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OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapies through the discovery of precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancer. The company focuses on less toxic kinase inhibitor drugs, particularly selective inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs). Its lead candidate, OKI-179, has demonstrated significant and safe tumor growth reduction in pre-clinical models for both hematological and solid tumors, either alone or in combination with other targeted therapies. Additionally, OnKure is advancing another candidate, OKI-422, into pre-clinical toxicology studies. The company's pipeline includes tumor-agnostic therapies that aim to enhance treatment efficacy and tolerability by directly targeting malignant cells and optimizing the tumor microenvironment for improved checkpoint inhibition.
Outpace Bio
Series B in 2024
Outpace Bio is a biotechnology company that creates smart cell therapies aimed at improving efficacy and safety. It offers a platform that combines custom-designed biological functions with cellular control modalities that program the right response at the right time and place. It creates a mechanism-driven solution tailor-made to improve efficacy and safety. The company collaborates with Lyell Immunopharma to develop and commercialize a potential immune cell therapy for the treatment of cancer, auto-immune diseases, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, regenerative medicine, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders, enabling healthcare providers to cure a wide range of diseases as per patient's need.
Cartesian Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in the United States that focuses on developing innovative cell and gene immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company specializes in chimeric antigen receptor therapies aimed at addressing conditions such as multiple myeloma. Utilizing its ImmTOR immune tolerance platform, Cartesian Therapeutics seeks to foster antigen-specific immunity while reducing adverse immune responses. The company employs proprietary technology and a manufacturing platform to deliver mRNA molecules into cells, enhancing their functionality without the risk of integrating into the cell's genetic material, as mRNA naturally degrades over time.
Aardvark Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Aardvark Therapeutics specializes in small molecule therapeutics for obesity and rare genetic metabolic disorders. Aardvark Therapeutics was founded by Tien Lee in 2017.
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics operates as a biopharmaceutical company.
Cullinan Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.
Acrivon Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Acrivon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision oncology, developing therapeutics that target challenging cancer types without straightforward single-gene mutations. The company employs a proteomics-based platform to identify patients whose tumors are likely to respond to specific treatments. Acrivon's pipeline includes ACR-368, also known as prexasertib, which is currently in Phase 2 trials, alongside preclinical programs aimed at key components of DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation, such as the WEE1 and PKMYT1 proteins. Acrivon seeks to expedite the development of both in-licensed clinical-stage assets and its internally developed programs through accelerated registration trials, aiming to enhance treatment success in oncology.
Obsidian Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Obsidian Therapeutics is a developer of a next-generation cell and gene therapies created to extend adoptive immunotherapy to every patient with cancer.The company's next-generation cell and gene therapies with pharmacologic operating systems provide exquisite control of protein activity in cells and create adoptive cell therapies with new functions that are under control of the treating physician using simple, safe, orally-active, marketed drugs, enabling patients to improve on the current generation of cell therapies.
LEXEO Therapeutics
Post in 2024
LEXEO Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of gene therapies, particularly those utilizing adeno-associated virus (AAV) technology. The company’s pipeline includes both rare and non-rare monogenic diseases, with a strong emphasis on hereditary and acquired conditions that present significant unmet medical needs. LEXEO's lead programs and preclinical candidates are primarily developed in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Genetic Medicine. The company aims to advance its clinical programs toward commercialization while maintaining an ongoing research partnership with Weill Cornell to enhance its preclinical efforts. Through its innovative approach, LEXEO Therapeutics seeks to transform the treatment landscape for diseases that impose a substantial burden on patients and society.
Ventyx Biosciences
Post in 2024
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Encinitas, California, that specializes in developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor currently in Phase 1 trials, aimed at treating a variety of autoimmune conditions while minimizing the toxicities associated with broader Janus kinase inhibition. Additionally, Ventyx is advancing VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1 peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is implicated in several inflammatory conditions. Through these efforts, Ventyx aims to provide effective treatment options for millions of patients.
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 offers several products, including ReSure Sealant, a hydrogel ophthalmic wound sealant designed to protect corneal incisions after cataract surgery, and DEXTENZA, an ophthalmic insert for the treatment of post-surgical ocular pain and inflammation, as well as allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye diseases. Ocular Therapeutix is also developing OTX-TP, an insert aimed at reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients, and OTX-TIC, an intracameral implant for similar indications, along with OTX-TKI, an intravitreal implant targeting wet age-related macular degeneration. In addition, the company has preclinical programs focused on various ocular conditions. Ocular Therapeutix collaborates with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to integrate its hydrogel technology with Regeneron's VEGF-targeting compounds for retinal disease treatments. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
enGene
Post in 2024
enGene is a developer of a mucosal immunotherapy platform designed to treat inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. The company's mucosal immunotherapy platform has developed a flexible nucleotide delivery technology targeting mucosal tissues to treat numerous prevalent, chronic diseases via the induction or suppression of protein expression levels, enabling physicians and doctors to regenerate physiologic, meal-regulated insulin secretion from the gut of subjects with diabetes.
