Samsara BioCapital

Samsara BioCapital LLC is a principal investment firm established in 2016 and located in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in providing investment advisory services aimed at supporting biotechnology firms and entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into successful ventures. It focuses on sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, oncology, and digital health, emphasizing innovation in the development of new therapies. Samsara BioCapital actively seeks to partner with ambitious and visionary companies, fostering collaboration to advance significant advancements in biotechnology.

Srinivas Akkaraju

Founder and Managing Partner

Aditya Asokan Ph.D

Senior Associate

Robert Baffi

Venture Partner

Abraham Bassan

Principal and Vice President

Mike Dybbs

Partner

Cory Freedland

Partner

Donald McCarthy

Principal

David Parry

Venture Partner

Roger Zhang Ph.D

Senior Associate

Past deals in Pennsylvania

Palvella Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Palvella Therapeutics, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company established in 2015. It focuses on developing and commercializing targeted therapies for serious and rare genetic skin diseases, specifically genodermatoses. The company's lead product, QTORIN, is a specialized anhydrous gel designed to deliver active ingredients effectively into the skin, addressing the underlying causes of various dermatological conditions. Palvella's pipeline includes candidates aimed at treating microcystic lymphatic malformations and cutaneous venous malformations, utilizing its proprietary QTORIN platform to offer innovative solutions for underserved patient populations.

Palvella Therapeutics

Series D in 2023
Palvella Therapeutics, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company established in 2015. It focuses on developing and commercializing targeted therapies for serious and rare genetic skin diseases, specifically genodermatoses. The company's lead product, QTORIN, is a specialized anhydrous gel designed to deliver active ingredients effectively into the skin, addressing the underlying causes of various dermatological conditions. Palvella's pipeline includes candidates aimed at treating microcystic lymphatic malformations and cutaneous venous malformations, utilizing its proprietary QTORIN platform to offer innovative solutions for underserved patient populations.

Palladio Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Palladio Bio is a clinical-stage company developing transformative medicines for orphan diseases of the kidney. The company specializes in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceutical. and therapeutics. Its products are designed for renal disease, kidney disease, and polycystic kidney disease. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Palvella Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Palvella Therapeutics, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company established in 2015. It focuses on developing and commercializing targeted therapies for serious and rare genetic skin diseases, specifically genodermatoses. The company's lead product, QTORIN, is a specialized anhydrous gel designed to deliver active ingredients effectively into the skin, addressing the underlying causes of various dermatological conditions. Palvella's pipeline includes candidates aimed at treating microcystic lymphatic malformations and cutaneous venous malformations, utilizing its proprietary QTORIN platform to offer innovative solutions for underserved patient populations.

Velicept Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Velicept Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical development company focused on creating innovative treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Founded in 2015 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the company is advancing its lead program, solabegron, a novel compound that selectively relaxes bladder smooth muscle by stimulating beta 3-adrenoceptors. This approach aims to address unmet medical needs and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these conditions. Velicept Therapeutics operates as a portfolio company of NeXeption, emphasizing its commitment to developing best-in-class therapeutic options.
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