Scancell is focused on developing innovative therapeutic vaccines aimed at treating cancer and infectious diseases, leveraging its proprietary technology platforms, ImmunoBody and Moditope. The company is advancing its lead cancer vaccine, SCIB1, which targets melanoma and is currently in Phase 1/2 clinical trials. Preliminary data from these trials indicated that SCIB1 may elicit an immune response potentially linked to clinical benefits for patients with malignant melanoma. Scancell's ImmunoBody platform is designed to generate strong T cell responses that specifically target and eliminate tumor cells, while the Moditope technology addresses immune suppression caused by tumors, enabling activated T cells to effectively attack otherwise concealed cancer cells.
Attovia Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Attovia Therapeutics is a biotherapeutics pipeline developer focused on immune-mediated illness and oncology. The company uses the nanobody platform to create tiny format binders with low picomolar affinity, increased selectivity, quicker internalization, and rapid tissue penetration, thereby assisting cancer patients' treatment.
Hansa Biopharma
Post in 2024
Hansa Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immunomodulatory treatments for individuals with rare immunological diseases. The company aims to create innovative and life-altering therapies that address critical unmet medical needs in areas such as transplantation, autoimmune diseases, gene therapy, and oncology. Hansa Biopharma employs a proprietary antibody-cleaving enzyme technology platform to target disease-causing antibodies. Its lead product candidate, imlifidase, is designed to facilitate kidney transplantation in sensitized patients and is being explored for potential applications in other organ transplants and acute autoimmune conditions. The company operates primarily in Sweden, other European countries, and the United States, generating most of its revenue from product sales.
Impulse Dynamics
Venture Round in 2024
Impulse Dynamics N.V. is a medical device company focused on developing electrical therapies for chronic heart failure, operating primarily in the United States and Europe. The company's key innovation is its cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) therapy, which utilizes non-excitatory electrical impulses delivered to the heart muscles. This therapy aims to enhance cardiac strength and improve blood flow, offering a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with limited alternatives. Impulse Dynamics conducts clinical trials to assess the safety and efficacy of its therapies and collaborates with universities and hospitals for research initiatives. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Willemstad, Curacao, the company also maintains offices in New York and Hong Kong, alongside product development centers in New Jersey and Israel.
Cogent Biosciences
Post in 2024
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, utilizing proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body’s immune system in the fight against cancer. The company designs targeted treatments aimed at addressing the underlying causes of diseases, thereby improving patient outcomes. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor that specifically targets the KIT D816V mutation and other mutations in KIT exon 17. This mutation is predominantly linked to Systemic Mastocytosis, a severe condition resulting from the uncontrolled growth of mast cells, and is also associated with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Cogent Biosciences is advancing its lead program, which is expected to enter Phase I clinical trials to evaluate safety and efficacy.
AC Immune
Post in 2023
AC Immune is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland, dedicated to developing therapeutic and diagnostic products for neurodegenerative diseases linked to protein misfolding. Utilizing its proprietary technology platforms, the company creates antibodies, small molecules, and vaccines aimed at preventing and modifying these diseases. Its lead candidate, crenezumab, is a monoclonal antibody currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease. Other notable candidates include ACI-24, an anti-Abeta vaccine in Phase II trials for Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome, ACI-35, an anti-Tau vaccine that has completed Phase Ib trials, and RG6100, an anti-Tau antibody in Phase II studies for Alzheimer’s patients. Additionally, AC Immune is exploring Tau Morphomer aggregation inhibitor small molecules and has diagnostics targeting various protein aggregates. The company has established collaborations with several prominent organizations, including Genentech and Biogen, and has a research partnership with the University of Pennsylvania focusing on TDP-43 in neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2003, AC Immune is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Scancell Holdings
Post in 2023
Scancell is focused on developing innovative therapeutic vaccines aimed at treating cancer and infectious diseases, leveraging its proprietary technology platforms, ImmunoBody and Moditope. The company is advancing its lead cancer vaccine, SCIB1, which targets melanoma and is currently in Phase 1/2 clinical trials. Preliminary data from these trials indicated that SCIB1 may elicit an immune response potentially linked to clinical benefits for patients with malignant melanoma. Scancell's ImmunoBody platform is designed to generate strong T cell responses that specifically target and eliminate tumor cells, while the Moditope technology addresses immune suppression caused by tumors, enabling activated T cells to effectively attack otherwise concealed cancer cells.
AgomAb Therapeutics
Series C in 2023
AgomAb Therapeutics N.V., based in Gent, Belgium, focuses on developing innovative therapies using anti-MET antibodies for treating various diseases. The company specializes in creating agonistic monoclonal antibodies, known as agomAbs, which aim to stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms to regenerate damaged tissues. This approach has the potential to restore organ function in patients suffering from fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune, and degenerative conditions. AgomAb is committed to exploring biologically validated pathways, particularly Transforming Growth Factor β and Hepatocyte Growth Factor, and is equipped with expertise in organ-specific small molecules and high-affinity antibodies. With a diversified clinical pipeline targeting multiple fibrotic conditions and comprehensive research and development capabilities, AgomAb Therapeutics is well-positioned in the therapeutic landscape.
Abcuro
Series B in 2023
Abcuro, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapies for the treatment of autoimmunity and cancer. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Abcuro creates therapeutic antibodies targeting novel mechanisms related to these diseases. The company utilizes advanced bioinformatics to analyze transcription data from human diseases, which aids in the identification of new therapeutic targets. Through ex-vivo validation in diseased tissues, Abcuro seeks to uncover innovative methods to modulate key components of the immune system. Established in 2015, Abcuro aims to enhance treatment strategies in the healthcare industry by offering effective solutions for complex immunological conditions.
Krystal Biotech
Post in 2023
Krystal Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company using gene therapy to develop best in class treatments that provide significant clinical benefit for patients suffering from rare debilitating disorders.
Boundless Bio
Series C in 2023
Boundless Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for the treatment of aggressive cancers linked to extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). Founded in 2018 and based in La Jolla, California, the company aims to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients with oncogene amplified tumors, which affect over 14% of cancer patients. By targeting ecDNA, a key factor in oncogene amplification, Boundless Bio seeks to provide transformative treatments for previously difficult-to-treat cancers. One of its leading candidates, BBI-355, is an oral, selective inhibitor of checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1), designed to manage the replication and transcription of ecDNA in cancer cells.
Augmedix
Post in 2023
Augmedix, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Menlo Park and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2012, Augmedix specializes in remote medical documentation and live clinical support through its cloud-based platform. The application transforms natural clinician-patient conversations into organized medical notes in real time, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and reducing the administrative burden associated with electronic health record documentation. By partnering with hospitals and health systems, Augmedix enhances clinical efficiency and decision-making, ultimately improving operational and financial outcomes. The platform is designed for use by both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for access to its remote documentation and clinical support services.
