Merida Biosciences
Series A in 2025 
Merida Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of precision therapies for autoimmune diseases. It employs a protein engineering platform to create novel Fc therapeutics, which selectively target and neutralize specific antibodies, aiming to treat the root cause of antibody-driven diseases with high precision and durability.
Caris Life Sciences
Private Equity Round in 2025 
Caris Life Sciences specializes in advanced molecular profiling technologies for cancer diagnostics and drug development. Established in 1987, it offers prognostic testing services, genomic profiling, and clinico-genomic data platforms to improve patient outcomes. The company operates globally with offices in the US and Switzerland.
Edgewise Therapeutics
Post in 2025 
Edgewise Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for severe, rare muscle disorders with significant unmet medical need. It employs a holistic drug discovery approach targeting the muscle as an organ, utilizing its proprietary platform to identify precision medicines regulating key proteins in muscle tissue.
Ocuphire Pharma
Post in 2025 
Ocuphire Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for various ophthalmic disorders. Its lead product candidate, Nyxol eye drops, is a once-daily preservative-free formulation of phentolamine mesylate aimed at reducing pupil size for indications such as night vision disturbances, glaucoma, pharmacologically-induced mydriasis, and presbyopia.
Solid Biosciences
Post in 2025 
Solid Biosciences Inc. is a life science company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting boys. The company's lead product candidate, SGT-001, is a gene transfer therapy currently undergoing a Phase I/II clinical trial aimed at restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients' muscles. In addition to SGT-001, Solid Biosciences is advancing the Anti-LTBP4 program, which involves a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce fibrosis and inflammation by targeting the LTBP4 protein. The company also develops biomarkers and sensors, as well as the Solid Suit program, which focuses on creating wearable assistive devices with functional and therapeutic benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solid Biosciences has established a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx to enhance gene therapy development for DMD. With no current cure for DMD, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for a condition that affects an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 cases in the United States.
Kardigan is a pioneering heart health company dedicated to transforming cardiovascular drug development. It focuses on identifying and matching critical disease drivers with responsive patients from clinical trials, aiming to deliver curative medicines that go beyond symptom management, ultimately providing functional cures for cardiovascular diseases.
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.
Beta Bionics
Series E in 2024 
Beta Bionics is a medical device company focused on diabetes care, developing and commercializing the iLet Bionic Pancreas System. The iLet uses adaptive closed-loop algorithms to automate insulin delivery and glucose management for people with insulin-requiring diabetes, with configurations that support bihormonal approaches. The company designs, manufactures, and markets the system to the diabetes community, aiming to simplify treatment and improve health outcomes by reducing the burden of daily insulin dosing and monitoring. Through its single-segment business model, Beta Bionics centers on bringing the iLet from development to commercialization.
Zucara Therapeutics
Series B in 2024 
Zucara Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to prevent hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, in patients with diabetes. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Vancouver, Zucara is pioneering a once-daily treatment that aims to regulate the hormone somatostatin in the pancreas. This treatment specifically targets somatostatin type 2 receptors, which are not effectively controlled in patients with Type 1 diabetes. Zucara's approach presents a significant advancement in diabetes care by functioning as a preventative measure against hypoglycemia, contrasting with existing therapies that only provide rescue during acute episodes. Through its pre-clinical technology, Zucara Therapeutics aims to restore natural glucose levels in the blood, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
Axonis Therapeutics
Series A in 2024 
Axonis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on neurological disorders. It develops medicines targeting KCC2, a critical mediator of inhibition within the brain, using a proprietary neuron-specific K-Cl cotransporter (KCC2) discovery engine. The company aims to improve lives by treating conditions such as epilepsy and pain.
Crescent Biopharma
Funding Round in 2024 
Crescent Biopharma is a biotechnology firm focused on developing novel precision-engineered medicines targeting verified biology to improve care for patients with solid tumors.
Inventiva Pharma
Post in 2024 
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.
Inhibikase Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Inhibikase Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease and related disorders affecting the brain and other parts of the body. The company's lead product candidate, IkT-148009, is a c-Abl protein kinase inhibitor aimed at treating Parkinson's Disease, dysphagia, and neurogenic constipation. Additionally, Inhibikase is advancing IkT-001Pro, a prodrug of the anti-cancer agent Imatinib, which is designed to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Other notable candidates include IkT-01427, which targets the virus responsible for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and the IkT-148x series, intended for Dementia with Lewy Body and Multiple System Atrophy. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Inhibikase has also developed a small molecule platform that targets both bacterial and viral infectious diseases through a unified mechanism, aiming to create effective multi-pathogen anti-infectives while minimizing resistance development.
OnKure Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.