ProfoundBio
Series B in 2024
ProfoundBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating innovative antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. Utilizing proprietary technology platforms, the company has developed a diverse pipeline of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidates targeting both solid tumors and hematological malignancies. These drug candidates are currently in various stages of discovery, preclinical, and clinical development. ProfoundBio's focus is on harnessing the immune system to provide patients with more effective treatments that have the potential for curative outcomes.
Sudo Biosciences
Series B in 2024
Sudo Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines that target the tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) pseudokinase domain, an important component in cytokine signaling pathways associated with various immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. The company has a pipeline of next-generation TYK2 inhibitors, which includes a candidate designed to penetrate the brain for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases characterized by neuroinflammation, as well as a topical candidate aimed at addressing immune-mediated dermatologic diseases. Sudo Biosciences aims to provide effective and affordable treatment options for patients suffering from these conditions.
Attralus
Series B in 2024
Attralus, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from systemic amyloidosis. The company develops innovative peptide-based agents aimed at diagnosing and treating various forms and stages of this complex condition. Its product pipeline includes AT-01, a polybasic peptide radiotracer for diagnostic and monitoring purposes; AT-02, a peptide-immunoglobulin fusion for therapeutic applications; and AT-03, an Fc-fusion protein designed for therapeutic use. Attralus focuses on addressing the common pathology found in all systemic amyloidosis diseases, striving to create effective treatments for subtypes that currently lack available options. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Attralus was previously known as Aurora Bio, Inc. before rebranding in August 2020.
Remix Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies that target RNA processing to address various diseases. Established in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary biology platform to identify and prioritize therapeutic targets within RNA processing. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates potential drug targets and optimizes chemical compounds for therapeutic use. The company's approach aims to reprogram RNA processing to control gene expression, thereby correcting, enhancing, or eliminating problematic gene messages. This enables healthcare providers to tackle the underlying causes of diseases, offering novel solutions to previously undruggable conditions.
Sudo Biosciences
Series B in 2023
Sudo Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines that target the tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) pseudokinase domain, an important component in cytokine signaling pathways associated with various immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. The company has a pipeline of next-generation TYK2 inhibitors, which includes a candidate designed to penetrate the brain for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases characterized by neuroinflammation, as well as a topical candidate aimed at addressing immune-mediated dermatologic diseases. Sudo Biosciences aims to provide effective and affordable treatment options for patients suffering from these conditions.
Arvinas
Post in 2023
Arvinas, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New Haven, Connecticut, that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies designed to degrade disease-causing proteins. The company’s lead product candidates include ARV-110, a proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC) currently in phase I clinical trials for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, and ARV-471, which targets the estrogen receptor for patients with metastatic ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. Additionally, Arvinas is developing other PROTACs aimed at degrading various androgen receptor mutations and has initiatives focused on treating neurodegenerative diseases, including tauopathies. Arvinas collaborates with major pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer, Genentech, Roche, and Bayer to advance its innovative therapeutic approaches. Founded in 2015, Arvinas is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with debilitating and life-threatening conditions through its unique protein degradation technology.
VYNE Therapeutics
Post in 2023
VYNE Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative treatments for dermatological conditions. Its flagship product, AMZEEQ, is a topical minocycline designed for the treatment of inflammatory lesions associated with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients aged nine and older. VYNE is advancing several other products, including FMX103, which is in Phase III clinical trials for moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea, and FCD105, a topical combination foam currently in Phase II trials for acne vulgaris. Additionally, the company is developing Serlopitant, an oral NK1 receptor antagonist aimed at alleviating pruritus linked to conditions such as prurigo nodularis. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, VYNE Therapeutics was previously known as Menlo Therapeutics Inc. before its name change in September 2020.
Harpoon Therapeutics
Post in 2023
Harpoon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing a novel class of T cell engagers that harness the power of the body’s immune system to treat patients suffering from cancer and other diseases. T cell engagers are engineered proteins that direct a patient’s own T cells to kill target cells that express specific proteins, or antigens, carried by the target cells. Using its proprietary Tri-specific T cell Activating Construct (TriTAC), platform, Harpoon is developing a pipeline of novel T cell engagers, or TriTACs, initially focused on the treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Harpoon's first drug candidate, HPN424, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trial as a treatment for prostate cancer.
VistaGen Therapeutics
Post in 2023
VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for diseases and disorders of the central nervous system, particularly those related to psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. The company's main product candidates include PH94B, a neuroactive nasal spray poised for Phase III trials aimed at treating acute anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder, and PH10, another nasal spray in preparation for Phase 2b development for major depressive disorder. Additionally, AV-101, an oral prodrug candidate, is being developed for multiple indications, including major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, and neuropathic pain. VistaGen has established various licensing and collaboration agreements with other firms to enhance its research and development efforts, including a strategic partnership for the clinical development of PH94B in select Asian markets. Founded in 1998, VistaGen is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Avalyn Pharma
Series C in 2023
Avalyn Pharma is a biopharma company that advances therapies for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and other severe respiratory diseases. Its therapies rapidly advance AP01 for the treatment of IPF, provides additional pipeline candidates for IPF, improve the care and outcomes of severe respiratory diseases, and develop novel inhaled therapeutics. Avalyn Pharma was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Mariana Oncology
Series B in 2023
Mariana Oncology is a biotechnology company focused on developing radiopharmaceuticals designed to target cancer cells using radioactive drugs. The company leverages expertise in ligand discovery, radiochemistry, and radiobiology, along with oncology translational and clinical research, to create a diverse pipeline aimed at treating various solid tumor types. By advancing the use of radiomedicines, Mariana Oncology seeks to enhance treatment options for medical professionals in their fight against cancer.