Escient Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2022
Escient Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that develops and manufactures drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) for the treatment of neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in harnessing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, particularly the Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs), to address various neurosensory-inflammatory disorders. Escient's innovative approach aims to provide first-in-class therapies for conditions associated with mast cell-mediated disorders and cholestatic pruritus, thereby expanding treatment options for healthcare providers and patients facing these challenging diseases.
Kymera Therapeutics
Post in 2022
Kymera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, that specializes in the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics aimed at selectively degrading disease-causing proteins. The company utilizes a proprietary platform for targeted protein degradation, leveraging the body’s natural protein recycling system. Kymera is developing several programs, including the IRAK4 program for immunology-inflammation diseases such as hidradenitis suppurativa and rheumatoid arthritis, the IRAKIMiD program to address MYD88-mutated diffuse large B cell lymphoma, and the STAT3 program targeting hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2015, Kymera Therapeutics is pioneering new approaches to treat diseases that have previously been considered untreatable, focusing on previously inaccessible therapeutic targets.
AlloVir
Post in 2022
AlloVir is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the research and development of allogeneic, off-the-shelf multi-virus specific T cell (VST) therapies aimed at preventing and treating serious viral-associated diseases. Its lead product, Viralym-M, targets multiple viruses, including BK virus, cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and human herpesvirus 6. The company's pipeline includes several candidates in various stages of development, such as ALVR106 for respiratory syncytial virus and influenza, ALVR109 for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, ALVR107 for hepatitis B, and ALVR108 for human herpesvirus-8. AlloVir was founded in 2013 and was formerly known as ViraCyte, Inc. The company is committed to addressing the urgent medical needs of patients with limited treatment options for viral diseases through its proprietary VST therapy platform.
Annexon Biosciences
Post in 2022
Annexon Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from classical complement-mediated disorders affecting the body, brain, and eye. The company's research is centered around its platform technology that targets classical complement-mediated autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases associated with the abnormal activation of C1q, a key molecule in the classical complement pathway. Annexon's lead product candidate, ANX005, is a full-length monoclonal antibody intended for intravenous use in treating autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders. Another candidate, ANX007, is a monoclonal antibody Fab formulated for intravitreal administration aimed at neurodegenerative ophthalmic conditions. The company employs a disciplined, biomarker-driven development strategy to ensure its therapies effectively engage the target at tolerable doses within the intended patient tissues, while also exploring additional indications within both orphan and larger market segments.
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
Post in 2021
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is a prominent community oncology practice in the United States, established in 2007 and headquartered in Cerritos, California, with additional facilities in Arizona and Nevada. The organization provides a wide range of services aimed at cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Its offerings include chemotherapy education, comprehensive lab testing, pain management, financial and dietary counseling, and an in-house pharmacy. The institute also features an infusion center, support groups, and conducts clinical trials, ensuring patients have access to the latest treatments. Notably, it operates the Hope, Health, and Healing Center, which focuses on alternative and holistic therapies alongside conventional chemotherapy. With over 80 physicians and advanced practice providers across more than 50 clinic locations, the Oncology Institute serves over 1 million patients, delivering evidence-based cancer care in community settings.
Sphere Fluidics
Venture Round in 2021
Sphere Fluidics Limited is a new Life Sciences company which has developed unique products for use in single cell analysis and characterisation and provides collaborative R&D services in this area.
Gritstone bio
Post in 2021
Gritstone bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company initially concentrated on tumor-specific neoantigens but has expanded its programs to include viral antigens found on the surfaces of infected cells. This approach leverages the immune system's ability to recognize abnormal cell targets, which is crucial for both anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity. Gritstone bio is building a robust pipeline of immunotherapy product candidates, including GRANITE, SLATE, and CORAL, designed to address various solid tumors. Through these developments, Gritstone bio aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes.
Mammoth Biosciences
Series D in 2021
Mammoth Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that focuses on developing innovative CRISPR solutions for a variety of applications. The company offers DETECTR™, a diagnostic platform that identifies specific nucleic acids in samples, aiding in the detection of diseases such as bacterial infections, cancer, and viral infections. Additionally, Mammoth Biosciences provides CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing, targeting therapeutic areas including immuno-oncology, autoimmune diseases, and liver diseases. By harnessing proprietary ultracompact proteins and leveraging advanced research and development, Mammoth aims to create affordable point-of-care tests and enhance diagnostics across healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Co-founded by CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, the company has attracted significant investment from institutional and individual backers.
Prime Medicine
Series B in 2021
Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its proprietary Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aiming to restore normal genetic function and address the underlying causes of various diseases. By targeting a broad spectrum of conditions with significant unmet medical needs, Prime Medicine seeks to revolutionize the field of genetic medicine through effective and efficient therapeutic solutions.
Mnemo Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Mnemo Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm focused on developing immune-based therapies, particularly cell therapies, aimed at treating solid tumors and blood cancers. The company utilizes its EnfiniT platform, a drug discovery engine that harnesses a unique class of antigens and various technologies to target tumorous epitopes prevalent in multiple cancer types. By leveraging epigenetic variation and CAR-T precision genetic engineering, Mnemo Therapeutics strives to create accessible allogeneic treatments that offer effective solutions for patients facing these challenging diseases.
RayzeBio
Series C in 2021
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that utilize the therapeutic potential of radioisotopes, particularly Actinium-225, an alpha-emitting radioisotope aimed at treating solid tumors. RayzeBio is focused on enhancing cancer treatment outcomes by creating a robust pipeline of radiopharmaceutical candidates targeting validated oncology drug targets. The company's portfolio includes a range of drug candidates at various stages of development, from discovery to late-stage clinical programs, addressing significant market opportunities in the field of cancer therapeutics.
Quantum SI
Post in 2021
Quantum-Si is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The company’s suite of technologies are powered by a first-of-its-kind semiconductor chip designed to enable single-molecule next-generation protein sequencing and genomics, and digitize proteomic research in order to advance drug discovery and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with DNA sequencing.
Beauty Health Company
Post in 2021
Beauty Health Company is a global company that specializes in creating innovative skin care products for everyday use. It designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells aesthetic technologies and products through its various subsidiaries. The company's brand portfolio includes notable names such as Hydrafacial, SkinStylus, and Keravive, featuring products like the Syndeo device, SkinStylus SteriLock Microsystem, and Keravive Peptide Solution. Through its comprehensive range of offerings, Beauty Health Company aims to enhance skin health and improve overall beauty for its customers.