Oruka Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Oruka Therapeutics is advancing innovative biologics to redefine patient care standards in chronic skin diseases.
scPharmaceuticals
Post in 2024 
scPharmaceuticals Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic products, particularly for patients with serious medical conditions. The company's lead product candidate, Furoscix, features a proprietary buffered formulation of furosemide delivered via the SmartDose drug delivery system, aimed at treating congestion in patients with decompensated heart failure. Additionally, scPharmaceuticals is advancing its product pipeline with scCeftriaxone, an antibiotic targeting infections from both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, and a carbapenem program for addressing gram-negative infections. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, scPharmaceuticals emphasizes the importance of subcutaneous drug administration, offering a convenient two-component delivery system that allows for patient self-administration, thereby providing a safer and more comfortable alternative to traditional intravenous methods. The company collaborates with West Pharmaceutical Services to enhance its SmartDose system, furthering its mission to improve patient outcomes.
Confo Therapeutics
Series B in 2024 
Confo Therapeutics is a drug discovery company based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing internal drug discovery programs focused on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing its proprietary CONFO technology, Confo Therapeutics stabilizes the inherently unstable functional conformations of GPCRs, providing a robust framework for drug discovery. This innovative approach reveals previously inaccessible structural features of these receptors, facilitating the discovery of novel agonists and enhancing therapeutic interventions. By concentrating on stabilizing GPCRs, Confo Therapeutics aims to significantly advance the development of new treatments in the medical field.
InSightec
Private Equity Round in 2024 
InSightec Ltd. is a pioneering company based in Tirat Carmel, Israel, specializing in non-invasive medical treatments through its Exablate platform, which employs MR guided focused ultrasound technology. Founded in 1999, InSightec develops and distributes systems that address various oncology and gynecology conditions, including the Exablate Neuro for personalized thalamotomy in movement disorders and pain management. The Exablate system has received multiple regulatory approvals, including CE marks and FDA approval, for treatments of symptomatic uterine fibroids, pain from bone metastases, and adenomyosis. The company provides comprehensive support services, including onsite clinical training and maintenance, to medical professionals using its technology in facilities across Israel and internationally. InSightec maintains a strategic partnership with Lantheus Holdings and has expanded its presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, earning recognition for its innovative contributions to the field of acoustic surgery.
Mereo Biopharma
Post in 2024 
Mereo Biopharma, established in London in 2015, specializes in acquiring and advancing late-stage drug candidates from larger pharmaceutical companies. These candidates, often overlooked due to resource constraints, target rare and specialized diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Mereo's strategy involves rapidly progressing these assets through clinical development, either by partnering or divesting them, or directly commercializing them, particularly in orphan disease indications. The company combines operational efficiency with financial resources, leveraging a unique partnership with a leading global CRO, ICON, to conduct comprehensive clinical studies. Mereo's focus is on transforming the lives of patients worldwide by developing innovative medicines that can significantly improve their quality of life.
CARGO Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
CARGO Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation CAR T-cell therapies to overcome cancer treatment resistance and access barriers. The company focuses on addressing limitations of approved autologous CAR T therapies, including manufacturing constraints, long turnaround times, and reimbursement challenges, to broaden patient access to potentially curative treatments. Its programs aim to deliver novel solutions that improve cancer treatment outcomes and patient experience. One of its product candidates, CRG-023, is a tri-specific CAR T designed to overcome relapse by targeting multiple B-cell antigens (CD19, CD20, CD22) and addressing mechanisms such as antigen loss, insufficient co-stimulation, and T cell exhaustion.
Bicycle Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Pheon Therapeutics
Series B in 2024 
Founded in 2022, Pheon Therapeutics specializes in developing Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) for challenging-to-treat cancers. Its primary focus is a first-in-class ADC targeting a novel marker overexpressed in various solid tumors.
CinDome Pharma
Series B in 2024 
CinDome Pharma specializes in developing innovative treatments for individuals affected by chronic gastrointestinal disorders, with a primary focus on chronic gastroparesis.
Endeavor BioMedicines
Series C in 2024 
Endeavor BioMedicines is a clinical-stage company based in Solana Beach, California, founded in 2018. The company is dedicated to developing innovative treatments that address the underlying causes of pulmonary fibrosis, particularly idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Endeavor BioMedicines is focused on creating a small-molecule inhibitor that has the potential to not only halt the progression of IPF but also to reverse its effects. By concentrating on these advancements, the company aims to enable healthcare professionals to provide more precise treatments for terminal conditions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
TORL BioTherapeutics
Series B in 2024 
TORL BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. The company specializes in antibody-drug conjugates and other biologics, focusing on oncologic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. TORL BioTherapeutics employs a strategy that involves target identification and early discovery work, allowing them to selectively advance drug programs through novel licensing agreements. This approach enables their researchers to develop proprietary drugs with unique and optimized profiles, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment options.
Zevra Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Zevra Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing safer therapies for pain, ADHD, and other CNS diseases. It employs its proprietary Ligand Activated Therapy platform to create abuse-resistant opioid pain relievers.
Acrivon Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Acrivon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision oncology therapeutics. The company employs a proteomics-based platform to identify patients whose tumors are likely to respond positively to specific treatments, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of its drug development efforts. Acrivon's pipeline features its lead program, ACR-368 (prexasertib), which is currently in Phase 2 trials, alongside several preclinical programs targeting key components of DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation, including WEE1 and PKMYT1. By concentrating on complex oncology drug targets that are often not addressed by traditional therapies, Acrivon aims to expedite the advancement of both in-licensed clinical-stage assets and its internally developed programs through accelerated registration trials.