Rapport Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative small-molecule therapies for neurological disorders. The company focuses on understanding the intricate biology of neuronal receptor complexes, which are essential for proper neuronal function and signaling. By mapping and targeting these receptor systems, Rapport Therapeutics aims to create precision medicines that can effectively address the unmet needs of patients suffering from central nervous system disorders. Through its foundational research, the company seeks to transform treatment options and improve outcomes for individuals with these challenging conditions.
COMPASS Pathways
Post in 2023
COMPASS Pathways plc is a mental health care company based in the United Kingdom and the United States, focusing on developing innovative therapies for treatment-resistant depression. The company is conducting Phase IIb clinical trials for its psilocybin formulation, COMP360, which aims to provide a new treatment option for patients who have not responded to conventional therapies. By researching psilocybin-assisted therapy, COMPASS Pathways seeks to assess its safety and efficacy, while combining the psychedelic compound with psychological support. The company was incorporated in 2020 and aims to address the significant unmet need for effective and accessible mental health treatments, striving to empower individuals facing mental health challenges.
AN2 Therapeutics
Post in 2023
AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2017. The company is dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines aimed at addressing infectious diseases. AN2 Therapeutics is focused on developing epetraborole, a once-daily oral treatment for patients suffering from chronic non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, which represents a significant unmet medical need. Additionally, the company has established a strategic partnership with Brii Biosciences to enhance its development efforts.
Lyra Therapeutics
Post in 2023
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of novel integrated drug and delivery solutions for the localized treatment of patients with ear, nose and throat diseases. The company’s proprietary technology platform, XTreo, is designed to precisely and consistently deliver medicines directly to the affected tissue for sustained periods with a single administration. The company’s initial product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices designed to be administered in a brief, non-invasive, in-office procedure and intended to deliver up to six months of continuous drug therapy to the sinonasal passages for the treatment of CRS. The therapeutic embedded within LYR-210 and LYR-220 is mometasone furoate, which is the active ingredient in various FDA-approved drugs and has a well-established efficacy and safety profile.
ElevateBio
Series D in 2023
ElevateBio, LLC is a holding company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the development of cell and gene-based therapies for treating cancer and viral infections. Founded in 2017 by Vikas Sinha, Mitchell Finer, and David Hallal, ElevateBio operates a portfolio of companies dedicated to creating life-changing medicines. The company collaborates with leading scientists and innovators to build this portfolio and has established a centralized facility that streamlines the transition from research and development to the commercialization of these therapies. This integrated approach enhances efficiency and accelerates the availability of medical products aimed at addressing severe diseases.
OnKure Therapeutics
Series C in 2023
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapies through the discovery of precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancer. The company focuses on less toxic kinase inhibitor drugs, particularly selective inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs). Its lead candidate, OKI-179, has demonstrated significant and safe tumor growth reduction in pre-clinical models for both hematological and solid tumors, either alone or in combination with other targeted therapies. Additionally, OnKure is advancing another candidate, OKI-422, into pre-clinical toxicology studies. The company's pipeline includes tumor-agnostic therapies that aim to enhance treatment efficacy and tolerability by directly targeting malignant cells and optimizing the tumor microenvironment for improved checkpoint inhibition.
Quanta Therapeutics
Series D in 2023
Quanta Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies targeting driver oncogenes, specifically RAS-driven cancers. The company employs advanced optical technology to discover small molecules that can modulate the conformation of RAS proteins. This allosteric modulation aims to restore conformational control of active RAS signaling at the cell membrane, thereby inhibiting a wide range of cancers associated with RAS mutations. By addressing the challenges of previously untreatable cancers, Quanta Therapeutics is committed to advancing new treatment options for patients and enhancing the understanding of RAS biology in cancer therapy.
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.
Entact Bio
Series A in 2022
Entact Bio is a biotechnology company that is in the preclinical stages of developing medications to improve protein function. It was founded by a team with deep roots in deubiquitinase (DUB) biochemistry, chemical biology, disease biology, and small-molecule drug development. The company's proprietary EncompassTM platform was designed to create enhancement-targeting chimeric (ENTACTM) medicines. ENTACs take advantage of DUBs' ability to regulate proteins.
Karyopharm Therapeutics
Post in 2022
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Newton, Massachusetts, specializing in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel drugs targeting nuclear export mechanisms for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Its lead drug, XPOVIO (selinexor), is an approved treatment for multiple hematologic malignancies, particularly in patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma. The company is advancing several clinical trials for its products, including BOSTON and STORM for multiple myeloma, SADAL for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and SEAL for liposarcoma. Karyopharm is also exploring treatments for endometrial cancer and glioblastoma multiforme. Additionally, the company has partnerships to investigate low-dose selinexor for hospitalized COVID-19 patients and collaborates with the National Cancer Institute for cancer therapy evaluations. Karyopharm utilizes a proprietary platform to develop small molecule drugs that modulate key cellular pathways involved in cancer and inflammation.
