Venrock

Venrock is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm founded in 1969 as the venture capital arm of the Rockefeller family. It concentrates on seed and early-stage investments in technology and healthcare, with interests spanning information technology, life sciences and related sectors in the United States. The firm has supported a broad portfolio of companies, including Apple, Intel, Illumina, DoubleClick, Athenahealth, Gilead Sciences, Nest, SlideShare and Tudou. Venrock emphasizes long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, combining hands-on venture support with rigorous data analysis to help startups grow into enduring companies.

Brian Ascher

Partner

Harry Barber

Investor

Ethan Batraski

Partner

Nick Beim

Partner

Racquel Bracken

Partner

Paul Dossa

Investor

Tony Evnin

Partner

Steven Goldby

Partner

Andrew Gottesdiener

Investor

Kenneth Greenberg

Partner

Ken Greenberg

Investor

Manjinder Kandola

Investor

Bob Kocher

Partner

Bong Koh

Investor

Mariana Mihalusova

Vice President

Bryan Roberts

Partner

Camille Samuels

Partner

Nimish Shah

Investor

Ganesh Srinivasan

Partner

Ganesh Srinivasan

Partner

Michael Tyrrell

Partner

Andy Wardle

Investor

Past deals in Healthcare

Jade Biosciences

Post in 2025
Jade Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Its lead asset, JADE-001, targets the APRIL pathway for treating IgA nephropathy, with initial clinical trials planned. Additionally, Jade has two preclinical antibody discovery programs, JADE-002 and JADE-003. The company was founded upon assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics.

Surrozen

Post in 2025
Surrozen, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing targeted regenerative antibodies to enhance tissue and organ repair in response to serious diseases. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in modulating the Wnt pathway, a crucial mediator of tissue regeneration, through its innovative antibody platforms that target specific organs and tissues. Notable programs include SZN-043, designed to stimulate liver regeneration in both acute and chronic liver diseases, and SZN-1326, aimed at repairing damaged epithelial tissue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Surrozen's approach extends to multiple organ systems, with potential applications in the intestine, liver, retina, cornea, lung, kidney, cochlea, skin, pancreas, and central nervous system.

Timberlyne Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Timberlyne Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases. It leverages its team's expertise in drug development to acquire promising assets targeting unmet medical needs. The company specializes in monoclonal antibodies with enhanced complement-dependent cytotoxicity, specifically targeting CD38, a protein highly expressed in various immune cells. This approach enables rapid and durable responses across a range of autoimmune diseases.

Adcendo

Series B in 2024
Adcendo is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. These ADCs target specific receptors overexpressed in various cancer forms with significant unmet needs, such as soft-tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, glioblastoma multiforme, and triple-negative breast cancer.

Metsera

Series B in 2024
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. It focuses on advancing oral and injectable treatments, integrating proprietary health technology tools for personalized care.

enGene

Post in 2024
EnGene specializes in developing a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. Its core technology enables localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to intestinal mucosa using non-integrating biopolymer-based nucleotides, impacting diseases affecting mucosal tissues and facilitating systemic protein release.

Suki

Series D in 2024
Suki develops AI-driven voice solutions for healthcare providers. Its primary product, Suki Assistant, uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create detailed clinical notes during or after consultations, enabling physicians to complete administrative tasks more efficiently.

Candid Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Candid Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for immunological disorders. The company's primary focus is on creating novel, user-friendly treatments for autoimmune diseases. Their core technology involves advanced T-cell engager antibodies, which precisely redirect T-cells to selectively eliminate autoreactive B-cells, aiming to deliver transformative efficacy and improved therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Oruka Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Oruka Therapeutics is advancing innovative biologics to redefine patient care standards in chronic skin diseases.

Tenax Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the identification, development, and commercialization of products aimed at addressing cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Tenax focuses on levosimendan, a pharmaceutical product designed to reduce morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery patients at risk for low cardiac output syndrome. The company is also actively conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to explore the efficacy of levosimendan in treating pulmonary hypertension associated with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Additionally, Tenax is involved in developing novel formulations of imatinib mesylate, a kinase inhibitor with the potential to serve as a disease-modifying therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 1967, Tenax Therapeutics underscores its commitment to advancing treatments within these critical therapeutic areas.

Jade Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Jade Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Its lead asset, JADE-001, targets the APRIL pathway for treating IgA nephropathy, with initial clinical trials planned. Additionally, Jade has two preclinical antibody discovery programs, JADE-002 and JADE-003. The company was founded upon assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics.