Neurosterix
Series A in 2024 
Neurosterix develops innovative medicines using allosteric modulation, a method that overcomes traditional treatment limitations. Their drug discovery platform focuses on neurological disorders, aiming to improve efficacy, safety, and tolerability for patients.
Capstan Therapeutics
Series B in 2024 
Capstan Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using precision cell engineering for various diseases with unmet clinical needs.
Spyre Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapies to transform the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Sionna Therapeutics
Series C in 2024 
Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function.
In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.
Precision BioSciences
Post in 2024 
Precision BioSciences, founded in 2006, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in genome editing, developing therapeutic products using its proprietary ARCUS technology. The company focuses on creating allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies to treat cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-hodgkin lymphoma, as well as genetic disorders.
Applied Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Applied Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative drugs targeting fatal and debilitating diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its pipeline includes novel product candidates such as AT-007 for rare metabolic diseases like galactosemia, AT-001 for diabetic cardiomyopathy, and AT-003 for diabetic retinopathy.
Mainstay Medical
Private Equity Round in 2024 
Mainstay Medical is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing ReActiv8, an implantable neurostimulation system designed to treat chronic mechanical low back pain by restoring control to the lumbar stabilizing muscles. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, it operates in Ireland, the United States, and Australia and collaborates with scientists and clinical experts to deliver therapies for the large underserved population of people with debilitating chronic low back pain. Founded in 2008, the company aims to provide a restorative treatment that improves function and quality of life by reestablishing muscle control in the lumbar spine.
Ocular Therapeutix
Post in 2024 
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel platform technology. The company markets ReSure Sealant, a hydrogel ophthalmic wound sealant designed to protect corneal incisions after cataract surgery. Its lead product candidate, DEXTENZA, is an ophthalmic insert that has completed Phase III clinical trials for post-surgical ocular pain, inflammation, and allergic conjunctivitis, and is also being investigated for dry eye diseases. Additionally, Ocular Therapeutix is developing several other products, including OTX-TP, an intracanalicular travoprost insert for glaucoma, and OTX-TKI, an intravitreal implant for wet age-related macular degeneration, among others. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to leverage its hydrogel technology in combination with Regeneron's VEGF-targeting compounds for retinal diseases. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Ocular Therapeutix aims to address unmet needs in ophthalmology through its advanced therapeutic solutions.
Cogent Biosciences
Post in 2024 
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).
PepGen Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on advancing the next generation of nucleic acid therapeutics, particularly in the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurologic diseases. Incorporated in 2018, PepGen has developed its Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform, which is designed to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. The company's innovative EDO peptides enhance tissue penetration, cellular uptake, and nuclear delivery, demonstrating their ability to transport oligonucleotides effectively into various target tissues, including smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscle, as well as the central nervous system. PepGen aims to unlock the clinical potential of these transformative therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on the effective delivery of antisense oligonucleotides, and is advancing its novel conjugate therapeutics toward clinical application.
Astria Therapeutics
Post in 2024 
Astria Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases. It is advancing monoclonal antibody programs such as STAR-0215, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor being developed for hereditary angioedema, and STAR-0310, an OX40 antagonist for atopic dermatitis, both in preclinical development to address immune-mediated inflammatory conditions.
Solid Biosciences
Post in 2024 
Solid Biosciences Inc. is a life science company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting boys. The company's lead product candidate, SGT-001, is a gene transfer therapy currently undergoing a Phase I/II clinical trial aimed at restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients' muscles. In addition to SGT-001, Solid Biosciences is advancing the Anti-LTBP4 program, which involves a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce fibrosis and inflammation by targeting the LTBP4 protein. The company also develops biomarkers and sensors, as well as the Solid Suit program, which focuses on creating wearable assistive devices with functional and therapeutic benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solid Biosciences has established a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx to enhance gene therapy development for DMD. With no current cure for DMD, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for a condition that affects an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 cases in the United States.
Spyre Therapeutics
Post in 2023 
Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapies to transform the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Soleno Therapeutics
Post in 2023 
Soleno Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for rare diseases. Its lead candidate, Diazoxide Choline Controlled Release (DCCR), an extended-release formulation of diazoxide, is being evaluated in Phase III trials for the treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Avalyn Pharma
Series C in 2023 
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe respiratory diseases, notably idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Beta Bionics
Series D in 2023 
Beta Bionics is a medical device company focused on diabetes care, developing and commercializing the iLet Bionic Pancreas System. The iLet uses adaptive closed-loop algorithms to automate insulin delivery and glucose management for people with insulin-requiring diabetes, with configurations that support bihormonal approaches. The company designs, manufactures, and markets the system to the diabetes community, aiming to simplify treatment and improve health outcomes by reducing the burden of daily insulin dosing and monitoring. Through its single-segment business model, Beta Bionics centers on bringing the iLet from development to commercialization.