VectivBio
Post in 2022
VectivBio AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019 as a spinout from Therachon. The company specializes in developing innovative treatments for severe rare diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Its primary product candidate, Apraglutide, is a long-acting synthetic analog of glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) designed to enhance the intestine's ability to absorb fluids and nutrients, thereby reducing the reliance on parenteral support. VectivBio aims to deliver transformational therapies that significantly improve the lives of patients and their families, rather than offering only incremental benefits over existing treatments.
Allakos
Post in 2022
Allakos Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating various conditions linked to dysregulation of the T-helper type 2 immune response, such as allergic diseases and chronic inflammation. Its lead product, antolimab (AK002), targets conditions including eosinophilic gastritis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, chronic urticaria, indolent systemic mastocytosis, and severe allergic conjunctivitis. Additionally, Allakos is developing AK006, an antibody that targets Siglec-6, an inhibitory receptor found on mast cells. By binding to Siglec-6, AK006 is designed to enhance the receptor's natural inhibitory function, thereby reducing mast cell activation and associated inflammatory responses.
Acelyrin
Series C in 2022
ACELYRIN is a biopharma company focused on providing patients life-changing new treatment options by identifying, acquiring, and accelerating the development and commercialization of promising drug candidates and by leveraging its expertise to rapidly advance these medicines to patients.
Remix Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies that target RNA processing to address various diseases. Established in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary biology platform to identify and prioritize therapeutic targets within RNA processing. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates potential drug targets and optimizes chemical compounds for therapeutic use. The company's approach aims to reprogram RNA processing to control gene expression, thereby correcting, enhancing, or eliminating problematic gene messages. This enables healthcare providers to tackle the underlying causes of diseases, offering novel solutions to previously undruggable conditions.
Triana Biomedicines
Series A in 2022
Triana Biomedicines is focused on discovering and developing molecular glues, a novel therapeutic approach aimed at regulating challenging disease targets. The company employs a sophisticated drug discovery engine that combines high-resolution structural insights, advanced in silico tools, and custom chemical libraries. This platform is designed to stabilize existing protein interactions or create new ones, thereby influencing the functionality of disease targets. Triana has successfully validated its technology and is currently advancing multiple research programs across various disease areas, positioning itself to contribute significantly to therapeutic innovation.
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics
Post in 2022
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company crating novel therapies, and unlocking the potential of Sonelokimab, the novel investigational Nanobody® for the treatment of inflammation, to revolutionize outcomes for patients.
Plexium
Series B in 2022
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing targeted protein degradation therapies aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium utilizes a platform that identifies small molecules capable of modulating E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein degradation. This platform includes the DELPhe screening technology, designed for high-content readouts from cell-based assays. By harnessing E3 ligases, Plexium's approach enables selective targeting of various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors. The company's innovative research extends beyond existing therapies, exploring new drug-like protein degraders and molecular glues to enhance treatment options for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Metagenomi
Series B in 2022
Metagenomi, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene editing systems aimed at treating genetic diseases. Founded in 2016 and based in Emeryville, California, Metagenomi utilizes metagenomics and machine learning to uncover novel genome editing technologies derived from previously uncharacterized organisms. The company's innovative discovery platform enables the creation of highly efficient and specific gene editing tools, including programmable nucleases, base editors, and advanced integration systems such as prime editing and CRISPR-associated transposases. By harnessing these naturally evolved systems, Metagenomi seeks to address a wide range of genetic mutations that traditional genome engineering approaches have struggled to target, with the ultimate goal of providing transformative therapies for patients globally.
Solve Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
Solve Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Belmont, California, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing first-in-class antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific therapeutics. With a team of experienced professionals, Solve Therapeutics focuses on addressing unmet medical needs by creating innovative biopharmaceutical medicines aimed at improving patient outcomes.
ImmPACT Bio
Series B in 2022
ImmPACT Bio USA Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing engineered T-cells specifically designed to target and treat solid tumors. By utilizing advanced technology, the company aims to create chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies that exhibit tumor specificity, allowing them to induce cytotoxicity only when interacting with tumor cells while sparing healthy tissues. This selective targeting mitigates the safety risks commonly associated with existing CAR-T therapies, providing a promising approach to cancer treatment that enhances efficacy and reduces potential harm to noncancerous cells.
Enliven Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Enliven Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision oncology company based in Boulder, Colorado, focused on developing small molecule therapies aimed at improving patients' lives. Founded in July 2019 by Sam Kintz, Joe Lyssikatos, and Anish Patel, the company employs a discovery process that integrates clinically validated biological targets with advanced chemistry to create innovative oncology therapeutics. Enliven's product candidates include ELVN-001, a selective small molecule kinase inhibitor targeting the BCR-ABL gene fusion associated with chronic myeloid leukemia, and ELVN-002, an irreversible HER2 inhibitor designed to penetrate the central nervous system and combat wild-type HER2. The company's therapeutic programs address critical challenges in oncology, such as tolerability, resistance, and disease escape, particularly in patients with brain metastases.
