Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings, established in 1999 and based in Copenhagen, is the asset manager for the Novo Nordisk Foundation, overseeing its wealth and investments. The company primarily focuses on the life sciences sector, investing across various stages of company development, from early-stage ventures to established firms. Novo Holdings also manages a diversified portfolio of financial investments, including equity and fixed income securities. It is recognized as a leading life science investor globally and aims to generate long-term value to support the Foundation's grant obligations for medical and scientific research. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in the Novo Group, maintaining a significant influence over its associated companies, including Novo Nordisk and Novozymes, while ensuring compliance with the group’s shared values and management principles. Through initiatives like Novo Seeds, the firm supports early-stage applied research in Scandinavia, further solidifying its commitment to advancing health and welfare through strategic investments.

Tiba Aynechi

Partner

Nis Bjørnholt Bak

Principal

Michael Bauer

Venture Partner

Raymond Camahort

Principal at Novo Ventures

Ross Castillo

Associate

Emmanuelle Coutanceau

Partner

Kartik Dharmadhikari

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Nik Economopoulos

Associate

Aleks Engel

Partner, Novo Holdings (Novo Seeds) and Director, REPAIR Impact Fund

Anna Fan

Senior Partner, Life Sciences Operating Committee, Venture Investments, Venture Investments (US) Inc

Thomas Grotkjær

Investor and Principal

Kenneth Harrison Ph.D

Senior Partner, Novo Ventures

Stephen van Helden

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments, Growth Investments

Johan Hueffer

Senior Partner, Principal Investments

Noel Jee

Partner

Morten Beck Jørgensen

Managing Partner

Amit Kakar

Managing Partner and Head of Novo Holdings Asia

Navjeewan Khosla

Partner, Novo Holdings Equity Asia

Max Klement

Principal, Venture Investments

Nilesh Kumar

Partner

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner and Head of US Principal Investments

Jeffrey Low, MD

Principal

Heather Ludvigsen

Venture Auditor

Joe Markson

Associate

Nafise Masoumi

Associate

Peter Moldt

Partner

Jack Nielsen

Partner

Jørgen Søberg Petersen

Senior Partner, Seed Investments

Marcus REMMERS

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Joao Ribas

Principal, Seed Investments

Natalie Sacks

Venture Partner, Venture Investments

Naveed Siddiqi

Senior Partner, Venture Investments

Eric Snyder

Partner

Jim Trenkle

Partner, Venture Investments

Matthias Vinther

Senior Associate

Past deals in Nanotechnology

Inspirna

Series D in 2022
Inspirna is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutic targets and drugs for various cancer subtypes, including melanoma, colorectal cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. Utilizing a proprietary microRNA-based target discovery platform, Inspirna identifies and validates novel post-transcriptionally regulated targets, leading to the creation of first-in-class therapeutics. The company has developed several promising drug candidates, such as RGX-104, an oral small molecule designed for treating solid tumors, RGX-202, which targets cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancers, and RGX-019, a monoclonal antibody aimed at disrupting pathways that promote tumor progression and metastasis. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Inspirna strives to transform the lives of cancer patients by providing safe and effective therapies for metastatic disease.

Rondo Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Creating novel bispecific antibodies that activate the immune system to fight cancer

Centauri Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Centauri Therapeutics is a UK-based biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative molecules aimed at combating life-threatening diseases. The company utilizes its proprietary Alphamer technology, which involves chemically synthesized molecules that redirect naturally occurring antibodies to specific pathogens, enhancing the immune response against infections. Each Alphamer consists of two components: one binds to a cell-surface target on the pathogen, while the other presents specific epitopes that engage circulating antibodies. This approach has demonstrated the ability to trigger an immediate antibacterial immune response, effectively clearing infections. Centauri Therapeutics' flexible Chemistry Platform allows for the synthesis of these bifunctional molecules, which are applicable in treating various infectious diseases. Additionally, the company has formed a joint venture, Avvinity Therapeutics, with Horizon Discovery to advance immuno-oncology initiatives, combining Centauri's expertise in Alphamer technology with Horizon's capabilities in gene editing and oncology. Through collaborations in aptamer selection, drug discovery, chemistry, and immunology, Centauri Therapeutics aims to enhance its impact in the field of immunotherapy.

