Aadi Bioscience
Post in 2025
Aadi Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.
Helicore Biopharma
Series A in 2025
Helicore Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for obesity and related metabolic disorders. Its portfolio includes novel therapeutics based on glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) antagonism and monoclonal antibodies that bind circulating GIP ligands, forming a modular platform for anti-obesity medicines. The company aims to help patients with obesity and related conditions achieve significant weight loss.
Windward Bio
Series A in 2025
Windward Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for patients with advanced immunological diseases, focusing on severe respiratory conditions. The company is advancing a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) into phase 2 clinical trials. This antibody, administered subcutaneously, potently binds to the TSLP ligand, extending its half-life and silencing its effector functions. Windward Bio is also developing innovative bispecific programs for other immunological disorders, led by a team of experienced biopharmaceutical executives aiming to address significant unmet medical needs in this field.
RAPT Therapeutics
Post in 2024
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Ikena Oncology
Post in 2024
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.
Aadi Bioscience
Post in 2024
Aadi Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.
ChemomAb Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing fibrosis-related conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. ChemomAb's lead product, CM-101, is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activity of the soluble protein CCL24, which plays a crucial role in promoting fibrosis and inflammation. CM-101 is currently undergoing clinical development, with a primary emphasis on orphan diseases such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical trials for CM-101 in various fibrotic indications, with data anticipated to be reported in the near future.
Corvus Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2024
Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immuno-oncology therapies that modulate the immune system to treat cancer. Its pipeline includes Ciforadenant, an oral A2A receptor antagonist, CPI-006, an anti-CD73 antibody, CPI-818, an ITK inhibitor, and soquelitinib, an ITK-targeting agent. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Burlingame, California.
Avalo Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Avalo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted therapeutics for immune dysregulation disorders. Its lead asset, AVTX-009, is an anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody targeting inflammatory diseases.
Nkarta Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Nkarta Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The company aims to harness the inherent power of NK cells to target and destroy tumor cells, offering a potent and better-tolerated alternative to traditional T-cell therapies for a broad range of cancer indications.
Fate Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing programmed cellular immunotherapies for cancer and immune disorders. The company specializes in NK- and T-cell immuno-oncology programs, with a diverse pipeline that includes candidates such as FT516 and FT596 for treating various hematologic malignancies, FT538 for acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma, and FT500 for advanced solid tumors. Fate Therapeutics employs advanced techniques involving induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create engineered product candidates, which are designed to be off-the-shelf solutions. The company has established strategic collaborations with notable partners, including Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Janssen Biotech, to enhance its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2007, Fate Therapeutics aims to leverage cutting-edge science to create innovative therapies that restore health by modulating the properties of stem cells.
BioAge Labs
Series D in 2024
BioAge Labs develops medicines to treat aging and age-related diseases using its proprietary BioAge platform, which combines systems biology and AI. Its pipeline includes BGE-117 for multiple aging-related conditions, BGE-175 for immune aging and respiratory infections, and azelaprag for obesity in the elderly.
Sirius Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
Sirius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. It focuses on treating chronic cardiovascular diseases, providing innovative solutions for both physicians and patients.
Convergent Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
Convergent Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing radiopharmaceutical therapies for prostate cancer. Its proprietary platform links monoclonal antibodies targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) with alpha-emitting radionuclides, enabling precise delivery of radiation to cancer cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
Congruence Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
Congruence Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that integrates computational and experimental drug discovery to design novel small molecules for diseases of protein misfolding, using structural bioinformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to identify and optimize pharmacological stabilizers at accelerated pace and scale to correct disease pathogenesis.
iECURE is a gene editing company developing mutation-agnostic in vivo gene insertion therapies to treat rare, life-threatening liver disorders in children. Its approach seeks long-term, potentially curative treatment for metabolic liver diseases caused by loss-of-function mutations, with initial programs targeting ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, citrullinemia type 1, and phenylketonuria.
Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Its first approved product, ARIKAYCE®, treats Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in adults with limited treatment options. Insmed's pipeline includes INS1007 for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and other inflammatory diseases, and INS1009 for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Adaptive Biotechnologies
Post in 2022
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation is a commercial-stage company focused on advancing immune-driven medicine by leveraging the biology of the adaptive immune system to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of products and services, including its FDA-authorized clonoSEQ diagnostic test, which is designed for the detection and monitoring of minimal residual disease in patients with specific blood cancers, such as multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In addition to clonoSEQ, Adaptive Biotechnologies provides immunoSEQ research services and kits to support scientific research and the discovery of new diagnostic signals. The company also has a pipeline of clinical products aimed at diagnosing and managing various diseases, including cancers, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. It maintains strategic collaborations with notable partners such as Genentech and Microsoft to develop innovative therapies and diagnostic tests.
LifeWell
Venture Round in 2022
LifeWell is a new entity formed through the merger of LifeCell’s diagnostics business and MFine.
Aspen Neuroscience
Series B in 2022
Aspen Neuroscience develops autologous neuron replacement therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson's disease. The company uses patient-specific restorative cell therapies by combining pluripotent stem cell biology with genomic approaches and artificial intelligence to address both sporadic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease, focusing on autologous neuron replacement to modify disease progression. Based in San Diego, California, the company is a development-stage biotechnology company pursuing expansion of its iPSC-based platform to other brain disorders.
Congruence Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Congruence Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that integrates computational and experimental drug discovery to design novel small molecules for diseases of protein misfolding, using structural bioinformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to identify and optimize pharmacological stabilizers at accelerated pace and scale to correct disease pathogenesis.
Nucleix
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2008, Nucleix Ltd. specializes in developing non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Its proprietary tests, Bladder EpiCheck and Lung EpiCheck, identify subtle methylation changes in urine and blood samples respectively.
Emergence Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Emergence Therapeutics AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Duisburg, Germany, focused on developing innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to address high-need cancers. Established in 2019, the company leverages advanced technologies in antibody design, linker systems, and therapeutic payloads to create targeted treatments. Its lead program specifically targets Nectin-4, a clinically validated marker for various cancers, utilizing a highly specific antibody in combination with optimized linker technology and amanitin as the payload. This approach aims to provide effective therapeutic options for challenging cancer types. Emergence Therapeutics is also exploring opportunities to develop additional first- or best-in-class ADCs to meet unmet medical needs in oncology.
Vanqua Bio
Series B in 2021
Vanqua Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative medicines for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. The company's proprietary platform employs human genetics and patient-derived neuronal cells to identify and validate novel disease pathways related to lysosomal dysfunction or aberrant immune system activation, aiming to translate these findings into clinically effective treatments.
iECURE is a gene editing company developing mutation-agnostic in vivo gene insertion therapies to treat rare, life-threatening liver disorders in children. Its approach seeks long-term, potentially curative treatment for metabolic liver diseases caused by loss-of-function mutations, with initial programs targeting ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, citrullinemia type 1, and phenylketonuria.
Carrot Fertility
Series C in 2021
Carrot Fertility, Inc. offers comprehensive fertility benefits services for employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services. It also features Carrot Rx, a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, which offers virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content. Additionally, Carrot Card is a flexible debit card that employees can use to pay for fertility care. Carrot Fertility aims to help companies customize their fertility benefits, ensuring that employees receive the necessary financial, medical, and emotional support as they pursue parenthood. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.
GentiBio, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company that specializes in developing engineered regulatory T cells, known as EngTregs, aimed at treating autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel and Seattle, Washington, GentiBio employs a proprietary platform that combines autologous and allogeneic technologies. This platform enhances the ability to restore immune tolerance and addresses significant limitations found in existing regulatory T-cell therapeutics. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms of immune system disorders, GentiBio aims to provide innovative therapeutic solutions that tackle the root causes of diseases caused by dysregulated immune responses. The company is co-founded by experts in Treg biology and synthetic immunology, positioning it at the forefront of advanced immunotherapy development.
Nucleix
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2008, Nucleix Ltd. specializes in developing non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Its proprietary tests, Bladder EpiCheck and Lung EpiCheck, identify subtle methylation changes in urine and blood samples respectively.
