MPM Capital

MPM Capital is a healthcare investment firm that focuses on the biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in California and Kansas, the firm specializes in investing in companies that develop therapeutic technologies, particularly in oncology and medical technology. MPM Capital targets a range of investment stages, from seed and early ventures to late-stage biopharmaceutical and diagnostics companies with clinical proof-of-concept. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $50 million and seeks to be a lead investor, often taking interim operating roles within its portfolio companies. Its global investment strategy emphasizes opportunities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, particularly India, with a commitment to translating scientific innovations into clinical outcomes that can significantly impact patient lives.

Detlev Biniszkiewicz

Executive Partner

Shinichiro Fuse

Managing Director

Ed Hurwitz

Managing Director

Briggs Morrison

Managing Director

Anthony Rosenberg

Managing Director

Kazumi Shiosaki

Managing Director

Elizabeth Stoner

Managing Director

Wendy Young

Executive Partner and CEO

301 past transactions

Umoja Biopharma

Series C in 2025
Umoja Biopharma specializes in innovative immunotherapy aimed at transforming cancer treatment and enhancing patient quality of life. The company focuses on reprogramming T cells within the patient's body to effectively target cancer, including solid tumors and hematological cancers that often have poor responses to conventional therapies. Its proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform is designed to deliver scalable therapeutic regimens tailored to various stages of cancer, enabling medical practitioners to directly and safely attack cancer cells. By harnessing the body's immune response, Umoja Biopharma seeks to improve overall patient outcomes and provide more effective treatment options for those affected by cancer.

Reunion Neuroscience

Series A in 2024
Reunion Neuroscience is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutic solutions for underserved mental health conditions. The Company’s lead asset, RE104, is a proprietary, novel serotonergic psychedelic compound being developed as a potential fast-acting and durable antidepressant for patients suffering from postpartum depression and other mental health conditions. Reunion is also developing the RE200 series, which includes compounds with the potential for more selective serotonin receptor activity and reduced psychoactivity for application in more chronic treatment paradigms and indications.

Frontier Medicines

Series C in 2024
Frontier Medicines Corporation is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on the discovery and development of medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins through its innovative chemoproteomics platform. This platform utilizes advanced computational methods and machine learning to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, facilitating the development of small-molecule drugs. By enhancing the accessibility of these proteins, Frontier Medicines aims to provide effective treatments that can redefine the management of debilitating diseases.

FireFly Bio

Series A in 2024
FireFly Bio focuses on developing Degrader Antibody Conjugates (DACs), a novel approach that merges the benefits of antibody-drug conjugates with selective protein degraders. This proprietary healthcare platform is designed to enhance cancer treatment by ensuring the precise delivery of therapeutic agents to targeted tissues. By leveraging advanced bioconjugate technologies, FireFly Bio aims to create more effective and targeted medicines that improve patient outcomes in the fight against cancer.

NextPoint Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
NextPoint Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics to treat cancer patients. The company offers immunotherapies for a validated checkpoint axis that is independent of PD-1/L1 and modulates both adaptive and innate immune systems to find and destroy cancer cells. It advances therapeutic approaches utilizing the unique upregulation of HHLA2 in cancer as an anchor for tumor-targeting therapeutic modalities.

DEKA Biosciences

Series B in 2023
DEKA Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation cytokine therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company is dedicated to creating life-changing medicines with disease-specific applications that enhance patient outcomes. By leveraging improved pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, DEKA Biosciences aims to deliver dual and complementary cytokines directly to affected tissues or cells. This targeted approach seeks to provide patients with curative treatment options for a range of conditions, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.

ReCode Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
ReCode Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for pulmonary diseases, particularly targeting genetic conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company employs a unique non-viral lipid nanoparticle platform that facilitates the precise delivery of nucleic acid and protein payloads to specific organs and tissues, enhancing the effectiveness of genetic therapies. This selective organ targeting (SORT) technology allows for the administration of corrective or disease-modifying treatments beyond the liver, addressing the challenges faced by traditional gene therapy methods. By harnessing these innovative techniques, ReCode Therapeutics aims to provide new therapeutic options for patients suffering from rare and life-limiting respiratory diseases.

Arialys Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Arialys Therapeutics is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in neuroscience, particularly in the development of precision medicines aimed at blocking pathogenic autoantibodies in the brain. The company investigates the role of the immune system in central nervous system (CNS) health and disease, focusing on the characterization and prevalence of pathogenic auto-antibody activity. Arialys Therapeutics aims to provide advanced therapies for various CNS disorders, including neuropsychiatric conditions linked to autoimmune diseases, thereby contributing to the healthcare industry's efforts to address complex neurological challenges.

Reunion Neuroscience

Acquisition in 2023
Reunion Neuroscience is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutic solutions for underserved mental health conditions. The Company’s lead asset, RE104, is a proprietary, novel serotonergic psychedelic compound being developed as a potential fast-acting and durable antidepressant for patients suffering from postpartum depression and other mental health conditions. Reunion is also developing the RE200 series, which includes compounds with the potential for more selective serotonin receptor activity and reduced psychoactivity for application in more chronic treatment paradigms and indications.

ElevateBio

Series D in 2023
ElevateBio, LLC is a holding company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the development of cell and gene-based therapies for treating cancer and viral infections. Founded in 2017 by Vikas Sinha, Mitchell Finer, and David Hallal, ElevateBio operates a portfolio of companies dedicated to creating life-changing medicines. The company collaborates with leading scientists and innovators to build this portfolio and has established a centralized facility that streamlines the transition from research and development to the commercialization of these therapies. This integrated approach enhances efficiency and accelerates the availability of medical products aimed at addressing severe diseases.

