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.
Trevi Therapeutics
Post in 2024
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.
35Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company that designs and develops innovative biologics to address diseases with high unmet medical need. The company applies protein engineering and a deep understanding of transforming growth factor-beta structure-function relationships to create potent ligand traps for cardio-pulmonary and metabolic diseases, including pulmonary hypertension and musculoskeletal disorders.
Cidara Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel anti-infectives. Its primary focus is rezafungin acetate, an antifungal for treating serious invasive fungal infections. Additionally, it advances the Cloudbreak platform to develop antiviral therapies using Fc-conjugates.
Aclaris Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Aclaris Therapeutics is a United States-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for immuno-inflammatory diseases and dermatology, aiming to address unmet medical and aesthetic needs where treatment options are limited. The company operates two segments, therapeutics and contract research, with the therapeutics business pursuing innovative treatments for immuno-inflammatory conditions while the contract research segment provides laboratory services. Its pipeline includes Zunsemetinib, an oral MK2 inhibitor, and ATI-2138, among other drug candidates.
Serán Bioscience
Private Equity Round in 2024
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in providing a wide range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a comprehensive suite of development, analytical, and clinical manufacturing services, aimed at optimizing drug development and production processes. By catering to various aspects of pharmaceutical development, Serán Bioscience supports its clients in efficiently bringing their products to market.
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.
Celcuity is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers new cancer sub-types and therapeutic options using its proprietary CELsignia diagnostic platform. This platform analyzes living tumor cells to identify specific abnormal cellular processes driving cancer, enabling the development of targeted therapies for patients.
Ajax Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Ajax Therapeutics is a New York City-based biotechnology company that applies computational chemistry and structure-based technologies to develop novel small molecules for treating hematologic malignancies.
Zenas BioPharma
Series C in 2024
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-based therapies for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases. Based in Florida, United States, the company advances biologic programs and aims to modulate B cell–driven pathology. Its lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb on B cells, thereby inhibiting harmful immune activity without depleting B cells.
Abeona Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Abeona Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering gene therapy-based treatments for severe and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. Its pipeline includes therapies for Sanfilippo syndrome types A and B, epidermolysis bullosa, Batten disease, cystic fibrosis, and genetic eye disorders.
Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for hematologic malignancies. Established in 1990, the company is primarily focused on its investigational drug, imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. Imetelstat targets the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant progenitor cells, aiming to improve blood cell production in patients with conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Geron generates revenue through collaboration agreements, milestones, royalties, and licensing arrangements, positioning itself as a key player in oncology therapeutics.
Regulus Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of microRNA-targeted therapies for various diseases. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on innovative treatments for conditions such as kidney diseases and viral infections. Its lead product candidates include RG-012, an anti-miR targeting miR-21, currently in Phase II clinical trials for Alport syndrome, and RGLS4326, an anti-miR targeting miR-17, which is undergoing Phase Ib clinical trials for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Additionally, Regulus is advancing a pipeline of preclinical drug candidates, including RGLS5579 to inhibit miR-10b, as well as programs aimed at treating Hepatitis B virus and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. The company's work leverages the recent scientific advancements in microRNA research, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.
Adverum Biotechnologies
Post in 2024
Adverum Biotechnologies is a clinical-stage company focused on developing gene therapies to treat ocular diseases. Its pipeline includes ADVM-022 for wet age-related macular degeneration, ADVM-043 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and preclinical candidates for other indications.
Silence Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Silence Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company that develops RNA therapeutics using short interfering RNA to trigger RNA interference and degrade disease-causing messenger RNA. It focuses on discovery, development, and delivery of siRNA medicines for hematology, cardiovascular disease, and other rare and metabolic conditions. The company has a proprietary mRNAi GOLD platform to create internal candidates and collaborates on out-licensed programs, including a strategic partnership with AstraZeneca to discover, develop, and commercialize siRNA therapies across cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, and respiratory indications, as well as a collaboration with Genomics England. Its product candidates include SLN124 for iron overload, SLN360 for cardiovascular disease associated with high lipoprotein, and SLN500 for complement-mediated diseases. Silence Therapeutics also pursues delivery systems for targeting multiple organs and cell types, supporting a pipeline across its three focus areas.