AN2 Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2017. The company is dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines aimed at addressing infectious diseases. AN2 Therapeutics is focused on developing epetraborole, a once-daily oral treatment for patients suffering from chronic non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, which represents a significant unmet medical need. Additionally, the company has established a strategic partnership with Brii Biosciences to enhance its development efforts.
Ambagon Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
AmbAgon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company specializes in research aimed at stabilizing the interactions of oncogenic proteins, thereby enhancing the activity of tumor-suppressing proteins. By targeting these proteins, AmbAgon Therapeutics seeks to address significant unmet clinical needs in oncology that conventional treatment methods have struggled to meet. Founded by Christian Ottmann, Lucas Brunsveld, and Michelle Arkin, the company aims to provide innovative solutions in cancer care through its unique approach to drug development.
Emergence Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Emergence Therapeutics AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Duisburg, Germany, focused on developing novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) immuno-therapeutics for high-need cancers. Founded in 2019, the company is advancing its lead program, which combines a highly specific antibody with optimized linker and payload technology to target Nectin-4, a clinically validated target for various cancers. This approach is inspired by the success of enfortumab vedotin, an approved treatment for urothelial cancers. Emergence Therapeutics is also exploring opportunities to create additional first- or best-in-class ADCs, aiming to address significant therapeutic needs in oncology.
Acelyrin
Series B in 2021
ACELYRIN is a biopharma company focused on providing patients life-changing new treatment options by identifying, acquiring, and accelerating the development and commercialization of promising drug candidates and by leveraging its expertise to rapidly advance these medicines to patients.
Acrivon Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Acrivon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision oncology, developing therapeutics that target challenging cancer types without straightforward single-gene mutations. The company employs a proteomics-based platform to identify patients whose tumors are likely to respond to specific treatments. Acrivon's pipeline includes ACR-368, also known as prexasertib, which is currently in Phase 2 trials, alongside preclinical programs aimed at key components of DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation, such as the WEE1 and PKMYT1 proteins. Acrivon seeks to expedite the development of both in-licensed clinical-stage assets and its internally developed programs through accelerated registration trials, aiming to enhance treatment success in oncology.
Arbor Biotechnologies
Series B in 2021
Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates within the biotechnology sector, focusing on bio-discovery and human diagnostic development. The company utilizes a range of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene synthesis, and high-throughput screening, to facilitate the discovery of proteins aimed at enhancing human health and sustainability. Arbor's proprietary genomic tools leverage AI and machine learning to analyze genomic sequence data, thereby improving the efficiency of developing curative treatments for genetic diseases. These innovations enable drug developers to replace entire genes and precisely correct mutations, ultimately addressing previously untreatable genetic conditions.
Quanta Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
Quanta Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies targeting driver oncogenes, specifically RAS-driven cancers. The company employs advanced optical technology to discover small molecules that can modulate the conformation of RAS proteins. This allosteric modulation aims to restore conformational control of active RAS signaling at the cell membrane, thereby inhibiting a wide range of cancers associated with RAS mutations. By addressing the challenges of previously untreatable cancers, Quanta Therapeutics is committed to advancing new treatment options for patients and enhancing the understanding of RAS biology in cancer therapy.
Structure Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral therapeutics for chronic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Utilizing advanced computational and structure-based technology, the company designs orally available small molecules that aim to overcome the limitations of traditional biologic and peptide drugs. Its lead product candidate, GSBR-1290, is a small molecule agonist targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, which is relevant for treating type-2 diabetes and obesity. Additionally, Structure Therapeutics is advancing other oral therapeutics targeting G-protein-coupled receptors for conditions such as pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, including candidates ANPA-0073 and LTSE-2578. The company combines expertise in drug design and development to create differentiated and effective treatments that can have a profound impact on patient care.
Neumora Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Neumora Therapeutics operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering precision medicines for brain diseases through the integration of data science and neuroscience.
Expansion Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Expansion Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company focused on creating small molecule medicines for RNA-mediated diseases. The company specializes in developing novel RNA-targeted drug candidates that have the potential to treat a wide range of severe health conditions. By leveraging its innovative technology, Expansion Therapeutics aims to provide effective treatment options for patients suffering from these challenging diseases.
Jasper Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing therapeutic agents for hematopoietic stem cell transplants and gene therapies. The company aims to create safer conditioning agents that enable broader use of curative therapies, particularly through its novel engineered hematopoietic stem cells platform. Its lead compound, JSP191, is a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in clinical development. This agent functions as a conditioning treatment by targeting and clearing hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow, facilitating successful stem cell transplants. By addressing the limitations of transplant grafts, Jasper Therapeutics seeks to increase the number of patients who can benefit from both allogeneic and autologous gene-edited hematopoietic stem cell therapies.
