Biotech Startups

Levur engineers sustainable oils through microbial fermentation to replace unsustainable plant and animal oils in food and cosmetic products. The company addresses deforestation and habitat destruction caused by conventional palm oil production.

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Levya uses precision fermentation with wild, non-GMO yeasts to produce fats and oils that replicate the fatty acid profiles of cocoa butter, palm oil, and shea butter. The company supplies these fermentation-derived ingredients to the food and cosmetics industries as alternatives to conventional fats.

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Lex Diagnostics develops in vitro diagnostic assays, including point-of-care molecular diagnostics, immunodiagnostics, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. It works on assay development, reagent chemistry, and manufacturing transfer for regulated diagnostic products.

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Lgem builds patented tubular photobioreactor (PBR) systems for industrial cultivation of autotrophic algae, offering automated, modular systems ranging from 25 to over 1,000,000 litres. It also operates the AlgaeHUB facility where customers can test and validate algae production processes at industrial scale before investing, serving researchers and industry professionals.

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Liberate Bio develops lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technologies for in vivo cell therapies and genetic medicines, with a focus on myeloid-optimized CAR-M programs that target tissues beyond the liver. The company works on targeted nucleic acid delivery for therapeutic applications.

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Libra Therapeutics develops small molecule therapeutics targeting lysosomal function and autophagy to treat neurodegenerative diseases including ALS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's disease. The company's approach aims to restore cellular balance by enhancing the body's natural ability to clear toxic proteins and dysfunctional organelles.

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Licella is a developer of hydrothermal liquefaction technology that converts low-cost waste biomass into advanced biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and biomaterials. The company operates commercial-scale facilities globally and partners with energy, chemical, and aerospace companies to decarbonize transport and industrial sectors.

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LifeCellsNI provides cord blood and stem cell extraction and cryogenic storage services for individuals and families, alongside laboratory rentals with GMP-grade processing for researchers, biotech companies, and clinical trials. It operates a biobanking facility serving Northern Ireland and Ireland.

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Life Science Connect is a B2B media and community platform serving the life sciences and environmental markets, combining industry-focused content, professional communities, and audience insights to help brands reach specialized professionals. The company operates events, digital content platforms, and advisory services built by leaders with deep backgrounds in life sciences publishing and industry operations.

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Life Science Nord is a cluster organization for the life sciences industry in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, connecting around 300 members and stakeholders. It promotes innovation and the development of Northern Germany as a life science hub through networking and support services.

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Lifebit develops enterprise data platforms for organizations with genomic and biomedical datasets, enabling researchers to analyze distributed data in-situ without moving sensitive information. The company serves therapeutic and research organizations seeking to unlock insights from siloed biomedical data.

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LifeCell offers diagnostic lab tests, stem cell banking, allografts, and skincare products for individuals and families. It operates in the healthcare and biotech services sector in India.

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Lifeline manufactures a fully automated hematology analyzer for use in clinical settings including physician offices, clinics, urgent care centers, emergency rooms, hospitals, and research institutions.

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Life Magnetics develops carbon-coated magnetic bead kits for total RNA extraction and isolation, offering RNA purification with no DNase cleanup, room-temperature shipping, and compatibility with automated liquid and bead handling systems. The products serve research scientists and laboratories in the life sciences.

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Life Science Angels provides an investment fellowship program for graduate students, postdocs, and early-career professionals to gain experience in life science entrepreneurship and investing. The program offers training in deal analysis, due diligence, investor relations, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.

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Lifespan Research Institute invests in biotechnology startups developing regenerative medicine and longevity therapies. The institute funds companies working on age-related disease treatment, including cellular senescence, tissue damage repair, and cancer therapeutics.

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LigaChemBio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and small molecule therapeutics, with proprietary ADC technology and a drug development pipeline. The page shown is an investor disclosure section listing regulatory filings.

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Ligand is a royalty aggregator that finances late-stage clinical development and commercialization programs for biopharmaceutical companies. The company maintains a diversified portfolio of royalty assets across oncology, rare diseases, and other therapeutic areas, and licenses proprietary technology platforms to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Lighten builds technology infrastructure to enable healthcare organizations to leverage clinical data for drug discovery, personalized treatment insights, and therapy adoption. The company combines AI and data infrastructure with clinical expertise embedded in product design.

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Light Horse Therapeutics is a drug discovery company applying scientific expertise and innovation to advance healthcare through collaborative development. The company focuses on transforming drug discovery processes and bringing treatments to patients.

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Lighthouse Lab Services is a consulting and services company that helps clients start, run, and grow clinical laboratories, offering support across the clinical laboratory industry including staffing and operations. It serves healthcare and laboratory partners in the United States.

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Lightship provides clinical trial operations for biopharma companies, CROs, and academic institutions, offering site services, decentralized and hybrid trial models, patient recruitment, and mobile research units. Its research nurses conduct study visits in participants' homes, communities, or via mobile units to broaden trial access and improve enrollment and retention.

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Alpenglow Biosciences develops the Aurora 3D spatial biology platform, combining open-top light-sheet microscopy, volumetric data processing, and AI analysis to turn intact tissue into quantitative 3D data. It serves research, drug development, and diagnostic teams through outsourced 3D histology services and in-house imaging instruments, with applications in dermatology, immuno-oncology, and multi-field tissue analysis.

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