BlossomHill Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
BlossomHill Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for oncology and autoimmune diseases. It specializes in small molecule drug discovery, leveraging advanced drug design expertise and precision medicine approaches.
Tourmaline Bio
Post in 2023
Tourmaline Bio is a clinical biotechnology company focused on developing transformative medicines aimed at improving the lives of patients suffering from immune diseases. The company is in the late stages of clinical development and is centered on its lead product candidate, TOUR006, a fully human monoclonal antibody designed to selectively target interleukin-6 (IL-6), a significant proinflammatory cytokine implicated in various autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The IL-6 antibody class has a well-established history, with over two decades of clinical and commercial experience, having successfully treated more than a million patients with diverse autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Through its innovative research, Tourmaline Bio seeks to address the unmet medical needs of patients affected by life-altering immune diseases.
Olema Oncology
Post in 2023
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.
COMPASS Pathways
Post in 2023
COMPASS Pathways is a UK-based mental health care company dedicated to accelerating patient access to innovative treatments for mental health challenges. The company focuses on developing psilocybin therapy, administered in conjunction with psychological support, for patients with treatment-resistant depression who have not responded to conventional 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.
Gracell Biotechnologies
Post in 2023
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. Based in Shanghai, China, Gracell's lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-targeting autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, and GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Both candidates are currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials. Additionally, the company is advancing GC007F for B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and GC027 for adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, among others. Gracell also has a range of earlier-stage product candidates addressing various cancer types, such as ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide effective cellular therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
Ossium Health
Series C in 2023
Ossium Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced cell therapy products aimed at treating blood cancers, improving organ transplantation, and repairing tissue damage caused by radiation exposure. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company has created a range of therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients. Additionally, Ossium offers Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation, and Chymalis, which utilizes mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to facilitate the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. The company also supplies bone marrow cells for research in oncology, immunology, and related fields, focusing on improving health and longevity through innovative bioengineering techniques.
EpiBiologics
Series A in 2023
EpiBiologics is a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. Utilizing its proprietary EpiTAC platform, EpiBiologics creates therapeutics designed to degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of a wide range of disorders. The company's innovative approach enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential advancements in the treatment of challenging health conditions.
Icosavax develops virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines using its proprietary computational design platform. Its primary focus is creating vaccines for life-threatening respiratory diseases, with current candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Founded in 2017, the company aims to discover, develop, and commercialize vaccines against infectious diseases.
Delcath Systems
Post in 2023
Delcath Systems is an interventional oncology company specializing in the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers. Its proprietary product, Melphalan Hydrochloride for Injection used with the Delcath Hepatic Delivery System, enables high-dose chemotherapy administration directly to the liver while minimizing systemic exposure.
EpiBiologics
Series A in 2023
EpiBiologics is a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. Utilizing its proprietary EpiTAC platform, EpiBiologics creates therapeutics designed to degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of a wide range of disorders. The company's innovative approach enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential advancements in the treatment of challenging health conditions.
Pulmocide
Series C in 2022
Founded in London in 2007, Pulmocide specializes in developing inhaled medicines targeting serious viral and fungal respiratory infections. Its focus is on creating drugs optimized for lung delivery to maximize efficacy while minimizing systemic exposure.
Rgenta Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.
Bonum Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Bonum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing protein-based drugs aimed at treating various diseases, with a primary emphasis on cancer. The company has established a technology platform that enables the creation of drugs capable of sensing their local environment and transitioning from an inactive to an active form. This innovative approach allows for the development of therapeutics that can be tailored to respond to specific conditions, thereby enhancing the potential for effective treatment of diseases that currently lack viable cures. In addition to cancer, Bonum Therapeutics also targets metabolic diseases, immunological disorders, and pain management.
Zenas BioPharma
Series B in 2022
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-based therapies for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases. Based in Florida, United States, the company advances biologic programs and aims to modulate B cell–driven pathology. Its lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb on B cells, thereby inhibiting harmful immune activity without depleting B cells.