ChemomAb Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing fibrosis-related conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. ChemomAb's lead product, CM-101, is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activity of the soluble protein CCL24, which plays a crucial role in promoting fibrosis and inflammation. CM-101 is currently undergoing clinical development, with a primary emphasis on orphan diseases such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical trials for CM-101 in various fibrotic indications, with data anticipated to be reported in the near future.
Gemini Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Ikena Oncology
Series B in 2021
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.
Decibel Therapeutics
Series D in 2020
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies aimed at protecting, repairing, and restoring hearing. The company addresses various hearing disorders, including those related to pediatric cancers, cystic fibrosis, noise exposure, age-related and genetic hearing loss, as well as conditions characterized by persistent tinnitus. Decibel Therapeutics employs a multifaceted approach that includes drug delivery to the inner ear, advanced imaging techniques, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling. The company leverages its expertise in inner ear biology, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to develop effective treatments for hearing loss and related disorders. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Decibel Therapeutics was originally known as Hearing, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
CoreMap, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Winooski, Vermont, focused on developing advanced diagnostic solutions for electrophysiologists treating atrial fibrillation. Incorporated in 2016, the company offers a micro-electrode solution that allows for sequential mapping of tissue properties, addressing significant challenges in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, such as poor spatial resolution and inadequate sample density. Additionally, CoreMap's ultra-high resolution electrodes provide detailed insights into cardiac activation, even during episodes of fibrillation. By enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of electrophysiologists, CoreMap aims to improve patient outcomes in the management of this complex condition.
GentiBio
Seed Round in 2020
GentiBio, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company that specializes in developing engineered regulatory T cells, known as EngTregs, aimed at treating autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel and Seattle, Washington, GentiBio employs a proprietary platform that combines autologous and allogeneic technologies. This platform enhances the ability to restore immune tolerance and addresses significant limitations found in existing regulatory T-cell therapeutics. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms of immune system disorders, GentiBio aims to provide innovative therapeutic solutions that tackle the root causes of diseases caused by dysregulated immune responses. The company is co-founded by experts in Treg biology and synthetic immunology, positioning it at the forefront of advanced immunotherapy development.
Cogent Biosciences
Post in 2020
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, aiming to treat the underlying causes and improve patient lives. The company employs proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body's immune system against cancer. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to inhibit specific mutations in KIT exon 17, which are associated with Systemic Mastocytosis and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
TransMedics Group, Inc., established in 1998 and based in Andover, Massachusetts, is a commercial-stage medical technology company specializing in transforming organ transplant therapy for end-stage organ failure patients worldwide. The company's core product, the Organ Care System (OCS), is a portable, innovative technology that maintains donor organs outside the body in a near-physiologic state, replicating human-like conditions. This system includes OCS LUNG and OCS Heart, designed to preserve and optimize lungs and hearts respectively during transport, allowing for better assessment and improvement of organ condition. TransMedics also offers clinical services to enhance transplant volume, improve outcomes, and reduce learning curves for healthcare providers.
Aspen Neuroscience
Series A in 2020
Aspen Neuroscience develops autologous neuron replacement therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson's disease. The company uses patient-specific restorative cell therapies by combining pluripotent stem cell biology with genomic approaches and artificial intelligence to address both sporadic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease, focusing on autologous neuron replacement to modify disease progression. Based in San Diego, California, the company is a development-stage biotechnology company pursuing expansion of its iPSC-based platform to other brain disorders.
Aspen Neuroscience
Seed Round in 2019
Aspen Neuroscience develops autologous neuron replacement therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson's disease. The company uses patient-specific restorative cell therapies by combining pluripotent stem cell biology with genomic approaches and artificial intelligence to address both sporadic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease, focusing on autologous neuron replacement to modify disease progression. Based in San Diego, California, the company is a development-stage biotechnology company pursuing expansion of its iPSC-based platform to other brain disorders.
ChemomAb Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing fibrosis-related conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. ChemomAb's lead product, CM-101, is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activity of the soluble protein CCL24, which plays a crucial role in promoting fibrosis and inflammation. CM-101 is currently undergoing clinical development, with a primary emphasis on orphan diseases such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical trials for CM-101 in various fibrotic indications, with data anticipated to be reported in the near future.
