SV Health Investors

SV Health Investors is a venture capital and growth equity firm focused on healthcare and life sciences. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Boston, San Francisco and London, the firm supports entrepreneurs who develop breakthrough medicines, devices and related technologies. It manages multiple private healthcare funds and has a 20-year track record in the US and Europe, investing across North America and Western Europe to advance innovative treatments and diagnostics. SV Health Investors aims to transform healthcare by backing early-stage and growth opportunities in biotechnology, medical devices and related sectors.

Alex Badamchi-Zadeh

Senior Associate

Josh Baker

Analyst

Michael Balmuth

Managing Partner

Laurence Barker

Partner

Jonathan Behr

Partner

Kate Bingham

Managing Partner

Daniel Burgess

Venture Partner

Rebecca Canter

Associate

Andrew Cappetta

Associate

Charles Dunn

Associate

Freya Easton

Associate

William Gerard

Analyst

James Glynn

Venture Partner

Eugene Hill

Investor

Lynne Hughes Ph.D

Venture Partner

Christian Jung

Partner

Ray Jupp Ph.D

Venture Partner

Jack Kenney

Associate

Iain Kilty Ph.D

Venture Partner

Paul LaViolette

Managing Partner

Dirk Landgraf

Principal

Megan MacDonagh

Senior Associate

Greg Madden

Managing Partner

Duncan McHale MD

Venture Partner

Niyoshi Patel

Associate

Ryan Pierce

Venture Partner

Marek Poszepczynski

Investor

Mike Ross

Managing Partner

Alfred Rossi

Principal

A.J. Rossi

Principal

Aaron Sandoski

Founding Partner

Alexander Sinclair-Wilson

Analyst

James Summers Ph.D

Venture Partner

Barbara Tate Ph.D

Venture Partner

Nikola Trbovic Ph.D

Managing Partner

Past deals in Medical

Imbria Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2025
Imbria Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies targeting cardiometabolic disorders. The company focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms of these diseases, particularly energetic impairment at the cellular level, to inform its therapeutic candidates. Imbria's pipeline aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from conditions such as non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, stable angina, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by restoring or enhancing cellular energy production.

Perfuze

Venture Round in 2025
Founded in 2018, Perfuze is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland. It specializes in developing catheter-based aspiration technology designed to treat acute ischemic stroke efficiently and effectively.

Ria Health

Series B in 2025
Ria Health is an online platform that provides telehealth services aimed at helping individuals modify their relationship with alcohol. It offers personalized treatment plans that include medication-assisted options and behavioral therapies, all facilitated by licensed healthcare professionals. The platform emphasizes continuous monitoring to help users track their progress and maintain accountability. Ria Health also features a mobile app that provides access to educational materials, support groups, and communication with care teams. This comprehensive approach is designed to assist users in managing alcohol consumption and fostering healthier habits, ultimately addressing the challenges associated with alcohol use disorder.

AdvanCell

Series C in 2025
AdvanCell is a clinical-stage company developing novel radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. It specializes in attaching alpha-emitting isotopes to molecules that deliver cytotoxic radiation directly to tumors, aiming to provide safe and effective therapies for multiple cancer types.

Enara Bio

Series B in 2024
Enara Bio Limited is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of vaccines and immunotherapies for cancer treatment and prevention. Founded in 2016 and previously known as ErVaxx Limited, the company focuses on creating targeted cancer immunotherapies by exploring novel antigens derived from endogenous retroviral DNA sequences. Enara Bio's technology platform enables the identification and assessment of tumor specificity and immunogenic potential, facilitating improved strategies for combating various cancers. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide effective therapeutic options for a broad patient population.

SpectraWAVE

Series B in 2024
SpectraWAVE is a medical device company that develops intravascular optical imaging systems to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its technology integrates imaging and computation to help interventional cardiologists identify vulnerable plaques and guide coronary interventions, improving outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2017.

CSA Medical

Series D in 2024
CSA Medical, Inc., established in 1993 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of spray cryotherapy medical devices. Its primary product, truFreeze, utilizes cold liquid nitrogen to destroy unwanted tissue across dermatology, gynecology, and general surgery fields while promoting healthy tissue regrowth. CSA Medical also offers the Rapid AV Spray Kit to enhance truFreeze's efficiency. The company operates a research and development facility in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Spineology

Series A in 2024
Spineology Inc. is a medical device company specializing in anatomy-conserving technology solutions for spine surgery. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance surgical efficiency and improve patient outcomes. Its product lineup includes pedicular fixation systems like Threshold and Fortress, interbody fusion solutions such as Duo and Rampart, and biologics like the Prime liquid tissue matrix and Armor amniotic wound covering. Additionally, Spineology provides a variety of surgical instruments, including the Capture facet fixation system, VIA spinous process fixation system, and Medius midline retractor system, among others. The company focuses on using minimally invasive techniques to reduce post-operative pain and facilitate quicker recovery for patients suffering from spinal-related issues.

Brixton Biosciences

Series B in 2024
Brixton Biosciences is a clinical-stage life sciences company developing therapies for pain management. The company focuses on non-addictive, locally targeted treatments delivered via a drug-free injectable that produces reversible nerve inhibition, aiming to provide long-lasting relief. Its lead approach seeks to extend pain relief from a single injection to thirty to sixty days, reducing reliance on systemic medications and addressing unmet needs in both chronic and acute pain.

