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Casdin Capital — 2021 Investments

21 investments dated 2021 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Absciabsci.comin𝕏NASDAQ: ABSIMar 2021 · $70M

Absci uses an AI-based drug creation platform combined with wet lab validation to design biologic therapeutics such as antibodies from scratch.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechPortland, US

Sean McClain(Founder)inPhil Barish(Executive Officer)inZachariah Jonasson(Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer)Shelby Walker(Chief Legal Officer)inRansi Somaratne(Chief Medical Officer)Andreas Busch(Chief Innovation Officer)in

Board seatEli Casdin· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsConvergent VenturesDas & Co.IKJ CapitalOregon Venture FundPhoenix Venture Partnerss16+7 more

Century Therapeutics, Inc.centurytx.cominNASDAQ: IPSCSeries C · Mar 2021 · $160M

Century Therapeutics develops allogeneic, iPSC-derived cell therapies using gene editing and protein engineering for autoimmune diseases including type 1 diabetes and cancer.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPhiladelphia, US

Osvaldo Flores, Ph.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas Carr(Executive Officer)inBrent Pfeiffenberger(President and Chief Executive Officer)inGregory Russotti(Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer)Chad Cowan(Chief Scientific Officer)in

BoardToshikazu Ban(Director)

Board seatEli Casdin· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsLifeSci Venture PartnersRA CapitalVersant Ventures

Prime Medicineprimemedicine.comin𝕏NASDAQ: PRMEJan 2021

Prime Medicine develops one-time genetic therapies using Prime Editing, a gene editing technology developed in David R.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Andrew Anzalone(Founder)inDavid Liu(Co-founder)inAllan Reine(Chief Executive Officer)inMohammed Asmal(Chief Medical Officer)inAnn Lee(Chief Technical Officer)inSvetlana Makhni(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Newpath PartnersF-Prime CapitalOUP (Osage University Partners)Samsara BioCapital+1 more

C2i Genomicsc2i-genomics.comin𝕏Apr 2021 · $100MAcquired

C2i Genomics develops a whole-genome sequencing platform that uses AI algorithms to build patient-specific cancer signatures for detecting minimal residual disease (MRD) and monitoring cancer.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechNew York, US

Asaf Zviran(Founder)inEzra Sofer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAlex Parker(Director)Shaun Rodriguez(Director)in

Board seatEli Casdin· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsiGlobe PartnersLionBirdNat TurnerNFXSection 32

Genomaticagenomatica.comin𝕏Aug 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Genomatica (Geno) develops biotechnology processes to produce bio-based chemicals and materials—such as 1,4-butanediol (BDO), butylene glycol for cosmetics, and plant-based nylon—as alternatives to fossil-fuel-derived inputs.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Diego, US

Christophe Schilling(Co-founder (former CEO))inBernhard Palsson(Co-founder)Carlos A. Cabrera(Executive Chairman)inJohn G. Gugel(Chief Executive Officer)inTom McDonald(SVP, Finance & Chief Financial Officer)inNelson Barton(SVP, Research and Development)in

Board seatEli Casdin· per SEC Form D · $119.1M raise · filed Aug 2021

Co-investorsThule InvestmentsVantagePoint Capital PartnersViking GlobalDraper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)Mohr Davidow VenturesNovo Holdings

SomaLogicsomalogic.comSeries A · Jan 2021 · $121M

SomaLogic develops proteomics tools that help researchers measure protein function and study human biology across a range of scientific applications.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechBoulder, US

Larry Gold(Founder)inDaniel Muehl(Executive Officer)Byron Hewett(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardCharles Lillis(Director)Youichi Yabuuchi(Director)Terry Randall(Director)

Board seatEli Casdin· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsForesite CapitalKhosla VenturesMagnetar CapitalReimagined VenturesSoleus CapitalT. Rowe Price

Amunix Pharmaceuticalsamunix.comMar 2021 · $117M

Biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing novel biologics, protein, and peptide therapeutics.

BiotechSouth San Francisco, US

Trisha Millican(Director)James Topper(Director)Otello Stampacchia(Director)David Hirsch(Director)Volker Schellenberger(Executive Officer)James Brush(Director)

Co-investorsBain Capital Life SciencesFrazier Life SciencesLongitude CapitalViking GlobalBlackRockFranklin Templeton+6 more

Beacon Biosciencesbeacon.bioSep 2021 · $27M

Beacon Biosignals develops AI-powered EEG analytics technology to improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological, psychiatric, and sleep disorders.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesBoston, US

Jacob A. Donoghue, M.D., Ph.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Donoghue(CEO & Co-Founder)inJarrett Revels(CTO & Co-Founder)in

BoardCaitlin Donovan(Director)Pavel Raifeld(Director)Naveen Rao(Director)in

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystAlumni VenturesCatalio Capital Management, LPGV (Google Ventures)Half Court VenturesIaso Ventures+5 more

Exo Therapeuticsexo-therapeutics.comin𝕏Oct 2021 · $78M

Exo Therapeutics is a small molecule drug discovery company developing therapeutics through its ExoSight platform, which targets exosites—unique binding pockets on enzymes—to address previously undruggable diseases in oncology, inflammation, and other therapeutic areas.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

David Liu, PhD(Founder)Alan Saghatelian, PhD(Co-Founder)David LiuinAlan Saghetelian

Co-investorsNewpath PartnersCRV (Charles River Ventures)Nextech InvestRaptor GroupSamsara BioCapitalBiotechnology Value Fund+1 more