Boundless Bio
Series B in 2021
Boundless Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for the treatment of aggressive cancers linked to extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). Founded in 2018 and based in La Jolla, California, the company aims to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients with oncogene amplified tumors, which affect over 14% of cancer patients. By targeting ecDNA, a key factor in oncogene amplification, Boundless Bio seeks to provide transformative treatments for previously difficult-to-treat cancers. One of its leading candidates, BBI-355, is an oral, selective inhibitor of checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1), designed to manage the replication and transcription of ecDNA in cancer cells.
OncoResponse
Series C in 2021
OncoResponse Inc. is a Houston-based immuno-oncology company focused on discovering innovative cancer therapies through its proprietary human antibody platform. The company specializes in identifying fully human monoclonal antibodies that target high-value immuno-oncology targets, particularly those associated with immunosuppressive myeloid biology. By exploring the adaptive immune responses of cancer patients who have successfully undergone checkpoint inhibition, OncoResponse aims to develop therapeutic antibodies that can mitigate tumor microenvironment immunosuppression and enhance immune activation. This approach seeks to transform cold tumors into hot tumors, thereby improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
Entrada Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on treating diseases through the intracellular delivery of biologics, such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to transform patient care by developing a new class of medicines that target intracellular mechanisms previously deemed inaccessible. Entrada's technology addresses challenges associated with delivering both large and small molecules, significantly enhancing the efficiency of therapeutic delivery into the cytosol. Its pipeline includes innovative therapies for neuromuscular diseases and other conditions, utilizing proprietary Endosomal Escape Vehicle (EEV) therapeutics to improve treatment outcomes across various organs and tissues.
AgomAb Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
AgomAb Therapeutics N.V., based in Gent, Belgium, focuses on developing innovative therapies using anti-MET antibodies for treating various diseases. The company specializes in creating agonistic monoclonal antibodies, known as agomAbs, which aim to stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms to regenerate damaged tissues. This approach has the potential to restore organ function in patients suffering from fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune, and degenerative conditions. AgomAb is committed to exploring biologically validated pathways, particularly Transforming Growth Factor β and Hepatocyte Growth Factor, and is equipped with expertise in organ-specific small molecules and high-affinity antibodies. With a diversified clinical pipeline targeting multiple fibrotic conditions and comprehensive research and development capabilities, AgomAb Therapeutics is well-positioned in the therapeutic landscape.
Amunix
Series B in 2021
Amunix is a biopharmaceutical company intended to discover, design, and develop novel biologics, protein, and peptide therapeutics. The company is focused on developing prodrugs to bring the promise of potent immune-activating biotherapeutics to patients with solid tumor cancers. By delivering breakthrough therapies that can safely harness the immune system, it aims to conquer cancer and save lives. Its pipeline products are based on its proprietary XTEN half-life extension, XDC drug-conjugate delivery, and ProTIA pro-drug, bispecific T cell engager platform and have ongoing collaborations with biopharma corporations harnessing these delivery technologies over a wide range of therapeutic areas, delivering improved pharmaceutical technologies. Amunix was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Ayala Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
Ayala Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing small molecule therapeutics for patients with rare and aggressive cancers. Founded in 2017 and based in Rehovot, Israel, the company aims to address genetically defined patient populations by targeting the tumorigenic drivers of cancer. Its lead product candidate, AL101, is an intravenous gamma secretase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of recurrent and metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma in patients with Notch-activating mutations. Additionally, Ayala is developing AL102, an oral gamma secretase inhibitor, which is in Phase I clinical trials for desmoid tumors and has a collaboration with Novartis to further develop this compound for multiple myeloma. The company's innovative approach combines bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing to deliver targeted therapies to underserved patient populations.
Excision BioTherapeutics
Series A in 2021
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company is committed to advancing these therapeutics to ensure they are safe and effective, with the goal of significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections worldwide.
Verve Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. is a genetic medicines company focused on innovative treatments for cardiovascular disease through gene editing. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research facility in Philadelphia, the company aims to shift the management of cardiovascular conditions from chronic treatments to single-course gene editing therapies. Its initial programs concentrate on the PCSK9 and ANGPTL3 genes, which are known to significantly impact blood lipid levels, a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Verve Therapeutics collaborates with partners such as Beam Therapeutics and Verily to enhance its gene editing delivery technologies. The company is staffed by a team of experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, and drug development, positioning itself to address the challenges of cardiovascular health effectively.
Beam Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Beam Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its innovative base editing technology. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide lifelong cures for patients with serious diseases. Its therapeutic portfolio includes treatments for sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and glycogen storage disorder 1A, as well as therapies for ocular and central nervous system disorders. Beam's base editing technology allows for targeted modifications at a single base in the genome without creating double-stranded breaks in DNA, positioning it as a pioneer in the field of genetic medicine. The company's pipeline includes several programs, such as BEAM-101, ESCAPE, BEAM-302, BEAM-301, and BEAM-201, reflecting its commitment to advancing genetic therapies.
Gritstone bio
Post in 2020
Gritstone bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company initially concentrated on tumor-specific neoantigens but has expanded its programs to include viral antigens found on the surfaces of infected cells. This approach leverages the immune system's ability to recognize abnormal cell targets, which is crucial for both anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity. Gritstone bio is building a robust pipeline of immunotherapy product candidates, including GRANITE, SLATE, and CORAL, designed to address various solid tumors. Through these developments, Gritstone bio aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes.
RayzeBio
Series B in 2020
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that utilize the therapeutic potential of radioisotopes, particularly Actinium-225, an alpha-emitting radioisotope aimed at treating solid tumors. RayzeBio is focused on enhancing cancer treatment outcomes by creating a robust pipeline of radiopharmaceutical candidates targeting validated oncology drug targets. The company's portfolio includes a range of drug candidates at various stages of development, from discovery to late-stage clinical programs, addressing significant market opportunities in the field of cancer therapeutics.
Achilles Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Achilles Therapeutics is a developer of immunotherapies intended to offer next-generation, patient-specific therapies to treat cancer. The company's immunotherapies harness the immune system to destroy cancer cells that target truncal tumor neo-antigens and flags to the immune system present on the surface of every cancer cell, enabling scientists to target and destroy tumors without harming healthy tissues.
Impulse Dynamics
Venture Round in 2020
Impulse Dynamics N.V. is a medical device company focused on developing electrical therapies for chronic heart failure, operating primarily in the United States and Europe. The company's key innovation is its cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) therapy, which utilizes non-excitatory electrical impulses delivered to the heart muscles. This therapy aims to enhance cardiac strength and improve blood flow, offering a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with limited alternatives. Impulse Dynamics conducts clinical trials to assess the safety and efficacy of its therapies and collaborates with universities and hospitals for research initiatives. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Willemstad, Curacao, the company also maintains offices in New York and Hong Kong, alongside product development centers in New Jersey and Israel.