CASI Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2024
CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics, particularly in the fields of hematology and oncology. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs by acquiring and launching products in China, the United States, and globally. CASI's product portfolio includes several therapeutics, such as EVOMELA, which is used as a conditioning treatment prior to autologous stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma patients, along with CID-103, CNCT19, MARQIBO, ZEVALIN, and ENMD-2076. The company's primary revenue driver is the sales of EVOMELA, as it executes its strategy to become a leading biopharmaceutical player by leveraging its expertise in regulatory and commercial operations within the China market.

Averto Medical

Series A in 2024
Averto Medical specializes in the manufacture of medical devices designed to improve outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. Their innovative solutions aim to facilitate minimally invasive colorectal tumor removal and other gastrointestinal surgeries, enabling healthcare professionals to provide optimal care.

Cullinan Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.

Mirador Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Mirador Therapeutics specializes in developing precision medicine technologies to tackle immune-mediated inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. The company's core offering is a proprietary data analytics engine that integrates comprehensive patient molecular profiles, pinpoints novel therapeutic targets, and facilitates the creation of targeted diagnostics. This enables researchers and healthcare providers to tailor treatments to individual patients' genetics, potentially enhancing outcomes for those with chronic conditions.

Applied Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Applied Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative drugs targeting fatal and debilitating diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its pipeline includes novel product candidates such as AT-007 for rare metabolic diseases like galactosemia, AT-001 for diabetic cardiomyopathy, and AT-003 for diabetic retinopathy.

Ocular Therapeutix

Post in 2024
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel platform technology. The company markets ReSure Sealant, a hydrogel ophthalmic wound sealant designed to protect corneal incisions after cataract surgery. Its lead product candidate, DEXTENZA, is an ophthalmic insert that has completed Phase III clinical trials for post-surgical ocular pain, inflammation, and allergic conjunctivitis, and is also being investigated for dry eye diseases. Additionally, Ocular Therapeutix is developing several other products, including OTX-TP, an intracanalicular travoprost insert for glaucoma, and OTX-TKI, an intravitreal implant for wet age-related macular degeneration, among others. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to leverage its hydrogel technology in combination with Regeneron's VEGF-targeting compounds for retinal diseases. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Ocular Therapeutix aims to address unmet needs in ophthalmology through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

enGene

Post in 2024
EnGene specializes in developing a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. Its core technology enables localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to intestinal mucosa using non-integrating biopolymer-based nucleotides, impacting diseases affecting mucosal tissues and facilitating systemic protein release.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Tenaya Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for heart disease and heart failure. It operates three product platforms: cellular regeneration, which aims to regenerate heart tissue by reprogramming cardiac fibroblasts into cardiomyocytes via delivery of proprietary transcription factors; gene therapy, which targets cardiac fibroblasts to deliver therapeutic payloads; and precision medicine, which enables personalized approaches to treat heart disease. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Tenaya seeks to address the underlying cellular pathologies of diseased myocardium with curative therapies that advance from discovery through development.

Mineralys Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for hypertension. The company is advancing its lead product candidate, MLS-101, a highly selective and potent aldosterone synthase inhibitor licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. Mineralys aims to provide a targeted treatment for patients with uncontrolled hypertension, particularly those who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control despite using multiple antihypertensive medications. By addressing the underlying factors associated with elevated aldosterone levels, Mineralys seeks to improve treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from this condition.

Astria Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Astria Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases. It is advancing monoclonal antibody programs such as STAR-0215, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor being developed for hereditary angioedema, and STAR-0310, an OX40 antagonist for atopic dermatitis, both in preclinical development to address immune-mediated inflammatory conditions.

SmithRx

Series C in 2024
Founded in San Francisco in 2016, SmithRx specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for companies. It leverages a modern technology platform to deliver flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, aligning incentives through data analytics.

Dianthus Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Dianthus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for severe autoimmune diseases through targeted therapies. The company's lead candidate, DNTH103, is a monoclonal antibody designed to selectively inhibit a specific component of the immune system, offering potential advantages over existing complement therapies. This treatment aims to improve safety and efficacy for patients suffering from serious autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Dianthus is committed to advancing its pipeline of next-generation complement therapeutics, supported by a team of experienced professionals in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. The company envisions that DNTH103 could be administered as a self-injection for certain patients, enhancing convenience and accessibility in treatment.