NextPoint Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
NextPoint Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics to treat cancer patients. The company offers immunotherapies for a validated checkpoint axis that is independent of PD-1/L1 and modulates both adaptive and innate immune systems to find and destroy cancer cells. It advances therapeutic approaches utilizing the unique upregulation of HHLA2 in cancer as an anchor for tumor-targeting therapeutic modalities.

Photys Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Photys Therapeutics’ proprietary bifunctional small molecules platform unlocks fine-tuned control of protein post-translational modifications, going beyond degradation to restore protein function, repair signaling, and amplify endogenous disease-fighting mechanisms. Photys was co-founded by the Broad Institute’s leading bifunctional chemist, Amit Choudhary, and the Longwood Fund, alongside a scientific advisory board comprised of distinguished scientists and drug developers – MIT’s Angela Koehler, Salk’s Tony Hunter, Berkeley’s Dan Nomura, MPM’s Wendy Young, and Dana Farber’s Eric Fischer.

Aktis Oncology

Series A in 2022
Aktis Oncology is a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery and development of a new class of targeted radiopharmaceuticals to treat a broad range of solid tumor cancers. Founded and incubated by MPM Capital, the company has developed proprietary platforms to generate tumor-targeting agents with ideal properties for alpha radiotherapy. Designed for high tumor penetration and long residence time, Aktis Oncology's molecules will quickly clear other areas of the body, thereby maximizing tumor elimination while minimizing the side effects of treatment. This approach would also enable clinicians to visualize and verify target engagement prior to exposure to therapeutic radioisotopes.

Orna Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Orna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing a new class of fully engineered circular RNA (oRNA) therapeutics aimed at transforming disease treatment. Founded in 2019 by Alex Wesselhoeft and Raffaella Squilloni in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that integrates innovative technology for creating circular RNAs designed to enhance protein expression. This platform also incorporates unique delivery solutions to facilitate simplified production, improved formula stability, and superior protein expression, ultimately contributing to advancements in healthcare and therapeutic applications.

Coda Biotherapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Coda Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurological disorders. The company specializes in chemogenetic technology, which allows for precise modulation of neuronal activity through gene therapy. By using viral vectors, Coda Biotherapeutics introduces engineered neurotransmitter receptors into specific neuronal populations. These receptors are designed to respond to a proprietary small molecule, enabling targeted control of neuronal functions. This approach aims to effectively treat conditions such as neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and movement disorders, offering a potential advancement over traditional therapies. Founded in 2014, Coda Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ReCode Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
ReCode Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for pulmonary diseases, particularly targeting genetic conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company employs a unique non-viral lipid nanoparticle platform that facilitates the precise delivery of nucleic acid and protein payloads to specific organs and tissues, enhancing the effectiveness of genetic therapies. This selective organ targeting (SORT) technology allows for the administration of corrective or disease-modifying treatments beyond the liver, addressing the challenges faced by traditional gene therapy methods. By harnessing these innovative techniques, ReCode Therapeutics aims to provide new therapeutic options for patients suffering from rare and life-limiting respiratory diseases.

Protego Biopharma

Venture Round in 2021
Protego Biopharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of therapeutics and diagnostics linked to human genetics, specifically targeting rare diseases associated with amyloidosis and protein misfolding. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company utilizes a drug discovery platform that aims to reprogram protein folding to create small molecule therapeutics. This platform addresses the challenges of protein misfolding by employing pharmacological chaperones and modulating cellular pathways related to folding and stress. Protego Biopharma's work is centered on improving early diagnosis and developing effective treatments for systemic amyloid diseases, thereby offering potential disease-modifying solutions for patients.

Frontier Medicines

Series B in 2021
Frontier Medicines Corporation is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on the discovery and development of medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins through its innovative chemoproteomics platform. This platform utilizes advanced computational methods and machine learning to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, facilitating the development of small-molecule drugs. By enhancing the accessibility of these proteins, Frontier Medicines aims to provide effective treatments that can redefine the management of debilitating diseases.

Entrada Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on treating diseases through the intracellular delivery of biologics, such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to transform patient care by developing a new class of medicines that target intracellular mechanisms previously deemed inaccessible. Entrada's technology addresses challenges associated with delivering both large and small molecules, significantly enhancing the efficiency of therapeutic delivery into the cytosol. Its pipeline includes innovative therapies for neuromuscular diseases and other conditions, utilizing proprietary Endosomal Escape Vehicle (EEV) therapeutics to improve treatment outcomes across various organs and tissues.

ElevateBio

Series C in 2021
ElevateBio, LLC is a holding company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the development of cell and gene-based therapies for treating cancer and viral infections. Founded in 2017 by Vikas Sinha, Mitchell Finer, and David Hallal, ElevateBio operates a portfolio of companies dedicated to creating life-changing medicines. The company collaborates with leading scientists and innovators to build this portfolio and has established a centralized facility that streamlines the transition from research and development to the commercialization of these therapies. This integrated approach enhances efficiency and accelerates the availability of medical products aimed at addressing severe diseases.

Orna Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Orna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing a new class of fully engineered circular RNA (oRNA) therapeutics aimed at transforming disease treatment. Founded in 2019 by Alex Wesselhoeft and Raffaella Squilloni in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that integrates innovative technology for creating circular RNAs designed to enhance protein expression. This platform also incorporates unique delivery solutions to facilitate simplified production, improved formula stability, and superior protein expression, ultimately contributing to advancements in healthcare and therapeutic applications.

