted several preclinical and clinical studies to assess the safety and effectiveness of its technologies, building a robust intellectual property portfolio in the process.

Element Science

Series A in 2014
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.

Strateos

Seed Round in 2014
Strateos is a company that specializes in automating laboratory processes in chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis through its advanced robotic cloud laboratory platform. By integrating cutting-edge robotics with sophisticated software for imaging and analytics, Strateos provides pharmaceutical partners with the tools to accelerate drug discovery and development. The company emerged from a merger between Transcriptic, which pioneered on-demand robotic lab services, and 3Scan, known for its automation and machine learning capabilities in tissue analysis. Strateos aims to streamline the drug discovery process by offering a comprehensive suite of technologies that transform life science methods into data-driven solutions. This approach not only enhances productivity and efficiency but also redefines the traditional research model, making it more accessible and effective for scientists. Through its innovative platform, Strateos positions itself as a valuable partner in the life sciences sector, focusing on delivering significant time and cost savings in the drug development process.

Rani Therapeutics

Series B in 2013
Rani Therapeutics, LLC is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that focuses on the development of oral delivery technologies for large drug molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies. The company has created the RaniPill capsule, a proprietary and patented platform designed to administer biologics orally, offering a convenient alternative to traditional subcutaneous or intravenous injections. This capsule is engineered to deliver precise therapeutic doses upon reaching the small intestine. Rani Therapeutics is advancing various treatments, including TNFa inhibitors for inflammatory disorders, parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis, and human growth hormone for growth deficiencies. Additionally, their portfolio includes therapies for multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, and various inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Rani Therapeutics has conducted several preclinical and clinical studies to assess the safety and effectiveness of its technologies, building a robust intellectual property portfolio in the process.

23andMe

Series D in 2012
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2006. It offers DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling consumers to explore their genetic ancestry, traits, and health predispositions. The company provides various services, including Health + Ancestry, which delivers insights into ancestry and genetic health risks, and Ancestry + Traits, which offers an ancestry breakdown along with reports on over 30 traits. Additionally, 23andMe markets its data to researchers and scientists, providing them with categorized and searchable genetic information. The firm aims to enhance understanding of the human genome and its implications for health and ancestry. Through its consumer and research services, 23andMe seeks to make genetic information accessible and meaningful to individuals and professionals alike.

Strateos

Seed Round in 2012
Strateos is a company that specializes in automating laboratory processes in chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis through its advanced robotic cloud laboratory platform. By integrating cutting-edge robotics with sophisticated software for imaging and analytics, Strateos provides pharmaceutical partners with the tools to accelerate drug discovery and development. The company emerged from a merger between Transcriptic, which pioneered on-demand robotic lab services, and 3Scan, known for its automation and machine learning capabilities in tissue analysis. Strateos aims to streamline the drug discovery process by offering a comprehensive suite of technologies that transform life science methods into data-driven solutions. This approach not only enhances productivity and efficiency but also redefines the traditional research model, making it more accessible and effective for scientists. Through its innovative platform, Strateos positions itself as a valuable partner in the life sciences sector, focusing on delivering significant time and cost savings in the drug development process.

Adimab

Series F in 2012
Adimab LLC is a biotechnology company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, focused on the discovery, development, and optimization of human monoclonal and bispecific antibodies. Founded in 2007, Adimab utilizes an integrated antibody discovery platform that accelerates the process from antigen identification to the production of purified, full-length human IgGs. The company specializes in various antibody formats, including IgG, scFv, and CD3-based bispecific antibodies, which are designed to meet stringent criteria for affinity, epitope coverage, and cross-reactivity. Adimab's innovative approach enables its partners to enhance their biologics pipelines and effectively address therapeutic needs in areas such as cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases through a range of technology access arrangements.

Foundation Medicine

Series A in 2011
Foundation Medicine, Inc. specializes in providing molecular information products that enhance cancer treatment by utilizing advanced genomic profiling techniques. The company's platform analyzes various cancer specimens to deliver personalized genomic insights, which assist physicians in optimizing treatment plans and support biopharmaceutical companies in developing targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Key clinical products include FoundationOne, which focuses on solid tumors, and FoundationOne Heme for blood-based cancers. Additionally, Foundation Medicine offers diagnostic assays such as Foundation Assay for Circulating Tumor and FoundationFocus CDxBRCA, aimed at identifying ovarian cancer in women. The company maintains collaborative agreements with major pharmaceutical firms and organizations, such as F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, to advance precision medicine and develop companion diagnostics. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Foundation Medicine is a subsidiary of Roche Holdings, Inc.

iPierian

Series B in 2010
We are using induced pluripotent stem cells for drug discovery and development. Focused on neurodegenerative diseases such as SMA, ALS and Parkinson's, and other major unmet medical needs.

23andMe

Series C in 2010
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2006. It offers DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling consumers to explore their genetic ancestry, traits, and health predispositions. The company provides various services, including Health + Ancestry, which delivers insights into ancestry and genetic health risks, and Ancestry + Traits, which offers an ancestry breakdown along with reports on over 30 traits. Additionally, 23andMe markets its data to researchers and scientists, providing them with categorized and searchable genetic information. The firm aims to enhance understanding of the human genome and its implications for health and ancestry. Through its consumer and research services, 23andMe seeks to make genetic information accessible and meaningful to individuals and professionals alike.

Adimab

Series D in 2010
Adimab LLC is a biotechnology company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, focused on the discovery, development, and optimization of human monoclonal and bispecific antibodies. Founded in 2007, Adimab utilizes an integrated antibody discovery platform that accelerates the process from antigen identification to the production of purified, full-length human IgGs. The company specializes in various antibody formats, including IgG, scFv, and CD3-based bispecific antibodies, which are designed to meet stringent criteria for affinity, epitope coverage, and cross-reactivity. Adimab's innovative approach enables its partners to enhance their biologics pipelines and effectively address therapeutic needs in areas such as cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases through a range of technology access arrangements.
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