Miach Orthopaedics

Series B in 2024
Miach Orthopaedics is a medical device company based in Westborough, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of bio-engineered surgical implants aimed at promoting new tissue growth and aiding in connective tissue repair. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on its innovative Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair technology, which serves as an alternative to traditional anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This technology provides surgeons with a method to restore the normal anatomy and function of the knee for patients who have experienced ACL injuries, offering a promising option for recovery and rehabilitation.

BioAge Labs

Series D in 2024
BioAge Labs develops medicines to treat aging and age-related diseases using its proprietary BioAge platform, which combines systems biology and AI. Its pipeline includes BGE-117 for multiple aging-related conditions, BGE-175 for immune aging and respiratory infections, and azelaprag for obesity in the elderly.

Harness Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Harness Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company focused on developing SINEUPs, a novel class of therapeutic RNAs that upregulate protein expression with precise control and specificity. The company’s platform uses mRNA-targeted oligonucleotides to modulate post-transcriptional protein synthesis, enabling disease-modifying protein upregulation for conditions that have resisted traditional approaches. Its work centers on central nervous system and ophthalmologic disorders, with potential applications across multiple therapy areas by expanding the druggable proteome beyond what conventional small molecules, biologics, or gene therapies can address.

Eyebiotech

Series A in 2023
Eyebiotech is a vision treatment company that develops products to preserve, repair, and improve eyesight. The firm guards against sight-threatening eye disorders and developed the first anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medication for patients with age-related macular degeneration, allowing those with eye ailments to regain their eyesight.

Nimbus Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2023
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.

Therini Bio

Series A in 2023
Therini Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing fibrin-targeting therapies for treating inflammatory neurological and retinal diseases. Its therapeutics are based on unique insights into the role of fibrin in driving chronic innate immune activation, addressing high unmet needs in various diseases.

Pulmocide

Series C in 2022
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.

Alpheus Medical

Series A in 2022
Alpheus Medical develops a sonodynamic therapy platform for solid tumors, combining a drug with a device activated by ultrasound to deliver targeted treatment for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme and other cancers. The non-invasive outpatient approach aims to avoid imaging and hospital admission while concentrating therapy on malignant tissues.

Nimbus Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2022
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.

Ria Health

Series A in 2022
Ria Health is an online platform that provides telehealth services aimed at helping individuals modify their relationship with alcohol. It offers personalized treatment plans that include medication-assisted options and behavioral therapies, all facilitated by licensed healthcare professionals. The platform emphasizes continuous monitoring to help users track their progress and maintain accountability. Ria Health also features a mobile app that provides access to educational materials, support groups, and communication with care teams. This comprehensive approach is designed to assist users in managing alcohol consumption and fostering healthier habits, ultimately addressing the challenges associated with alcohol use disorder.

Vittoria Biotherapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
Vittoria Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene-edited T-cell therapies to address unmet medical needs in oncology and autoimmune diseases. It utilizes Senza5 technology to enhance the efficacy, safety, and practical utility of cell-based therapeutics, aiming to lower dosing requirements, ease preconditioning regimens, reduce manufacturing failures, and shorten vein-to-vein times. By expanding the potential applications of T-cell therapies, the company seeks to improve patient outcomes across its therapeutic pipeline and advance next-generation cell-based treatments from research toward clinical use.

Rondo Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Rondo Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative bispecific antibodies aimed at activating the immune system to combat cancer. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on creating cancer immunotherapies specifically for solid tumor types that do not respond to existing immune checkpoint inhibitors. By addressing areas of unmet medical need, Rondo Therapeutics aims to advance novel therapeutic options for patients facing challenging cancer diagnoses.

Eyebiotech

Series A in 2022
Eyebiotech is a vision treatment company that develops products to preserve, repair, and improve eyesight. The firm guards against sight-threatening eye disorders and developed the first anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medication for patients with age-related macular degeneration, allowing those with eye ailments to regain their eyesight.

Perfuze

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Perfuze is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland. It specializes in developing catheter-based aspiration technology designed to treat acute ischemic stroke efficiently and effectively.

Quell Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Quell's vision is to become a leading engineered Treg cell therapy company. The company will seek to develop next generation engineered T-regulatory cell (Treg) therapies for a range of solid organ transplant and autoimmune conditions. Quell has been founded by Syncona in partnership with six leading experts in the Treg field, cell engineering, solid organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases: Giovanna Lombardi, Professor of Human Transplant Immunology at Kings College London (KCL), Alberto Sanchez-Fueyo, Professor of Hepatology in the Institute of Liver Studies at KCL, Hans Stauss, Professor of Tumour Immunology and Director of the Institute of Immunity and Transplantation at University College London (UCL), Emma Morris, Professor of Clinical Cell & Gene Therapy and Inflammation, Immunity and Immunotherapeutics Theme Director, National Institute for Health Research University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, Marc Martinez-Llordella, Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Liver Studies at KCL and Elmar Jaeckel, Co-Leader Liver Transplant program MHH, Group Leader "Immune tolerance" in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology at Hannover Medical School.

Alpheus Medical

Series A in 2021
Alpheus Medical develops a sonodynamic therapy platform for solid tumors, combining a drug with a device activated by ultrasound to deliver targeted treatment for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme and other cancers. The non-invasive outpatient approach aims to avoid imaging and hospital admission while concentrating therapy on malignant tissues.