Werewolf Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics that enhance the body’s immune response to cancer. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary PREDATOR platform to engineer conditionally activated molecules, known as INDUKINE molecules. These therapeutics are designed to remain inactive in peripheral tissues but activate selectively within the tumor microenvironment, addressing the limitations of traditional proinflammatory immune therapies. By stimulating both adaptive and innate immunity, Werewolf Therapeutics aims to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Cullinan Therapeutics

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

Umoja Biopharma

Series A in 2020
Umoja Biopharma specializes in innovative immunotherapy aimed at transforming cancer treatment and enhancing patient quality of life. The company focuses on reprogramming T cells within the patient's body to effectively target cancer, including solid tumors and hematological cancers that often have poor responses to conventional therapies. Its proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform is designed to deliver scalable therapeutic regimens tailored to various stages of cancer, enabling medical practitioners to directly and safely attack cancer cells. By harnessing the body's immune response, Umoja Biopharma seeks to improve overall patient outcomes and provide more effective treatment options for those affected by cancer.

Trishula Therapeutics

Funding Round in 2020
Trishula Therapeutics is a privately held company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies, specifically TTX-030, a first-in-class anti-CD39 antibody created in collaboration with AbbVie. TTX-030 works by inhibiting the enzyme CD39, which is responsible for converting ATP to AMP, thereby preventing the formation of immune-suppressive extracellular adenosine in the tumor microenvironment. This mechanism helps sustain high levels of immune-activating extracellular ATP, which is crucial for stimulating dendritic and myeloid-derived cells essential for both innate and adaptive immune responses. Currently, TTX-030 is being evaluated in phase 1/1b clinical trials as a standalone treatment and in combination with an anti-PD-1 agent and standard chemotherapy for adults with advanced cancer.

Dyne Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Dyne Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing targeted therapies for genetically driven muscle diseases. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on advancing treatments for conditions such as myotonic dystrophy type 1, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, among others. Utilizing its innovative FORCE platform, Dyne Therapeutics aims to deliver disease-modifying therapies with enhanced precision to skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissues. The company's lead product candidates, DYNE-101 and DYNE-251, are currently undergoing phase 1/2 clinical trials, reflecting its commitment to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients with serious muscle disorders.

Cullinan Therapeutics

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

ElevateBio

Series B in 2020
ElevateBio, LLC is a holding company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the development of cell and gene-based therapies for treating cancer and viral infections. Founded in 2017 by Vikas Sinha, Mitchell Finer, and David Hallal, ElevateBio operates a portfolio of companies dedicated to creating life-changing medicines. The company collaborates with leading scientists and innovators to build this portfolio and has established a centralized facility that streamlines the transition from research and development to the commercialization of these therapies. This integrated approach enhances efficiency and accelerates the availability of medical products aimed at addressing severe diseases.

ReCode Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
ReCode Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for pulmonary diseases, particularly targeting genetic conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company employs a unique non-viral lipid nanoparticle platform that facilitates the precise delivery of nucleic acid and protein payloads to specific organs and tissues, enhancing the effectiveness of genetic therapies. This selective organ targeting (SORT) technology allows for the administration of corrective or disease-modifying treatments beyond the liver, addressing the challenges faced by traditional gene therapy methods. By harnessing these innovative techniques, ReCode Therapeutics aims to provide new therapeutic options for patients suffering from rare and life-limiting respiratory diseases.

Biointervene

Series A in 2020
BioIntervene, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the discovery and development of innovative medicines for chronic pain, chronic inflammatory disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2014, the company emerged from research conducted at Saint Louis University and the National Institutes of Health. BioIntervene focuses on creating effective and non-addictive treatments, particularly through the development of selective adenosine A3 receptor agonists. The company's work aims to provide new therapeutic options for managing conditions such as neuropathic pain, addressing a significant need in the healthcare sector for safer pain management solutions.

Orna Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Orna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing a new class of fully engineered circular RNA (oRNA) therapeutics aimed at transforming disease treatment. Founded in 2019 by Alex Wesselhoeft and Raffaella Squilloni in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that integrates innovative technology for creating circular RNAs designed to enhance protein expression. This platform also incorporates unique delivery solutions to facilitate simplified production, improved formula stability, and superior protein expression, ultimately contributing to advancements in healthcare and therapeutic applications.

Triplet Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Triplet Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapies for repeat expansion disorders, which include conditions such as Huntington’s disease, myotonic dystrophy, and spinocerebellar ataxias. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to address these disorders at their source by utilizing a unique approach that involves targeting the DNA Damage Response pathway through a single oligonucleotide. This biotherapeutic technology is designed to provide a comprehensive treatment solution for multiple repeat expansion disorders, enabling healthcare professionals to better manage these complex conditions.

Werewolf Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics that enhance the body’s immune response to cancer. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary PREDATOR platform to engineer conditionally activated molecules, known as INDUKINE molecules. These therapeutics are designed to remain inactive in peripheral tissues but activate selectively within the tumor microenvironment, addressing the limitations of traditional proinflammatory immune therapies. By stimulating both adaptive and innate immunity, Werewolf Therapeutics aims to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

SiO2 Materials Science

Venture Round in 2019
SiO2 Materials Science specializes in the design and manufacturing of precision-molded plastic containers with advanced gas barrier properties comparable to glass. The company employs proprietary plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technology to produce various medical products, including syringes, vials, and blood tubes. These containers feature low protein binding surfaces, which are crucial for enhancing the performance and safety of pharmaceuticals. By offering customized solutions with thin, transparent coatings on drug contact surfaces, SiO2 Materials Science supports clients in the development and commercialization of innovative medical products.