Inhibrx, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing a diverse pipeline of novel biologic therapeutic candidates. The company's focus areas include oncology, orphan diseases, and infectious diseases, employing advanced protein engineering techniques, including its proprietary sdAb platform. Among its leading candidates is INBRX-109, a multivalent agonist of death receptor 5, currently in Phase 1 trials for treating solid tumors, including sarcomas. Another candidate, INBRX-105, serves as an antagonist of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) and a conditional agonist of 4-1BB, also in Phase 1 trials for PD-L1 expressing tumors. Additional candidates include INBRX-101, aimed at alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and INBRX-103, targeting cluster of differentiation 47. The company's preclinical programs encompass innovative therapies such as INBRX-106, a hexavalent agonist of OX40, and INBRX-111, a multifunctional antibody targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Founded in 2010, Inhibrx has established collaborations with prominent organizations and received funding from various granting agencies.
Rapport Therapeutics
Series B in 2023 
Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing precision medicines for neurological disorders. The company focuses on creating transformational small-molecule therapies aimed at patients with central nervous system conditions. Leveraging foundational research in neuronal receptor biology, Rapport Therapeutics maps and targets specific neuronal receptor complexes, which are complex assemblies of proteins that include principal receptor subunits and receptor-associated proteins. These receptor-associated proteins are essential for regulating receptor expression and functionality, allowing the company to innovate in the treatment of neurological diseases.
AsclepiX Therapeutics
Series A in 2023 
AsclepiX Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for retinal diseases and certain cancers. The company specializes in designing short biomimetic peptides that target angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis, utilizing advanced bioinformatics and systems biology approaches. Its lead product candidates, including AXT107, AXT201, AXT301, and AXT501, are aimed at addressing conditions such as diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and macular edema from retinal vein occlusion, all of which are significant causes of blindness in the western world. Additionally, AXT201, AXT301, and AXT501 are in early development stages for treating various solid tumors. AsclepiX Therapeutics employs cutting-edge biomaterials and drug delivery systems, including biodegradable nano and microparticles, to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of its peptide-based treatments. Incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company is leveraging its platform technology to advance solutions in both ophthalmology and oncology.
A-Alpha Bio
Series A in 2023 
A-Alpha Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in synthetic biology and advanced quantitative measurement of protein interactions to facilitate drug development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers its proprietary AlphaSeq platform, which enables high-throughput mapping of protein-protein interactions. This technology allows for the simultaneous identification and quantification of interactions among thousands of protein pairs, streamlining the drug discovery process by aiding in the identification of potential drug targets and enhancing the understanding of disease mechanisms. By providing biologics and molecular glue discovery and optimization services, A-Alpha Bio supports pharmaceutical companies in optimizing binding and specificity to multiple target proteins. The team comprises synthetic biologists, structural biologists, and next-generation sequencing experts dedicated to overcoming challenges in the drug development process.
Lyra Therapeutics
Post in 2023 
Lyra Therapeutics is a clinical-stage therapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of localized treatments for ear, nose, and throat diseases. Its XTreo platform is designed to deliver medicines directly to affected tissue for sustained effect with a single administration. The company’s initial product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices intended for in-office administration to provide up to six months of continuous therapy to the sinonasal passages for chronic rhinosinusitis, with mometasone furoate as the active ingredient. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
OnKure Therapeutics
Series C in 2023 
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.
Satellos Bioscience
Post in 2023 
Satellos Bioscience is a private regenerative medicine company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics aimed at stimulating or restoring muscle regeneration. The company is particularly focused on addressing severe disorders, with a key program centered on creating an oral therapeutic drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This drug is designed to correct the dysregulation identified by Satellos as a fundamental cause of the disease's progressive nature. Through its research and development efforts, Satellos aims to provide effective treatments that enhance muscle regeneration and improve the quality of life for individuals affected by this debilitating condition.
TORL BioTherapeutics
Series B in 2023 
TORL BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. The company specializes in antibody-drug conjugates and other biologics, focusing on oncologic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. TORL BioTherapeutics employs a strategy that involves target identification and early discovery work, allowing them to selectively advance drug programs through novel licensing agreements. This approach enables their researchers to develop proprietary drugs with unique and optimized profiles, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment options.
CARGO Therapeutics
Series A in 2023 
CARGO Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation CAR T-cell therapies to overcome cancer treatment resistance and access barriers. The company focuses on addressing limitations of approved autologous CAR T therapies, including manufacturing constraints, long turnaround times, and reimbursement challenges, to broaden patient access to potentially curative treatments. Its programs aim to deliver novel solutions that improve cancer treatment outcomes and patient experience. One of its product candidates, CRG-023, is a tri-specific CAR T designed to overcome relapse by targeting multiple B-cell antigens (CD19, CD20, CD22) and addressing mechanisms such as antigen loss, insufficient co-stimulation, and T cell exhaustion.
Fusion Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2023 
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.
Apogee Therapeutics
Series B in 2022 
Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, it aims to advance novel biologics to address patients’ unmet needs. The company pursues differentiated antibody programs targeting well-established mechanisms implicated in atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and related inflammatory and immunology indications, supported by antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties.