Zerigo Health

Series B in 2021
Zerigo Health develops innovative medical devices that deliver narrowband UVB light therapy for chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo. Their flagship product, Clarify Medical, is a connected phototherapy system that enables patients to administer treatments at home under physician prescription, ensuring clinical precision while promoting convenience and empowerment.

Eyebiotech

Seed Round in 2021
Eyebiotech is a vision treatment company that develops products to preserve, repair, and improve eyesight. The firm guards against sight-threatening eye disorders and developed the first anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medication for patients with age-related macular degeneration, allowing those with eye ailments to regain their eyesight.

Artios Pharma

Series C in 2021
Artios Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments targeting DNA damage response (DDR) pathways. Founded in 2016, the company is dedicated to creating first-in-class therapies that selectively kill cancer cells by exploiting their reliance on DDR mechanisms. Artios’ product pipeline includes a range of promising candidates, such as a therapy that targets DNA polymerase theta, a protein involved in DNA repair processes, and another program focusing on a novel DDR target. The company collaborates with prominent research organizations, including Cancer Research Technology, to enhance its development efforts and leverage expertise in DNA repair. Artios is led by a skilled team with extensive experience in drug discovery, positioning it to advance its next-generation DDR programs and contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment.

Pulmocide

Series C in 2021
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.

Therini Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Therini Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing fibrin-targeting therapies for treating inflammatory neurological and retinal diseases. Its therapeutics are based on unique insights into the role of fibrin in driving chronic innate immune activation, addressing high unmet needs in various diseases.

Mestag Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Mestag Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases through its unique fibroblast technology. The company leverages emerging insights into the role of activated fibroblast populations in disease progression to create therapeutics that disrupt fibroblast-mediated effects on immune cells. By targeting these mechanisms, Mestag aims to enhance treatment options and improve outcomes for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening conditions.

Xilio Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Leiters Health

Seed Round in 2020
Leiters Health is an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing provider specializing in high-quality compounded sterile preparations for ophthalmology and hospital-based services. With nearly a century of experience, the company is dedicated to delivering essential medications to healthcare professionals and their patients. Leiters Health offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes ready-to-administer products such as pre-filled syringes, vials, bags, and injectable compounds, as well as opioid-free surgical pain services and specialized cardioplegic and ophthalmic products. The company's team of experts in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing and compounding employs robust processes and advanced manufacturing facilities to ensure the highest standards of quality and consistency in their offerings, prioritizing patient safety and trust.

Catamaran Bio

Series A in 2020
Catamaran Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing allogeneic CAR-NK immune cell therapies for the treatment of solid tumors and other cancers. Founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its Tailwind platform to engineer, expand, and process natural killer (NK) cells into off-the-shelf CAR-NK cell therapy products. By leveraging genetic engineering, Catamaran Bio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment, providing transformative therapies for patients.

AavantiBio

Series A in 2020
AavantiBio, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene transfer and gene editing therapies aimed at treating rare genetic diseases. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company primarily concentrates on Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare inherited disorder that leads to significant cardiac and central nervous system dysfunction. AavantiBio is committed to transforming the lives of patients suffering from this condition by advancing innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs in the field of genetic disorders. The company’s efforts are directed toward both treatment development and research, with the goal of providing effective solutions for patients facing the challenges of rare diseases.

Alchemab Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, focusing on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics aimed at patients with hard-to-treat diseases. Established in 2019 by Uri Laserson and Jane Osbourn, the company utilizes a transformative approach to identify drug targets and build a pipeline of antibody therapeutics. Alchemab's strategy involves harnessing naturally protective antibodies through an unbiased and function-first methodology that employs complementary processes and technologies. This innovative approach aims to provide treatments for various challenging conditions, including hard-to-treat cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases.

Cellinta

Seed Round in 2020
Cellinta Limited is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative gene therapies aimed at treating cancer. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, the company has developed a platform that specializes in identifying regulatory circuits specific to cancer stem cells. This technology allows for the selective elimination of neural stem cells and brain cancers. By utilizing computational tools and patient-derived cancer stem cell models, Cellinta aims to deliver targeted anti-cancer therapies and disrupt multiple pathways critical for tumor growth and immune evasion. Formerly known as Biotech 2 Ltd, the company rebranded to Cellinta Limited in February 2020, reflecting its commitment to advancing cancer treatment through cutting-edge gene therapy solutions.

Xilio Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Caraway Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Caraway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by modulating mitophagy and autophagy. The company aims to address the degradation of toxic cellular components, which is a key factor in various neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. By leveraging an understanding of critical neural pathways, Caraway Therapeutics seeks to discover and develop novel small molecules that can restore cellular balance and improve lysosomal function. Founded in 2018 and initially known as Rheostat Therapeutics, Inc., the company rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to finding effective therapies for patients affected by these debilitating diseases.

CytoMed Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
CytoMed Therapeutics specializes in developing off-the-shelf immunotherapeutics using gamma delta T cells and natural killer cells to treat various tumors. It also generates induced pluripotent stem cells for cellular medicines.

Transposon Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Transposon Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company based in Westport, Connecticut. It focuses on developing therapeutics for severe and potentially fatal diseases.