Coda Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2019
Coda Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurological disorders. The company specializes in chemogenetic technology, which allows for precise modulation of neuronal activity through gene therapy. By using viral vectors, Coda Biotherapeutics introduces engineered neurotransmitter receptors into specific neuronal populations. These receptors are designed to respond to a proprietary small molecule, enabling targeted control of neuronal functions. This approach aims to effectively treat conditions such as neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and movement disorders, offering a potential advancement over traditional therapies. Founded in 2014, Coda Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Amphivena Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Amphivena Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company that develops a platform of dual-function biologics. Its Amphivena ReSTORE platform provides dual-action biologics that relieve immune suppression and activate T cell effector function in cancer patients. The platform design integrates elements of avidity, target selectivity, and enhanced safety within a single molecule. It is also can be engineered with additional solid tumor targeting modalities to add functionality such as directed tumor cell killing. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Repare Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Repare Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics through a synthetic lethality approach. Utilizing its proprietary SNIPRx platform, which combines genome-wide and CRISPR-enabled technology, the company systematically identifies targeted cancer therapies addressing genomic instability, particularly in DNA damage repair. Its lead candidate, RP-3500, is an oral small molecule inhibitor designed to treat solid tumors with specific DNA damage repair-related genomic alterations. Additionally, Repare is advancing a CCNE1-SL inhibitor program targeting tumors with CCNE1 amplification, along with a Polymerase Theta program focused on BRCA mutations and related genomic alterations. Founded in 2016, the company aims to improve cancer treatment by leveraging innovative drug discovery methods and addressing the unique vulnerabilities of tumor cells.

Oncorus

Series B in 2019
Oncorus, Inc. is a lean early-stage biotechnology company developing a next-generation immunotherapy platform to treat cancer. Oncorus was founded MPM Managing Director Mitch Finer, a well-known biotechnology entrepreneur. Oncorus is a leader in corporate philanthropy, and has taken a pledge to donate a portion of product sales to fund promising cancer research and to support cancer care in the developing world.

Frontier Medicines

Series A in 2019
Frontier Medicines Corporation is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on the discovery and development of medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins through its innovative chemoproteomics platform. This platform utilizes advanced computational methods and machine learning to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, facilitating the development of small-molecule drugs. By enhancing the accessibility of these proteins, Frontier Medicines aims to provide effective treatments that can redefine the management of debilitating diseases.

Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics is a developer of microRNAs designed to target regulatory proteins.The company's modulating RNA which are short non-coding RNAs that inhibit target gene expression by suppressing mRNA translation and promoting mRNA decay and develop small molecules that can modulate levels of miRNAs by targeting proteins that interact with these miRNAs, enabling users to target miRNAs are directly involved in cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis.

TriNetX

Series D in 2019
TriNetX, Inc. operates a global health research network that facilitates collaboration among healthcare organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations. The company provides a suite of solutions, including TriNetX Live for analyzing patient populations and TriNetX Research for accessing longitudinal clinical data. Its platform integrates electronic medical records and clinical documentation, enabling users to optimize clinical trial design, improve site selection, and accelerate recruitment processes. Additionally, TriNetX offers tools such as Natural Language Processing for extracting clinical facts and specialized resources for oncology research. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, TriNetX has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Sydney, London, and Sao Paulo. The platform is designed to be compliant with HIPAA and GDPR regulations, ensuring the secure handling of sensitive health data.

Entrada Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on treating diseases through the intracellular delivery of biologics, such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to transform patient care by developing a new class of medicines that target intracellular mechanisms previously deemed inaccessible. Entrada's technology addresses challenges associated with delivering both large and small molecules, significantly enhancing the efficiency of therapeutic delivery into the cytosol. Its pipeline includes innovative therapies for neuromuscular diseases and other conditions, utilizing proprietary Endosomal Escape Vehicle (EEV) therapeutics to improve treatment outcomes across various organs and tissues.

Harpoon Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
Harpoon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing a novel class of T cell engagers that harness the power of the body’s immune system to treat patients suffering from cancer and other diseases. T cell engagers are engineered proteins that direct a patient’s own T cells to kill target cells that express specific proteins, or antigens, carried by the target cells. Using its proprietary Tri-specific T cell Activating Construct (TriTAC), platform, Harpoon is developing a pipeline of novel T cell engagers, or TriTACs, initially focused on the treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Harpoon's first drug candidate, HPN424, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trial as a treatment for prostate cancer.

Coda Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2018
Coda Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurological disorders. The company specializes in chemogenetic technology, which allows for precise modulation of neuronal activity through gene therapy. By using viral vectors, Coda Biotherapeutics introduces engineered neurotransmitter receptors into specific neuronal populations. These receptors are designed to respond to a proprietary small molecule, enabling targeted control of neuronal functions. This approach aims to effectively treat conditions such as neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and movement disorders, offering a potential advancement over traditional therapies. Founded in 2014, Coda Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics is a developer of microRNAs designed to target regulatory proteins.The company's modulating RNA which are short non-coding RNAs that inhibit target gene expression by suppressing mRNA translation and promoting mRNA decay and develop small molecules that can modulate levels of miRNAs by targeting proteins that interact with these miRNAs, enabling users to target miRNAs are directly involved in cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis.