NMD Pharma

Venture Round in 2022
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

Metagenomi

Series B in 2022
Metagenomi, Inc. is a genetic medicines company based in Emeryville, California, focused on developing innovative gene editing systems for the treatment of genetic diseases. Since its incorporation in 2016, the company has utilized a proprietary metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox that enables the creation of curative therapeutics. This toolbox encompasses a range of advanced technologies, including programmable nucleases, base editors, and various RNA and DNA-mediated integration systems, such as prime editing systems and CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs). Metagenomi aims to address the challenges posed by diverse mutations that have traditionally been difficult to target with existing genome engineering approaches.

Zhenge Biotech

Series C in 2022
Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a research and development company that specializes in the creation of drugs and protein therapeutics. Founded in 2017 and based in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on various aspects of drug development, including mammalian cell line development, upstream and downstream processing, and formulation development. Zhenge Biotech also offers contract development and manufacturing services, as well as assistance with regulatory filings such as IND and BLA. Additionally, the company provides a research platform for antibody development, transient infection processes, N-Glycosylation, and CAR-T technologies. Through these services, Zhenge Biotech supports the pharmaceutical industry in advancing innovative therapeutic solutions.

21st.Bio

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of an innovative biological platform designed to focus on scaling up the manufacture of proteins and peptides. The company's platform develops the right large-scale production of molecules by testing them through various expressions such as fungi, yeast, or bacteria, enabling clients to get sustainable solutions for food, agriculture, and energy at attractive costs and quantities.

Asgard Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a pioneering private biotech company intended for vivo direct cell reprogramming for cancer immunotherapy. The company's proprietary reprogramming technologies develop gene therapy products that ignite efficient and personalized immune responses to establish a robust pipeline of off-the-shelf cancer immunotherapies, activating personalized anti-cancer immune defenses for the benefit of patients in need by offering new treatment avenues for cancers resistant to conventional methods, enabling patients to acquire new forms of treatment for cancer resistant to conventional treatment methods.

Glycomine

Series B in 2021
Glycomine, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, focused on developing nanomedicines for rare genetic disorders, particularly those related to protein and lipid glycosylation. Founded in 2014, Glycomine aims to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients suffering from approximately 7,000 rare disorders, many of which currently lack FDA-approved treatments. The company specializes in creating orphan drugs that combine replacement therapies—such as substrates, enzymes, and proteins—with innovative intracellular delivery systems. These bio-nano materials and ligands are designed to effectively target and deliver therapeutic molecules to the relevant cells in clinically significant organs, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy for patients with debilitating conditions caused by metabolic disorders and protein misfolding.

Quanta

Series D in 2021
Quanta is a medical devices company that develops advanced haemodialysis systems for use in the home and clinic. Quanta is focused on the commercialisation and ongoing development of SC+, an innovative cartridge-based haemodialysis system. SC+ is a high performance, compact haemodialysis system providing clinical efficacy by utilising typical flow rates of traditional in-centre machines. SC+ supports the entire ‘Continuum of Care’ for dialysis patients, from nurse-assisted treatment through self-care in centre to home haemodialysis. Their system facilitates the seamless transition between treatment modalities providing the best tool to enable flexibility for patients, and treatment options for physicians.

Numab

Series C in 2021
Numab Therapeutics AG is a biotechnology company based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases, including cancer and chronic inflammation. Numab utilizes a unique plug-and-play platform that enhances the predictability of the drug discovery process, allowing for the efficient creation of multispecific biotherapeutics. Its research pipeline encompasses various therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, and inflammation.

AMSilk

Series C in 2021
AMSilk GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in producing spider silk proteins and biomaterials for various industrial applications. The company offers a range of products, including BioShield-S1, a non-immunogenic spider silk film used for protective coatings in medical devices, as well as biosteel spider silk fibers. AMSilk also develops over-the-counter wound care products like SanaSilk, designed to protect the skin, and provides spider silk-based solutions for surgical applications. Additionally, the company produces spider silk protein beads and coatings for medical technology, alongside nonwovens for filters, wound dressings, and specialty textiles. Its offerings include both raw materials and semi-finished products such as membranes and films. AMSilk serves multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and technical textiles, and has established a strategic partnership with Gruschwitz Textilwerke AG. The company was founded in 2008.