ProteKt Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2019
ProteKt Therapeutics is a drug development company focused on creating potent and selective oral inhibitors of the kinase PKR, targeting neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases. The company utilizes unique computational methods to develop a series of novel and selective molecules, which are validated through clinically relevant assays. This approach aims to address issues such as memory consolidation impairment and enhance long-term memory in patients. In 2019, ProteKt Therapeutics graduated from the FutuRx accelerator and subsequently raised $4 million in a pre-A funding round to support its innovative research and development efforts.
Cleave Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By creating enzyme inhibitors designed to disrupt these pathways, Cleave Therapeutics aims to address both oncological and neurodegenerative diseases. Through its innovative approach to drug discovery, the company seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions that enhance patient outcomes in the fight against cancer.
Fusion Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2019
Fusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines. It focuses on creating targeted alpha therapeutics using its proprietary linker technology to enhance the safety and efficacy of these drugs, ultimately improving cancer patient outcomes.
Health Catalyst
Series F in 2019
Health Catalyst is a technology company that specializes in data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a platform that organizes, normalizes, and links health-related data from various systems, making it accessible and searchable for all users, including those without technical expertise. Health Catalyst operates through two main segments: the Technology segment, which generates the majority of its revenue through cloud-based subscriptions, time-based licenses, and maintenance fees for its data platforms and analytics applications; and the Professional Services segment, which provides a range of services including analytics, implementation, strategic advisory, and outsourcing to help clients optimize their use of the technology. By integrating and analyzing healthcare data, Health Catalyst aims to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes in the healthcare sector.
Health Catalyst
Debt Financing in 2019
Health Catalyst is a technology company that specializes in data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a platform that organizes, normalizes, and links health-related data from various systems, making it accessible and searchable for all users, including those without technical expertise. Health Catalyst operates through two main segments: the Technology segment, which generates the majority of its revenue through cloud-based subscriptions, time-based licenses, and maintenance fees for its data platforms and analytics applications; and the Professional Services segment, which provides a range of services including analytics, implementation, strategic advisory, and outsourcing to help clients optimize their use of the technology. By integrating and analyzing healthcare data, Health Catalyst aims to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes in the healthcare sector.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
Ikena Oncology
Series A in 2017
Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.
ChemomAb Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing fibrosis-related conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. ChemomAb's lead product, CM-101, is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activity of the soluble protein CCL24, which plays a crucial role in promoting fibrosis and inflammation. CM-101 is currently undergoing clinical development, with a primary emphasis on orphan diseases such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical trials for CM-101 in various fibrotic indications, with data anticipated to be reported in the near future.
Gemini Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2017
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and diabetic complications. The company's lead candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule activator of the Tie2 pathway that has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Aerpio is advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical development for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently undergoing a Phase 1b trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, the company is developing a bispecific antibody for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Aerpio has also partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib's potential in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals aims for rapid development of its promising therapies.
ChemomAb Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on addressing fibrosis-related conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. ChemomAb's lead product, CM-101, is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activity of the soluble protein CCL24, which plays a crucial role in promoting fibrosis and inflammation. CM-101 is currently undergoing clinical development, with a primary emphasis on orphan diseases such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical trials for CM-101 in various fibrotic indications, with data anticipated to be reported in the near future.
Cleave Therapeutics
Series B in 2016
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By creating enzyme inhibitors designed to disrupt these pathways, Cleave Therapeutics aims to address both oncological and neurodegenerative diseases. Through its innovative approach to drug discovery, the company seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions that enhance patient outcomes in the fight against cancer.
Ornim, Inc. is a biomedical technology company specializing in the development and distribution of non-invasive medical monitoring tools for measuring blood flow and oxygen saturation in patients. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clarita, California, with a research and development subsidiary in Israel, Ornim has created innovative products such as the CerOx and c-FLOW monitors. These devices utilize patented UTLight technology, which combines light and ultrasound to deliver real-time, continuous measurements of cerebral blood flow and oxygen saturation. The CerOx monitor is unique in the market for its ability to measure both parameters simultaneously, while the c-FLOW focuses solely on cerebral blood flow. Ornim's solutions are designed to enhance individualized patient care by providing critical insights into blood flow variations, thereby enabling informed clinical interventions. The company holds numerous patents, reflecting its commitment to overcoming the limitations of existing monitoring technologies, and aims to improve treatment outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through its innovative monitoring solutions.