Iconic Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for retinal diseases and cancer by leveraging tissue factor biology in processes such as angiogenesis and inflammation. The company's lead product, ICON-1, is a fusion protein designed to combat vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, Iconic Therapeutics has developed hI-con1, a novel recombinant protein that targets tissue factor to activate the immune system, facilitating the destruction of pathological blood vessels linked to conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers. This approach not only promotes cell-mediated cytotoxicity but may also help reduce levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which plays a critical role in these diseases. Phase 1 clinical studies of hI-con1 have shown promising results without significant toxicities, indicating dose-related biological activity. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Iconic Therapeutics aims to transform scientific insights into effective treatments for serious health conditions.

Tetherex Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2018
Tetherex Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in the development of therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases related to inflammation, thrombosis, and tumor metastasis. Tetherex focuses on creating innovative first-in-class drugs, including SelK2, a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets cell adhesion proteins involved in thrombotic, inflammatory, and oncologic conditions. By addressing the molecular mechanisms of these diseases, Tetherex aims to improve the quality of life for patients affected by these serious health issues.

TCR2

Series B in 2018
TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative T cell receptor therapies for cancer treatment. The company's leading product candidates include TC-210, a TRuC-T cell therapy targeting mesothelin-positive solid tumors, which is currently undergoing phase I/II clinical trials for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, malignant pleural/peritoneal mesothelioma, and cholangiocarcinoma. Another candidate, TC-110, targets CD19-positive B-cell hematological malignancies. TCR2's pipeline also addresses adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Patrick Baeuerle and MPM Capital, TCR2 leverages extensive expertise in T cell biology to create differentiated therapies that stand apart from traditional CAR-T cell treatments.

Cullinan Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.

Repare Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Repare Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics through a synthetic lethality approach. Utilizing its proprietary SNIPRx platform, which combines genome-wide and CRISPR-enabled technology, the company systematically identifies targeted cancer therapies addressing genomic instability, particularly in DNA damage repair. Its lead candidate, RP-3500, is an oral small molecule inhibitor designed to treat solid tumors with specific DNA damage repair-related genomic alterations. Additionally, Repare is advancing a CCNE1-SL inhibitor program targeting tumors with CCNE1 amplification, along with a Polymerase Theta program focused on BRCA mutations and related genomic alterations. Founded in 2016, the company aims to improve cancer treatment by leveraging innovative drug discovery methods and addressing the unique vulnerabilities of tumor cells.

Harpoon Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Harpoon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing a novel class of T cell engagers that harness the power of the body’s immune system to treat patients suffering from cancer and other diseases. T cell engagers are engineered proteins that direct a patient’s own T cells to kill target cells that express specific proteins, or antigens, carried by the target cells. Using its proprietary Tri-specific T cell Activating Construct (TriTAC), platform, Harpoon is developing a pipeline of novel T cell engagers, or TriTACs, initially focused on the treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Harpoon's first drug candidate, HPN424, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trial as a treatment for prostate cancer.

Semma Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Semma Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients with Type 1 diabetes, who typically rely on insulin injections. The company was founded based on groundbreaking research by Professor Douglas Melton, which enabled the generation of functional, insulin-producing beta cells in the laboratory. This technology has been exclusively licensed to Semma Therapeutics, and the company aims to combine these proprietary cells with advanced devices to create a functional replacement for the missing beta cells without the need for immunosuppression. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Boston, Semma Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Vertex Pharmaceuticals and is dedicated to advancing this new therapeutic option to improve the lives of diabetes patients.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Rhythm is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing peptide therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic deficiencies that result in life-threatening metabolic disorders. Their lead peptide product candidate, setmelanotide, is a potent, first-in-class melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist for the treatment of rare genetic disorders of obesity. They believe that setmelanotide, for which they have exclusive worldwide rights, has the potential to serve as replacement therapy for the treatment of melanocortin 4, or MC4, pathway deficiencies. The MC4 pathway is a compelling target for treating these genetic disorders because of its critical role in regulating appetite and weight, and peptide therapeutics are uniquely suited to activating this target.

Maverick Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Maverick Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brisbane, California, established in 2016. The company specializes in developing T-cell engagement therapeutics aimed at treating solid tumor cancers. Its innovative platform, COBRA™, is recognized as a leading bispecific T-cell engaging technology, designed to enhance safety and efficacy in cancer immunotherapy. This platform addresses toxicity challenges by ensuring that T-cell activity is inactive upon administration and becomes fully active only within the tumor microenvironment. By focusing on these advancements, Maverick Therapeutics aims to improve treatment outcomes and the overall quality of care for patients with cancer.

TCR2

Series A in 2016
TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative T cell receptor therapies for cancer treatment. The company's leading product candidates include TC-210, a TRuC-T cell therapy targeting mesothelin-positive solid tumors, which is currently undergoing phase I/II clinical trials for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, malignant pleural/peritoneal mesothelioma, and cholangiocarcinoma. Another candidate, TC-110, targets CD19-positive B-cell hematological malignancies. TCR2's pipeline also addresses adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Patrick Baeuerle and MPM Capital, TCR2 leverages extensive expertise in T cell biology to create differentiated therapies that stand apart from traditional CAR-T cell treatments.