Biodesix is a data-driven diagnostic solutions company focused on lung disease. It provides blood-based tests across the lung cancer continuum to aid risk assessment, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment guidance. Key tests include Nodify XL2 and Nodify CDT for reclassifying malignancy risk in suspicious lung nodules, along with VeriStrat immune profiling and GeneStrat tumor profiling to support treatment decisions. The company operates a CLIA-certified laboratory and delivers results in under 72 hours. Biodesix also develops and commercializes multivariate protein diagnostics based on its proprietary mass spectrometry platform, and partners with biopharmaceutical companies to create companion diagnostics and support diagnostic research, clinical trial testing, and development and commercialization of diagnostics. In addition to in-house testing services, it provides contract services to biopharma clients across discovery, development and testing phases. Biodesix is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Zenas BioPharma
Series B in 2022 
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-based therapies for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases. Based in Florida, United States, the company advances biologic programs and aims to modulate B cell–driven pathology. Its lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb on B cells, thereby inhibiting harmful immune activity without depleting B cells.
Solid Biosciences
Post in 2022 
Solid Biosciences Inc. is a life science company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting boys. The company's lead product candidate, SGT-001, is a gene transfer therapy currently undergoing a Phase I/II clinical trial aimed at restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients' muscles. In addition to SGT-001, Solid Biosciences is advancing the Anti-LTBP4 program, which involves a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce fibrosis and inflammation by targeting the LTBP4 protein. The company also develops biomarkers and sensors, as well as the Solid Suit program, which focuses on creating wearable assistive devices with functional and therapeutic benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solid Biosciences has established a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx to enhance gene therapy development for DMD. With no current cure for DMD, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for a condition that affects an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 cases in the United States.
SpringWorks Therapeutics
Post in 2022 
SpringWorks Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company applying precision medicine to develop medicines for severe rare diseases and cancer. It maintains a differentiated targeted oncology portfolio with lead candidates nirogacestat, a gamma secretase inhibitor, and mirdametinib, a MEK inhibitor, both in late-stage trials; the pipeline also includes BGB-3245, an oral inhibitor of activating BRAF mutations, in Phase I, and several combination programs. The company pursues collaborations with BeiGene, GlaxoSmithKline, and Allogene and has license agreements with Pfizer for nirogacestat and mirdametinib. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, SpringWorks aims to advance potentially registrational studies in rare tumor types and genetically defined cancers through partnerships that expand its portfolio and patient access.
InSightec
Debt Financing in 2022 
InSightec Ltd. is a pioneering company based in Tirat Carmel, Israel, specializing in non-invasive medical treatments through its Exablate platform, which employs MR guided focused ultrasound technology. Founded in 1999, InSightec develops and distributes systems that address various oncology and gynecology conditions, including the Exablate Neuro for personalized thalamotomy in movement disorders and pain management. The Exablate system has received multiple regulatory approvals, including CE marks and FDA approval, for treatments of symptomatic uterine fibroids, pain from bone metastases, and adenomyosis. The company provides comprehensive support services, including onsite clinical training and maintenance, to medical professionals using its technology in facilities across Israel and internationally. InSightec maintains a strategic partnership with Lantheus Holdings and has expanded its presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, earning recognition for its innovative contributions to the field of acoustic surgery.
Cerebral Therapeutics
Series C in 2022 
Cerebral Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Aurora, Colorado, focused on developing innovative drug-device combination therapies for neurologic diseases, particularly refractory epilepsy. The company employs a unique implanted, refillable catheter and pump system to deliver a continuous intracerebroventricular (ICV) dose of valproic acid, an anti-epileptic drug formulated as CT-010. By utilizing reformulated off-patent drugs delivered directly to the brain's ventricles, Cerebral Therapeutics aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes for patients suffering from chronic neurological conditions. Established in 2010, the company is committed to improving the quality of life for those with uncontrolled neurological disorders.
Surf Bio
Seed Round in 2022 
Surf Bio is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutic solutions through its next-generation surfactant technology. This novel biotechnology platform aims to enhance drug effectiveness across various therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, infectious diseases, and gene therapy. By utilizing this advanced technology, Surf Bio seeks to provide healthcare organizations worldwide with access to improved drugs that can better address the needs of patients suffering from critical diseases.
Lyra Therapeutics
Post in 2022 
Lyra Therapeutics is a clinical-stage therapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of localized treatments for ear, nose, and throat diseases. Its XTreo platform is designed to deliver medicines directly to affected tissue for sustained effect with a single administration. The company’s initial product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices intended for in-office administration to provide up to six months of continuous therapy to the sinonasal passages for chronic rhinosinusitis, with mometasone furoate as the active ingredient. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.
Synthego Corporation
Series E in 2022 
Synthego is a biotechnology company specializing in genome engineering. It offers integrated hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology platforms to advance basic research and therapeutic development. Its products include engineered cells, CRISPR kits, and bioinformatics tools for gene knockout, target validation, and disease modeling. Synthego serves scientists globally, with sales through distributors in multiple countries and online.