Nuvation Bio
Post in 2020
Nuvation Bio Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for oncology, addressing unmet medical needs in the treatment of challenging cancers that have not responded to conventional therapies. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company has a portfolio of drug development candidates aimed at improving patient outcomes. One of its key clinical-stage candidates is NUV-868, an oral small molecule BET inhibitor that targets the BRD4 protein, which plays a crucial role in regulating tumor growth and differentiation. Additionally, Nuvation Bio is advancing its proprietary small molecule Drug-Drug Conjugate platform, further expanding its therapeutic arsenal in oncology.
Augmedix
Private Equity Round in 2020
Augmedix, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Menlo Park and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2012, Augmedix specializes in remote medical documentation and live clinical support through its cloud-based platform. The application transforms natural clinician-patient conversations into organized medical notes in real time, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and reducing the administrative burden associated with electronic health record documentation. By partnering with hospitals and health systems, Augmedix enhances clinical efficiency and decision-making, ultimately improving operational and financial outcomes. The platform is designed for use by both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for access to its remote documentation and clinical support services.
Escient Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2020
Escient Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that develops and manufactures drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) for the treatment of neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in harnessing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, particularly the Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs), to address various neurosensory-inflammatory disorders. Escient's innovative approach aims to provide first-in-class therapies for conditions associated with mast cell-mediated disorders and cholestatic pruritus, thereby expanding treatment options for healthcare providers and patients facing these challenging diseases.
Annexon Biosciences
Series D in 2020
Annexon Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from classical complement-mediated disorders affecting the body, brain, and eye. The company's research is centered around its platform technology that targets classical complement-mediated autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases associated with the abnormal activation of C1q, a key molecule in the classical complement pathway. Annexon's lead product candidate, ANX005, is a full-length monoclonal antibody intended for intravenous use in treating autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders. Another candidate, ANX007, is a monoclonal antibody Fab formulated for intravitreal administration aimed at neurodegenerative ophthalmic conditions. The company employs a disciplined, biomarker-driven development strategy to ensure its therapies effectively engage the target at tolerable doses within the intended patient tissues, while also exploring additional indications within both orphan and larger market segments.
Atea Pharmaceuticals
Series D in 2020
Atea Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on discovering and developing antiviral therapies for severe viral infections. The company's lead candidate, AT-527, is an antiviral agent currently undergoing phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, Atea is developing several other product candidates, including AT-787, which is in phase 2 trials for hepatitis C, and AT-752 for dengue. Other candidates, such as AT-889 and AT-934, are also in phase 2 clinical trials targeting respiratory syncytial virus. Established in 2014, Atea Pharmaceuticals aims to improve treatment options for patients suffering from serious viral infections.
CorVent
Seed Round in 2020
CorVent Medical specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of ventilation and respiratory products aimed at addressing acute, sub-acute, and home care needs. The company has created the RESPOND ventilation platform, a compact and lightweight ventilator designed for quick deployment in various clinical settings and stockpiles. Weighing only 15 pounds, the RESPOND ventilator meets the ICU primary ventilation standard and is engineered for maintenance-free operation with a long shelf life, ensuring reliability and low total ownership costs. By utilizing advanced technologies, CorVent Medical provides healthcare providers with cost-effective solutions to manage respiratory insufficiency, allowing them to efficiently focus on critical patient care.
Lifesprout
Series A in 2020
LifeSprout is developing the next generation of synthetic soft tissue substitutes for aesthetic and reconstructive medicine. They offer revolutionary products for aesthetic and regenerative medicine. They have created a platform that looks and behaves like the body’s own tissues. The company is turning this into a suite of products for millions of patients each year with soft tissue losses from aging, cancer, and metabolic disease.
Genalyte
Series C in 2020
Genalyte, Inc. is a clinical and diagnostic life science company that specializes in rapid diagnostic testing solutions for healthcare providers and researchers. Founded in 2007 and based in San Diego, California, Genalyte has developed the Maverick platform, which utilizes silicon photonics technology to directly measure the binding of biomolecules, such as antibodies and proteins, to silicon photonic biosensors. This innovative approach allows for the quick detection of various health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cancer biomarkers, and infectious agents. The company’s systems enable mobile laboratories to deliver real-time diagnostics in under thirty minutes, enhancing the quality of care while optimizing resource use within the healthcare system.
immatics biotechnologies
Post in 2020
immatics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery of true targets for cancer immunotherapies with the development of the right T cell receptors. The company's customized Adoptive Cell Therapies (ACTengine) and antibody-like TCR Bispecifics are the two main product classes in the pipeline (TCER). With a focus on particularly difficult-to-treat solid malignancies, each therapy modality has unique characteristics to create the desired therapeutic impact for patients at various disease stages and with various types of tumors. immatics biotechnologies was established in 2000 by Hans Rammensee, Harpreet Singh, and Steffen Walter in Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg.
Nurix Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2020
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule therapies aimed at modulating cellular protein levels to treat cancer and immune disorders. The company's pipeline includes promising preclinical candidates such as NX-2127, an orally available Bruton’s tyrosine kinase degrader targeted at relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies, and NX-1607, a Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene-B inhibitor for immuno-oncology applications. Nurix's innovative drug discovery platform, DELigase, leverages its expertise in E3 ligases—enzymes that regulate protein modulation within cells—to identify and advance novel drug candidates. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Nurix Therapeutics aims to provide effective therapies for challenging diseases through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.
Kymera Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Kymera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, that specializes in the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics aimed at selectively degrading disease-causing proteins. The company utilizes a proprietary platform for targeted protein degradation, leveraging the body’s natural protein recycling system. Kymera is developing several programs, including the IRAK4 program for immunology-inflammation diseases such as hidradenitis suppurativa and rheumatoid arthritis, the IRAKIMiD program to address MYD88-mutated diffuse large B cell lymphoma, and the STAT3 program targeting hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2015, Kymera Therapeutics is pioneering new approaches to treat diseases that have previously been considered untreatable, focusing on previously inaccessible therapeutic targets.