iOmx Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
iOmx Therapeutics AG is a Munich-based company specializing in immuno-oncology target discovery and drug development. The firm focuses on creating innovative cancer therapeutics that target novel immune checkpoint modulators present on tumor cells. By employing a systematic screening approach of human tumor cells, iOmx Therapeutics has identified several new targets and examined their mechanisms of action. The company's foundation is built upon the principles of cancer immune-checkpoint therapy, which aims to overcome the resistance mechanisms that tumors utilize to evade immune attacks. These resistance mechanisms often involve specific cell surface molecules that activate immune-inhibitory receptors on T cells. By neutralizing these negative interactions, iOmx Therapeutics seeks to reactivate the host immune response, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

Iconic Therapeutics

Series C in 2016
Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for retinal diseases and cancer by leveraging tissue factor biology in processes such as angiogenesis and inflammation. The company's lead product, ICON-1, is a fusion protein designed to combat vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, Iconic Therapeutics has developed hI-con1, a novel recombinant protein that targets tissue factor to activate the immune system, facilitating the destruction of pathological blood vessels linked to conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers. This approach not only promotes cell-mediated cytotoxicity but may also help reduce levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which plays a critical role in these diseases. Phase 1 clinical studies of hI-con1 have shown promising results without significant toxicities, indicating dose-related biological activity. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Iconic Therapeutics aims to transform scientific insights into effective treatments for serious health conditions.

Oncorus

Series A in 2016
Oncorus, Inc. is a lean early-stage biotechnology company developing a next-generation immunotherapy platform to treat cancer. Oncorus was founded MPM Managing Director Mitch Finer, a well-known biotechnology entrepreneur. Oncorus is a leader in corporate philanthropy, and has taken a pledge to donate a portion of product sales to fund promising cancer research and to support cancer care in the developing world.

Blade Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Blade Therapeutics is a discovery stage drug development company. Their mission is to create antifibrotic treatment strategies that address a wide variety of congenital and acquired diseases of fibrosis. Their leadership team has extensive experience at developing drugs that treat fibrotic disorders. They are also partnering with international experts in order to identify and in-license cutting-edge technologies to build a robust pipeline of antifibrotic compounds.

Argenx

Post in 2016
Argenx is a global immunology company based in the Netherlands, dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. The company employs advanced antibody engineering technology to develop treatments for rare autoimmune conditions. Its notable product, Vyvgart (efgartigimod), received initial approval in the United States in December 2021 for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis, followed by approvals in Europe and Japan in 2022. Through its innovative approaches, Argenx aims to address unmet medical needs in the field of immunology.

Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics is a developer of microRNAs designed to target regulatory proteins.The company's modulating RNA which are short non-coding RNAs that inhibit target gene expression by suppressing mRNA translation and promoting mRNA decay and develop small molecules that can modulate levels of miRNAs by targeting proteins that interact with these miRNAs, enabling users to target miRNAs are directly involved in cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis.

Harpoon Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Harpoon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing a novel class of T cell engagers that harness the power of the body’s immune system to treat patients suffering from cancer and other diseases. T cell engagers are engineered proteins that direct a patient’s own T cells to kill target cells that express specific proteins, or antigens, carried by the target cells. Using its proprietary Tri-specific T cell Activating Construct (TriTAC), platform, Harpoon is developing a pipeline of novel T cell engagers, or TriTACs, initially focused on the treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Harpoon's first drug candidate, HPN424, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trial as a treatment for prostate cancer.

Potenza Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2016
Potenza Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on building a portfolio of oncology programs that utilize the body’s own immune system to seek out, recognize and destroy tumors through a diversity of mechanisms that influence tumor immunity. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Tizona Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
The company is establishing collaborations with its scientific founders “to better understand whether regulatory T cells play a more prominent role in certain tumors,” he added. Although research suggests that Tregs cells play a more prominent role in creating immunosuppression in the microenvironment in some tumor types than others, “quite honestly, the data are lacking. One of the ways we’re going to differentiate the company is to understand that relationship better.

Iconic Therapeutics

Series C in 2016
Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for retinal diseases and cancer by leveraging tissue factor biology in processes such as angiogenesis and inflammation. The company's lead product, ICON-1, is a fusion protein designed to combat vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, Iconic Therapeutics has developed hI-con1, a novel recombinant protein that targets tissue factor to activate the immune system, facilitating the destruction of pathological blood vessels linked to conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers. This approach not only promotes cell-mediated cytotoxicity but may also help reduce levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which plays a critical role in these diseases. Phase 1 clinical studies of hI-con1 have shown promising results without significant toxicities, indicating dose-related biological activity. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Iconic Therapeutics aims to transform scientific insights into effective treatments for serious health conditions.

Tizona Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
The company is establishing collaborations with its scientific founders “to better understand whether regulatory T cells play a more prominent role in certain tumors,” he added. Although research suggests that Tregs cells play a more prominent role in creating immunosuppression in the microenvironment in some tumor types than others, “quite honestly, the data are lacking. One of the ways we’re going to differentiate the company is to understand that relationship better.

True North Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
True North Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company selectively inhibiting the Complement pathway for diseases of high unmet clinical need. The company’s lead monoclonal antibody, TNT009, targets the Classical Complement pathway, enabling selective inhibition of downstream phagocytosis, inflammation, and cell lysis. True North is currently focused on Complement-mediated rare diseases in the hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological space. True North was formed in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian.

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.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead product, entinostat, is a class I HDAC inhibitor currently in Phase III clinical trials for advanced hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. Additionally, entinostat is being tested in combination with Keytruda and Tecentriq in Phase Ib/II trials for non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Another significant candidate, SNDX-5613, is a selective inhibitor targeting the Menin-MLL interaction, undergoing Phase I/II trials for acute leukemias. The company is also developing SNDX-6352, a monoclonal antibody for chronic graft versus host disease, currently in Phase I/II trials. Syndax has established collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies and research organizations, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2005, Syndax Pharmaceuticals aims to address critical needs in oncology through innovative therapeutic approaches.