Spyre Therapeutics

Post in 2023
Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapies to transform the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

RefleXion Medical

Venture Round in 2023
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.

Taysha Gene Therapies

Post in 2023
Taysha Gene Therapies develops adeno-associated virus-based gene therapies to treat monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. Its pipeline includes treatments for GM2 gangliosidosis, CLN1 disease, Rett syndrome, SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. The company collaborates with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to develop and commercialize transformative gene therapy treatments.

ADARx Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on discovering and developing innovative treatments that utilize endogenous enzymes to precisely target and correct single point mutations in mRNA transcripts, restoring the production of functional proteins.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2023
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives by developing therapies that overcome resistance in cancer. Its lead product candidate, ORIC-101, targets the glucocorticoid receptor linked to resistance across various solid tumors. ORIC's second product candidate, ORIC-533, inhibits CD73 to address resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The company is also developing precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms.

Aledade

Series F in 2023
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.

Carmot Therapeutics

Series E in 2023
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, it focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Utilizing its proprietary Chemotype Evolution technology, Carmot Therapeutics aims to address the underlying causes of these conditions and accelerate the discovery of effective treatments. The company’s portfolio includes several clinical-stage drug candidates, such as CT-388 and CT-996, which are designed as GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and CT-868, intended for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to create life-changing therapeutics that improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by metabolic diseases.

Vocera Communications

Post in 2023
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

Applied Therapeutics

Post in 2023
Applied Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative drugs targeting fatal and debilitating diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its pipeline includes novel product candidates such as AT-007 for rare metabolic diseases like galactosemia, AT-001 for diabetic cardiomyopathy, and AT-003 for diabetic retinopathy.

Abivax

Post in 2023
Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

Apogee Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, it aims to advance novel biologics to address patients’ unmet needs. The company pursues differentiated antibody programs targeting well-established mechanisms implicated in atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and related inflammatory and immunology indications, supported by antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties.

VectivBio

Post in 2022
VectivBio AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019 as a spinout from Therachon. The company specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for severe rare diseases, particularly those with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, Apraglutide, is a synthetic GLP-2 analog designed to enhance the intestine’s ability to absorb fluids and nutrients, thereby reducing the reliance on parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome. VectivBio is dedicated to developing best-in-disease therapies that aim to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and their families, providing more than just incremental advancements over existing standard-of-care options.

Abivax

Post in 2022
Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

Terns Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2022
Founded in 2017, Terns Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing molecularly targeted, oral small-molecule drugs for treating cancer and liver diseases. Headquartered in Foster City, California with offices in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on advancing its pipeline of drugs optimized against clinically validated targets.

Dianthus Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Dianthus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for severe autoimmune diseases through targeted therapies. The company's lead candidate, DNTH103, is a monoclonal antibody designed to selectively inhibit a specific component of the immune system, offering potential advantages over existing complement therapies. This treatment aims to improve safety and efficacy for patients suffering from serious autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Dianthus is committed to advancing its pipeline of next-generation complement therapeutics, supported by a team of experienced professionals in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. The company envisions that DNTH103 could be administered as a self-injection for certain patients, enhancing convenience and accessibility in treatment.

Trevi Therapeutics

Post in 2022
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New Haven, Connecticut, established in 2011. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of Haduvio, an oral extended-release formulation of nalbuphine. Haduvio is currently undergoing a Phase IIb/III clinical trial, known as the PRISM trial, aimed at treating chronic pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis. Additionally, Trevi is exploring the use of nalbuphine ER for other serious neurologically mediated conditions, including chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The treatment targets conditions that share a common pathophysiology mediated through opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems.

SmithRx

Series B in 2022
Founded in San Francisco in 2016, SmithRx specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for companies. It leverages a modern technology platform to deliver flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, aligning incentives through data analytics.

RefleXion Medical

Venture Round in 2022
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.

Apogee Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, it aims to advance novel biologics to address patients’ unmet needs. The company pursues differentiated antibody programs targeting well-established mechanisms implicated in atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and related inflammatory and immunology indications, supported by antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties.

Suki

Series C in 2021
Suki develops AI-driven voice solutions for healthcare providers. Its primary product, Suki Assistant, uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create detailed clinical notes during or after consultations, enabling physicians to complete administrative tasks more efficiently.

