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Novartis' investments in the United States

Novartis, based in Switzerland, has backed 44 startups in the United States in rounds we track, $5.8B between them, grouped by their main sector.

44startups backed
4sectors
$5.8Braised between them
Biotechbiggest sector

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Biotech

34

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Pharma

5

Healthtech

3

AI

2

Segment by segment

Biotech

34 startups · $4.6B raised

  1. FreenomeFreenome is a biotechnology company with a comprehensive multiomics platform for cancer detection using a routine blood draw.United States$553M
  2. Intellia TherapeuticsIntellia Therapeutics is a genome editing company that develops curative gene-editing treatments.United States$485M
  3. Arcus BiosciencesArcus Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes novel therapies for the treatment of cancer.United States$427M
  4. Dren BioDren Bio focuses on protein engineering technologies for depletion of cells, protein aggregates, and other disease-causing agents.United States$375M
  5. Pear TherapeuticsPear Therapeutics is a Massachusetts-based prescription digital therapeutic platform that offers solutions such as clinical engageUnited States$239M
  6. Science 37Science 37 is a clinical research company that facilitates universal participation in clinical trials for patients and providers.United States$236M
  7. Aktis OncologyAktis Oncology is a biotechnology company discovering and developing a novel class of targeted radiopharmaceuticals.United States$175M
  8. Rani TherapeuticsRani is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that enables the development of orally administered biologics to improve patient outcomes.United States$168M

Pharma

5 startups · $622M raised

  1. Poseida TherapeuticsPoseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.United States$217M
  2. Adicet BioAdicet Bio is a biotechnology company discovering and developing first-in-class allogeneic gamma delta CAR t cell therapies for caUnited States$175M
  3. Flare TherapeuticsFlare Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, founded in 2021.United States$123M
  4. Thesan PharmaceuticalsThesan Pharmaceuticals is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for skin disorders.United States$65M
  5. Soteria BiotherapeuticsSoteria Biotherapeutics is an immuno-oncology biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies foUnited States$42M

Healthtech

3 startups · $540M raised

  1. CleerlyCleerly is a digital healthcare technology company based in Denver, founded in 2017.United States$372M
  2. Cala HealthCala Health is a bioelectronic medicine company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013.United States$150M
  3. RxLightningRxLightning automates the manual enrollment process of starting a patient on specialty medications.United States$18M

AI

2 startups · $65M raised

  1. OctaveOctave Capital partners with venture-backed and founder run technology companies to provide flexible growth capital and liquidity.United States$65M
  2. ParrotsSaaS AI/ML platform providing real-time voice and telecare to people with neurological disordersUnited States$20K

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Novartis as an investor and is based in United States. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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