Solid Biosciences
Post in 2025
Solid Biosciences Inc. is a life science company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting boys. The company's lead product candidate, SGT-001, is a gene transfer therapy currently undergoing a Phase I/II clinical trial aimed at restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients' muscles. In addition to SGT-001, Solid Biosciences is advancing the Anti-LTBP4 program, which involves a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce fibrosis and inflammation by targeting the LTBP4 protein. The company also develops biomarkers and sensors, as well as the Solid Suit program, which focuses on creating wearable assistive devices with functional and therapeutic benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solid Biosciences has established a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx to enhance gene therapy development for DMD. With no current cure for DMD, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for a condition that affects an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 cases in the United States.
Element Biosciences
Series D in 2024
Element Biosciences, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. The company's core business revolves around its disruptive DNA sequencing technology, which encompasses surface chemistry, sequencing chemistry, detection methods, and data analysis. Element Biosciences aims to enhance accessibility to next-generation sequencing by offering a modular, high-performing platform that delivers high-quality data and workflow flexibility, thereby reducing run and capital costs.
Century Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Century Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to treat hematologic and solid malignancies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company utilizes a specialized platform that integrates gene editing and protein engineering to create allogeneic therapies. This platform allows for the generation of master cell banks of modified immune effector cells, specifically engineered to optimize performance and reduce the risk of rejection by the host immune system. By employing advanced technologies such as CRISPR-mediated gene editing and proprietary chimeric antigen receptors, Century Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs in cancer and other diseases.
Cogent Biosciences
Post in 2024
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, aiming to treat the underlying causes and improve patient lives. The company employs proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body's immune system against cancer. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to inhibit specific mutations in KIT exon 17, which are associated with Systemic Mastocytosis and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Taysha Gene Therapies
Post in 2023
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Dallas, Texas, focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapies for monogenic diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Founded in 2019, the company aims to create curative treatments for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its pipeline includes several product candidates, such as TSHA-101 for GM2 gangliosidosis, TSHA-118 for CLN1 disease, TSHA-102 for Rett syndrome, TSHA-103 for SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and TSHA-104 for Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. Taysha collaborates with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to enhance its development and commercialization efforts, leveraging expertise in gene therapy to advance its mission of eradicating monogenic CNS diseases.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the research and development of RNA editing therapeutics. Established in 2019, the company specializes in genetic medicine by utilizing a proprietary platform that employs endogenous enzymes, specifically adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR), to precisely target and correct single point mutations in RNA transcripts. This innovative approach aims to restore the production of functional proteins, offering potential treatments for a variety of diseases, including those affecting genetic, cardiometabolic, complement-mediated, and central nervous system areas. ADARx Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to developing life-saving therapeutics that address genetic mutations and provide solutions for conditions that are currently considered incurable.
Kelonia Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Kelonia Therapeutics is developing a new wave of genetic medicines using its next-generation vivo gene delivery platform. The company's cutting-edge in vivo gene delivery technology is simple and elegant, relying on a few potent lentiviral vector-like particles to precisely and efficiently deliver genetic cargo to the desired target tissue, and only that tissue, every time. To deliver genetic cargo only to the desired tissue, the lentiviral vector gene delivery platform employs a simple and elegant solution based on decades of research, development, and technical experience. Kelonia's mission is to develop a new wave of accessible genetic medicines that will transform the lives of patients suffering from a broad range of conditions.
Element Biosciences
Series C in 2021
Element Biosciences, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. The company's core business revolves around its disruptive DNA sequencing technology, which encompasses surface chemistry, sequencing chemistry, detection methods, and data analysis. Element Biosciences aims to enhance accessibility to next-generation sequencing by offering a modular, high-performing platform that delivers high-quality data and workflow flexibility, thereby reducing run and capital costs.