Ablaze Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2021
Ablaze Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing Targeted Radiotherapy (TRT) treatments aimed at benefiting cancer patients. The company focuses on innovative TRT products, utilizing the extensive business experience and networks of its founders in cross-border product development and deal-making. By targeting the Chinese market, Ablaze Pharmaceuticals seeks to provide effective cancer treatment options tailored to the needs of patients in the region.

RayzeBio

Series C in 2021
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that leverage radioisotopes to improve cancer treatment outcomes. RayzeBio focuses on creating innovative radiopharmaceuticals, particularly utilizing alpha-emitting radioisotopes like Actinium-225, to target solid tumors effectively. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates, RayzeBio is committed to addressing significant market opportunities in oncology through late-stage clinical programs, development initiatives, and discovery efforts. The company's mission is to provide effective therapeutic solutions aimed at defeating cancer.

Nuvalent

Series B in 2021
Nuvalent is a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer. Leveraging expertise in structure-based design, Nuvalent creates innovative small molecules with exquisite target selectivity to overcome resistance and minimize adverse events.

GH Research

Series B in 2021
GH Research is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for psychiatric and neurological disorders, with an emphasis on treatment-resistant depression. It is advancing novel and proprietary mebufotenin (5-MeO-DMT) therapies, including inhalable and intravenous product candidates, to provide transformative treatment options for patients who do not respond to existing therapies. The portfolio includes GH001, an inhalable mebufotenin candidate, and GH002, an intravenous candidate. The company concentrates its activities in research and development to create practice-changing solutions for depression.

Amunix

Series B in 2021
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative protein and peptide therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. The company employs several proprietary platforms, including XTEN for extending drug half-life, XPAT for analyzing protease activity in the tumor microenvironment, and ProTIA, which focuses on immuno-oncology therapeutics. Amunix's product pipeline includes prodrugs and transformative T-cell engagers designed to activate the immune system against solid tumors. The company collaborates with various academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors, maintaining strategic partnerships with organizations such as Janssen and Biogen-Idec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix strives to deliver breakthroughs that can harness the immune system to combat cancer more effectively.

Artiva Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2021
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a San Diego-based biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing cellular immunotherapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2019, Artiva specializes in off-the-shelf, allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies aimed at treating both hematologic cancers and solid tumors. The company's product pipeline includes therapies that target CD20 and CD19 in B-cell lymphomas, as well as HER2 in various solid tumors. Artiva is committed to harnessing the therapeutic potential of NK cells while addressing challenges in their scalability and manufacturing. Its mission centers on delivering effective and safe cell therapies that are readily accessible to cancer patients in need.

Cyteir Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Cyteir Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies based on DNA repair biology for cancer treatment and synthetic lethality in autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on precision targeting of critical DNA repair factors to induce self-destruction in diseased cells through an overload of DNA damage. Cyteir employs an integrated drug development platform that addresses the imbalance between DNA damage and repair, resulting in a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics aimed at various disease states, including hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Its lead compound, CYT-0851, is an oral investigational drug designed to inhibit RAD51-mediated homologous recombination, targeting specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells.

Sitka

Series A in 2021
Sitka is a healthcare technology company that develops a telehealth and video platform to connect patients with clinicians across specialties. The platform enables primary care providers to access a virtual specialty network and supports collaboration among endocrinology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and related fields. It also offers personalized, one-on-one consultation on imaging results, such as MRI, with board-certified musculoskeletal doctors to inform care decisions. The company aims to streamline the care cycle, upskill primary care, and improve patient outcomes through accessible, expert guidance. Sitka originated in San Francisco in 2018.

Cullinan Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Cullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics intended to end a drug program quickly if the early research suggests it won't work. The company's therapeutics are developed via assets sourced internally through dry lab or externally through business, academic and pharma collaborations, enabling researchers to get a highly diversified portfolio of oncology therapeutics with a unique, cost-efficient business model.

RayzeBio

Series B in 2020
RayzeBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing tumor-targeted small molecule medicines that leverage radioisotopes to improve cancer treatment outcomes. RayzeBio focuses on creating innovative radiopharmaceuticals, particularly utilizing alpha-emitting radioisotopes like Actinium-225, to target solid tumors effectively. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates, RayzeBio is committed to addressing significant market opportunities in oncology through late-stage clinical programs, development initiatives, and discovery efforts. The company's mission is to provide effective therapeutic solutions aimed at defeating cancer.