EBT Medical

Series A in 2019
EBT Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing innovative, non-invasive neuromodulation therapies aimed at treating pelvic health disorders, particularly focusing on patients with overactive bladder. EBT Medical's technology is centered on the Saphenous nerve and is designed to provide discreet treatment options that enable patients to restore pelvic health function without the side effects typically associated with conventional therapies. The company emerged from scientific discoveries made at the University of Toronto and has benefited from a startup incubation program that has fostered numerous successful ventures in the past decade.

Enara Bio

Series A in 2019
Enara Bio Limited is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of vaccines and immunotherapies for cancer treatment and prevention. Founded in 2016 and previously known as ErVaxx Limited, the company focuses on creating targeted cancer immunotherapies by exploring novel antigens derived from endogenous retroviral DNA sequences. Enara Bio's technology platform enables the identification and assessment of tumor specificity and immunogenic potential, facilitating improved strategies for combating various cancers. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide effective therapeutic options for a broad patient population.

Zerigo Health

Series A in 2019
Zerigo Health develops innovative medical devices that deliver narrowband UVB light therapy for chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo. Their flagship product, Clarify Medical, is a connected phototherapy system that enables patients to administer treatments at home under physician prescription, ensuring clinical precision while promoting convenience and empowerment.

CSA Medical

Venture Round in 2019
CSA Medical, Inc., established in 1993 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of spray cryotherapy medical devices. Its primary product, truFreeze, utilizes cold liquid nitrogen to destroy unwanted tissue across dermatology, gynecology, and general surgery fields while promoting healthy tissue regrowth. CSA Medical also offers the Rapid AV Spray Kit to enhance truFreeze's efficiency. The company operates a research and development facility in Lexington, Massachusetts.

myOrthos

Seed Round in 2019
myOrthos is a comprehensive orthodontic platform dedicated to enhancing patient care and fostering a community of excellence in orthodontics. The company offers a range of support services to orthodontists and their teams, including office management, billing and collections, capital management, succession planning, marketing, staff recruitment, and training. These services help orthodontic practices navigate various challenges, particularly those related to practice transitions.

Caraway Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Caraway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by modulating mitophagy and autophagy. The company aims to address the degradation of toxic cellular components, which is a key factor in various neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. By leveraging an understanding of critical neural pathways, Caraway Therapeutics seeks to discover and develop novel small molecules that can restore cellular balance and improve lysosomal function. Founded in 2018 and initially known as Rheostat Therapeutics, Inc., the company rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to finding effective therapies for patients affected by these debilitating diseases.

Ribometrix

Series A in 2018
Ribometrix is a biotechnology company that develops platform therapeutics to discover and advance small molecule drugs that target functional three-dimensional RNA structures to treat human diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in Durham, North Carolina, it focuses on leveraging RNA structure analysis and proprietary tools, along with artificial intelligence, to identify compounds that modulate RNA biology and reduce disease-associated protein production.

Urgent Team

Series D in 2018
Urgent Team Holdings, Inc. operates urgent care centers, offering immediate and primary healthcare services. Their centers serve suburban neighborhoods, rural towns, and underserved communities, providing a wide range of services including treatment for injuries, illnesses, and preventive screenings. They also offer occupational health services and wellness care, ensuring affordable and convenient walk-in medical services for patients.

Xilio Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies, utilizing its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Among its key products is XTX201, which aims to induce immune activity directly within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor effects. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Xilio Therapeutics was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics until its rebranding in March 2020. The company is dedicated to advancing a pipeline of novel immuno-oncology molecules, including tumor-activated cytokines and antibodies, with the goal of significantly improving patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Endotronix

Series D in 2018
Endotronix develops and manufactures implantable wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensors for early detection of worsening heart failure. The company's platform includes a cloud-based disease management data system, enabling remote patient monitoring.

Bicycle Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Artios Pharma

Series B in 2018
Artios Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments targeting DNA damage response (DDR) pathways. Founded in 2016, the company is dedicated to creating first-in-class therapies that selectively kill cancer cells by exploiting their reliance on DDR mechanisms. Artios’ product pipeline includes a range of promising candidates, such as a therapy that targets DNA polymerase theta, a protein involved in DNA repair processes, and another program focusing on a novel DDR target. The company collaborates with prominent research organizations, including Cancer Research Technology, to enhance its development efforts and leverage expertise in DNA repair. Artios is led by a skilled team with extensive experience in drug discovery, positioning it to advance its next-generation DDR programs and contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment.

Sutro Biopharma

Series E in 2018
Sutro Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders using its proprietary XpressCF platform. Its pipeline includes STRO-001 for multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and STRO-002 for ovarian and endometrial cancers.

Centauri Health Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Centauri Health Solutions is a technology-focused company that provides cloud-based software and data management services tailored for the healthcare sector. The company's platform assists hospitals with various functions, including medical record retrieval and coding, quality program management, eligibility and enrollment, and healthcare data analytics. By leveraging sophisticated analytics and data-driven services, Centauri aims to enhance the health outcomes of patients while helping clients optimize government-sponsored healthcare reimbursement. Their commitment to compassionate outreach and effective data management supports healthcare organizations in improving operational efficiencies and delivering better care to their members.

