Westlake Village BioPartners

Westlake Village BioPartners is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California. The firm specializes in incubating and developing early-stage life sciences companies, with a particular emphasis on biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. It partners with entrepreneurs to cultivate transformative therapies and technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes. The firm's approach leverages the founding team's extensive experience in identifying, developing, and commercializing breakthrough medical innovations. By providing initial seed funding, Westlake Village BioPartners supports the early stages of technology development before engaging in more substantial financing rounds.

Mira Chaurushiya Ph.D

Managing Director

Sean Harper

Managing Partner

Eric Kaufman

Senior Associate

Beth Seidenberg

Managing Director

Past deals in Genetics

Borealis Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Borealis Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation RNA-based therapies for kidney diseases. It specializes in molecular and cellular biology, vivarium space, chemistry, and analytical capabilities to enhance the delivery of RNA medicines to specific cell types.

ArsenalBio

Series C in 2024
ArsenalBio is a programmable cell therapy company established in 2019, focused on developing and commercializing innovative immune cell therapies, particularly for cancer treatment. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including CRISPR-based genome engineering, synthetic biology, and machine learning, to create multifunctional T-cell therapies. ArsenalBio's approach involves the precise insertion of large synthetic DNA sequences, enabling the generation of next-generation autologous T-cell therapies. By integrating these cutting-edge methods, ArsenalBio aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of immune cell therapies, reduce costs for healthcare providers, and improve market access, ultimately broadening patient outcomes and making these therapies more widely available.

Kyverna Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments and potential cures for serious autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, the company utilizes advanced T cell engineering and synthetic biology technologies to target and eliminate autoreactive immune cells that contribute to inflammatory conditions. By addressing the underlying causes of these diseases, Kyverna Therapeutics aims to offer effective solutions for patients suffering from autoimmune disorders.

Kate Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Kate Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for genetically defined muscle and heart diseases. It employs innovative technology platforms to enhance tissue-specific delivery and gene regulation, addressing key limitations of existing gene therapies.

Akamis Bio

Debt Financing in 2023
Akamis Bio is a clinical-stage oncology company dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes through its innovative Tumor-Specific Immuno-Gene Therapy (T-SIGn®) platform. The company develops therapeutics that enable the immune system to recognize and clear solid tumors.

ArsenalBio

Series B in 2022
ArsenalBio is a programmable cell therapy company established in 2019, focused on developing and commercializing innovative immune cell therapies, particularly for cancer treatment. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including CRISPR-based genome engineering, synthetic biology, and machine learning, to create multifunctional T-cell therapies. ArsenalBio's approach involves the precise insertion of large synthetic DNA sequences, enabling the generation of next-generation autologous T-cell therapies. By integrating these cutting-edge methods, ArsenalBio aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of immune cell therapies, reduce costs for healthcare providers, and improve market access, ultimately broadening patient outcomes and making these therapies more widely available.

Neuron23

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.

Kyverna Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments and potential cures for serious autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, the company utilizes advanced T cell engineering and synthetic biology technologies to target and eliminate autoreactive immune cells that contribute to inflammatory conditions. By addressing the underlying causes of these diseases, Kyverna Therapeutics aims to offer effective solutions for patients suffering from autoimmune disorders.

Capsida

Series A in 2021
Capsida is a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted gene therapies for monogenic and sporadic disorders affecting both the central nervous system and other areas of the body. The company utilizes a proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) engineering platform, which creates capsids specifically designed to target particular tissues and cells within affected organs. This advanced approach not only aims to enhance the efficacy of the therapies by ensuring they reach the intended sites of action, but also minimizes the impact on non-target tissues, thereby improving patient health outcomes in the treatment of life-threatening genetic disorders.

Neuron23

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.

Neuron23

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.

Kyverna Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments and potential cures for serious autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, the company utilizes advanced T cell engineering and synthetic biology technologies to target and eliminate autoreactive immune cells that contribute to inflammatory conditions. By addressing the underlying causes of these diseases, Kyverna Therapeutics aims to offer effective solutions for patients suffering from autoimmune disorders.

Tmunity

Series B in 2019
Tmunity Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotherapeutics company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of innovative immunotherapies for cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 2015, Tmunity focuses on harnessing the potential of T cells through novel technologies, including T Cell Receptor (TCR) engineered T cells and regulatory T cells (Treg). The company has developed advanced platforms that allow for precise control over T cell activation and direction in vivo, as well as proprietary methods for activating, expanding, and genetically engineering T cells sourced from peripheral blood, cord blood, and tumors. Tmunity aims to advance personalized next-generation immunotherapies and has a team of experts with extensive experience in T-cell biology and clinical development, enhancing its capability to conduct safe and effective clinical trials. Its robust manufacturing platform supports multi-center clinical studies across various therapeutic areas, positioning Tmunity at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation.

ArsenalBio

Series A in 2019
ArsenalBio is a programmable cell therapy company established in 2019, focused on developing and commercializing innovative immune cell therapies, particularly for cancer treatment. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including CRISPR-based genome engineering, synthetic biology, and machine learning, to create multifunctional T-cell therapies. ArsenalBio's approach involves the precise insertion of large synthetic DNA sequences, enabling the generation of next-generation autologous T-cell therapies. By integrating these cutting-edge methods, ArsenalBio aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of immune cell therapies, reduce costs for healthcare providers, and improve market access, ultimately broadening patient outcomes and making these therapies more widely available.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.