LianBio

Venture Round in 2020
LianBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2019, headquartered in Shanghai, China, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company is dedicated to the discovery and development of therapeutic drugs aimed at treating oncology and cardiorenal diseases, as well as addressing other unmet medical needs in Greater China and major Asian markets. LianBio focuses on in-licensing assets and collaborates with leading partners to enhance its pipeline, which includes clinically validated product candidates across various therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, oncology, ophthalmology, inflammatory diseases, and respiratory indications. The company aims to accelerate the availability of innovative medicines to improve patient outcomes through a science-driven approach.

Federation Bio

Series A in 2020
Federation Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of microbial therapeutics targeting diseases where the human microbiome holds curative potential. The company's platforms focus on secondary hyperoxaluria and explore treatments for metabolic disorders, immune diseases, and cancer. Federation Bio's approach involves leveraging naturally occurring or engineered bacteria alongside a diverse community of supportive bacteria to drive engraftment and durable therapeutic responses.

Olema Oncology

Series C in 2020
Olema Oncology is a preclinical biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. The company specializes in discovering and commercializing targeted treatments specifically designed for women's cancers. By leveraging its extensive understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance, Olema aims to create compounds that surpass existing therapies. The company's focus is on transforming the standard of care for both pre- and post-menopausal women with cancer, with an emphasis on developing more effective and convenient treatment options. Olema's pipeline includes drug candidates such as OP-1250 and OP-3136, which have progressed through discovery and preclinical studies.

Kinnate Biopharma

Series C in 2020
Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating genomically defined cancers. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on precision oncology therapeutics, leveraging its expertise in structure-based drug discovery and translational research. Kinnate's lead product candidate, KIN002787, is a rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma inhibitor currently in preclinical development for lung cancer, melanoma, and other solid tumors. Additionally, the company is advancing other preclinical candidates, including KIN003, which targets cancer-associated alterations in FGFR2 and FGFR3 genes, and a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 12 inhibitor in the KIN004 program. Kinnate Biopharma is committed to developing targeted therapeutics for underserved patient populations, aiming to expand the reach of precision medicine in cancer treatment.

Taysha Gene Therapies

Series B in 2020
Taysha Gene Therapies develops adeno-associated virus-based gene therapies to treat monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. Its pipeline includes treatments for GM2 gangliosidosis, CLN1 disease, Rett syndrome, SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. The company collaborates with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to develop and commercialize transformative gene therapy treatments.

Olema Oncology

Series B in 2020
Olema Oncology is a preclinical biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. The company specializes in discovering and commercializing targeted treatments specifically designed for women's cancers. By leveraging its extensive understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance, Olema aims to create compounds that surpass existing therapies. The company's focus is on transforming the standard of care for both pre- and post-menopausal women with cancer, with an emphasis on developing more effective and convenient treatment options. Olema's pipeline includes drug candidates such as OP-1250 and OP-3136, which have progressed through discovery and preclinical studies.

CVRx

Venture Round in 2020
CVRx develops and markets implantable neuro-modulation therapies for treating high blood pressure and heart failure. Its flagship product, BAROSTIM NEO, triggers the body's natural reflex to regulate blood pressure, slowing heart failure progression. CVRx serves patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.

Athira Pharma

Series B in 2020
Athira Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for brain disorders. Its lead product candidate, ATH-1017, aims to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by restoring neuronal health.

Surface Oncology

Private Equity Round in 2020
Surface Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies. The company specializes in creating human immunoglobulin isotype G4 monoclonal antibodies, including SRF231, which inhibits CD47; NZV930, which targets CD73; SRF617, which inhibits CD39; SRF388, aimed at interleukin 27; and SRF813, which targets CD112R. Additionally, Surface Oncology is advancing several preclinical programs that address other critical elements of the tumor microenvironment, such as regulatory T cells and natural killer cells. The company has established strategic collaborations with Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to advance the development of its therapies, including evaluating the combination of SRF617 with Merck’s KEYTRUDA. Founded in 2014, Surface Oncology aims to leverage novel immunotherapy targets and insights into cancer immuno-biology to enhance anti-tumor immune responses.

Iris Medicine

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Iris Medicine specializes in developing RNA therapeutics for treating genetic diseases. Its proprietary platform targets repeat sequences in RNA transcripts to selectively modulate them, focusing on neurological disorders.

RefleXion Medical

Series D in 2020
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.

Suki

Series B in 2020
Suki develops AI-driven voice solutions for healthcare providers. Its primary product, Suki Assistant, uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create detailed clinical notes during or after consultations, enabling physicians to complete administrative tasks more efficiently.