Amunix
Series A in 2020
Amunix is a biopharmaceutical company intended to discover, design, and develop novel biologics, protein, and peptide therapeutics. The company is focused on developing prodrugs to bring the promise of potent immune-activating biotherapeutics to patients with solid tumor cancers. By delivering breakthrough therapies that can safely harness the immune system, it aims to conquer cancer and save lives. Its pipeline products are based on its proprietary XTEN half-life extension, XDC drug-conjugate delivery, and ProTIA pro-drug, bispecific T cell engager platform and have ongoing collaborations with biopharma corporations harnessing these delivery technologies over a wide range of therapeutic areas, delivering improved pharmaceutical technologies. Amunix was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Redx Pharma
Post in 2020
Redx Pharma is a UK-based biotechnology company founded in 2010, specializing in drug discovery and development for oncology and fibrotic diseases. The company focuses on creating novel small molecule drugs aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs. Its product pipeline includes several promising candidates such as RXC004, a porcupine inhibitor in Phase I clinical development for various cancers; ROCK2, targeting diabetic nephropathy and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; and RXC005, a reversible inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase. Additionally, Redx Pharma collaborates with global pharmaceutical companies, including a research partnership with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to explore drug candidates targeting the Ras/Raf/MAP kinase pathway. The company operates through subsidiaries dedicated to oncology, anti-infectives, and immunology, generating revenue from scientific programs and research collaborations.
ArcherDX
Series C in 2019
ArcherDX, Inc. is a genomics company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced molecular pathology products and services. The company focuses on next-generation sequencing technologies to enhance genetic mutation detection, offering a range of research products such as VariantPlex, FusionPlex, LiquidPlex, and Immunoverse. ArcherDX's proprietary Anchored Multiplexed PCR (AMP™) chemistry, combined with powerful bioinformatics software, allows for efficient identification of genetic mutations, including gene fusions and point mutations. The company also provides customization services for clinical and biopharmaceutical customers through its assay designer platform, enabling the development of personalized applications. Its products are primarily aimed at academic and reference laboratories, biopharmaceutical firms, and contract research organizations, supporting therapy optimization and cancer monitoring. Founded in 2013, ArcherDX operates as a subsidiary of Invitae Corporation.
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2019
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New York, dedicated to developing small molecule therapeutics aimed at treating various cancers. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on discovering and advancing drug candidates that target critical biological pathways in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ZN-c5, is an oral selective estrogen receptor degrader currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for advanced or metastatic breast cancer. In addition, Zentalis is developing ZN-c3, an inhibitor of the WEE1 protein tyrosine kinase, for advanced solid tumors; ZN-d5, a selective B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor for hematological malignancies; and ZN-e4, an irreversible inhibitor of mutant epidermal growth factor receptor for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, all of which are also in Phase I/II clinical trials. The company utilizes an integrated discovery engine to identify new chemical entities with the potential for differentiated therapeutic profiles.
Augmedix
Series B in 2019
Augmedix, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Menlo Park and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2012, Augmedix specializes in remote medical documentation and live clinical support through its cloud-based platform. The application transforms natural clinician-patient conversations into organized medical notes in real time, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and reducing the administrative burden associated with electronic health record documentation. By partnering with hospitals and health systems, Augmedix enhances clinical efficiency and decision-making, ultimately improving operational and financial outcomes. The platform is designed for use by both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for access to its remote documentation and clinical support services.
Repare Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Repare Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics through a synthetic lethality approach. Utilizing its proprietary SNIPRx platform, which combines genome-wide and CRISPR-enabled technology, the company systematically identifies targeted cancer therapies addressing genomic instability, particularly in DNA damage repair. Its lead candidate, RP-3500, is an oral small molecule inhibitor designed to treat solid tumors with specific DNA damage repair-related genomic alterations. Additionally, Repare is advancing a CCNE1-SL inhibitor program targeting tumors with CCNE1 amplification, along with a Polymerase Theta program focused on BRCA mutations and related genomic alterations. Founded in 2016, the company aims to improve cancer treatment by leveraging innovative drug discovery methods and addressing the unique vulnerabilities of tumor cells.
Achilles Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Achilles Therapeutics is a developer of immunotherapies intended to offer next-generation, patient-specific therapies to treat cancer. The company's immunotherapies harness the immune system to destroy cancer cells that target truncal tumor neo-antigens and flags to the immune system present on the surface of every cancer cell, enabling scientists to target and destroy tumors without harming healthy tissues.
Stereotaxis
Post in 2019
Stereotaxis, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets robotic magnetic navigation systems aimed at enhancing the treatment of arrhythmias and coronary artery disease in interventional surgical suites. The company's flagship products include the Genesis RMN and Niobe systems, which assist physicians in performing complex procedures by enabling precise, image-guided catheter navigation within the cardiovascular system. Additionally, Stereotaxis offers the Vdrive system, which provides stability and navigation for diagnostic and therapeutic devices, as well as the Odyssey solution for real-time information management in interventional labs. The company also supplies a range of disposable components and accessories, such as automated catheter advancement devices and various steerable tip catheters. Stereotaxis markets its products through direct sales, distributors, and sales agents. Established in 1990 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Stereotaxis has developed over 100 patents related to robotic cardiology technologies and maintains a strategic collaboration with Osypka AG to advance its product offerings.
IGM Biosciences
Series C in 2019
IGM Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the research and development of engineered Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies primarily for cancer treatment. The company’s lead product candidate, IGM-2323, is a bispecific IgM antibody targeting CD20 and CD3, currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials for relapsed or refractory B cell Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Additionally, IGM is developing IGM-8444, an IgM antibody that targets Death Receptor 5, and IGM-7354, a bispecific IgM antibody designed to deliver interleukin-15 cytokines to PD-L1 expressing cells, both aimed at treating various malignancies. The company’s proprietary IgM antibody technology platform is also applicable for developing therapies for infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions. IGM Biosciences has formed collaborations with other firms to explore new therapeutic options, including antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, IGM Biosciences was previously known as Palingen, Inc. before rebranding in 2010.
ADC Therapeutics
Series E in 2019
ADC Therapeutics SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Epalinges, Switzerland, specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including ADCT-402, which is undergoing a Phase II clinical trial for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and ADCT-301, currently in a pivotal Phase II trial for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and solid tumors. In addition to these, ADC Therapeutics is developing other clinical-stage candidates like ADCT-601 and ADCT-602, as well as several preclinical candidates. The company utilizes advanced pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer technology, which enhances the potency and specificity of its ADCs compared to earlier generations. ADC Therapeutics has established a collaboration and licensing agreement with Genmab A/S to further its research and development efforts. The company was founded in 2011 and continues to focus on innovative cancer therapies.
AlloVir
Series B in 2019
AlloVir is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the research and development of allogeneic, off-the-shelf multi-virus specific T cell (VST) therapies aimed at preventing and treating serious viral-associated diseases. Its lead product, Viralym-M, targets multiple viruses, including BK virus, cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and human herpesvirus 6. The company's pipeline includes several candidates in various stages of development, such as ALVR106 for respiratory syncytial virus and influenza, ALVR109 for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, ALVR107 for hepatitis B, and ALVR108 for human herpesvirus-8. AlloVir was founded in 2013 and was formerly known as ViraCyte, Inc. The company is committed to addressing the urgent medical needs of patients with limited treatment options for viral diseases through its proprietary VST therapy platform.