Exscientia

Series D in 2021
Exscientia is applying AI and big data processing to accelerate drug discovery and development. At the forefront of small molecule drug discovery. They are the first company to automate drug design, surpassing conventional human endeavor. Their AI-driven systems actively learn best practice from vast repositories of discovery data and are further enhanced with knowledge acquired from seasoned drug hunters. With better information to hand than any researcher could acquire individually, their knowledge-driven systems design millions of novel, project-specific compounds and pre-assess each for predicted potency, selectivity, ADME and other key criteria. From this, a selection of the best, information-rich compounds are selected for synthesis and assay. With new experimental data generated, the results are integrated and the next design cycle initiated. Rapid design-make-test cycles ensure unparalleled progress towards desired project goals. Exscientia has already delivered exceptional productivity, generating candidates in roughly one-quarter of the time of traditional approaches.

Deep Branch Biotechnology

Series A in 2021
Deep Branch Biotechnology Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with additional offices in the Netherlands, specializes in carbon recycling services. The company has developed scalable technology that converts carbon dioxide from industrial waste gas into clean, nutritious, and sustainable single-cell protein. This innovative process not only helps to reduce the carbon footprint of polluting industries but also offers sustainable alternatives to traditional feed sources such as soy and fishmeal. By transforming emissions into valuable protein, Deep Branch Biotechnology aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in the feed industry.

Exscientia

Series C in 2021
Exscientia is applying AI and big data processing to accelerate drug discovery and development. At the forefront of small molecule drug discovery. They are the first company to automate drug design, surpassing conventional human endeavor. Their AI-driven systems actively learn best practice from vast repositories of discovery data and are further enhanced with knowledge acquired from seasoned drug hunters. With better information to hand than any researcher could acquire individually, their knowledge-driven systems design millions of novel, project-specific compounds and pre-assess each for predicted potency, selectivity, ADME and other key criteria. From this, a selection of the best, information-rich compounds are selected for synthesis and assay. With new experimental data generated, the results are integrated and the next design cycle initiated. Rapid design-make-test cycles ensure unparalleled progress towards desired project goals. Exscientia has already delivered exceptional productivity, generating candidates in roughly one-quarter of the time of traditional approaches.

NodThera

Series B in 2020
NodThera Limited is a biotechnology company focused on researching and developing novel inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which play a critical role in inflammatory and neuroinflammatory diseases. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, NodThera operates a laboratory in Seattle, Washington, and a corporate office in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company aims to create therapies targeting a range of conditions including arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. By developing potent and selective NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors, NodThera seeks to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines, enabling more effective treatment options for patients suffering from chronic inflammation-related diseases.

Exscientia

Series C in 2020
Exscientia is applying AI and big data processing to accelerate drug discovery and development. At the forefront of small molecule drug discovery. They are the first company to automate drug design, surpassing conventional human endeavor. Their AI-driven systems actively learn best practice from vast repositories of discovery data and are further enhanced with knowledge acquired from seasoned drug hunters. With better information to hand than any researcher could acquire individually, their knowledge-driven systems design millions of novel, project-specific compounds and pre-assess each for predicted potency, selectivity, ADME and other key criteria. From this, a selection of the best, information-rich compounds are selected for synthesis and assay. With new experimental data generated, the results are integrated and the next design cycle initiated. Rapid design-make-test cycles ensure unparalleled progress towards desired project goals. Exscientia has already delivered exceptional productivity, generating candidates in roughly one-quarter of the time of traditional approaches.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, established in 2017. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of novel therapeutics aimed at addressing metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. It focuses on creating first-in-class, oral lipid therapeutics through its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology. One of its key products, icosabutate, is a structurally engineered fatty acid designed to treat inflammatory and liver diseases. The SEFA technology enables the development of candidates that exhibit a range of biological effects, effectively targeting issues such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis across various models.

Nkarta Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Nkarta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Nkarta aims to enhance the efficacy and tolerability of cell therapies, addressing both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. The company's approach utilizes chimeric antigen receptors on NK cells, enabling them to recognize and attack tumor cells more effectively. Nkarta's lead product candidates include NKX101, designed to harness innate NK cell biology for cancer detection and destruction, and NKX019, targeting the CD19 antigen to treat various B cell malignancies. By leveraging its NK expansion platform and proprietary cell engineering technologies, Nkarta seeks to provide a more potent and accessible treatment option, capitalizing on the natural ability of NK cells to identify and eliminate abnormal cells while minimizing side effects typically associated with other therapies.