Keros Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for hematological and musculoskeletal disorders with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, KER-050, targets low blood cell counts, or cytopenias, including anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Additionally, Keros is developing KER-047, a small molecule aimed at treating anemia and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, which is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Another candidate, KER-012, is being explored for its potential in treating bone loss disorders such as osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Keros Therapeutics emphasizes understanding the role of the Transforming Growth Factor-Beta family of proteins, which are crucial for the regulation of blood cell production and the maintenance of muscle and bone health.

Amunix

Series A in 2020
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative protein and peptide therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. The company employs several proprietary platforms, including XTEN for extending drug half-life, XPAT for analyzing protease activity in the tumor microenvironment, and ProTIA, which focuses on immuno-oncology therapeutics. Amunix's product pipeline includes prodrugs and transformative T-cell engagers designed to activate the immune system against solid tumors. The company collaborates with various academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors, maintaining strategic partnerships with organizations such as Janssen and Biogen-Idec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix strives to deliver breakthroughs that can harness the immune system to combat cancer more effectively.

Kyruus

Series D in 2020
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

Cyteir Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Cyteir Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies based on DNA repair biology for cancer treatment and synthetic lethality in autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on precision targeting of critical DNA repair factors to induce self-destruction in diseased cells through an overload of DNA damage. Cyteir employs an integrated drug development platform that addresses the imbalance between DNA damage and repair, resulting in a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics aimed at various disease states, including hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Its lead compound, CYT-0851, is an oral investigational drug designed to inhibit RAD51-mediated homologous recombination, targeting specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells.

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 is a biotechnology company focused on precision gene therapies to treat a broad range of severe genetic disorders. It develops therapies and a platform that identifies human genome sequences that regulate gene expression using screening and computational approaches. The company's pipeline targets conditions across multiple pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease, aiming to help medical practitioners treat patients and improve outcomes. Based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics was founded in 2014 and was previously known as Encoded Genomics.

Concentric Analgesics

Series B in 2019
Concentric Analgesics is a biotechnology company developing non-opioid therapeutics for managing acute and chronic pain, with a focus on single local administration to target pain at the source while limiting systemic exposure. Its products aim to provide effective relief without numbness or weakness during procedures and to simplify ongoing care for patients with osteoarthritis and other conditions. The company is advancing treatments for post-surgical pain, chronic osteoarthritis pain, and refractory pain, including CA-008, an injectable capsaicin prodrug for acute post-surgical pain; CA-051 for epidural administration to treat refractory pain from cancer or amputation; and an injectable therapy for chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis. Founded in 2014, it is based in San Francisco, California.

Attune Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2019
Attune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology research and development company based in New York, established in 2015. The company specializes in the discovery and development of novel orally-administered small molecule therapeutics aimed at treating rare diseases. Attune Pharmaceuticals focuses on creating innovative drug compounds, including heterocyclic derivatives, to address conditions such as hereditary angioedema and other rare medical ailments. Through its research efforts, the company seeks to provide effective treatment options for patients suffering from these uncommon disorders.

Sojournix

Series C in 2019
Sojournix Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for women's health and neuroendocrine disorders. Its primary focus is SJX-653, a selective neurokinin-3 (NK3) antagonist, designed as a non-hormonal treatment option for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.

ShockWave Medical

Series D in 2018
ShockWave Medical is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing intravascular lithotripsy technology to treat calcified plaque in peripheral vascular, coronary vascular, and valvular diseases. The company markets lithoplasty catheters, including M5 for above-the-knee peripheral artery disease, C2 for coronary artery disease, and S4 for below-the-knee lesions, designed to modify calcium and improve vessel compliance before angioplasty or stent delivery. Its sonic pressure wave technology aims to limit injury to healthy tissue and facilitate procedures such as transcatheter coronary interventions and valve therapies. The business serves interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists through a direct sales force and distributors. It operates in the United States, Germany, the rest of Europe, and other international markets. Founded in 2009, ShockWave Medical is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2018
Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing etripamil, a rapid-onset calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular conditions. The lead product is etripamil, administered as a nasal spray for self-treatment of episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, with ongoing Phase III studies in the United States and Canada. The company is also advancing development for other cardiovascular indications, including atrial fibrillation and angina, with a Phase II program for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Founded in 2003, Milestone is headquartered in Montreal.