Beta Bionics
Series C in 2022 
Beta Bionics is a medical device company focused on diabetes care, developing and commercializing the iLet Bionic Pancreas System. The iLet uses adaptive closed-loop algorithms to automate insulin delivery and glucose management for people with insulin-requiring diabetes, with configurations that support bihormonal approaches. The company designs, manufactures, and markets the system to the diabetes community, aiming to simplify treatment and improve health outcomes by reducing the burden of daily insulin dosing and monitoring. Through its single-segment business model, Beta Bionics centers on bringing the iLet from development to commercialization.
Endeavor BioMedicines
Series B in 2022 
Endeavor BioMedicines is a clinical-stage company based in Solana Beach, California, founded in 2018. The company is dedicated to developing innovative treatments that address the underlying causes of pulmonary fibrosis, particularly idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Endeavor BioMedicines is focused on creating a small-molecule inhibitor that has the potential to not only halt the progression of IPF but also to reverse its effects. By concentrating on these advancements, the company aims to enable healthcare professionals to provide more precise treatments for terminal conditions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
Orchestra BioMed
Series D in 2022 
Founded in 2017, Orchestra BioMed is a biomedical innovation company headquartered in New Hope, Pennsylvania. It focuses on developing high-impact therapeutic solutions for major medical conditions, with a primary focus on cardiovascular diseases, which cause approximately 31% of all global deaths annually.
Ceptur Therapeutics
Series A in 2022 
Ceptur Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative genetic medicines for patients with unmet medical needs. The company utilizes its proprietary U1 Adaptor technology to achieve non-genotoxic, long-lasting silencing of disease-causing genes, particularly in challenging tissues beyond the liver and central nervous system. This technology addresses the limitations of existing gene silencing methods and has potential applications in cancer treatment, allowing healthcare providers to offer new therapeutic options for various cancer types. Through its advancements, Ceptur aims to improve patient outcomes by providing effective solutions for difficult-to-treat conditions.
AvengeBio
Series A in 2022 
AvengeBio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing cell-generated immunotherapies aimed at eradicating solid tumors. Founded in 2019, the company is advancing a drug delivery platform designed to enable the precision delivery of cytokines and other potent immunomodulatory molecules. This innovative approach allows for controlled release over time, fostering robust local and systemic anti-tumor immune responses while minimizing the toxicities typically associated with conventional immunotherapies. Through its research and development efforts, AvengeBio seeks to address the challenges posed by intractable solid tumors and improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
Mythic Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
Mythic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative cancer therapeutics. It focuses on enhancing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapies using advanced protein engineering techniques, aiming to boost potency without compromising safety.
Sermonix Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2021 
Founded in 2014, Sermonix Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing female-specific oncology products. Its primary focus is lasofoxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator used for treating vulvovaginal atrophy and preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Acrivon Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
Acrivon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision oncology therapeutics. The company employs a proteomics-based platform to identify patients whose tumors are likely to respond positively to specific treatments, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of its drug development efforts. Acrivon's pipeline features its lead program, ACR-368 (prexasertib), which is currently in Phase 2 trials, alongside several preclinical programs targeting key components of DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation, including WEE1 and PKMYT1. By concentrating on complex oncology drug targets that are often not addressed by traditional therapies, Acrivon aims to expedite the advancement of both in-licensed clinical-stage assets and its internally developed programs through accelerated registration trials.
CinCor Pharma
Series B in 2021 
CinCor Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of innovative treatments for cardiovascular, metabolic, and kidney diseases. Its primary focus is on CIN-107, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor aimed at addressing resistant hypertension and primary aldosteronism. By advancing its clinical candidates toward marketing approval, CinCor seeks to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from these conditions.
A-Alpha Bio
Series A in 2021 
A-Alpha Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in synthetic biology and advanced quantitative measurement of protein interactions to facilitate drug development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers its proprietary AlphaSeq platform, which enables high-throughput mapping of protein-protein interactions. This technology allows for the simultaneous identification and quantification of interactions among thousands of protein pairs, streamlining the drug discovery process by aiding in the identification of potential drug targets and enhancing the understanding of disease mechanisms. By providing biologics and molecular glue discovery and optimization services, A-Alpha Bio supports pharmaceutical companies in optimizing binding and specificity to multiple target proteins. The team comprises synthetic biologists, structural biologists, and next-generation sequencing experts dedicated to overcoming challenges in the drug development process.
Zentera Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
Zentera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2021 
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease, and Wolfram syndrome. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is best known for its investigational therapy AMX0035, a fixed-dose co-formulation of sodium phenylbutyrate and Taurursodiol. This treatment aims to address the energy crisis within mitochondria and the accumulation of toxic, unfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum, both of which contribute to the progression of neurodegenerative conditions. Through its research and development efforts, Amylyx seeks to provide effective solutions to mitigate the suffering caused by these debilitating diseases.