Graphite Bio
Series B in 2021
Graphite Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene editing company based in South San Francisco, California, that focuses on targeted DNA integration to address severe genetic diseases. The firm employs advanced technology to enable the precise insertion of genetic sequences, effectively correcting mutations, replacing malfunctioning genes, and introducing therapeutic genetic materials into specific regions of the genome. By harnessing high-efficiency targeted gene integration, Graphite Bio aims to develop novel therapies that could potentially cure a wide array of serious and life-threatening conditions. Formerly known as Integral Medicines, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2020 and has operated since its incorporation in 2019. Graphite Bio is committed to the pioneering of a precision gene editing approach designed to fulfill the medical challenge of accurately "finding and replacing" genes.
Taysha Gene Therapies
Series B in 2020
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Dallas, Texas, focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapies for monogenic diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Founded in 2019, the company aims to create curative treatments for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its pipeline includes several product candidates, such as TSHA-101 for GM2 gangliosidosis, TSHA-118 for CLN1 disease, TSHA-102 for Rett syndrome, TSHA-103 for SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and TSHA-104 for Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. Taysha collaborates with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to enhance its development and commercialization efforts, leveraging expertise in gene therapy to advance its mission of eradicating monogenic CNS diseases.
Cogent Biosciences
Post in 2020
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, aiming to treat the underlying causes and improve patient lives. The company employs proprietary T-cell engineering technology alongside tumor-targeting antibodies to harness the body's immune system against cancer. One of its key programs, CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to inhibit specific mutations in KIT exon 17, which are associated with Systemic Mastocytosis and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Element Biosciences
Series B in 2020
Element Biosciences, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. The company's core business revolves around its disruptive DNA sequencing technology, which encompasses surface chemistry, sequencing chemistry, detection methods, and data analysis. Element Biosciences aims to enhance accessibility to next-generation sequencing by offering a modular, high-performing platform that delivers high-quality data and workflow flexibility, thereby reducing run and capital costs.
Inscripta
Series D in 2019
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2019
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Encoded Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision gene therapies for severe genetic disorders. Utilizing its proprietary platform, the company identifies genomic sequences that regulate gene expression, facilitating advancements in viral gene therapy. Encoded Therapeutics has a diverse therapy pipeline targeting various genetic and acquired disorders across multiple disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative gene therapy solutions.
Element Biosciences
Series A in 2019
Element Biosciences, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. The company's core business revolves around its disruptive DNA sequencing technology, which encompasses surface chemistry, sequencing chemistry, detection methods, and data analysis. Element Biosciences aims to enhance accessibility to next-generation sequencing by offering a modular, high-performing platform that delivers high-quality data and workflow flexibility, thereby reducing run and capital costs.
Inscripta
Series C in 2019
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.
Inscripta
Series C in 2018
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.
Orchard Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
Orchard Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for serious and life-threatening rare diseases. The company employs an autologous ex vivo gene therapy approach, which aims to modify a patient's hematopoietic stem cells to create a personalized treatment through a single administration. Orchard's product portfolio includes Strimvelis, the first gene therapy approved by the European Medicines Agency for adenosine deaminase-severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID). The company is advancing several clinical programs, including OTL-101 for ADA-SCID, OTL-200 for metachromatic leukodystrophy, OTL-103 for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, OTL-102 for X-linked chronic granulomatous disease, and OTL-300 for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. Additionally, Orchard has a robust preclinical pipeline targeting various mucopolysaccharidosis types. Founded in 2015, Orchard Therapeutics collaborates with leading institutions in the field to enhance its research and development efforts.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series F in 2018
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Inscripta
Series C in 2018
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series E in 2017
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Inscripta
Series B in 2017
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series E in 2015
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Audentes Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
Audentes Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company based in San Francisco, specializes in developing gene therapy products aimed at treating serious, life-threatening rare diseases resulting from single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including AT132 for X-linked myotubular myopathy, AT342 for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and AT845, which is in preclinical studies for Pompe disease. Additionally, Audentes is developing vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. It has established collaborative agreements with Genethon and the University of Pennsylvania to further research and commercialization efforts for these therapies. Founded in 2012, Audentes Therapeutics was acquired by Astellas Pharma in January 2020 and operates under the name Astellas Gene Therapies, focusing on gene therapy research, development, and future commercialization.