Renew Health

Series A in 2018
Renew Health, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a cloud-based platform focused on providing senior benefits tailored for the baby boomer generation. The company addresses inefficiencies in the healthcare system related to medication management, which accounts for a significant portion of healthcare spending. Renew Health aims to align its business model with the interests of health plans and patients by charging fixed fees on a per-member and per-task basis for medication administration. This approach allows the company to pass through drug-related costs and rebates to health plans while also offering clinical services designed to enhance patient outcomes and reduce overall healthcare costs. By prioritizing value for payers and patients, Renew Health seeks to address the misaligned incentives often found in traditional pharmaceutical benefits management.

Metacrine

Series C in 2018
Metacrine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, established in 2014. It specializes in the discovery and development of innovative therapies aimed at treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases. The company is advancing a pipeline of drug candidates, with a primary focus on the farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a key target in managing various liver and GI disorders. Its lead candidates, MET409 and MET642, are currently in clinical trials to evaluate their efficacy in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Additionally, Metacrine collaborates with Novo Nordisk A/S to explore further research opportunities related to fibroblast growth factor 1. The company is committed to developing best-in-class therapies to improve patient outcomes in these challenging medical areas.

Suki

Series A in 2018
Suki develops AI-driven voice solutions for healthcare providers. Its primary product, Suki Assistant, uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create detailed clinical notes during or after consultations, enabling physicians to complete administrative tasks more efficiently.

Doctor On Demand

Series C in 2018
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.

Corvidia Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Corvidia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing precision therapies for cardiovascular and renal diseases. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on researching and commercializing innovative treatments aimed at addressing chronic kidney disease, particularly in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and inflammation, as well as conditions like high triglyceride-induced acute pancreatitis. Corvidia Therapeutics is recognized for its approach that targets specific biologic pathways, enabling healthcare providers to deliver more effective therapies to patients with unique sensitivities. As of July 2020, Corvidia operates as a subsidiary of Novo Nordisk A/S.

Kyruus

Corporate Round in 2018
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

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.

RefleXion Medical

Series C in 2018
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.

Hua Medicine

Series D in 2018
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Cyteir Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Cyteir Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies based on DNA repair biology for cancer treatment and synthetic lethality in autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on precision targeting of critical DNA repair factors to induce self-destruction in diseased cells through an overload of DNA damage. Cyteir employs an integrated drug development platform that addresses the imbalance between DNA damage and repair, resulting in a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics aimed at various disease states, including hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Its lead compound, CYT-0851, is an oral investigational drug designed to inhibit RAD51-mediated homologous recombination, targeting specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells.

Aledade

Series C in 2017
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.

Tricida

Series D in 2017
Tricida, Inc. is a late-stage pharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2013. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of TRC101, a non-absorbed, orally-administered polymer designed to treat metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metabolic acidosis, a common complication of CKD, can accelerate kidney deterioration and is associated with serious health risks, including muscle wasting and loss of bone density. Tricida has successfully completed a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of TRC101, positioning the company to address a significant unmet medical need in CKD management through the innovative approach of binding and removing acid from the gastrointestinal tract.

ObsEva

Post in 2017
ObsEva SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for women's reproductive health and pregnancy. Founded in 2012 by Ernest Loumaye and André Chollet, the company focuses on addressing serious conditions affecting women. Its key products in development include Linzagolix, an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist aimed at treating pain from endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids. ObsEva is also working on OBE022, a once-daily oral prostaglandin F2α receptor antagonist designed for managing preterm labor between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation, and Nolasiban, an oral oxytocin receptor antagonist intended to enhance clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. The company operates primarily within the Swiss market while targeting global solutions for women's reproductive health needs.

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.

Aledade

Series B in 2017
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Post in 2017
Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets medicines across hematology, oncology, cardiovascular, and immunology. Its portfolio includes Opdivo for cancer immunotherapy; Eliquis for stroke prevention and venous thromboembolism; Orencia for rheumatoid arthritis; Sprycel, Yervoy, Empliciti, Baraclude; Reyataz and Sustiva for HIV; and Daklinza, Sunvepra, Beclabuvir for viral infections. The company sells products through wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, government entities, and medical professionals worldwide, and pursues collaboration and licensing arrangements with Pfizer, Otsuka, Ono, Nektar, AstraZeneca, Insitro, Schrödinger, and others. It also engages in partnerships for discovery and development with multiple biotech firms and academia. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in New York, the firm has a strong presence in immuno-oncology and focuses on innovative therapies and global reach.