Beam Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Beam Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its innovative base editing technology. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide lifelong cures for patients with serious diseases. Its therapeutic portfolio includes treatments for sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and glycogen storage disorder 1A, as well as therapies for ocular and central nervous system disorders. Beam's base editing technology allows for targeted modifications at a single base in the genome without creating double-stranded breaks in DNA, positioning it as a pioneer in the field of genetic medicine. The company's pipeline includes several programs, such as BEAM-101, ESCAPE, BEAM-302, BEAM-301, and BEAM-201, reflecting its commitment to advancing genetic therapies.
Hookipa Pharma
Series D in 2019
Hookipa Pharma Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immunotherapeutics for infectious diseases and cancers using its proprietary arenavirus platform. The company’s lead product candidate for infectious diseases, HB-101, is currently undergoing a randomized double-blinded Phase II clinical trial for patients awaiting kidney transplants from cytomegalovirus-positive donors. In oncology, Hookipa is advancing its candidates HB-201 and HB-202, which target human papillomavirus-positive cancers and are in preclinical studies. The company employs its innovative VaxWave and TheraT platforms to stimulate robust immune responses, generating high levels of antigen-specific killer T cells and antibodies, which are essential for effective treatment. Additionally, Hookipa has partnered with Gilead Sciences to develop therapies aimed at achieving functional cures for chronic hepatitis B and HIV infections. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Hookipa Pharma is dedicated to transforming the landscape of immune therapies.
Cabaletta Bio
Series B in 2019
Cabaletta Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies aimed at treating B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. The company's proprietary technology employs chimeric autoantibody receptor (CAAR) T cells that selectively target and eliminate pathogenic B cells responsible for producing harmful autoantibodies, while preserving healthy B cells that are vital to immune function. The lead product candidate, DSG3-CAART, is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of mucosal pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune skin disorder, and Hemophilia A with Factor VIII alloantibodies. Additionally, Cabaletta has a pipeline that includes MuSK-CAART for myasthenia gravis and FVIII-CAART for Hemophilia A, both at various stages of development. The company has established collaborations with the University of Pennsylvania and research agreements with the University of California, enhancing its research and development efforts. Founded in 2017, Cabaletta Bio was previously known as Tycho Therapeutics, Inc. before rebranding in 2018.
Akero Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Akero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing treatments for serious metabolic diseases, particularly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Pippin Pharmaceuticals, the company is dedicated to addressing the significant unmet medical needs associated with NASH, a condition characterized by liver inflammation and damage, which can lead to severe complications such as fibrosis and liver failure. Akero's lead product candidate, AKR-001, is a long-acting Fc fusion modified FGF21 protein designed to restore metabolic balance by targeting both liver and adipose tissues, thereby reducing liver fat and suppressing inflammation and fibrosis. This innovative approach builds upon two decades of research into FGF21 biology, positioning Akero as a frontrunner in the quest for effective NASH therapies.
OncoResponse
Series B in 2018
OncoResponse Inc. is a Houston-based immuno-oncology company focused on discovering innovative cancer therapies through its proprietary human antibody platform. The company specializes in identifying fully human monoclonal antibodies that target high-value immuno-oncology targets, particularly those associated with immunosuppressive myeloid biology. By exploring the adaptive immune responses of cancer patients who have successfully undergone checkpoint inhibition, OncoResponse aims to develop therapeutic antibodies that can mitigate tumor microenvironment immunosuppression and enhance immune activation. This approach seeks to transform cold tumors into hot tumors, thereby improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
Gritstone bio
Series C in 2018
Gritstone bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company initially concentrated on tumor-specific neoantigens but has expanded its programs to include viral antigens found on the surfaces of infected cells. This approach leverages the immune system's ability to recognize abnormal cell targets, which is crucial for both anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity. Gritstone bio is building a robust pipeline of immunotherapy product candidates, including GRANITE, SLATE, and CORAL, designed to address various solid tumors. Through these developments, Gritstone bio aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes.
TCR2
Series B in 2018
TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative T cell receptor therapies for cancer treatment. The company's leading product candidates include TC-210, a TRuC-T cell therapy targeting mesothelin-positive solid tumors, which is currently undergoing phase I/II clinical trials for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, malignant pleural/peritoneal mesothelioma, and cholangiocarcinoma. Another candidate, TC-110, targets CD19-positive B-cell hematological malignancies. TCR2's pipeline also addresses adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Patrick Baeuerle and MPM Capital, TCR2 leverages extensive expertise in T cell biology to create differentiated therapies that stand apart from traditional CAR-T cell treatments.
ADC Therapeutics
Series E in 2017
ADC Therapeutics SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Epalinges, Switzerland, specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including ADCT-402, which is undergoing a Phase II clinical trial for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and ADCT-301, currently in a pivotal Phase II trial for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and solid tumors. In addition to these, ADC Therapeutics is developing other clinical-stage candidates like ADCT-601 and ADCT-602, as well as several preclinical candidates. The company utilizes advanced pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer technology, which enhances the potency and specificity of its ADCs compared to earlier generations. ADC Therapeutics has established a collaboration and licensing agreement with Genmab A/S to further its research and development efforts. The company was founded in 2011 and continues to focus on innovative cancer therapies.
Replimune Group
Series B in 2017
Replimune Group is a biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immune-gene therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary Immulytic platform, Replimune aims to create product candidates that activate the immune system against tumors. The company's lead candidate, RP1, is a modified herpes simplex virus currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for various solid tumors and Phase II trials specifically for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, Replimune is developing RP2, which targets CTLA-4 to enhance immune response, and RP3, designed to express immune-activating proteins that stimulate T cells. Founded in 2015 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Replimune seeks to advance its therapies through clinical trials and explore combinations with other immuno-oncology treatments to enhance efficacy.
Gritstone bio
Series B in 2017
Gritstone bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company initially concentrated on tumor-specific neoantigens but has expanded its programs to include viral antigens found on the surfaces of infected cells. This approach leverages the immune system's ability to recognize abnormal cell targets, which is crucial for both anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity. Gritstone bio is building a robust pipeline of immunotherapy product candidates, including GRANITE, SLATE, and CORAL, designed to address various solid tumors. Through these developments, Gritstone bio aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes.