Glycomine

Series B in 2019
Glycomine, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, focused on developing nanomedicines for rare genetic disorders, particularly those related to protein and lipid glycosylation. Founded in 2014, Glycomine aims to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients suffering from approximately 7,000 rare disorders, many of which currently lack FDA-approved treatments. The company specializes in creating orphan drugs that combine replacement therapies—such as substrates, enzymes, and proteins—with innovative intracellular delivery systems. These bio-nano materials and ligands are designed to effectively target and deliver therapeutic molecules to the relevant cells in clinically significant organs, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy for patients with debilitating conditions caused by metabolic disorders and protein misfolding.

LanzaTech

Series E in 2019
LanzaTech, Inc. is a carbon recycling company based in Skokie, Illinois, with additional offices in Roselle, Illinois; Shanghai, China; and Gurgaon, India. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in producing fuel ethanol from renewable non-food resources, including industrial flue gases and waste gases generated from the gasification of municipal solid waste and biomass. LanzaTech's innovative technology enables the conversion of carbon emissions from sources like steel mills into valuable products, such as sustainable fuels and chemicals, thus contributing to a circular carbon economy. By recycling carbon from various waste streams, LanzaTech aims to reduce global CO2 emissions significantly and displace a substantial portion of crude oil use, ultimately transforming waste carbon into essential building blocks for consumer goods.

Inspirna

Series C in 2018
Inspirna is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutic targets and drugs for various cancer subtypes, including melanoma, colorectal cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. Utilizing a proprietary microRNA-based target discovery platform, Inspirna identifies and validates novel post-transcriptionally regulated targets, leading to the creation of first-in-class therapeutics. The company has developed several promising drug candidates, such as RGX-104, an oral small molecule designed for treating solid tumors, RGX-202, which targets cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancers, and RGX-019, a monoclonal antibody aimed at disrupting pathways that promote tumor progression and metastasis. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Inspirna strives to transform the lives of cancer patients by providing safe and effective therapies for metastatic disease.

NBE Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
NBE-Therapeutics GmbH is a privately owned biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2012. The company specializes in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) aimed at enhancing cancer treatment options. NBE-Therapeutics focuses on creating immune-stimulatory therapies through its proprietary ADC platform, which utilizes a unique anthracycline payload. This innovative approach not only targets tumor cells directly but also aims to induce a durable immunological response against tumors. By developing these advanced therapies, NBE-Therapeutics seeks to improve survival rates and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients globally.

NMD Pharma

Series A in 2018
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

NorthSea Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Naarden, the Netherlands, established in 2017. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of novel therapeutics aimed at addressing metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. It focuses on creating first-in-class, oral lipid therapeutics through its proprietary Structurally Engineered Fatty Acid (SEFA) technology. One of its key products, icosabutate, is a structurally engineered fatty acid designed to treat inflammatory and liver diseases. The SEFA technology enables the development of candidates that exhibit a range of biological effects, effectively targeting issues such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis across various models.

Tarveda Therapeutics

Series D in 2017
Tarveda Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies specifically for solid tumors. The company specializes in miniature drug conjugates, with its lead candidate, PEN-866, targeting activated Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) to deliver a potent topoisomerase 1 inhibitor, SN38, directly to tumor cells. Additionally, Tarveda is advancing another drug conjugate aimed at treating patients with neuroendocrine tumors and small cell lung cancer that express somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2). By leveraging its targeted drug delivery platform, Tarveda Therapeutics aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers while reducing potential side effects. Founded in 2011 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Blend Therapeutics until its rebranding in 2016.

Macrophage Pharma

Series A in 2017
Macrophage Pharma is an immuno-oncology company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapies designed to enhance anti-tumour immune responses. The company’s technology platform is designed to deliver small molecule drugs to tumour associated macrophages in a highly selective manner to activate the body’s natural immune system to fight cancer.

NeRRe Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
NeRRe Therapeutics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, established in 2012. The company specializes in the development of neurokinin (NK) receptor antagonists, focusing on treatments for conditions related to intense pruritus, particularly in patients undergoing targeted anti-cancer therapies. Its lead asset, orvepitant, is an oral NK-1 antagonist designed to alleviate this specific symptom. Additionally, NeRRe is advancing other candidates, including NT-814, a dual NK-1 and NK-3 antagonist, and NT-949, which is ready for Phase I trials. The company also has NT-432, a clinical candidate targeting NK-1 receptors. NeRRe Therapeutics aims to address unmet medical needs through its innovative therapeutic approaches.