BioAtla, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company utilizes its proprietary platforms, Conditionally Active Biologics (CAB) and Comprehensive Integrated Antibody Optimization (CIAO!), to create highly selective and effective drugs. Its lead product candidate, BA3011, is a conditionally active biologic antibody-drug conjugate targeting soft tissue and bone sarcomas, non-small cell lung cancer, and other tumor types. Additionally, BioAtla is developing BA3021, aimed at non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma, as well as BA3071, which targets multiple cancers, including renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company holds over 150 issued patents and applications, emphasizing its commitment to improving drug selectivity and safety while expanding the range of treatable cancers.
Compass Therapeutics
Post in 2022
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
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.
Immunic Therapeutics
Post in 2022
Immunic Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing selective oral immunology therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company's pipeline includes three small molecule products. The lead program, IMU-838, is a selective immune modulator that blocks the enzyme DHODH, inhibiting the metabolism of activated immune cells and exhibiting antiviral effects. It is being developed for multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγt, targets psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Additionally, IMU-856 aims to restore intestinal barrier function for diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction.
Allakos is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody-based therapeutics targeting immunomodulatory receptors on immune effector cells. Its pipeline focuses on allergic, inflammatory, and proliferative diseases, with lead programs targeting Siglec-6 (AK006) and Siglec-8.
Ventyx Biosciences
Post in 2022
Ventyx Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for patients with inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral, selective TYK2 inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for various autoimmune diseases.
Inspirna is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing first-in-class cancer therapies that target RNA-regulated drivers of tumor growth. Using RNA biology-based discovery platforms, including miRNA-DRIVEr and RNA-DRIVEr, it identifies novel cancer targets and advances them with oral small-molecule medicines and antibody-drug conjugates. Its lead programs include RGX-202 for RAS-mutant colorectal cancer and RGX-104 for small cell and non-small cell lung cancers, currently in early-phase trials (Phase 1b/2). The company aims to translate RNA-centric targets into treatments for patients with cancers that lack effective options.
Cerebral Therapeutics
Series C in 2022
Cerebral Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Aurora, Colorado, focused on developing innovative drug-device combination therapies for neurologic diseases, particularly refractory epilepsy. The company employs a unique implanted, refillable catheter and pump system to deliver a continuous intracerebroventricular (ICV) dose of valproic acid, an anti-epileptic drug formulated as CT-010. By utilizing reformulated off-patent drugs delivered directly to the brain's ventricles, Cerebral Therapeutics aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes for patients suffering from chronic neurological conditions. Established in 2010, the company is committed to improving the quality of life for those with uncontrolled neurological disorders.
DBV Technologies
Post in 2022
DBV Technologies is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on epicutaneous immunotherapy, delivering biologically active compounds to the immune system through the skin using its Viaskin platform. Its lead product candidate, Viaskin Peanut, targets peanut allergy and is advancing for use in children aged 4 to 11 and other age groups. The company is developing Viaskin Milk for immunotherapy of cow’s milk protein allergy and milk-induced eosinophilic esophagitis, Viaskin Egg in preclinical development for egg allergy, and a booster vaccine for Bordetella pertussis. Additional early-stage programs include efforts against respiratory syncytial virus, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. DBV Technologies has collaborations to expand its diagnostic capabilities, including a patch-based test with Nestlé Health Science for non-IgE mediated CMPA. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Montrouge, France, the company emphasizes skin-delivered immunotherapy as its core approach.
Shanghai OMNI Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of respiratory products. Founded in 2006, OMNI focuses on both generic and branded pharmaceuticals aimed at treating chronic diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma. The company offers a range of dosage forms, including inhalation dry powders, nasal sprays, HFA aerosols, and sustained-release capsules and tablets. OMNI also provides contract manufacturing and clinical research services for complex drug delivery systems that are challenging to develop and manufacture. By leveraging its expertise, the company aims to address public health challenges in regulated markets, including North America, Europe, and China.
Avistone Pharmaceuticals
Private Equity Round in 2021
Avistone Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on precision oncology therapeutics.
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.
Ventyx Biosciences
Series B in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for patients with inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral, selective TYK2 inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for various autoimmune diseases.