Vapotherm
Series D in 2017
Vapotherm, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Exeter, New Hampshire, specializing in the development and commercialization of proprietary Hi-VNI technology products designed to treat patients experiencing respiratory distress. The company offers a range of Precision Flow systems, including Precision Flow Hi-VNI, Precision Flow Plus, Precision Flow Classic, and Precision Flow Heliox, which deliver heated, humidified, and oxygenated air at high velocities through a small-bore nasal interface. In addition to these systems, Vapotherm provides various companion products, such as the Vapotherm Transfer Unit for patient mobility, the Q50 compressor for air supply, and aerosol delivery accessories. The company aims to enhance clinical outcomes while improving patient comfort and compliance, and it primarily sells its products to hospitals through a direct sales organization in the United States and select international distributors. Founded in 1993, Vapotherm continues to focus on innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients of all ages.
Xeris Biopharma
Series C in 2017
Xeris Biopharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patient populations in endocrinology, neurology, and gastroenterology. The company utilizes its proprietary formulation technologies, XeriSol and XeriJect, to create ready-to-use, liquid-stable injectables that can deliver highly concentrated, non-aqueous formulations of peptides, proteins, antibodies, and small molecules. These technologies facilitate subcutaneous and intramuscular delivery, offering distinct advantages over traditional formulations, such as eliminating the need for reconstitution and enabling long-term room temperature stability. Xeris currently markets three products: Gvoke, a ready-to-use liquid glucagon for severe hypoglycemia; Keveyis, the first FDA-approved treatment for primary periodic paralysis; and Recorlev, approved for endogenous hypercortisolemia in Cushing's Syndrome. Additionally, the company has an extensive pipeline of development programs aimed at expanding its product offerings through its advanced formulation science.
Virta Health
Series A in 2017
Virta Health Corp. is an online specialty medical clinic dedicated to reversing type 2 diabetes without the use of medications or surgery. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes a combination of nutritional biochemistry, clinical expertise, data science, and digital solutions to deliver its innovative treatment. Through its continuous remote care platform, Virta provides extensive medical and behavioral support, which has shown significant results in clinical trials; 60% of enrolled patients achieved diabetes reversal after one year, while 94% of insulin users reduced or eliminated their insulin intake. The benefits of Virta's approach extend beyond diabetes, leading to improvements in blood pressure, inflammation, liver function, and body mass index (BMI), thereby transforming the lives of individuals affected by type 2 diabetes.
Augmedix
Venture Round in 2016
Augmedix, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Menlo Park and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2012, Augmedix specializes in remote medical documentation and live clinical support through its cloud-based platform. The application transforms natural clinician-patient conversations into organized medical notes in real time, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and reducing the administrative burden associated with electronic health record documentation. By partnering with hospitals and health systems, Augmedix enhances clinical efficiency and decision-making, ultimately improving operational and financial outcomes. The platform is designed for use by both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for access to its remote documentation and clinical support services.
Genalyte
Series D in 2016
Genalyte, Inc. is a clinical and diagnostic life science company that specializes in rapid diagnostic testing solutions for healthcare providers and researchers. Founded in 2007 and based in San Diego, California, Genalyte has developed the Maverick platform, which utilizes silicon photonics technology to directly measure the binding of biomolecules, such as antibodies and proteins, to silicon photonic biosensors. This innovative approach allows for the quick detection of various health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cancer biomarkers, and infectious agents. The company’s systems enable mobile laboratories to deliver real-time diagnostics in under thirty minutes, enhancing the quality of care while optimizing resource use within the healthcare system.
True North Therapeutics
Series D in 2016
True North Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company selectively inhibiting the Complement pathway for diseases of high unmet clinical need. The company’s lead monoclonal antibody, TNT009, targets the Classical Complement pathway, enabling selective inhibition of downstream phagocytosis, inflammation, and cell lysis. True North is currently focused on Complement-mediated rare diseases in the hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological space. True North was formed in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian.
Augmedix
Venture Round in 2016
Augmedix, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Menlo Park and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2012, Augmedix specializes in remote medical documentation and live clinical support through its cloud-based platform. The application transforms natural clinician-patient conversations into organized medical notes in real time, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and reducing the administrative burden associated with electronic health record documentation. By partnering with hospitals and health systems, Augmedix enhances clinical efficiency and decision-making, ultimately improving operational and financial outcomes. The platform is designed for use by both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for access to its remote documentation and clinical support services.
Xeris Biopharma
Series C in 2016
Xeris Biopharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patient populations in endocrinology, neurology, and gastroenterology. The company utilizes its proprietary formulation technologies, XeriSol and XeriJect, to create ready-to-use, liquid-stable injectables that can deliver highly concentrated, non-aqueous formulations of peptides, proteins, antibodies, and small molecules. These technologies facilitate subcutaneous and intramuscular delivery, offering distinct advantages over traditional formulations, such as eliminating the need for reconstitution and enabling long-term room temperature stability. Xeris currently markets three products: Gvoke, a ready-to-use liquid glucagon for severe hypoglycemia; Keveyis, the first FDA-approved treatment for primary periodic paralysis; and Recorlev, approved for endogenous hypercortisolemia in Cushing's Syndrome. Additionally, the company has an extensive pipeline of development programs aimed at expanding its product offerings through its advanced formulation science.
Gritstone bio
Series A in 2015
Gritstone bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company initially concentrated on tumor-specific neoantigens but has expanded its programs to include viral antigens found on the surfaces of infected cells. This approach leverages the immune system's ability to recognize abnormal cell targets, which is crucial for both anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity. Gritstone bio is building a robust pipeline of immunotherapy product candidates, including GRANITE, SLATE, and CORAL, designed to address various solid tumors. Through these developments, Gritstone bio aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes.
Audentes Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
Audentes Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Francisco, is dedicated to developing and commercializing gene therapy products for patients with serious, life-threatening rare diseases resulting from single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapies, including AT132 and AT342, which are in Phase I/II clinical studies for treating X-linked myotubular myopathy and Crigler-Najjar syndrome, respectively. Additionally, it is exploring treatments for Pompe disease and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, along with vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Audentes has established collaborative agreements for research and development with Genethon and the University of Pennsylvania. Founded in 2012, Audentes Therapeutics became a subsidiary of Astellas US Holding in 2020 and operates as Astellas Gene Therapies, focusing on leveraging its expertise in gene therapy research and commercialization.
WaVe Life Sciences
Series B in 2015
Wave Life Sciences Ltd. is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company focused on developing innovative RNA-based therapies. Utilizing its proprietary PRISM platform, the company designs, optimizes, and produces stereopure oligonucleotides aimed at addressing genetic defects. By targeting ribonucleic acid (RNA), Wave aims to either diminish the production of harmful proteins or convert dysfunctional proteins into functional ones. The company's primary focus is on neurology, particularly disorders affecting the central and neuromuscular systems. Wave Life Sciences has established research and collaboration agreements with major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Takeda, to further advance its therapeutic programs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Wave Life Sciences is dedicated to delivering transformative treatments for patients with genetically defined diseases.