Nucleix
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2008, Nucleix Ltd. specializes in developing non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Its proprietary tests, Bladder EpiCheck and Lung EpiCheck, identify subtle methylation changes in urine and blood samples respectively.
Gemini Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2016
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing new therapies for patients experiencing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related rare genetic diseases. Gemini Therapeutics focuses on genetically defined conditions, creating therapeutic candidates that address molecular abnormalities in patients with significant clinical needs. Their diverse pipeline encompasses monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and gene therapies, positioning the company to potentially introduce first-in-class therapeutics. The development of these innovative treatment options is supported by collaborations with leading life science investors and academic institutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to advancing medical care for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
Corvus Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2015
Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immuno-oncology therapies that modulate the immune system to treat cancer. Its pipeline includes Ciforadenant, an oral A2A receptor antagonist, CPI-006, an anti-CD73 antibody, CPI-818, an ITK inhibitor, and soquelitinib, an ITK-targeting agent. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Burlingame, California.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
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.
Eyegood Ophthalmic Hospital
Series A in 2015
Wuhan Eyegood Ophthalmic Hospital is a specialized medical facility that provides comprehensive ophthalmology services. Established in 2003 and located in Wuhan, China, the hospital focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions. With a commitment to delivering high-quality eye care, Eyegood Ophthalmic Hospital utilizes advanced medical technologies and techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The hospital serves a diverse patient population, addressing a wide range of ophthalmic needs.
Corvus Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2014
Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immuno-oncology therapies that modulate the immune system to treat cancer. Its pipeline includes Ciforadenant, an oral A2A receptor antagonist, CPI-006, an anti-CD73 antibody, CPI-818, an ITK inhibitor, and soquelitinib, an ITK-targeting agent. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Burlingame, California.
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2014
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and diabetic complications. The company's lead candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule activator of the Tie2 pathway that has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Aerpio is advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical development for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently undergoing a Phase 1b trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, the company is developing a bispecific antibody for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Aerpio has also partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib's potential in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals aims for rapid development of its promising therapies.
Ornim, Inc. is a biomedical technology company specializing in the development and distribution of non-invasive medical monitoring tools for measuring blood flow and oxygen saturation in patients. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clarita, California, with a research and development subsidiary in Israel, Ornim has created innovative products such as the CerOx and c-FLOW monitors. These devices utilize patented UTLight technology, which combines light and ultrasound to deliver real-time, continuous measurements of cerebral blood flow and oxygen saturation. The CerOx monitor is unique in the market for its ability to measure both parameters simultaneously, while the c-FLOW focuses solely on cerebral blood flow. Ornim's solutions are designed to enhance individualized patient care by providing critical insights into blood flow variations, thereby enabling informed clinical interventions. The company holds numerous patents, reflecting its commitment to overcoming the limitations of existing monitoring technologies, and aims to improve treatment outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through its innovative monitoring solutions.
RedHill Biopharma
Post in 2013
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a primary focus on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. The company develops and promotes several gastrointestinal drugs, including Movantik for opioid-induced constipation, Talicia for treating Helicobacter pylori infection, and Aemcolo for travelers' diarrhea. RedHill's late-stage clinical development programs include RHB-204, aimed at treating pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria infections; RHB-104 for Crohn's disease; and RHB-102 (Bekinda), which has shown promise in Phase 3 studies for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis. Additionally, the company is advancing RHB-107, a serine protease inhibitor for cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, and opaganib, which is being investigated for various conditions, including COVID-19. Founded in 2009, RedHill Biopharma is committed to innovation in the management of gastrointestinal and infectious diseases.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
CardiAQ Valve Technologies
Series B in 2012
CardiAQ Valve Technologies is a privately held company dedicated to advancing heart valve replacement procedures. Its primary focus is on developing innovative techniques for transcatheter mitral valve implantation (TMVI), aiming to enable physicians to implant mitral valves within a beating heart without the need for open-heart surgery.
Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2012
Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for cardiovascular disease. The company is dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel technologies in areas where existing treatments are lacking or inadequate. With a strong emphasis on nitroxyl technology, Cardioxyl has established significant expertise in its chemistry, biology, and clinical applications. The company's leading candidate, CXL-1020, is currently undergoing clinical development for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure, a condition that is a primary cause of hospitalization among patients over the age of 65. Through its research and development efforts, Cardioxyl aims to address critical unmet needs in cardiovascular care.
Ornim, Inc. is a biomedical technology company specializing in the development and distribution of non-invasive medical monitoring tools for measuring blood flow and oxygen saturation in patients. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clarita, California, with a research and development subsidiary in Israel, Ornim has created innovative products such as the CerOx and c-FLOW monitors. These devices utilize patented UTLight technology, which combines light and ultrasound to deliver real-time, continuous measurements of cerebral blood flow and oxygen saturation. The CerOx monitor is unique in the market for its ability to measure both parameters simultaneously, while the c-FLOW focuses solely on cerebral blood flow. Ornim's solutions are designed to enhance individualized patient care by providing critical insights into blood flow variations, thereby enabling informed clinical interventions. The company holds numerous patents, reflecting its commitment to overcoming the limitations of existing monitoring technologies, and aims to improve treatment outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through its innovative monitoring solutions.
Cleave Therapeutics
Series A in 2011
Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing novel small-molecule drugs that target valosin-containing protein and other protein-degradation pathways critical for the survival of cancer cells. By creating enzyme inhibitors designed to disrupt these pathways, Cleave Therapeutics aims to address both oncological and neurodegenerative diseases. Through its innovative approach to drug discovery, the company seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions that enhance patient outcomes in the fight against cancer.
ABIONYX Pharma
Series C in 2010
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.
PharmAbcine
Series A in 2009
PharmAbcine, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, focused on developing fully human therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company primarily engages in the out-licensing of candidate therapeutics and clinical applications, aiming to create first-in-class and best-in-class mAb. Its key projects include TTAC0001, an anti-angiogenic mAb targeting VEGFR-2, as well as innovative dual-specific antibody technologies such as DIG-body and PIG-body. PharmAbcine has established a strategic partnership with Samsung Biologics for the development and manufacturing of its PMC-403 pipeline, a therapeutic candidate aimed at addressing neovascular disorders. The company leverages a strong management team with expertise in therapeutic antibody discovery and development, supported by renowned scientific advisors in the field.
Enobia Pharma
Series C in 2009
Enobia Pharma is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious genetic bone disorders that currently lack approved treatment options. The company specializes in addressing conditions such as hypophosphatasia (HPP), a rare inherited disorder that affects bone mineralization and can lead to severe complications. By concentrating on these unmet medical needs, Enobia aims to provide effective solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life for individuals suffering from these challenging conditions.
Enobia Pharma
Series B in 2007
Enobia Pharma is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious genetic bone disorders that currently lack approved treatment options. The company specializes in addressing conditions such as hypophosphatasia (HPP), a rare inherited disorder that affects bone mineralization and can lead to severe complications. By concentrating on these unmet medical needs, Enobia aims to provide effective solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life for individuals suffering from these challenging conditions.
ABIONYX Pharma
Series B in 2006
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.
Adiana, Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 1997, that focuses on the development and testing of transcervical sterilization systems for permanent birth control. The company's main product, Complete TCS, comprises a radiofrequency generator, delivery catheter, and implantable matrix, designed to occlude the fallopian tubes and prevent pregnancy. Adiana aims to provide a novel, non-incisional alternative to traditional tubal ligation, offering women a solution that minimizes the side effects and complications associated with other contraceptive methods. As of 2007, Adiana operates as a subsidiary of CYTYC Corp.
Sirius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. It focuses on treating chronic cardiovascular diseases, providing innovative solutions for both physicians and patients.