Ribometrix

Seed Round in 2017
Ribometrix is a biotechnology company that develops platform therapeutics to discover and advance small molecule drugs that target functional three-dimensional RNA structures to treat human diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in Durham, North Carolina, it focuses on leveraging RNA structure analysis and proprietary tools, along with artificial intelligence, to identify compounds that modulate RNA biology and reduce disease-associated protein production.

PanOptica

Series B in 2017
PanOptica, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative topical eye drops for the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases caused by abnormal or leaky blood vessels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, PanOptica is advancing its lead compound, PAN-90806, a small-molecule selective VEGF receptor antagonist, which shows potential as a topical treatment for conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The company aims to address significant unmet needs in ophthalmology by offering new therapeutic options that can improve vision and enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from debilitating eye diseases. By collaborating with pharmaceutical companies, PanOptica seeks to license and develop innovative treatments that may include enhancements to existing therapies or novel solutions for previously untreatable conditions.

Arsanis

Series D in 2017
Arsanis, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapies for serious infectious diseases. Founded in 2010, Arsanis focuses on developing innovative therapies targeting various bacterial and viral pathogens. Its lead clinical program, ASN100, is currently in a Phase 2 trial aimed at preventing Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in high-risk, mechanically ventilated patients. The company's preclinical pipeline includes mAbs directed against respiratory syncytial virus and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Arsanis leverages advanced mAb discovery techniques to create a diverse range of therapeutic candidates with multiple mechanisms of action, addressing the urgent need for effective treatments in infectious disease management. The company also has research and preclinical development operations in Vienna, Austria, under Arsanis Biosciences GmbH.

Pulmocide

Series B in 2017
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.

CardioKinetix

Series F in 2016
CardioKinetix develops transcatheter implants for treating heart failure. Its flagship product is Parachute, a ventricular partitioning device designed to improve overall cardiac function in patients who have experienced a heart attack. The company serves customers primarily in the United States and Europe.

CSA Medical

Debt Financing in 2016
CSA Medical, Inc., established in 1993 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of spray cryotherapy medical devices. Its primary product, truFreeze, utilizes cold liquid nitrogen to destroy unwanted tissue across dermatology, gynecology, and general surgery fields while promoting healthy tissue regrowth. CSA Medical also offers the Rapid AV Spray Kit to enhance truFreeze's efficiency. The company operates a research and development facility in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Cibiem

Debt Financing in 2016
Cibiem Inc. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in Carotid Body Modulation (CBM), which targets sympathetic nervous system-mediated diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and renal failure. Founded in 2010 and based in Los Altos, California, with an additional office in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cibiem utilizes a proprietary, minimally invasive, catheter-based approach to deliver its treatments. The company was co-founded by Mark Gelfand and Howard R. Levin, M.D., who bring a wealth of experience in medical innovation and entrepreneurship. Cibiem aims to enhance the efficacy of medical interventions for serious health conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes in the treatment of these critical disorders.

Bicycle Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

CardioFocus

Debt Financing in 2016
CardioFocus develops endoscopic ablation systems for atrial fibrillation, including the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System with direct visualization and energy-delivery capabilities for pulmonary vein isolation, as well as the HeartLight Excalibur Balloon and HeartLight X3 System for stable tissue contact and controlled lesion creation across varying pulmonary vein anatomies. The company integrates a balloon catheter, endoscope, deflectable sheath, and console to enable electrophysiologists to tailor ablations to patient needs. Founded in 1990 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, CardioFocus aims to advance treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through visualization-guided devices.

Artios Pharma

Series A in 2016
Artios Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments targeting DNA damage response (DDR) pathways. Founded in 2016, the company is dedicated to creating first-in-class therapies that selectively kill cancer cells by exploiting their reliance on DDR mechanisms. Artios’ product pipeline includes a range of promising candidates, such as a therapy that targets DNA polymerase theta, a protein involved in DNA repair processes, and another program focusing on a novel DDR target. The company collaborates with prominent research organizations, including Cancer Research Technology, to enhance its development efforts and leverage expertise in DNA repair. Artios is led by a skilled team with extensive experience in drug discovery, positioning it to advance its next-generation DDR programs and contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment.

AcuFocus

Private Equity Round in 2016
AcuFocus, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company based in Irvine, California, specializing in small aperture technologies aimed at improving near vision. Founded in 2001, the company develops and markets innovative solutions for presbyopia, including the KAMRA inlay, which helps patients restore their near vision without compromising distance vision. Additionally, AcuFocus offers the IC-8 IOL, a small aperture lens designed for cataract patients, providing a broad range of vision from near to far distances. The company also produces the AcuTarget HD, a diagnostic and surgical planning instrument that assists in the optimal treatment selection for various eye conditions such as LASIK, cataracts, and dry eye. AcuFocus distributes its products through partners across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, serving both physicians and patients in the vision care market.

Artios Pharma

Seed Round in 2016
Artios Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments targeting DNA damage response (DDR) pathways. Founded in 2016, the company is dedicated to creating first-in-class therapies that selectively kill cancer cells by exploiting their reliance on DDR mechanisms. Artios’ product pipeline includes a range of promising candidates, such as a therapy that targets DNA polymerase theta, a protein involved in DNA repair processes, and another program focusing on a novel DDR target. The company collaborates with prominent research organizations, including Cancer Research Technology, to enhance its development efforts and leverage expertise in DNA repair. Artios is led by a skilled team with extensive experience in drug discovery, positioning it to advance its next-generation DDR programs and contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment.