Genalyte
Series C in 2015
Genalyte, Inc. is a clinical and diagnostic life science company that specializes in rapid diagnostic testing solutions for healthcare providers and researchers. Founded in 2007 and based in San Diego, California, Genalyte has developed the Maverick platform, which utilizes silicon photonics technology to directly measure the binding of biomolecules, such as antibodies and proteins, to silicon photonic biosensors. This innovative approach allows for the quick detection of various health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cancer biomarkers, and infectious agents. The company’s systems enable mobile laboratories to deliver real-time diagnostics in under thirty minutes, enhancing the quality of care while optimizing resource use within the healthcare system.
Ovid Therapeutics
Series B in 2015
Ovid is a pure play neurology company focused on rare and orphan diseases of the brain. They were founded in 2014 to leverage recent advances in science and medicine to find optimal therapies. They seek to identify and develop late stage, de-risked medicines with significant potential. Their rationale for developing these medicines is based on key insights from their scientific founders and confirmed in discussions with leading experts in the field. Their products are protected by strong intellectual property. They apply the most efficient processes to bring safe and effective therapies to patients. They are based in New York City but have collaborators and are working with patients across the United States and the globe.
CytomX Therapeutics
Series D in 2015
CytomX Therapeutics is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing proteolytically-activated antibody therapeutics using its proprietary Probody technology platform. This innovative approach aims to create cancer immunotherapies that enhance targeting of tumor cells while minimizing effects on healthy tissues. CytomX's clinical-stage product candidates include CX-072, which targets programmed cell death ligand 1; CX-2009, a drug conjugate against CD166; and BMS-986249, a CTLA-4 Probody therapeutic for metastatic melanoma, among others. The company has established strategic collaborations with several major pharmaceutical companies, including AbbVie, Amgen, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, to further the development of its Probody therapeutics. Founded in 2008, CytomX is dedicated to providing patients with more effective and less toxic treatment options for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Scioderm
Series B in 2014
Scioderm is a privately held, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing topical products to address critical medical needs in the treatment of chronic skin diseases.
Blueprint Medicines
Series C in 2014
Blueprint Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing targeted therapies for cancers and rare diseases driven by abnormal kinase activation. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary Insights-to-Validation Platform and chemical library to create small molecule kinase inhibitors that address specific genomic drivers. Key drug candidates include avapritinib for systemic mastocytosis and gastrointestinal stromal tumors, BLU-263 for indolent systemic mastocytosis, and pralsetinib for RET-altered cancers such as non-small cell lung cancer and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Additionally, fisogatinib is under investigation for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, while BLU-782 targets fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Blueprint Medicines collaborates with several pharmaceutical companies to enhance its research and development efforts.
Syros Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2014
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a life sciences company that is focused on treating disease by mapping gene regulatory circuits and modulating the factors that regulate gene expression. Syros has pioneered world-leading gene control research and drug discovery capabilities with a proven ability to integrate disease biology and genomic data--a proficiency that is not well represented in pharmaceutical R&D. Central to the Syros approach is a proprietary platform of carefully integrated assay technologies, bioinformatics, and biologic insights developed by members of Syros' senior leadership. While this scientific approach has applications in many therapeutic areas, Syros has demonstrated success initially in oncology, where it may help address numerous unmet medical needs.
Invitae
Series F in 2014
Invitae is a genetic information company focused on integrating genetic insights into everyday medical practice to enhance healthcare quality for a large population. The company specializes in genetic diagnostics for hereditary disorders, offering a comprehensive service that consolidates multiple genetic tests into a single platform. Invitae's offerings include assessments for genes linked to hereditary cancer, neurological disorders, cardiovascular conditions, pediatric issues, metabolic disorders, and other hereditary ailments. By providing high-quality testing with quicker turnaround times and competitive pricing, Invitae aims to make genetic testing more accessible and effective for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2014
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing innovative cellular immunotherapies for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. The company is advancing its product candidates, including BPX-601, an autologous GoCAR-T therapy aimed at solid tumors expressing prostate stem cell antigen, and BPX-603, a dual-switch GoCAR-T therapy targeting solid tumors that express human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. Bellicum utilizes its proprietary Chemical Induction of Dimerization technology platform, which allows for real-time control of immune system components to enhance therapeutic efficacy. The company collaborates with various institutions, including Adaptimmune Therapeutics and Baylor College of Medicine, to further its research and development efforts. Founded in 2004, Bellicum Pharmaceuticals continues to make strides in cancer treatment through its novel immunotherapeutic approaches.
Adverum Biotechnologies
Series B in 2014
Adverum Biotechnologies is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for ocular and rare diseases. The company's pipeline includes several product candidates, notably ADVM-022, which targets wet age-related macular degeneration through a single intravitreal injection designed to deliver long-lasting therapeutic effects. Other candidates include ADVM-043 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and ADVM-053 for hereditary angioedema. Adverum collaborates with Editas Medicine to utilize its proprietary AAV vectors for gene editing in inherited retinal diseases, and with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for developing various ocular therapies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Adverum aims to establish gene therapy as a new standard of care, aspiring to restore vision and prevent blindness in affected patients.
Amazon One Medical
Private Equity Round in 2014
Amazon One Medical is a members-only technology platform offering an array of concierge medical services. The integration of these elements allows a seamless experience that not only saves the patients time and money but also leads to better health outcomes and happier lives. The company attracts the highest caliber team of healthcare providers, allowing them to practice medicine the way it should be. It makes access to care frictionless with face-to-face virtual video visits available anytime. It allows practicing medicine the way it should be practiced, focusing on improving the patient experience and challenging the healthcare status quo.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2014
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Victoria, Canada, focused on developing and commercializing therapies for serious diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company is engaged in the development of voclosporin, an investigational drug aimed at treating lupus nephritis, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and dry eye syndrome. Aurinia's primary market for its products is the United States, with ongoing efforts to address the needs of targeted patient populations suffering from these conditions.
Invitae
Series E in 2013
Invitae is a genetic information company focused on integrating genetic insights into everyday medical practice to enhance healthcare quality for a large population. The company specializes in genetic diagnostics for hereditary disorders, offering a comprehensive service that consolidates multiple genetic tests into a single platform. Invitae's offerings include assessments for genes linked to hereditary cancer, neurological disorders, cardiovascular conditions, pediatric issues, metabolic disorders, and other hereditary ailments. By providing high-quality testing with quicker turnaround times and competitive pricing, Invitae aims to make genetic testing more accessible and effective for patients and healthcare providers alike.
PacBio
Series E in 2008
PacBio designs, develops, and manufactures sequencing systems to resolve genetically complex problems. Its single molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing technology enables single molecule real-time detection of biological processes.
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