Rhythm Metabolic

Series A in 2015
Rhythm Metabolic is the subsidiary of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals that develops setmelanotide (RM-493), a novel peptide MC4 agonist for the treatment of obesity caused by genetic deficiencies in the MC4 pathway. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Blade Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
Blade Therapeutics is a discovery stage drug development company. Their mission is to create antifibrotic treatment strategies that address a wide variety of congenital and acquired diseases of fibrosis. Their leadership team has extensive experience at developing drugs that treat fibrotic disorders. They are also partnering with international experts in order to identify and in-license cutting-edge technologies to build a robust pipeline of antifibrotic compounds.

Blade Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2015
Blade Therapeutics is a discovery stage drug development company. Their mission is to create antifibrotic treatment strategies that address a wide variety of congenital and acquired diseases of fibrosis. Their leadership team has extensive experience at developing drugs that treat fibrotic disorders. They are also partnering with international experts in order to identify and in-license cutting-edge technologies to build a robust pipeline of antifibrotic compounds.

True North Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
True North Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company selectively inhibiting the Complement pathway for diseases of high unmet clinical need. The company’s lead monoclonal antibody, TNT009, targets the Classical Complement pathway, enabling selective inhibition of downstream phagocytosis, inflammation, and cell lysis. True North is currently focused on Complement-mediated rare diseases in the hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological space. True North was formed in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian.

Semma Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
Semma Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients with Type 1 diabetes, who typically rely on insulin injections. The company was founded based on groundbreaking research by Professor Douglas Melton, which enabled the generation of functional, insulin-producing beta cells in the laboratory. This technology has been exclusively licensed to Semma Therapeutics, and the company aims to combine these proprietary cells with advanced devices to create a functional replacement for the missing beta cells without the need for immunosuppression. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Boston, Semma Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Vertex Pharmaceuticals and is dedicated to advancing this new therapeutic option to improve the lives of diabetes patients.

Vascular Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2015
Vascular Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, specifically targeting complications such as diabetic nephropathy. Founded in 2005 and based in North Carolina, the company is advancing its lead candidate, VPI-2690B, a subcutaneously administered monoclonal antibody designed to respond to hyperglycemia. This innovative treatment aims to bind to a specific molecular target within the αVβ3 receptor, potentially offering patients a means to mitigate the serious complications associated with diabetes. Vascular Pharmaceuticals operates at the intersection of biotechnology, medicine, and healthcare, contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for those affected by diabetes.

Clinical Ink

Venture Round in 2015
Clinical Ink, Inc. specializes in providing eSource and patient engagement solutions designed to streamline clinical research for sites, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and patients. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Winston-Salem and Cary, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a suite of innovative tools including SureSource, an electronic source platform that captures data and documents at the site level, and Lunexis ePRO+, which facilitates patient participation in studies. Additionally, Clinical Ink provides CentrosHealth, a patient engagement platform that includes configurable apps to enhance patient involvement and compliance throughout clinical trials. The company aims to improve clinical trial workflows by integrating electronic data capture and reducing manual processes, ensuring that clients have access to high-quality, validated data.

Chiasma

Series E in 2015
Chiasma, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Needham, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing oral medications for rare and serious chronic diseases. Utilizing its proprietary Transient Permeability Enhancer technology, Chiasma aims to transform injectable drugs into oral formulations, enhancing their absorption and potentially enabling new therapeutic indications. The company is currently focused on MYCAPSSA, an oral octreotide capsule designed for adult patients with acromegaly, a condition characterized by excessive growth hormone production. MYCAPSSA is undergoing Phase III clinical trials in the United States and is also in the process of seeking regulatory approval in the European Union. Founded in 2001, Chiasma is dedicated to improving treatment options for patients with debilitating conditions through innovative drug delivery methods.

Raze Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Raze Therapeutics is leading the discovery and development of a new class of oncology therapeutics that target key metabolic pathways. Raze is advancing a pipeline of therapeutics based on new biological insights into how cancer cells reprogram metabolism to activate central anabolic processes essential for tumors to grow and survive.

Atopix Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Atopix Therapeutics Limited is a privately held, clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company based in Oxford, UK, with an innovative approach to allergy. The company is developing a novel class of oral anti-allergic medicines, called CRTH2 antagonists, to treat atopic dermatitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis. Its lead candidate is currently being studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in several leading European dermatology centres.

Cerecor

Series B in 2014
Cerecor Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of treatments for rare pediatric and orphan diseases. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, the company is advancing a clinical-stage pipeline that includes therapies for inherited metabolic disorders, such as CERC-801, CERC-802, and CERC-803, which are focused on congenital disorders of glycosylation. Additionally, Cerecor is developing CERC-006, an oral mTOR inhibitor aimed at treating complex lymphatic malformations, and two monoclonal antibodies: CERC-002, targeting the cytokine LIGHT for severe pediatric-onset Crohn's disease, and CERC-007, targeting IL-18 for autoimmune inflammatory diseases like adult onset Still's disease and multiple myeloma. Several of these therapies have received Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, qualifying them for expedited review upon FDA approval. Cerecor also offers Millipred, an oral prednisolone for various inflammatory conditions.