Ventyx Biosciences
Series B in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Encinitas, California, that specializes in developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor currently in Phase 1 trials, aimed at treating a variety of autoimmune conditions while minimizing the toxicities associated with broader Janus kinase inhibition. Additionally, Ventyx is advancing VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1 peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is implicated in several inflammatory conditions. Through these efforts, Ventyx aims to provide effective treatment options for millions of patients.
Vanqua Bio
Series B in 2021
Vanqua Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative medicines for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. The company leverages a technology platform that incorporates human genetics and patient-derived neuronal cells to identify and validate new disease pathways linked to lysosomal dysfunction and the inappropriate activation of the innate immune system. Vanqua Bio focuses on creating small-molecule activators of glucocerebrosidase and advancing programs that target the innate immune system, with the aim of addressing the progression of various neurological disorders. Through its efforts, the company seeks to provide healthcare professionals with transformative treatment options for patients facing these challenging conditions.
Obsidian Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Obsidian Therapeutics is a developer of a next-generation cell and gene therapies created to extend adoptive immunotherapy to every patient with cancer.The company's next-generation cell and gene therapies with pharmacologic operating systems provide exquisite control of protein activity in cells and create adoptive cell therapies with new functions that are under control of the treating physician using simple, safe, orally-active, marketed drugs, enabling patients to improve on the current generation of cell therapies.
Renovacor
Post in 2021
Renovacor, Inc. is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing gene therapies for cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on innovative treatments for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), particularly cases caused by mutations in the BAG3 gene. This condition affects over 3 million individuals in the United States, with around 35,000 patients estimated to have BAG3 mutations, classifying it as an orphan disease. Patients with BAG3-associated DCM, often younger and experiencing faster disease progression, currently have limited treatment options, primarily consisting of standard heart failure care. Renovacor's lead program involves a recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapy aimed at replacing the defective BAG3 gene, which holds the potential to prevent disease progression and improve outcomes for this vulnerable patient population.
Vigil Neuro
Series B in 2021
Vigil Neuroscience Inc. is a therapeutics company focused on microglia, the brain's immune sentinel cells, to address both rare and common neurodegenerative diseases. The company aims to restore the vigilance of microglia to improve patient outcomes. Vigil is advancing its lead candidate, a monoclonal antibody TREM2 agonist, through Phase 1 studies and is also developing an orally available small molecule TREM2 agonist, VG-3927, which is positioned to enter Investigational New Drug (IND) application. Additionally, Vigil is conducting the IGNITE trial, a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study that represents the first interventional trial for patients with adult-onset leukodystrophy. By leveraging modern neuroscience and various therapeutic modalities, Vigil seeks to deliver precision therapies that enhance the lives of patients and their families while expanding its pipeline and supporting the understanding of microglia biology as a critical therapeutic target.
Tango Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Tango Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies through the principle of synthetic lethality. Established in 2014, the company aims to discover and target specific driver genes involved in cancer progression. Its research concentrates on three main areas: counteracting the loss of tumor suppressor genes, reversing cancer cells' ability to evade the immune system, and identifying effective drug combinations that outperform single-agent therapies. Tango's pipeline includes TNG908, a selective inhibitor of PRMT5 designed for cancer cells with an MTAP deletion, alongside other discovery programs like TNG462, TNG348, and TNG260, which target various cancer types with limited treatment options.
Zentera Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Zentera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.
Turnstone Biologics
Series D in 2021
Turnstone Biologics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Ottawa, Canada, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2015, it is dedicated to developing innovative viral immunotherapies aimed at improving survival rates for cancer patients. The company's lead product, RIVAL-01, utilizes a vaccinia virus backbone to deliver three key immunomodulators: Flt3 ligand, anti-CTLA-4 antibody, and IL-12 cytokine. These components are designed to enhance immune activity and reprogram the tumor microenvironment for optimal tumor eradication. Additionally, Turnstone Biologics is advancing next-generation tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies, which involve selecting and expanding the most effective T cells from a patient’s tumor to enhance the body’s immune response against solid tumors. Through these approaches, Turnstone aims to deliver breakthrough immunotherapies for cancer treatment.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2021
Nimbus Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. The company utilizes advanced computational technologies to create selective and potent small-molecule therapeutics. Among its notable projects is the Nimbus Apollo program, which features the lead candidate NDI-010976, an allosteric inhibitor targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC). This compound is being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has potential applications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other diseases. NDI-010976 received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016, highlighting its significance in the clinical development pipeline. Nimbus Therapeutics has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing treatment options for complex health challenges.
Point Biopharma Global
Post in 2021
POINT Biopharma Global Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of radioligand therapies for cancer treatment. The company is focused on creating a robust platform for the clinical development of radiopharmaceuticals, utilizing advanced radioisotopes such as Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177. POINT Biopharma's product pipeline includes several candidates, such as PNT2002, PNT2004, PNT2003, and PNT2001, among others. By leveraging a combination of innovative manufacturing technology and direct-to-patient targeting, POINT Biopharma aims to transform theragnostic drug development and enhance the commercialization of radioligands in the fight against cancer.