Point Biopharma Global
Post in 2021 
Point Biopharma Global Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development and commercialization of radioligand therapies for cancer treatment. The company's portfolio comprises several assets, including PNT2002, PNT2004, PNT2003, and PNT2001. Point Biopharma leverages its expertise in radioisotopes like Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177, along with advanced manufacturing technology and a patient-centric approach, to revolutionize theragnostic drug development and radioligand commercialization on a global scale.
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that leverage radioisotopes to improve cancer treatment outcomes. RayzeBio focuses on creating innovative radiopharmaceuticals, particularly utilizing alpha-emitting radioisotopes like Actinium-225, to target solid tumors effectively. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates, RayzeBio is committed to addressing significant market opportunities in oncology through late-stage clinical programs, development initiatives, and discovery efforts. The company's mission is to provide effective therapeutic solutions aimed at defeating cancer.
NiKang Therapeutics
Series C in 2021 
NiKang Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company specializes in the discovery and development of small molecule oncology medicines aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. Utilizing a discovery approach informed by target structure biology, NiKang employs structure-based drug design to facilitate the rapid and efficient development of proprietary drug candidates. This methodology enables the company to create innovative therapies with desirable pharmacological properties, ultimately aimed at improving the lives of patients through enhanced treatment options.
Affinia Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
Affinia Therapeutics develops adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for muscular and central nervous system diseases. The company uses an AAV vector design platform built on synthetic and systems biology, high-throughput screening, and tissue- and single-cell-resolution analyses to create vectors with improved properties. It leverages sequencing, artificial intelligence, and structural modeling to enable rational design of therapies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Affinia Therapeutics was founded in 2019 and targets diseases with significant unmet needs in muscle and CNS.
Forge Biologics
Series B in 2021 
Forge Biologics, Inc. is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in gene therapies and genetic medicines. Founded in 2019 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing therapeutics, particularly for viral vector gene therapies aimed at treating genetic diseases. Notably, it offers a novel approach combining adeno-associated virus (AAV) and umbilical cord transplant to address infantile Krabbe disease, a severe neurodegenerative disorder. Additionally, Forge Biologics collaborates with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and patient groups to facilitate the progression of gene therapy programs from preclinical development through to clinical and commercial-scale manufacturing. The company is committed to enabling access to transformative medicines for patients suffering from rare genetic diseases.
Renovia Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, was a healthcare company focused on developing prescription digital therapeutics for pelvic floor disorders. The company's innovative device provided a clinically validated treatment for conditions such as stress, mixed, and urgent urinary incontinence, including overactive bladder. This technology allowed for real-time visualization of pelvic movement during muscle training sessions, facilitating a non-surgical and drug-free approach to treatment. However, Renovia ceased operations in late 2022 following a strategic review by its investors, and in January 2023, the majority of its assets, including intellectual property, were acquired by Axena Health, Inc.
Icosavax develops virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines using its proprietary computational design platform. Its primary focus is creating vaccines for life-threatening respiratory diseases, with current candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Founded in 2017, the company aims to discover, develop, and commercialize vaccines against infectious diseases.
Scribe Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
Founded in 2018, Scribe Therapeutics specializes in engineering and developing in vivo therapies based on CRISPR technology to rewrite and repair genetic disorders. Its proprietary platform, X-Editing (XE), enables greater efficacy, specificity, and deliverability compared to existing CRISPR technologies.
Pyxis Oncology
Series B in 2021 
Pyxis Oncology, established in 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of antibody therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company focuses on promoting the body's immune response to cancer by analyzing tumor antigen-specific tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) within hot tumors and tumor cell signaling pathways within cold tumors. Pyxis aims to create novel antibody-based immunotherapies to directly kill tumor cells and address underlying pathologies that enable cancer proliferation and immune evasion, with the goal of improving patient outcomes for difficult-to-treat cancers.
Absci
Venture Round in 2021 
Absci is a drug and target discovery company that leverages deep learning AI and synthetic biology to enhance the therapeutic potential of proteins. Its Integrated Drug Creation Platform streamlines the process of identifying novel drug targets, discovering optimal biotherapeutic candidates, and generating the necessary cell lines for manufacturing. By combining biologic drug discovery and cell line development into a single, efficient workflow, Absci collaborates with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators to develop next-generation protein-based drugs. These innovations include Bionic Proteins, which feature nonstandard amino acids, and other unique drug designs that may be unattainable through conventional methods. Absci's mission is to facilitate the development of improved medicines by effectively translating innovative ideas into viable drugs.
OnKure Therapeutics
Series B in 2021 
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.
Pipeline Therapeutics
Series C in 2021 
Pipeline Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of small molecules aimed at neuroregeneration. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on promoting functional recovery for various neurological disorders. Its lead product candidate, PIPE-505, is a small molecule gamma secretase inhibitor designed to treat mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss associated with cochlear synaptopathy. Additionally, Pipeline Therapeutics has a portfolio of earlier-stage programs, including PIPE-307, which targets remyelination and axonal repair to address conditions like multiple sclerosis. By harnessing the natural repair processes of different nervous system cell types, the company seeks to provide innovative treatments that repair damage within the nervous system.