Aadi Bioscience
Private Equity Round in 2021
Aadi Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for cancers driven by mTOR pathway alterations. It focuses on targeted mTOR inhibitors to treat genetically defined cancers, including alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, where conventional inhibitors have struggled with pharmacology, delivery, safety, or tumor targeting. The company is advancing ABI-009, a clinical-phase mTOR inhibitor intended for oncology indications as well as cardiovascular and metabolic contexts. Aadi aims to bring transformative therapies to patients with ultra-rare cancers such as PEComa, and it traces its origins to an earlier name, with its operations based in Pacific Palisades, California, and a founding year of 2011.
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.
Rgenta Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.
Larimar Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Larimar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for complex rare diseases. Its lead compound, CTI-1601, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials as a potential treatment for Friedreich's ataxia, a rare and progressive genetic disease.
Sera Prognostics
Series E in 2021
Sera Prognostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops diagnostic tests to predict a woman's individualized risk of premature birth, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth, and other pregnancy complications. Using proteomics and bioinformatics, it discovers and commercializes blood-based biomarker tests and predictive analytics to guide early, personalized interventions and reduce healthcare costs associated with pregnancy complications. Founded in 2008 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sera aims to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes by providing physicians with actionable risk information during pregnancy.
Immune-Onc Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, Immune-Onc Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative biologics for cancer treatment. The company translates scientific insights into the tumor microenvironment and immune suppressive pathways to create novel therapeutics.
Ossium Health
Series B in 2021
Ossium Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced cell therapy products aimed at treating blood cancers, improving organ transplantation, and repairing tissue damage caused by radiation exposure. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company has created a range of therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients. Additionally, Ossium offers Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation, and Chymalis, which utilizes mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to facilitate the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. The company also supplies bone marrow cells for research in oncology, immunology, and related fields, focusing on improving health and longevity through innovative bioengineering techniques.
Ventyx Biosciences
Venture Round in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for patients with inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral, selective TYK2 inhibitor in Phase 1 trials for various autoimmune diseases.
BlossomHill Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
BlossomHill Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for oncology and autoimmune diseases. It specializes in small molecule drug discovery, leveraging advanced drug design expertise and precision medicine approaches.
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for migraine. The company's lead product candidate, STS101, is a drug-device combination that incorporates a proprietary dry-powder formulation of dihydroergotamine mesylate. Designed for self-administration, STS101 utilizes a pre-filled, single-use nasal delivery device, enhancing patient convenience and accessibility. The product is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials, marking a significant step in its development. Founded in 2016, Satsuma is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals, established in 2010 and based in Singapore, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology and oncology. It develops innovative treatments, including a monoclonal therapy for atopic dermatitis and a small molecule inhibitor for cancer, aiming to transform patients' lives. The company collaborates with prominent pharmaceutical partners and operates as a subsidiary of ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Limited.
InnoCare is a biopharmaceutical company based in China, focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company boasts a highly skilled scientific team with extensive drug innovation experience in both the United States and China, supported by a distinguished Scientific Advisory Board composed of experts from top universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. InnoCare's product pipeline includes a range of therapies, such as orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, and tafasitamab, targeting hematological tumors, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to make significant advancements in the treatment of conditions related to abnormal B-cell and T-cell functions, thereby contributing to the global fight against these diseases.
Design Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for serious degenerative disorders caused by nucleotide repeat expansions. The company specializes in a novel class of small-molecule gene-targeted chimera therapeutics known as GeneTACTM molecules, which aim to modify disease progression by addressing the root causes of these conditions. Its lead program targets Friedreich’s ataxia, while additional efforts are directed toward conditions such as Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and other degenerative diseases like Fragile X syndrome and myotonic dystrophy. Since its incorporation in 2017, Design Therapeutics has been dedicated to advancing its therapeutic candidates to potentially transform treatment options for patients suffering from these inherited disorders.
IO Biotech
Series B in 2021
IO Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative immune therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its unique T-win technology platform, the company creates first-in-class immune-modulating cancer vaccines that aim to activate T cells specific to immune-suppressive molecules. This approach allows for the simultaneous targeting and disruption of multiple pathways that tumors exploit to evade the immune response. IO Biotech has demonstrated a strong capability in advancing its preclinical and clinical candidates, with its two leading compounds targeting IDO and PD-L1 currently in clinical development, while several others are in the preclinical phase.