AveXis, operating as Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc., is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Acquired by Novartis in 2018, the company specializes in innovative treatments such as motor neuron cell-targeted gene replacement therapy aimed at conditions like spinal muscular atrophy, Rett syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. These therapies are designed to assist healthcare institutions in addressing diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately, death. Through its advancements in gene therapy, AveXis is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and families impacted by these severe genetic disorders.
ARCA biopharma
Post in 2015
ARCA biopharma, Inc. is a Colorado-based biopharmaceutical company developing genetically-targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases. ARCA’s principal focus is to develop personalized therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease through the use of genetics. The Company’s business focus combines expertise in cardiovascular pathophysiology, molecular genetics and clinical development.
Audentes Therapeutics
Series B in 2014
Audentes Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company based in San Francisco, specializes in developing gene therapy products aimed at treating serious, life-threatening rare diseases resulting from single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including AT132 for X-linked myotubular myopathy, AT342 for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and AT845, which is in preclinical studies for Pompe disease. Additionally, Audentes is developing vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. It has established collaborative agreements with Genethon and the University of Pennsylvania to further research and commercialization efforts for these therapies. Founded in 2012, Audentes Therapeutics was acquired by Astellas Pharma in January 2020 and operates under the name Astellas Gene Therapies, focusing on gene therapy research, development, and future commercialization.
Larimar Therapeutics
Series E in 2013
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.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2011
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Pathwork Diagnostics
Series C in 2010
Pathwork Diagnostics, located in Redwood City, California, specializes in the development of molecular diagnostics for oncology. The company is known for its Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test, which was the first microarray-based gene expression test to receive FDA clearance. This innovative test assists in the identification of challenging tumors, including poorly differentiated, undifferentiated, and metastatic cancers. Pathwork Diagnostics offers lab services for various specimen types, including formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, and frozen samples, leveraging genomic information to enhance tumor classification and support oncological decision-making.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2010
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2009
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2009
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing targeted inhibitors for the treatment of hematologic and solid cancers. Its lead product candidate, vecabrutinib, is a non-covalent inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) currently undergoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and other B-cell malignancies. Additionally, Sunesis is advancing SNS-510, which is in preclinical studies for various tumor types, alongside partnered programs such as TAK-580, a pan-Raf inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for pediatric low-grade glioma, and vosaroxin, an anti-cancer quinolone derivative. The company has established collaborations, including an agreement with Biogen Idec MA, Inc. for small molecule BTK inhibitors and a licensing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for preclinical PDK1 inhibitors. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Sunesis Pharmaceuticals is committed to innovative approaches in the ongoing fight against cancer.
Constellation Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2008
Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in the field of epigenetics, aiming to address cancers associated with abnormal gene expression and drug resistance. Its lead product candidates include CPI-0610, which is undergoing Phase II clinical trials for myelofibrosis in combination with ruxolitinib, and CPI-1205, currently in Phase Ib/II trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in conjunction with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. Additionally, Constellation is developing CPI-0209, which is in the Phase I dose escalation stage of a Phase I/II trial aimed at treating solid tumors. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as Epigenetix, Inc. before rebranding to its current name in March 2008.
Adnexus, a Bristol-Myers Squibb R&D Company, specializes in the discovery and development of Adnectins, a unique class of targeted biologics. These proteins are engineered to block or stimulate therapeutic targets to combat various diseases, addressing significant medical needs in oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular health. Utilizing a proprietary protein engineering system known as PROfusion™, Adnexus can generate a vast library of over 10 trillion potential Adnectins. This technology enhances the efficiency of identifying candidates with desirable therapeutic properties. Among its product candidates is Angiocept/CT-322, an anti-angiogenesis agent aimed at treating cancer by inhibiting the VEGFR-2 pathway. Since its acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2007, Adnexus has further advanced its capabilities in developing innovative medicines to improve patient outcomes.