NiKang Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
NiKang Therapeutics is an early-stage biotech company focused on discovering and developing innovative small molecule oncology medicines to help patients with unmet medical needs. Its discovery approach is informed by target structure biology and capitalizes on structure-based drug design enabling a rapid and efficient discovery and development of proprietary drug candidates with the most desirable pharmacological features into clinical studies.
Larimar Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing treatments for complex rare diseases. Its primary focus is on Friedreich's ataxia, a rare and progressive genetic disorder, for which it is advancing its lead compound, CTI-1601, through a Phase 1 clinical program. CTI-1601 is designed as a recombinant fusion protein that delivers human frataxin, an essential protein, directly to the mitochondria using a novel cell-penetrating peptide technology. In addition to Friedreich's ataxia, Larimar aims to leverage its intracellular delivery platform to create additional fusion proteins targeting other rare diseases associated with deficiencies in bioactive compounds.
BioTheryx
Series E in 2021
BioTheryX, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Chappaqua, New York, focused on developing innovative therapies that restore protein homeostasis through targeted protein degradation. The company specializes in Protein Homeostatic Modulators and small molecule targeted protein degraders (TPDs), which utilize a unique mechanism involving molecular glues to regulate protein levels within the body. Their proprietary PRODEGY platform is built on a library of Cereblon binders, enabling the design of bifunctional and hybrid degraders aimed at treating various diseases, particularly cancer. BioTheryX's lead candidate, BTX-A51, is an oral small molecule and multi-kinase inhibitor targeting specific leukemic stem cells and oncogenic transcription factors. Established in 2007, BioTheryX aims to address significant unmet medical needs by leveraging its expertise in protein modulation and degradation.
Gennao Bio
Series A in 2021
Gennao Bio is a privately held company focused on developing innovative targeted nucleic acid therapeutics, primarily aimed at treating oncology and rare monogenic skeletal muscle diseases. The company utilizes its proprietary gene monoclonal antibody (GMAB) platform technology, which features a novel, cell-penetrating antibody that facilitates the non-covalent binding and delivery of various nucleic acid payloads to specific cells. This non-viral delivery system stands out from traditional gene therapy methods by allowing for multiple types of nucleic acids, enabling repeat dosing, and employing established manufacturing processes. Gennao Bio's approach aims to address significant unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes in the relevant therapeutic areas.
Forge Biologics
Series B in 2021
Forge Biologics is a gene therapy development engine, focused on enabling access to life-changing gene therapies and helping bring them from an idea into reality. The company partners with innovators in the gene therapy community: scientists, physicians, biotech/pharma companies, and patient groups. It was founded in 2020 and headquartered in Grove City, Ohio.
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.
Janux Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Janux Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies aimed at generating immune responses to combat tumors while preserving healthy tissue. Utilizing its proprietary tumor-activated T Cell Engager platform technology, Janux targets all three stages of the anti-tumor immune response. The company's approach is designed to enhance the efficacy of cancer treatments by specifically engaging the immune system to identify and eliminate cancer cells.
Arcellx
Series C in 2021
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. The company aims to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of these therapies. Its lead product candidate, CART-ddBCMA, targets relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and is currently undergoing a Phase 1 clinical study. This therapy has received multiple designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including Fast Track and Orphan Drug status. Additionally, Arcellx is advancing its controllable CAR-T therapy, ARC-SparX, through two clinical programs aimed at treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia.
GH Research
Series B in 2021
GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that aims to transform the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The company is primarily focused on developing novel and proprietary therapies based on 5-MeO-DMT, a compound known as Mebufotenin, to address the needs of patients suffering from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Through its innovative approach, GH Research seeks to provide new therapeutic options for individuals who have not responded to conventional treatments.
ValenzaBio
Series A in 2021
ValenzaBio is focused on developing safe and effective treatment options for patients suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company utilizes biomarker-driven approaches to inform its research and clinical development. Its pipeline features several monoclonal antibodies designed to target surface antigens, aiming to reduce harmful subpopulations of autoreactive cells. ValenzaBio's most advanced program has successfully reached Phase 1 proof-of-concept in patients, while other preclinical programs are underway, exploring differentiated mechanisms of action. The company's mission is to address the needs of patients who lack effective treatment alternatives.
Icosavax
Series B in 2021
Icosavax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing vaccines using its innovative virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, which allows for the multivalent display of complex viral antigens. This technology aims to provide broad and durable protection against various infectious diseases, with an initial focus on life-threatening respiratory illnesses. Icosavax's pipeline includes vaccine candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and SARS-CoV-2. The company is dedicated to advancing its VLP technology to discover, develop, and ultimately commercialize effective vaccines against these infectious diseases.