Serán Bioscience
Acquisition in 2021
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in providing a wide range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a comprehensive suite of development, analytical, and clinical manufacturing services, aimed at optimizing drug development and production processes. By catering to various aspects of pharmaceutical development, Serán Bioscience supports its clients in efficiently bringing their products to market.
Serán Bioscience
Venture Round in 2021
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in providing a wide range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a comprehensive suite of development, analytical, and clinical manufacturing services, aimed at optimizing drug development and production processes. By catering to various aspects of pharmaceutical development, Serán Bioscience supports its clients in efficiently bringing their products to market.
Terns Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2021
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.
dMed Company Limited, also known as dMed Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is a clinical contract research organization based in Shanghai, China. Established in 2016, dMed specializes in offering a comprehensive range of services to support the development of medicines and medical devices. Its offerings include consulting, clinical operations, biostatistics and programming, data management, pharmacovigilance, clinical science and medical affairs, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs and strategy. The company serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, and aims to establish itself as a prominent international brand in the field of drug innovation services and solutions.
Elevation Oncology
Series B in 2020
Elevation Oncology develops precision medicines for genomically defined cancers. Its lead candidate, seribantumab, inhibits tumor growth driven by NRG1 fusions, currently in Phase 2 trials.
Gracell Biotechnologies
Series C in 2020
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. Based in Shanghai, China, Gracell's lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-targeting autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, and GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Both candidates are currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials. Additionally, the company is advancing GC007F for B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and GC027 for adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, among others. Gracell also has a range of earlier-stage product candidates addressing various cancer types, such as ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide effective cellular therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
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.
ESSA Pharma Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, Canada, established in 2009. The company is dedicated to developing innovative therapies for prostate cancer, particularly advanced stages of the disease. Its lead product candidate, EPI-7386, is an oral medication currently undergoing a Phase I clinical study aimed at treating patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. ESSA's research focuses on small molecule drugs that selectively inhibit the N-terminal domain of the androgen receptor, a critical component for the growth and survival of prostate cancer cells. This strategic targeting represents a promising avenue for next-generation hormone therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Verona Pharma
Post in 2020
Verona Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic respiratory diseases with unmet medical needs. Its lead candidate, ensifentrine, is an inhaled dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterases 3 and 4 that provides bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects in a single molecule. Development programs include formulations of ensifentrine for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with options such as nebulized administration, a dry powder inhaler, and a pressurized metered-dose inhaler. Verona Pharma is also pursuing development of ensifentrine for cystic fibrosis and asthma. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Legend Biotech
Series A in 2020
Legend Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications. Its lead candidate, LCAR-B38M/JNJ-4528, is an autologous CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, evaluated in various trials including earlier-line settings and comparisons with standard therapies in Revlimid-refractory disease. The company also has a broad pipeline of autologous and allogeneic CAR-T and related immunotherapies targeting solid tumors and hematologic cancers, including investigations into CD20-directed allogeneic CAR-T for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in China as an investigator-initiated Phase 1 study, as well as early preclinical and clinical programs for additional cancers and infectious diseases. Legend Biotech was founded in 2014 and is based in Somerset, New Jersey; it is a subsidiary of Genscript Biotech Corporation.
Remegen
Venture Round in 2020
Remegen is a Chinese biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel biologics, primarily monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), to address unmet medical needs in life-threatening conditions. Headquartered in Yantai with labs/offices in Beijing and California, Remegen's portfolio includes Telitacicept for systemic lupus erythematosus and Disitamab Vedotin for various cancers.
Avadel Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2020
Avadel Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and marketing differentiated drug products. It operates internationally with headquarters in Dublin and a presence in St. Louis and Lyon. The portfolio centers on urology, central nervous system/sleep, and hospital products, including LUMRYZ, an extended-release formulation of sodium oxybate for narcolepsy-related cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in adults. The company markets three sterile injectable medicines for hospital use: Akovaz for hypotension during anesthesia, Bloxiverz for reversal of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents after surgery, and Vazculep for treatment of hypotension. Avadel pursues new product development through formulation innovation and partnerships to improve patient adherence and outcomes.