ShockWave Medical

Series C in 2016
ShockWave Medical is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing intravascular lithotripsy technology to treat calcified plaque in peripheral vascular, coronary vascular, and valvular diseases. The company markets lithoplasty catheters, including M5 for above-the-knee peripheral artery disease, C2 for coronary artery disease, and S4 for below-the-knee lesions, designed to modify calcium and improve vessel compliance before angioplasty or stent delivery. Its sonic pressure wave technology aims to limit injury to healthy tissue and facilitate procedures such as transcatheter coronary interventions and valve therapies. The business serves interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists through a direct sales force and distributors. It operates in the United States, Germany, the rest of Europe, and other international markets. Founded in 2009, ShockWave Medical is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Intuity Medical

Venture Round in 2016
Intuity Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company specializing in blood glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company is known for its innovative POGO Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System. This system is the first FDA-cleared automatic, one-step blood glucose meter that integrates lancing, blood collection, and analysis into a single cartridge capable of performing ten tests. Intuity Medical aims to provide a convenient and discreet solution for patients who require regular blood glucose testing, enhancing their ability to manage their diabetes effectively. The company was previously known as Rosedale Medical, Inc. until it rebranded in June 2007.

Biohaven Pharmaceutical

Venture Round in 2016
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for neurological diseases and other therapeutic areas. The company focuses on life-changing therapies targeting conditions such as neuromuscular disorders, metabolic diseases, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and various forms of cancer. Its diverse pipeline includes late-stage product candidates that utilize mechanisms such as calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists, glutamate modulators, and myeloperoxidase inhibitors. Notable candidates in its pipeline include BHV3000-301, BHV3000-302, and BHV3000-303, among others. Biohaven's commitment to addressing unmet medical needs positions it as a significant player in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Jiff

Series C in 2016
Jiff, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a HIPAA-compliant platform for the healthcare industry, enabling the creation of personalized and private communities of care. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Jiff focuses on enhancing communication between healthcare professionals and patients through innovative tools. One of its notable products is JiffPad, an educational platform for iPads that transforms doctor-patient conversations and images into videos, facilitating easier sharing and understanding within the privacy of patients' homes. The company also offers solutions that engage employees by linking company benefits and incentives to healthy behaviors, leveraging familiar wearables and applications. Jiff has formed strategic alliances with firms such as Towers Watson & Co. and Mercer, furthering its mission to improve healthcare delivery and employee engagement. As of April 2017, Jiff operates as a subsidiary of Castlight Health, Inc.

Hua Medicine

Series C in 2016
Hua Medicine is a clinical-stage drug development company in China focused on therapies for diabetes and CNS disorders. It develops Dorzagliatin (also known as HMS5552), an oral, first-in-class glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes, and has advanced Dorzagliatin into NDA-enabling work and Phase III trials in China, including studies in drug-naive and metformin-treated patients. The company is pursuing Dorzagliatin in combination with metformin and in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and insulin in various development stages. In addition, Hua Medicine is developing mGluR5 candidates for Parkinson's disease and related levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

PowerVision

Series D in 2016
PowerVision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Belmont, California, focused on developing advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs) designed to restore vision for individuals affected by presbyopia and cataracts. Established in 2002, the company has created the FluidVision accommodating intraocular lens technology, which simulates the natural function of a healthy eye. This innovative lens utilizes a small amount of fluid to adjust its shape dynamically, allowing for clear vision at various distances. PowerVision aims to address the vision challenges faced by millions, particularly the over 20 million individuals in the U.S. with cataracts and the more than 90 million affected by presbyopia. The FluidVision lens represents a significant advancement in vision correction, potentially freeing patients from the need for glasses or other vision correction methods. In 2019, PowerVision was acquired by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

RefleXion Medical

Series B in 2016
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.

Spirox

Series C in 2016
Spirox, Inc. is a medical device company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in improving the quality of life for patients experiencing nasal obstruction due to nasal valve collapse (NVC). Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Nasoform LLC, Spirox has developed the LATERA absorbable nasal implant, which offers a minimally invasive solution for treating one of the most prevalent yet often overlooked causes of nasal obstruction. The LATERA implant is designed to address weakened lateral wall cartilage, providing ENT specialists and facial plastic surgeons with an effective option to alleviate nasal airway obstruction. As of 2017, Spirox operates as a subsidiary of Entellus Medical, Inc.
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