Battersea Biotech

Seed Round in 2016
Battersea Biotech develops alternative cell types and technologies to overcome the shortcomings of current CAR-T and TCR technologies.

NMD Pharma

Venture Round in 2016
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

Inspirna

Series B in 2016
Inspirna is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutic targets and drugs for various cancer subtypes, including melanoma, colorectal cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. Utilizing a proprietary microRNA-based target discovery platform, Inspirna identifies and validates novel post-transcriptionally regulated targets, leading to the creation of first-in-class therapeutics. The company has developed several promising drug candidates, such as RGX-104, an oral small molecule designed for treating solid tumors, RGX-202, which targets cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancers, and RGX-019, a monoclonal antibody aimed at disrupting pathways that promote tumor progression and metastasis. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Inspirna strives to transform the lives of cancer patients by providing safe and effective therapies for metastatic disease.

Tarveda Therapeutics

Series C in 2016
Tarveda Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies specifically for solid tumors. The company specializes in miniature drug conjugates, with its lead candidate, PEN-866, targeting activated Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) to deliver a potent topoisomerase 1 inhibitor, SN38, directly to tumor cells. Additionally, Tarveda is advancing another drug conjugate aimed at treating patients with neuroendocrine tumors and small cell lung cancer that express somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2). By leveraging its targeted drug delivery platform, Tarveda Therapeutics aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers while reducing potential side effects. Founded in 2011 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Blend Therapeutics until its rebranding in 2016.

NMD Pharma

Grant in 2016
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

Nuvelution Pharma

Venture Round in 2015
Nuvelution Pharma, Inc. is based in Pembroke, Massachusetts, and provides capital solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company focuses on facilitating product development through a combination of financial resources and human expertise. By leveraging its extensive knowledge and industry relationships, Nuvelution engages in risk-sharing collaborations that aim to streamline the process of bringing essential medicines to market. This approach is designed to make their model a valuable asset for pharma and biotech firms seeking to advance their product offerings and improve patient access to critical therapies.

Cardeas Pharma

Series B in 2015
Cardeas Pharma is developing a novel antibiotic formulation of two drugs with synergistic activity against all relevant, highly resistant Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. In addition, this antibiotic formulation has activity on biofilms. The combination also has activity against Gram-positive pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This formulation is administered using a single-patient use, vibrating-plate nebulizer that is compatible with all ventilators. The nebulizer creates small, uniform aerosol droplets that deliver drug to the small airways and alveoli. Integration of this novel antibiotic formulation and device has the potential to achieve significant clinical outcomes relative to current standard therapy.

Nkarta Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
Nkarta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Nkarta aims to enhance the efficacy and tolerability of cell therapies, addressing both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. The company's approach utilizes chimeric antigen receptors on NK cells, enabling them to recognize and attack tumor cells more effectively. Nkarta's lead product candidates include NKX101, designed to harness innate NK cell biology for cancer detection and destruction, and NKX019, targeting the CD19 antigen to treat various B cell malignancies. By leveraging its NK expansion platform and proprietary cell engineering technologies, Nkarta seeks to provide a more potent and accessible treatment option, capitalizing on the natural ability of NK cells to identify and eliminate abnormal cells while minimizing side effects typically associated with other therapies.

Nora Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Nora Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing therapeutics to address unmet needs in reproductive medicine. Its product includes NT100, a biologic agent similar to a naturally occurring protein in the female reproductive tract that may reduce the risk of miscarriage by optimizing maternal-fetal immune tolerance in women who have a history of unexplained recurrent miscarriage. Nora Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Nora, LLC. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Thesan Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2014
Thesan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for disorders of the skin. Until recently, there has been comparatively limited innovation in the field of dermatology, where many companies have focused on the reformulation of existing drugs often resulting in marginal patient benefit. In contrast, Thesan is focused on the discovery and development of New Chemical Entities that have the potential to provide significantly improved treatment options to patients.

Delenex Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Delenex Therapeutics AG is a Swiss biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody fragments to address serious medical conditions with significant unmet needs. The company specializes in creating antibody fragments intended for local or topical application, leveraging the advantages of antibody therapy while minimizing systemic exposure. Delenex's technology has been clinically validated, enabling the production of antibodies that demonstrate high affinity, solubility, and stability, coupled with a low risk of immunogenicity. This approach aims to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing potential side effects associated with traditional systemic antibody treatments.