ALX Oncology
Series C in 2020
ALX Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Burlingame, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing innovative therapies aimed at treating various forms of cancer, with a particular focus on its lead product candidate, ALX148. This therapeutic agent is designed to block the CD47 protein, which cancer cells exploit to evade the immune system. ALX148 is currently being investigated for its efficacy in treating myelodysplastic syndromes, acute myeloid leukemia, and several solid tumor types, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and certain gastric cancers. The company leverages advanced protein engineering technologies to enhance the affinity of its CD47 blockers, aiming to minimize hematologic toxicities often associated with existing treatments. ALX Oncology's commitment to improving cancer therapies is rooted in pioneering research conducted by its founders at Stanford University.
Aligos Therapeutics
Series B in 2020
Aligos Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics targeting viral infections and liver diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), leveraging its expertise in liver disease drug development.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2020
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for ophthalmic conditions, with a pipeline that includes first-in-class candidates aimed at Demodex blepharitis and other eye diseases. Its lead program, TP-03, targets blepharitis caused by Demodex mites and is advancing through Phase IIb/III trials, alongside efforts to address meibomian gland disease. The company is also developing TP-04 for rosacea and TP-05 for Lyme prophylaxis and community malaria reduction, indicating a broader dermatology and infectious-disease focus. Tarsus pursues development across opportunities with unmet medical need, aiming to bring novel therapeutics to patients with limited treatment options. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Cerebral Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2020
Cerebral Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Aurora, Colorado, focused on developing innovative drug-device combination therapies for neurologic diseases, particularly refractory epilepsy. The company employs a unique implanted, refillable catheter and pump system to deliver a continuous intracerebroventricular (ICV) dose of valproic acid, an anti-epileptic drug formulated as CT-010. By utilizing reformulated off-patent drugs delivered directly to the brain's ventricles, Cerebral Therapeutics aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes for patients suffering from chronic neurological conditions. Established in 2010, the company is committed to improving the quality of life for those with uncontrolled neurological disorders.
Genetron Health
Series D in 2019
Genetron Health is a leading precision medicine company specializing in oncology, with a strong focus on cancer molecular profiling. The company leverages advanced technologies in molecular biology and data science to enhance cancer treatment. Genetron Health offers comprehensive health management products covering all aspects of full-cycle cancer clinical treatment, including risk assessment, early screening, molecular pathology diagnosis, medication guidance, and prognosis monitoring. They provide reliable molecular clinical services and professional cancer genetic risk assessments for patients and high-risk individuals. With global genomics sequencing and bioinformatics platforms, research and development centers in North Carolina and Beijing, and clinical laboratories across major Chinese cities, Genetron Health aims to expand its sales network throughout China. The company is dedicated to serving both Chinese and global cancer patients with its expertise in cancer genomics and efficient clinical translation.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics
Series C in 2019
Arcutis Biotherapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing treatments for immune-mediated dermatological diseases. Its lead product, ZORYVE roflumilast cream, has demonstrated symptomatic improvement in plaque psoriasis patients.
dMed Company Limited, also known as dMed Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is a clinical contract research organization based in Shanghai, China. Established in 2016, dMed specializes in offering a comprehensive range of services to support the development of medicines and medical devices. Its offerings include consulting, clinical operations, biostatistics and programming, data management, pharmacovigilance, clinical science and medical affairs, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs and strategy. The company serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, and aims to establish itself as a prominent international brand in the field of drug innovation services and solutions.
Passage Bio
Series B in 2019
Passage Bio is a gene therapy company dedicated to developing transformative treatments for rare, monogenic central nervous system disorders. It has an integrated pipeline of five AAV-delivered therapeutics and collaborates with the University of Pennsylvania's Gene Therapy Program for preclinical work.
Revolution Medicines
Series C in 2019
Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit difficult growth and survival pathways, with an emphasis on RAS and mTOR signaling. Its portfolio includes RMC-4630, a SHP2 inhibitor, and programs addressing RAS-driven signaling via SOS1 and downstream 4EBP1/mTORC1 pathways. The company pursues a chemistry-based approach that assembles simple building blocks into drug-like, natural product-inspired structures, aiming to produce best-in-class candidates. It operates in collaboration with academic partners, including a licensing arrangement with the University of Illinois to extend its transformative synthesis technology, which underpins its drug discovery platform.