Direct Flow Medical

Venture Round in 2016
Direct Flow Medical is a medical device company specializing in the development of innovative transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems aimed at treating heart valve diseases. The company's primary focus is on creating a percutaneous aortic tissue valve prosthesis, which offers patients suffering from cardiac valve insufficiency a safe and effective treatment option. With approximately 1.2 million individuals over the age of 65 affected by calcified aortic valves, and only about 150,000 receiving surgical intervention annually, Direct Flow Medical addresses a significant gap in patient care. Their technology allows heart surgeons to conduct repeated assessments of hemodynamic performance prior to final implantation, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing complications associated with invasive surgeries.

Endotronix

Series C in 2016
Endotronix develops and manufactures implantable wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensors for early detection of worsening heart failure. The company's platform includes a cloud-based disease management data system, enabling remote patient monitoring.

PanOptica

Series B in 2016
PanOptica, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative topical eye drops for the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases caused by abnormal or leaky blood vessels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, PanOptica is advancing its lead compound, PAN-90806, a small-molecule selective VEGF receptor antagonist, which shows potential as a topical treatment for conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The company aims to address significant unmet needs in ophthalmology by offering new therapeutic options that can improve vision and enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from debilitating eye diseases. By collaborating with pharmaceutical companies, PanOptica seeks to license and develop innovative treatments that may include enhancements to existing therapies or novel solutions for previously untreatable conditions.

CardioFocus

Debt Financing in 2016
CardioFocus develops endoscopic ablation systems for atrial fibrillation, including the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System with direct visualization and energy-delivery capabilities for pulmonary vein isolation, as well as the HeartLight Excalibur Balloon and HeartLight X3 System for stable tissue contact and controlled lesion creation across varying pulmonary vein anatomies. The company integrates a balloon catheter, endoscope, deflectable sheath, and console to enable electrophysiologists to tailor ablations to patient needs. Founded in 1990 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, CardioFocus aims to advance treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through visualization-guided devices.

AcuFocus

Debt Financing in 2016
AcuFocus, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company based in Irvine, California, specializing in small aperture technologies aimed at improving near vision. Founded in 2001, the company develops and markets innovative solutions for presbyopia, including the KAMRA inlay, which helps patients restore their near vision without compromising distance vision. Additionally, AcuFocus offers the IC-8 IOL, a small aperture lens designed for cataract patients, providing a broad range of vision from near to far distances. The company also produces the AcuTarget HD, a diagnostic and surgical planning instrument that assists in the optimal treatment selection for various eye conditions such as LASIK, cataracts, and dry eye. AcuFocus distributes its products through partners across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, serving both physicians and patients in the vision care market.

Karus Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Karus Therapeutics Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development of small molecule drugs aimed at treating cancer and immune/inflammatory disorders. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on designing innovative, molecular-targeted therapies. Its portfolio includes orally-active drugs such as KA2237, a dual-selective inhibitor of PI3K isoforms effective against hematological and solid tumors, and KA2507, which targets HDAC6 for tumors expressing PD-L1. By combining targeted therapy with immunotherapeutic activity, Karus Therapeutics aims to provide effective treatment options for a diverse range of cancers.

Arsanis

Series C in 2016
Arsanis, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapies for serious infectious diseases. Founded in 2010, Arsanis focuses on developing innovative therapies targeting various bacterial and viral pathogens. Its lead clinical program, ASN100, is currently in a Phase 2 trial aimed at preventing Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in high-risk, mechanically ventilated patients. The company's preclinical pipeline includes mAbs directed against respiratory syncytial virus and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Arsanis leverages advanced mAb discovery techniques to create a diverse range of therapeutic candidates with multiple mechanisms of action, addressing the urgent need for effective treatments in infectious disease management. The company also has research and preclinical development operations in Vienna, Austria, under Arsanis Biosciences GmbH.

TopiVert

Series A in 2016
TopiVert Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract and the eyes. Founded in 2010, TopiVert's primary focus is on creating non-systemic, locally acting medications that target conditions such as ulcerative colitis and dry eye syndrome. The company's lead program, TOP1288, is currently undergoing a Phase IIa proof of concept study for ulcerative colitis, while TOP1630, aimed at treating dry eye syndrome, is set to enter a Phase I/II study in the United States. By delivering targeted treatments at pharmacologically relevant concentrations, TopiVert aims to improve medical outcomes and enable faster commencement of effective therapies.

VHSquared

Series A in 2016
VHsquared Ltd. is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral biologics for immuno-inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, VHsquared utilizes its proprietary Vorabody platform to create engineered domain antibodies that are resistant to degradation in the gut, allowing for effective oral administration. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of conventional antibodies, which are typically broken down in the gastrointestinal system. The company aims to produce a range of functional food products that target gastrointestinal infections and immune-mediated diseases, leveraging advancements in mucosal immunology and microbiota analysis. By developing therapies that are stable, specific, and locally active, VHsquared seeks to provide safer, more effective treatment options for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases and related conditions.