Beam Therapeutics
Post in 2021 
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. Its focus includes therapies for hematological and genetic diseases, with ongoing programs targeting sickle cell disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other serious conditions.
Earli is a biotechnology company focused on advancing cancer detection and treatment through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing devices that utilize a novel gene therapy approach known as Synthetic Biopsy. This method compels cancer cells to produce synthetic biomarkers, which are not naturally occurring in the human body. These biomarkers can then be detected in bodily fluids such as blood, urine, or breath, allowing for early identification of cancer. By facilitating the early detection of homogeneous tumors, Earli aims to significantly improve the chances of successful treatment and personalize therapy options for patients. Additionally, the technology is designed to be visible during imaging procedures such as PET scans, enhancing the monitoring of cancer progression and treatment efficacy.
Affinivax
Series C in 2021 
Affinivax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of vaccines using its innovative Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) technology. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance the protection against a range of infectious diseases that affect both children and adults globally. MAPS technology allows for the effective binding of protective polysaccharides and proteins within a single vaccine, inducing robust immune responses. Affinivax is advancing vaccine programs targeting significant pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, which contributes to considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. The company leverages insights from leading experts in infectious diseases and has secured exclusive intellectual property rights related to its MAPS platform from Boston Children’s Hospital, with notable backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
IsoPlexis
Debt Financing in 2021 
IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a single-cell detection system that identifies a wide array of patient immune responses at the single-cell level. The company's platform focuses on cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, allowing for the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, monitoring of disease progression, and exploration of functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks. IsoPlexis's technology enables clients to predict cancer patient responses to various novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, thereby enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decision-making.
IsoPlexis
Series D in 2021 
IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a single-cell detection system that identifies a wide array of patient immune responses at the single-cell level. The company's platform focuses on cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, allowing for the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, monitoring of disease progression, and exploration of functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks. IsoPlexis's technology enables clients to predict cancer patient responses to various novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, thereby enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decision-making.
Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.
Solid Biosciences
Post in 2020 
Solid Biosciences Inc. is a life science company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting boys. The company's lead product candidate, SGT-001, is a gene transfer therapy currently undergoing a Phase I/II clinical trial aimed at restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients' muscles. In addition to SGT-001, Solid Biosciences is advancing the Anti-LTBP4 program, which involves a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce fibrosis and inflammation by targeting the LTBP4 protein. The company also develops biomarkers and sensors, as well as the Solid Suit program, which focuses on creating wearable assistive devices with functional and therapeutic benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solid Biosciences has established a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx to enhance gene therapy development for DMD. With no current cure for DMD, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for a condition that affects an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 cases in the United States.
Achilles Therapeutics
Series C in 2020 
Achilles Therapeutics Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of patient-specific immunotherapies designed to combat cancer. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on personalized vaccines and T cell therapies that utilize the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells. Achilles Therapeutics aims to identify and target truncal tumor neoantigens and other markers present on cancer cells, allowing for precise attacks on tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The company is currently conducting clinical trials, including the CHIRON trial for non-small-cell lung cancer and the THETIS trial for recurrent or metastatic melanoma, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its innovative therapies.
Adagio Medical
Series E in 2020 
Founded in 2011, Adagio Medical specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of medical devices for treating cardiac arrhythmias. Its primary product is the iCLAS (continuous lesion ablation system), along with associated catheters, esophageal balloons, and consoles.
Prometheus Biosciences
Private Equity Round in 2020 
Prometheus Biosciences, established in 1995 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical and diagnostic products. The company's portfolio includes tests that enable physicians to provide personalized patient care, such as monitoring drug and anti-drug antibody levels, diagnosing and prognosticating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and detecting celiac disease and lactose intolerance. Prometheus also offers therapeutic products like Entocort EC for treating Crohn's disease and has agreements to develop and market other drugs. The company's commitment to innovation positions it as a leader in precision healthcare, particularly in gastroenterology.
LianBio
Venture Round in 2020 
LianBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2019, headquartered in Shanghai, China, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company is dedicated to the discovery and development of therapeutic drugs aimed at treating oncology and cardiorenal diseases, as well as addressing other unmet medical needs in Greater China and major Asian markets. LianBio focuses on in-licensing assets and collaborates with leading partners to enhance its pipeline, which includes clinically validated product candidates across various therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, oncology, ophthalmology, inflammatory diseases, and respiratory indications. The company aims to accelerate the availability of innovative medicines to improve patient outcomes through a science-driven approach.
AavantiBio
Series A in 2020 
AavantiBio, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene transfer and gene editing therapies aimed at treating rare genetic diseases. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company primarily concentrates on Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare inherited disorder that leads to significant cardiac and central nervous system dysfunction. AavantiBio is committed to transforming the lives of patients suffering from this condition by advancing innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs in the field of genetic disorders. The company’s efforts are directed toward both treatment development and research, with the goal of providing effective solutions for patients facing the challenges of rare diseases.