Pathwork Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2006
Pathwork Diagnostics, located in Redwood City, California, specializes in the development of molecular diagnostics for oncology. The company is known for its Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test, which was the first microarray-based gene expression test to receive FDA clearance. This innovative test assists in the identification of challenging tumors, including poorly differentiated, undifferentiated, and metastatic cancers. Pathwork Diagnostics offers lab services for various specimen types, including formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, and frozen samples, leveraging genomic information to enhance tumor classification and support oncological decision-making.
Adnexus, a Bristol-Myers Squibb R&D Company, specializes in the discovery and development of Adnectins, a unique class of targeted biologics. These proteins are engineered to block or stimulate therapeutic targets to combat various diseases, addressing significant medical needs in oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular health. Utilizing a proprietary protein engineering system known as PROfusion™, Adnexus can generate a vast library of over 10 trillion potential Adnectins. This technology enhances the efficiency of identifying candidates with desirable therapeutic properties. Among its product candidates is Angiocept/CT-322, an anti-angiogenesis agent aimed at treating cancer by inhibiting the VEGFR-2 pathway. Since its acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2007, Adnexus has further advanced its capabilities in developing innovative medicines to improve patient outcomes.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2000
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing targeted inhibitors for the treatment of hematologic and solid cancers. Its lead product candidate, vecabrutinib, is a non-covalent inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) currently undergoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and other B-cell malignancies. Additionally, Sunesis is advancing SNS-510, which is in preclinical studies for various tumor types, alongside partnered programs such as TAK-580, a pan-Raf inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for pediatric low-grade glioma, and vosaroxin, an anti-cancer quinolone derivative. The company has established collaborations, including an agreement with Biogen Idec MA, Inc. for small molecule BTK inhibitors and a licensing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for preclinical PDK1 inhibitors. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Sunesis Pharmaceuticals is committed to innovative approaches in the ongoing fight against cancer.
Illumina
Venture Round in 2000
Illumina is a leading technology company specializing in the analysis of genetic material, focusing on life science and clinical laboratory applications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and related services. Illumina's high-throughput technology facilitates whole genome sequencing for humans and other large organisms, while its lower throughput tools cater to applications requiring smaller data sets, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. In addition, Illumina offers microarrays for lower-cost, targeted genetic screening, primarily serving consumer and agricultural sectors. By providing innovative and flexible solutions, Illumina plays a crucial role in advancing personalized medicine and supports disease research, drug development, and the creation of molecular tests in clinical settings.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 1999
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing targeted inhibitors for the treatment of hematologic and solid cancers. Its lead product candidate, vecabrutinib, is a non-covalent inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) currently undergoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and other B-cell malignancies. Additionally, Sunesis is advancing SNS-510, which is in preclinical studies for various tumor types, alongside partnered programs such as TAK-580, a pan-Raf inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for pediatric low-grade glioma, and vosaroxin, an anti-cancer quinolone derivative. The company has established collaborations, including an agreement with Biogen Idec MA, Inc. for small molecule BTK inhibitors and a licensing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for preclinical PDK1 inhibitors. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Sunesis Pharmaceuticals is committed to innovative approaches in the ongoing fight against cancer.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 1998
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing targeted inhibitors for the treatment of hematologic and solid cancers. Its lead product candidate, vecabrutinib, is a non-covalent inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) currently undergoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and other B-cell malignancies. Additionally, Sunesis is advancing SNS-510, which is in preclinical studies for various tumor types, alongside partnered programs such as TAK-580, a pan-Raf inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for pediatric low-grade glioma, and vosaroxin, an anti-cancer quinolone derivative. The company has established collaborations, including an agreement with Biogen Idec MA, Inc. for small molecule BTK inhibitors and a licensing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for preclinical PDK1 inhibitors. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Sunesis Pharmaceuticals is committed to innovative approaches in the ongoing fight against cancer.