Valeritas Holdings

Series D in 2014
Valeritas Holdings, Inc. was a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative drug delivery solutions for patients with Type 2 diabetes. The company's primary product was the V-Go, a disposable insulin delivery device designed for continuous basal and on-demand bolus dosing, aimed at simplifying insulin management for users. Valeritas also worked on the V-Go Prefill, intended to streamline the device-filling process, and the V-Go SIM, which provided real-time tracking of insulin dosing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Valeritas sold its products through third-party wholesalers and medical supply distributors. However, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 30, 2020, ceasing operations.

True North Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
True North Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company selectively inhibiting the Complement pathway for diseases of high unmet clinical need. The company’s lead monoclonal antibody, TNT009, targets the Classical Complement pathway, enabling selective inhibition of downstream phagocytosis, inflammation, and cell lysis. True North is currently focused on Complement-mediated rare diseases in the hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological space. True North was formed in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian.

Proteon Therapeutics

Series D in 2014
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with renal and vascular diseases. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2001 and has a strong emphasis on addressing the medical needs of these patient populations. Its lead product candidate, vonapanitase, is designed to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes and has completed Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for patients with chronic kidney disease. Additionally, the company is exploring vonapanitase in a Phase I clinical trial targeting peripheral artery disease. Proteon Therapeutics leverages a unique understanding of tissue remodeling to advance its pipeline of proprietary therapeutics, including another candidate aimed at enhancing blood flow following vascular surgery procedures.

Iconic Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for retinal diseases and cancer by leveraging tissue factor biology in processes such as angiogenesis and inflammation. The company's lead product, ICON-1, is a fusion protein designed to combat vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, Iconic Therapeutics has developed hI-con1, a novel recombinant protein that targets tissue factor to activate the immune system, facilitating the destruction of pathological blood vessels linked to conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers. This approach not only promotes cell-mediated cytotoxicity but may also help reduce levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which plays a critical role in these diseases. Phase 1 clinical studies of hI-con1 have shown promising results without significant toxicities, indicating dose-related biological activity. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Iconic Therapeutics aims to transform scientific insights into effective treatments for serious health conditions.

Sideris Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2013
Sideris Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a privately held biopharmaceutical company that is focused on development of therapeutics for the treatment of transfusion-related iron overload. The company’s operations include facilities in Boston, MA, and in Gainesville, FL.

Mitobridge

Venture Round in 2013
Mitobridge, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing small molecule therapeutics that enhance mitochondrial function. The company is advancing its clinical compound, MA-0211, an orally bioavailable PPARd modulator designed to address mitochondrial deficits in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mitobridge aims to leverage emerging scientific insights linking mitochondrial dysfunction to various diseases. The company's strategy involves establishing proof of concept in rare diseases before expanding into more prevalent conditions. With a strong team of experts in mitochondrial biology, metabolism, and aging, Mitobridge is committed to translating innovative discoveries into effective treatments for genetic, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as age-related diseases. Since its inception, the company has received backing from notable investors, including Astellas Pharma, MPM Capital, and Longwood Fund.

iPierian

Venture Round in 2013
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.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2013
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead product, entinostat, is a class I HDAC inhibitor currently in Phase III clinical trials for advanced hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. Additionally, entinostat is being tested in combination with Keytruda and Tecentriq in Phase Ib/II trials for non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Another significant candidate, SNDX-5613, is a selective inhibitor targeting the Menin-MLL interaction, undergoing Phase I/II trials for acute leukemias. The company is also developing SNDX-6352, a monoclonal antibody for chronic graft versus host disease, currently in Phase I/II trials. Syndax has established collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies and research organizations, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2005, Syndax Pharmaceuticals aims to address critical needs in oncology through innovative therapeutic approaches.

InformedDNA

Seed Round in 2013
InformedDNA specializes in genetics benefits management services, focusing on enhancing healthcare spending and patient care through access to clinical and scientific genomics expertise. The company connects genetic counselors with patients, providing essential services such as policy development, prior authorization for genetic testing, payment integrity claims edits, utilization analytics, and lab network strategies. By leveraging a team of board-certified genetics specialists, InformedDNA aims to guide patients and clinicians in the effective use of genetics and gene-based treatments, ultimately improving medical outcomes. Their approach combines the latest genomics insights with practical clinical experience, allowing health organizations, providers, and pharmaceutical companies to make informed decisions that optimize clinical practices and manage costs. With a strong commitment to patient care and a personalized touch, InformedDNA serves as a trusted resource in the evolving field of genomics medicine.

Pierian Biosciences

Private Equity Round in 2013
Pierian Biosciences specializes in developing diagnostic tools and laboratory services aimed at optimizing cancer treatment plans for individual patients. The company's technology platforms are designed to deliver personalized information regarding the most effective chemotherapeutic, biologic, and immunotherapeutic options based on a patient's unique cancer profile. By providing predictive tests that identify which treatments are likely to be effective for specific cancer cells, Pierian Biosciences enables healthcare providers to create tailored treatment strategies. This approach not only seeks to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients but also aims to improve treatment outcomes while reducing costs.

Radius Health

Private Equity Round in 2013
Radius is a leading company in the discovery and development of a new generation of drug therapies for osteoporosis and women's health. The company's first drug in clinical trials is designed to build new bone in patients with osteoporosis, with the goal of reducing the risk of future fractures and improving the quality of life. Their long-term focus is on additional areas in women's health that include symptoms of menopause, reproductive disorders, and frailty associated with aging. Radius's scientific leadership includes some of the world's leading researchers in the fields of bone metabolism, endocrinology, and medicinal chemistry, and the company has a broad foundation in nuclear hormone receptors.
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