Arsanis

Debt Financing in 2016
Arsanis, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapies for serious infectious diseases. Founded in 2010, Arsanis focuses on developing innovative therapies targeting various bacterial and viral pathogens. Its lead clinical program, ASN100, is currently in a Phase 2 trial aimed at preventing Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in high-risk, mechanically ventilated patients. The company's preclinical pipeline includes mAbs directed against respiratory syncytial virus and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Arsanis leverages advanced mAb discovery techniques to create a diverse range of therapeutic candidates with multiple mechanisms of action, addressing the urgent need for effective treatments in infectious disease management. The company also has research and preclinical development operations in Vienna, Austria, under Arsanis Biosciences GmbH.

Soffio Medical

Series A in 2016
Soffio Medical, Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative medical devices for respiratory diseases. The firm specializes in implantable technologies that aim to address chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and similar conditions. Its devices are designed to implement an airway bypass concept, allowing for the venting of trapped air from areas distal to high-resistance airways. This approach helps reduce residual lung volume and alleviates symptoms associated with respiratory diseases, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients.

AcuFocus

Debt Financing in 2016
AcuFocus, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company based in Irvine, California, specializing in small aperture technologies aimed at improving near vision. Founded in 2001, the company develops and markets innovative solutions for presbyopia, including the KAMRA inlay, which helps patients restore their near vision without compromising distance vision. Additionally, AcuFocus offers the IC-8 IOL, a small aperture lens designed for cataract patients, providing a broad range of vision from near to far distances. The company also produces the AcuTarget HD, a diagnostic and surgical planning instrument that assists in the optimal treatment selection for various eye conditions such as LASIK, cataracts, and dry eye. AcuFocus distributes its products through partners across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, serving both physicians and patients in the vision care market.

Bicycle Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Cibiem

Series B in 2016
Cibiem Inc. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in Carotid Body Modulation (CBM), which targets sympathetic nervous system-mediated diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and renal failure. Founded in 2010 and based in Los Altos, California, with an additional office in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cibiem utilizes a proprietary, minimally invasive, catheter-based approach to deliver its treatments. The company was co-founded by Mark Gelfand and Howard R. Levin, M.D., who bring a wealth of experience in medical innovation and entrepreneurship. Cibiem aims to enhance the efficacy of medical interventions for serious health conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes in the treatment of these critical disorders.

Delenex Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2016
Delenex Therapeutics AG is a Swiss biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody fragments to address serious medical conditions with significant unmet needs. The company specializes in creating antibody fragments intended for local or topical application, leveraging the advantages of antibody therapy while minimizing systemic exposure. Delenex's technology has been clinically validated, enabling the production of antibodies that demonstrate high affinity, solubility, and stability, coupled with a low risk of immunogenicity. This approach aims to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing potential side effects associated with traditional systemic antibody treatments.

Thesan Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2016
Thesan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in the development of novel therapeutics for skin disorders. Founded in 2011, the company is dedicated to creating innovative treatments for dermatological conditions, particularly atopic dermatitis and acne. Unlike many competitors who primarily focus on reformulating existing medications with limited advancements, Thesan aims to discover and develop new chemical entities that promise substantially improved therapeutic options for patients. This commitment to innovation addresses the growing need for effective solutions in a field that has seen relatively little progress in recent years.

AcuFocus

Debt Financing in 2016
AcuFocus, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company based in Irvine, California, specializing in small aperture technologies aimed at improving near vision. Founded in 2001, the company develops and markets innovative solutions for presbyopia, including the KAMRA inlay, which helps patients restore their near vision without compromising distance vision. Additionally, AcuFocus offers the IC-8 IOL, a small aperture lens designed for cataract patients, providing a broad range of vision from near to far distances. The company also produces the AcuTarget HD, a diagnostic and surgical planning instrument that assists in the optimal treatment selection for various eye conditions such as LASIK, cataracts, and dry eye. AcuFocus distributes its products through partners across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, serving both physicians and patients in the vision care market.

PanOptica

Series B in 2016
PanOptica, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative topical eye drops for the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases caused by abnormal or leaky blood vessels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, PanOptica is advancing its lead compound, PAN-90806, a small-molecule selective VEGF receptor antagonist, which shows potential as a topical treatment for conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The company aims to address significant unmet needs in ophthalmology by offering new therapeutic options that can improve vision and enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from debilitating eye diseases. By collaborating with pharmaceutical companies, PanOptica seeks to license and develop innovative treatments that may include enhancements to existing therapies or novel solutions for previously untreatable conditions.

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2016
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medicines for cancer patients. It focuses on kinase biology, leveraging its proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform to create a diverse pipeline of drug candidates. Its lead product, QINLOCK®, is approved in several countries for treating fourth-line gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). The company also has multiple clinical-stage and research-stage programs targeting various cancers.

Doctors of Physical Therapy

Venture Round in 2016
Doctors of Physical Therapy, founded in 2004 and located in Elgin, Illinois, specializes in providing a comprehensive range of physical therapy services. The company operates clinics and also offers on-site therapy for large employers. Its services encompass injury screening, manual therapies, surgical therapy, fall prevention, vestibular therapy, concussion therapy, sports rehabilitation, and post-operative rehabilitation. In addition, the company addresses chronic pain, pelvic floor issues, pediatric therapy, hand therapy, and functional capacity evaluations. With a focus on personalized treatment plans, Doctors of Physical Therapy aims to meet the diverse needs of its patients, whether through in-clinic, in-home, or online care.