IGM Biosciences
Series C in 2019
IGM Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the research and development of engineered Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies aimed at treating cancer and other diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, IGM-2323, is a bispecific IgM antibody currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of relapsed or refractory B cell Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In addition, IGM is developing IGM-8444, an IgM antibody targeting Death Receptor 5 for solid and hematologic malignancies, and IGM-7354, a bispecific IgM antibody designed to deliver interleukin-15 cytokines to PD-L1 expressing cells. IGM Biosciences has established collaborations focused on the discovery and development of novel IgM and IgA antibodies, including partnerships for potential COVID-19 treatments. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company was previously known as Palingen, Inc. and adopted its current name in 2010.
Poseida Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for patients with significant unmet medical needs. The company specializes in genome engineering technologies and is focused on creating targeted treatments, including a pipeline of autologous and allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapies aimed at addressing hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Additionally, Poseida is advancing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening diseases, such as Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency and methylmalonic acidemia, along with therapies for genetic liver diseases. Founded in 2014, Poseida Therapeutics is committed to improving patient outcomes through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.
Cerebral Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Cerebral Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Aurora, Colorado, focused on developing innovative drug-device combination therapies for neurologic diseases, particularly refractory epilepsy. The company employs a unique implanted, refillable catheter and pump system to deliver a continuous intracerebroventricular (ICV) dose of valproic acid, an anti-epileptic drug formulated as CT-010. By utilizing reformulated off-patent drugs delivered directly to the brain's ventricles, Cerebral Therapeutics aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes for patients suffering from chronic neurological conditions. Established in 2010, the company is committed to improving the quality of life for those with uncontrolled neurological disorders.
Passage Bio
Series A in 2019
Passage Bio is a gene therapy company dedicated to developing transformative treatments for rare, monogenic central nervous system disorders. It has an integrated pipeline of five AAV-delivered therapeutics and collaborates with the University of Pennsylvania's Gene Therapy Program for preclinical work.
Innocare
Private Equity Round in 2019
InnoCare is a biopharmaceutical company based in China, focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company boasts a highly skilled scientific team with extensive drug innovation experience in both the United States and China, supported by a distinguished Scientific Advisory Board composed of experts from top universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. InnoCare's product pipeline includes a range of therapies, such as orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, and tafasitamab, targeting hematological tumors, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to make significant advancements in the treatment of conditions related to abnormal B-cell and T-cell functions, thereby contributing to the global fight against these diseases.
Terns Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2018
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.
Immune-Onc Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2016, Immune-Onc Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative biologics for cancer treatment. The company translates scientific insights into the tumor microenvironment and immune suppressive pathways to create novel therapeutics.
Tot Biopharm
Series B in 2018
Tot Biopharm is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Suzhou, China. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and commercializing innovative oncology drugs and therapies. Tot Biopharm's flagship product is S-1, an oral antineoplastic drug that provides oral delivery of 5-FU, enhancing its efficacy while reducing gastrointestinal toxicity.
Sinovac Biotech
Post in 2018
Sinovac Biotech Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of vaccines against human infectious diseases. Its portfolio includes vaccines for hepatitis A and B, enterovirus 71 (EV71), seasonal influenza, H5N1 and H1N1 pandemic influenza, mumps, and hand, foot, and mouth diseases. Notable products include Healive for hepatitis A, Bilive for combined hepatitis A and B, Anflu for seasonal influenza, Panflu for H5N1 influenza, Panflu.1 for H1N1 influenza, and Inlive for EV71. The company has completed phase III clinical trials for varicella and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines and is advancing trials for other vaccines such as Sabin inactivated polio, pneumococcal conjugate, rubella, and quadrivalent influenza. Sinovac collaborates with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA and Tianjin CanSino Biotechnology Inc. for vaccine development. The company primarily sells its vaccines in China and exports to select countries including Mongolia, Nepal, and the Philippines.