Formation Bioformation.bioin𝕏Sep 2021 · $156M

Formation Bio develops drugs through partnerships with health systems, academic medical centers, and research sites, focusing on clinical trials in dermatology, rheumatology, and cardiometabolic diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSNew York, US

Ben Liu(CEO & Co-Founder)inLinhao Zhang(Co-Founder)inBenjamine Liu(Founder)Kit Dobyns(Founder)Mary Rozenman(Founder)

BoardAlfred Lin(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzSequoia CapitalSam AltmanSection 32Thrive CapitalFelicis Ventures+11 more

Genome Medicalgenomemedical.comin𝕏Aug 2021

Genome Medical provides telehealth-enabled genetic services, including genetic counseling, genetic testing, and clinical trial matching, with a focus on individuals with rare conditions.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSouth San Francisco, US

Lisa Alderson(Executive Officer, Director)inRandal Scott(Director)Jill Davies(Executive Officer, Director)inElizabeth Moreno(Executive Officer)inMark Sylvester(Chief Financial Officer)inAndrew Warner(Vice President, Product)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAvestria VenturesCanaan PartnersDreamers VCEcho Health VenturesGV (Google Ventures)+11 more

Hexagon Biohexagonbio.cominSep 2021 · $61M

Hexagon Bio develops novel payload mechanisms for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) aimed at overcoming resistance to current cancer treatments and expanding ADC indications.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMenlo Park, US

Colin James Bell Harvey(Director)Brian T. Naughton(Director)inMaureen Hillenmeyer(CEO & Co-Founder)in

BoardAlex Kolich(Director)

Co-investorsATEL VenturesB3 HoldingNextech InvestSoftBank Vision FundThe Column Group8VC+1 more

Komodo Healthkomodohealth.comin𝕏Mar 2021

Komodo integrates healthcare data across providers, health systems, care settings, and payers to deliver insights on disease incidence, treatment patterns, and health outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Web Sun(Founder)inArif Nathoo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCoatue ManagementFelicis VenturesICONIQMcKesson VenturesNZ Growth Capital Partners+7 more

Mnemo Therapeuticsmnemo-tx.comJun 2021 · $90M

Mnemo Therapeutics is a Paris-based clinical-stage biotech developing cell therapies using its EnfiniT epigenetic antigen discovery platform to target tumor-specific antigens for CAR-T therapies.

Co-investorsSofinnova PartnersAlexandriaREDMILE

Multiply Labsmultiplylabs.comin𝕏Series A · Apr 2021 · $20M

Multiply Labs builds robotic systems that automate biologics manufacturing for pharmaceutical companies.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Fred Parietti(CEO)inAlice Melocchi(CSO)inNaveen Jain(Investor)inJoe Wilson(COO)Tiffany Kuo(Head of Marketing and Operations)Zack Bright(Lead Robotics Engineer)

Co-investorsFifty YearsGarage CapitalJude GomilaLingottoP101 VenturesStrange Ventures+16 more

Nomic Bionomic.bioin𝕏Series A · Dec 2021 · $17M

Nomic offers an end-to-end protein profiling service built on its nELISA technology, quantifying up to 1000 informative proteins with absolute quantification for research studies.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMontreal, CA

Milad Dagher(Founder)inJeff Munzar(Founder)inElisha Krauss(Operations Manager)Ani Muradyan(Recruiter)

Co-investorsAmplitude Venture CapitalAvant BioFirst Star VenturesFront Row VenturesRaptor GroupY Combinator+9 more

ROME Therapeuticsrometx.comSep 2021

Boston-based biotech developing drugs against the 'dark genome'/repeatome for autoimmune disease, cancer and neurodegeneration.

Benjamin Greenbaum(Founder)David Ting(Founder)Rosana Kapeller(Founder)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzARCH Venture PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Luma GroupSanofi VenturesAbingworth+11 more

Sonoma Biotherapeuticssonomabio.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Sonoma Biotherapeutics develops engineered regulatory T cell therapies to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSouth San Francisco, US

Jeffrey Bluestone(Founder)inJeff Bluestone, PhD(Founder and Scientific Advisor; co-founder and former President and CEO)Qizhi Tang, PhD(Founder and Scientific Advisor)Fred Ramsdell, PhD(Founder and Scientific Advisor)Alexander Rudensky, PhD(Founder and Scientific Advisor)Stephen Dilly, MBBS, PhD(President and Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investors8VCARCH Venture PartnersFrazier Life SciencesGV (Google Ventures)JDRF T1D FundLAV+6 more

Vanqua Biovanquabio.comin𝕏Sep 2021

Vanqua Bio is a biotechnology company developing molecules intended to become medicines for neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and related neurological conditions.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevityChicago, US

Rand Sutherland(Director)inJim Sullivan(CEO)inKevin Hunt(CSO)in

BoardJonathan Silverstein(Director)inBernard Davitian(Director)Uya Chuluunbaatar(Director)

Co-investorsAvoro Capital AdvisorsOrbiMedOUP (Osage University Partners)Pontifax Venture CapitalOmega Funds

Verve Therapeuticsvervetx.comSeries B · Jan 2021 · $94M

Cambridge, MA biotech developing single-course in vivo base editing medicines to permanently lower cardiovascular disease risk.

BiotechCambridge, US

Andrew Ashe(Executive Officer)Sekar Kathiresan(Founder)inAndrew Bellinger(Executive Officer)Kiran Musunuru(Founder)

BoardJohn Evans(Director)Anthony Philippakis(Director)in

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersF-Prime CapitalGV (Google Ventures)RA CapitalvenBio PartnersWellington Management+3 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Cedilla Therapeutics, Inc.

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.