NeRRe Therapeutics

Series A in 2012
NeRRe Therapeutics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, established in 2012. The company specializes in the development of neurokinin (NK) receptor antagonists, focusing on treatments for conditions related to intense pruritus, particularly in patients undergoing targeted anti-cancer therapies. Its lead asset, orvepitant, is an oral NK-1 antagonist designed to alleviate this specific symptom. Additionally, NeRRe is advancing other candidates, including NT-814, a dual NK-1 and NK-3 antagonist, and NT-949, which is ready for Phase I trials. The company also has NT-432, a clinical candidate targeting NK-1 receptors. NeRRe Therapeutics aims to address unmet medical needs through its innovative therapeutic approaches.

Thesan Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2012
Thesan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for disorders of the skin. Until recently, there has been comparatively limited innovation in the field of dermatology, where many companies have focused on the reformulation of existing drugs often resulting in marginal patient benefit. In contrast, Thesan is focused on the discovery and development of New Chemical Entities that have the potential to provide significantly improved treatment options to patients.

Santaris Pharma

Venture Round in 2012
Santaris Pharma A/S is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in RNA-targeted therapies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Denmark, the company utilizes its proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Drug Platform and Drug Discovery Engine to develop single-stranded LNA-based drug candidates for various diseases. Its research focuses on infectious diseases and cardiometabolic disorders, while also addressing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory diseases, and rare genetic disorders through collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms. Santaris Pharma has established partnerships with organizations such as miRagen Therapeutics, Shire, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Enzon Pharmaceuticals. The company holds exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture and sell products containing LNA as an active ingredient, which supports its goal of obtaining marketing approval for its innovative therapies.

Cardeas Pharma

Series A in 2012
Cardeas Pharma is developing a novel antibiotic formulation of two drugs with synergistic activity against all relevant, highly resistant Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. In addition, this antibiotic formulation has activity on biofilms. The combination also has activity against Gram-positive pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This formulation is administered using a single-patient use, vibrating-plate nebulizer that is compatible with all ventilators. The nebulizer creates small, uniform aerosol droplets that deliver drug to the small airways and alveoli. Integration of this novel antibiotic formulation and device has the potential to achieve significant clinical outcomes relative to current standard therapy.

Delenex Therapeutics

Series A in 2011
Delenex Therapeutics AG is a Swiss biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody fragments to address serious medical conditions with significant unmet needs. The company specializes in creating antibody fragments intended for local or topical application, leveraging the advantages of antibody therapy while minimizing systemic exposure. Delenex's technology has been clinically validated, enabling the production of antibodies that demonstrate high affinity, solubility, and stability, coupled with a low risk of immunogenicity. This approach aims to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing potential side effects associated with traditional systemic antibody treatments.

Adenium Biotech

Seed Round in 2011
Adenium Biotech ApS is a Danish biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011, focused on developing and commercializing innovative antibiotics to address multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. The company specializes in solutions for hospital-acquired infections, particularly complicated urinary tract infections and pneumonia caused by resistant gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Its lead product, Arenicin, is a non-toxic antimicrobial peptide derived from lugworms, demonstrating strong efficacy against gram-negative pathogens. Adenium Biotech employs a semi-virtual model, leveraging a small team of experts and an international scientific advisory board to advance the Arenicin program through clinical development towards regulatory approval. The company's goal is to provide effective treatments for infections that are increasingly difficult to manage due to antibiotic resistance.

ProteinSimple

Series F in 2010
ProteinSimple is part of the Protein Platforms division of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). They rethinking protein tools and helping thousands of researchers around the world resolve their protein analysis problems so they can reveal new insight into proteins and their role in disease. Their wide-ranging portfolio of tools includes everything from immunoassay systems that quantify protein expression to systems that probe the structure and purity of protein-based therapeutics.

Nanoference

Venture Round in 2010
Nanoference ApS develops technology that uses nano particles to deliver Sirna molecules directly to the desired part of the body. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Aarhus, Denmark.

NeuroTherapeutics Pharma

Series B in 2010
NeuroTherapeutics Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops therapeutics for patients suffering from central nervous system disorders. It focuses on epilepsy, neuropathic, and acute pain disorders of the nervous system. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Neomend

Series D in 2010
Neomend, Inc., a biomedical device company, engages in the development and commercialization of surgical wound healing products. Its platform technology, Pro/PEG, is a bioadhesive polymer hydrogel. NeoMend engages in commercialization of the combination wound sealant and adhesion barrier product that can be delivered during minimally invasive/laparoscopic procedures. Neomend, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Irvine, California.