Cerebral Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Cerebral Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Aurora, Colorado, focused on developing innovative drug-device combination therapies for neurologic diseases, particularly refractory epilepsy. The company employs a unique implanted, refillable catheter and pump system to deliver a continuous intracerebroventricular (ICV) dose of valproic acid, an anti-epileptic drug formulated as CT-010. By utilizing reformulated off-patent drugs delivered directly to the brain's ventricles, Cerebral Therapeutics aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes for patients suffering from chronic neurological conditions. Established in 2010, the company is committed to improving the quality of life for those with uncontrolled neurological disorders.
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.
MEI Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for cancer. Its pipeline includes Zandelisib (PI3K inhibitor) and Voruciclib (CDK9 inhibitor), both in clinical trials, as well as Pracinostat (HDAC inhibitor). The company collaborates with other pharmaceutical companies for drug development.
Poseida Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for patients with significant unmet medical needs. The company specializes in genome engineering technologies and is focused on creating targeted treatments, including a pipeline of autologous and allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapies aimed at addressing hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Additionally, Poseida is advancing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening diseases, such as Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency and methylmalonic acidemia, along with therapies for genetic liver diseases. Founded in 2014, Poseida Therapeutics is committed to improving patient outcomes through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2018
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for treating rare endocrine diseases and related cancers. Its lead product candidate, paltusotine, is an oral selective nonpeptide somatostatin receptor type 2 biased agonist in Phase I trials for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors.
Innocare
Venture Round in 2018
InnoCare is a biopharmaceutical company based in China, focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company boasts a highly skilled scientific team with extensive drug innovation experience in both the United States and China, supported by a distinguished Scientific Advisory Board composed of experts from top universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. InnoCare's product pipeline includes a range of therapies, such as orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, and tafasitamab, targeting hematological tumors, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases. The company aims to make significant advancements in the treatment of conditions related to abnormal B-cell and T-cell functions, thereby contributing to the global fight against these diseases.
Aligos Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Aligos Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics targeting viral infections and liver diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), leveraging its expertise in liver disease drug development.
Shanghai OMNI Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of respiratory products. Founded in 2006, OMNI focuses on both generic and branded pharmaceuticals aimed at treating chronic diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma. The company offers a range of dosage forms, including inhalation dry powders, nasal sprays, HFA aerosols, and sustained-release capsules and tablets. OMNI also provides contract manufacturing and clinical research services for complex drug delivery systems that are challenging to develop and manufacture. By leveraging its expertise, the company aims to address public health challenges in regulated markets, including North America, Europe, and China.
Outpost Medicine
Series A in 2017
Outpost Medicine is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in the United States, focusing on the development of novel therapeutics for urologic and gynecologic diseases and disorders. The company is dedicated to creating innovative treatments for conditions such as overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome. Its lead clinical-stage product candidate, OP-233, targets stress urinary incontinence, a condition characterized by involuntary urine loss during physical activities that exert pressure on weakened pelvic floor muscles or urethral sphincters. Through its research and development efforts, Outpost Medicine aims to address significant unmet medical needs in these areas.
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.
Kadmon Holdings
Post in 2017
Kadmon Holdings is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecules and biologics for the treatment of inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Kadmon's lead product candidates include Belumosudil (KD025), an orally administered selective inhibitor of rho-associated coiled-coil kinase 2, which is in Phase II clinical trials for chronic graft-versus-host disease and fibrotic diseases; KD045, an oral inhibitor of ROCK for fibrotic diseases; and KD033, an anti-PD-L1/IL-15 fusion protein for cancer treatment. The company also develops Tesevatinib for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, ribavirin for hepatitis, and CLOVIQUE for Wilson’s disease. Kadmon has strategic collaborations with Nano Terra and Dyax Corp.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Series E in 2017
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic compounds through inhibiting the complement system for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate, pegcetacoplan, is in Phase III trials for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, among other indications.
Homology Medicines
Series B in 2017
Homology Medicines is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies for rare diseases. Its proprietary platform uses human hematopoietic stem cell-derived adeno-associated virus vectors to deliver treatments in vivo, targeting various tissues including the liver and central nervous system. The company's lead product candidate, HMI-102, is in clinical trials for treating phenylketonuria.