Avitide

Series C in 2015
Avitide, Inc. specializes in the discovery, manufacture, and supply of molecule-specific affinity purification solutions tailored for the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the company focuses on developing customized affinity purification products that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of bioprocessing. Avitide's technology enhances the purification of therapeutic proteins, including enzymes, antibodies, gene therapies, and vaccines, by employing rapid development of chromatography resins through chemical synthesis. This advanced platform enables clients to accelerate bioprocess development timelines, mitigate program risks, and achieve predictable commercial scalability while lowering manufacturing costs in both batch and continuous operations.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2015
KalVista Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule protease inhibitors for diseases with unmet needs. Its primary focus is on hereditary angioedema (HAE) and diabetic macular edema (DME). The company's product portfolio includes KVD001, KVD900, and KVD824, which are in various stages of clinical trials for treating these conditions.

Schweiger Dermatology Group

Series A in 2015
Schweiger Dermatology Group operates medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology facilities across New York City and surrounding areas. It offers treatments for various skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer, along with cosmetic services like laser hair removal, botox, fillers, and plastic surgery procedures.

U.S. Renal Care

Private Equity Round in 2015
U.S. Renal Care operates a nationwide network of outpatient, home, and specialty dialysis centers delivering in-center and at-home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services for end-stage renal disease. The company runs acute dialysis programs in partnership with local hospitals and supports families, caregivers, and physicians in ESRD care. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, it develops and operates dialysis centers through collaborations with local nephrologists, serving tens of thousands of patients across multiple states and select territories, including Guam and, according to some sources, Saudi Arabia.

CardioKinetix

Series F in 2014
CardioKinetix develops transcatheter implants for treating heart failure. Its flagship product is Parachute, a ventricular partitioning device designed to improve overall cardiac function in patients who have experienced a heart attack. The company serves customers primarily in the United States and Europe.

Direct Flow Medical

Private Equity Round in 2014
Direct Flow Medical is a medical device company specializing in the development of innovative transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems aimed at treating heart valve diseases. The company's primary focus is on creating a percutaneous aortic tissue valve prosthesis, which offers patients suffering from cardiac valve insufficiency a safe and effective treatment option. With approximately 1.2 million individuals over the age of 65 affected by calcified aortic valves, and only about 150,000 receiving surgical intervention annually, Direct Flow Medical addresses a significant gap in patient care. Their technology allows heart surgeons to conduct repeated assessments of hemodynamic performance prior to final implantation, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing complications associated with invasive surgeries.

Bicycle Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

AcuFocus

Venture Round in 2014
AcuFocus, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company based in Irvine, California, specializing in small aperture technologies aimed at improving near vision. Founded in 2001, the company develops and markets innovative solutions for presbyopia, including the KAMRA inlay, which helps patients restore their near vision without compromising distance vision. Additionally, AcuFocus offers the IC-8 IOL, a small aperture lens designed for cataract patients, providing a broad range of vision from near to far distances. The company also produces the AcuTarget HD, a diagnostic and surgical planning instrument that assists in the optimal treatment selection for various eye conditions such as LASIK, cataracts, and dry eye. AcuFocus distributes its products through partners across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, serving both physicians and patients in the vision care market.

CardioFocus

Debt Financing in 2014
CardioFocus develops endoscopic ablation systems for atrial fibrillation, including the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System with direct visualization and energy-delivery capabilities for pulmonary vein isolation, as well as the HeartLight Excalibur Balloon and HeartLight X3 System for stable tissue contact and controlled lesion creation across varying pulmonary vein anatomies. The company integrates a balloon catheter, endoscope, deflectable sheath, and console to enable electrophysiologists to tailor ablations to patient needs. Founded in 1990 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, CardioFocus aims to advance treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through visualization-guided devices.

Thesan Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2014
Thesan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in the development of novel therapeutics for skin disorders. Founded in 2011, the company is dedicated to creating innovative treatments for dermatological conditions, particularly atopic dermatitis and acne. Unlike many competitors who primarily focus on reformulating existing medications with limited advancements, Thesan aims to discover and develop new chemical entities that promise substantially improved therapeutic options for patients. This commitment to innovation addresses the growing need for effective solutions in a field that has seen relatively little progress in recent years.

AqueSys

Series D in 2014
Founded in 2005, AqueSys specializes in developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic devices. Its flagship product is the XEN gel stent, an implantable device designed to lower intraocular pressure by creating a new drainage pathway for excess fluid in glaucoma patients.

TopiVert

Venture Round in 2014
TopiVert Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract and the eyes. Founded in 2010, TopiVert's primary focus is on creating non-systemic, locally acting medications that target conditions such as ulcerative colitis and dry eye syndrome. The company's lead program, TOP1288, is currently undergoing a Phase IIa proof of concept study for ulcerative colitis, while TOP1630, aimed at treating dry eye syndrome, is set to enter a Phase I/II study in the United States. By delivering targeted treatments at pharmacologically relevant concentrations, TopiVert aims to improve medical outcomes and enable faster commencement of effective therapies.

X4 Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2014
X4 Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral small molecule therapeutics targeting chemokine receptor CXCR4. Its lead drug candidate, mavorixafor (X4P-001), is in Phase III trials for the treatment of WHIM syndrome and has shown promising results in other indications such as severe congenital neutropenia and clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
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