ProteinSimple

Venture Round in 2009
ProteinSimple is part of the Protein Platforms division of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). They rethinking protein tools and helping thousands of researchers around the world resolve their protein analysis problems so they can reveal new insight into proteins and their role in disease. Their wide-ranging portfolio of tools includes everything from immunoassay systems that quantify protein expression to systems that probe the structure and purity of protein-based therapeutics.

ProteinSimple

Series C in 2009
ProteinSimple is part of the Protein Platforms division of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). They rethinking protein tools and helping thousands of researchers around the world resolve their protein analysis problems so they can reveal new insight into proteins and their role in disease. Their wide-ranging portfolio of tools includes everything from immunoassay systems that quantify protein expression to systems that probe the structure and purity of protein-based therapeutics.

Novexel

Series B in 2007
Novexel is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops novel class antiinfectives for the treatment of severe and difficult to treat bacterial and fungal infections. The Company has an extensive portfolio of antibacterial and anti-fungal compounds, R&D programs, and intellectual property. Novexel’s focus is on novel antimicrobial compounds with activity against multi-resistantorganisms. Novexel’s expertise in Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Clinical Development positions the Company at the forefront of the discovery and development of novel therapies for infectious disease.

ProteinSimple

Series B in 2006
ProteinSimple is part of the Protein Platforms division of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). They rethinking protein tools and helping thousands of researchers around the world resolve their protein analysis problems so they can reveal new insight into proteins and their role in disease. Their wide-ranging portfolio of tools includes everything from immunoassay systems that quantify protein expression to systems that probe the structure and purity of protein-based therapeutics.

Light Sciences Oncology

Series A in 2005
Light Sciences Oncology, Inc. develops and manufactures talaporfin sodium for the treatment of tumors and other indications in patients. The company also offers drug activator, an LED based single use disposable device that provides a fixed light dose. Its drug is used for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, metastatic colorectal cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia and enlargement of the prostate. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

Novexel

Series A in 2004
Novexel is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops novel class antiinfectives for the treatment of severe and difficult to treat bacterial and fungal infections. The Company has an extensive portfolio of antibacterial and anti-fungal compounds, R&D programs, and intellectual property. Novexel’s focus is on novel antimicrobial compounds with activity against multi-resistantorganisms. Novexel’s expertise in Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Clinical Development positions the Company at the forefront of the discovery and development of novel therapies for infectious disease.
Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage biotechnology company, engages in the discovery and development of small-molecule oral drugs designed to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other human viral diseases. The company’s discovery technologies focus on novel targets in the virus life cycle, including virus maturation and virus fusion. Its product pipeline includes second- and third-generation programs in HIV maturation inhibition. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Nuevolution

Series B in 2003
Nuevolution A/S is a biopharmaceutical company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2001. The company specializes in developing drug treatments for oncology and chronic inflammatory diseases. Nuevolution has created Chemetics®, an innovative drug discovery platform that combines wet chemistry and molecular biology to facilitate the rapid synthesis and screening of over one billion small molecule compounds. This technology allows for the efficient identification of potent drug candidates. The company's pipeline includes several programs such as ROR?t inhibitors and IL-17A inhibitors aimed at treating various diseases. Nuevolution collaborates with major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, entering into agreements with firms like Amgen and GlaxoSmithKline. Additionally, the company engages in contract research services, contributing to its revenue generation across multiple markets including Denmark, Sweden, and the USA. As a privately owned entity, Nuevolution is supported by key Scandinavian investors.

Nuevolution

Series A in 2001
Nuevolution A/S is a biopharmaceutical company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2001. The company specializes in developing drug treatments for oncology and chronic inflammatory diseases. Nuevolution has created Chemetics®, an innovative drug discovery platform that combines wet chemistry and molecular biology to facilitate the rapid synthesis and screening of over one billion small molecule compounds. This technology allows for the efficient identification of potent drug candidates. The company's pipeline includes several programs such as ROR?t inhibitors and IL-17A inhibitors aimed at treating various diseases. Nuevolution collaborates with major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, entering into agreements with firms like Amgen and GlaxoSmithKline. Additionally, the company engages in contract research services, contributing to its revenue generation across multiple markets including Denmark, Sweden, and the USA. As a privately owned entity, Nuevolution is supported by key Scandinavian investors.
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