Pyxis Oncology
Series B in 2021
Pyxis Oncology is a developer of antibody therapeutics intended to promote the body's immune response to cancer. The company has engaged in deep analyses of tumor antigen-specific tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) within hot tumors and of tumor cell signaling pathways within cold tumors, providing laboratories with development of novel antibody-based immunotherapies. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Aura Biosciences
Venture Round in 2021
Aura Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of drugs by using tumor-targeted pseudovirions. The company is applying nanotechnology to help fight cancer in the well-studied area of chemotherapeutics and the emerging field of RNAi. By safely eliminating cancer locally, they can treat early and transform the lives of people with a wide range of cancers that are poorly managed today. The company's goal is to treat small ocular melanomas potentially long before the disease progresses and metastasizes to the liver, where it almost always is fatal. Aura Biosciences was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
ElevateBio
Series C in 2021
ElevateBio, LLC is a holding company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the development of cell and gene-based therapies for treating cancer and viral infections. Founded in 2017 by Vikas Sinha, Mitchell Finer, and David Hallal, ElevateBio operates a portfolio of companies dedicated to creating life-changing medicines. The company collaborates with leading scientists and innovators to build this portfolio and has established a centralized facility that streamlines the transition from research and development to the commercialization of these therapies. This integrated approach enhances efficiency and accelerates the availability of medical products aimed at addressing severe diseases.
Graphite Bio
Series B in 2021
Graphite Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene editing company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in targeted DNA integration to develop innovative therapies for severe diseases. The company utilizes a precision gene editing approach to precisely correct genetic mutations, replace malfunctioning genes, and insert therapeutic genetic sequences at specific locations within the genome. Its technology aims to transform treatment paradigms by enabling the targeted integration of genetic payloads, which could potentially cure a range of serious and life-threatening conditions. Graphite Bio was formerly known as Integral Medicines, Inc. before rebranding in August 2020, and it was incorporated in 2019.
Ventyx Biosciences
Venture Round in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Encinitas, California, that specializes in developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor currently in Phase 1 trials, aimed at treating a variety of autoimmune conditions while minimizing the toxicities associated with broader Janus kinase inhibition. Additionally, Ventyx is advancing VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1 peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is implicated in several inflammatory conditions. Through these efforts, Ventyx aims to provide effective treatment options for millions of patients.
OnKure Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapies through the discovery of precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancer. The company focuses on less toxic kinase inhibitor drugs, particularly selective inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs). Its lead candidate, OKI-179, has demonstrated significant and safe tumor growth reduction in pre-clinical models for both hematological and solid tumors, either alone or in combination with other targeted therapies. Additionally, OnKure is advancing another candidate, OKI-422, into pre-clinical toxicology studies. The company's pipeline includes tumor-agnostic therapies that aim to enhance treatment efficacy and tolerability by directly targeting malignant cells and optimizing the tumor microenvironment for improved checkpoint inhibition.
DTx Pharma
Series B in 2021
DTx Pharma, LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing fatty acid-conjugated peptide therapeutics for patients with rare and chronic diseases. The company specializes in RNA-based therapeutics, utilizing a delivery technology platform that enhances the distribution of nucleic acid drugs to various tissues and organ systems beyond the liver. This innovative approach addresses limitations associated with previous-generation RNA delivery methods, such as poor pharmacokinetics and inadequate cellular uptake. DTx Pharma's products target conditions including retinitis pigmentosa, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and central nervous system disorders. Founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, California, DTx Pharma aims to provide personalized treatment options across multiple therapeutic areas.
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for migraine. The company's lead product candidate, STS101, is a drug-device combination that features a proprietary dry-powder formulation of dihydroergotamine mesylate. This product is designed for self-administration through a pre-filled, single-use nasal delivery device and is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials. Founded in 2016 and based in South San Francisco, California, Satsuma aims to provide an effective therapeutic option for individuals suffering from acute migraine episodes.
Artiva Biotherapeutics
Series B in 2021
Artiva Biotherapeutics is a biotech company focused on developing and manufacturing cellular immunotherapies for cancer patients. Founded in 2019 and based in San Diego, California, Artiva specializes in off-the-shelf, allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies aimed at treating various hematologic cancers and solid tumors. The company's product pipeline targets specific antigens, including CD20 and CD19 for B-cell lymphomas, as well as HER2 for certain solid tumors. Artiva's approach emphasizes the therapeutic potential of NK cells and aims to overcome challenges in scaling and manufacturing these therapies. The company is committed to delivering safe, effective, and readily accessible cell therapies to benefit cancer patients. Artiva operates as a subsidiary of Green Cross Holdings Corporation.
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Singapore, focusing on developing innovative treatments in the fields of immunology and oncology. Founded in 2010, the company is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients through its clinical portfolio, which includes ASLAN004, a monoclonal therapy aimed at treating atopic dermatitis and other immunological conditions, as well as a small molecule inhibitor directed at oncology applications. ASLAN collaborates with several partners, enhancing its research and development efforts.
Viracta Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage drug development company based in Cardiff, California, focused on precision oncology for virus-associated malignancies. The company specializes in a viral activation therapy platform aimed at treating cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other virus-associated diseases. Its lead investigational drug, nanatinostat, is being evaluated in combination with the antiviral valganciclovir in Phase 2 clinical trials for EBV-positive lymphoma, including conditions such as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and plasmablastic lymphoma. Viracta is also exploring the application of this therapeutic approach in treating other EBV-related malignancies, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma and gastric carcinoma. Founded in 2007 and previously known as HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals, Viracta Therapeutics continues to advance its mission to develop innovative treatments for serious viral-associated cancers.
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