# Top 50 Autoimmune Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded autoimmune startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $8.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/autoimmune-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Candid Therapeutics** Candid Therapeutics was a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/candid-therapeutics) Candid Therapeutics was a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 San Diego, United States **$875M** last round Mar 2026
- 2 [**Dianthus Therapeutics** Dianthus Therapeutics is a biotech company developing new treatments for serious autoimmune diseases using a more targeted approach.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dianthus-therapeutics) Dianthus Therapeutics is a biotech company developing new treatments for serious autoimmune diseases using a more targeted approach. *Founded* 2019 Waltham, United States **$719M** last round Mar 2026
- 3 [**Immunovant** Immunovant is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on enabling normal lives for patients with autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immunovant) Immunovant is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on enabling normal lives for patients with autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$550M** last round Dec 2025
- 4 [**Alumis** Alumis is a precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development and treatment of autoimmune disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alumis) Alumis is a precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development and treatment of autoimmune disorders. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$345M** last round Jan 2026
- 5 [**Dice Therapeutics** Dice Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that makes medicines for chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dice-therapeutics) Dice Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that makes medicines for chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$345M** last round Oct 2022
- 6 [**Viela Bio** Viela Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering and advancing treatments for severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/viela-bio) Viela Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering and advancing treatments for severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2017 United States **$325M** last round Jun 2019
- 7 [**Beeline Medicines** Beeline Medicines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision therapies for autoimmune and inflamm](https://millionrounds.com/company/beeline-medicines) Beeline Medicines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision therapies for autoimmune and inflamm *Founded* 2025 Stamford, United States **$300M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**T-Therapeutics** T-Therapeutics is a next-generation T cell receptor (TCR) company spun off from the University of Cambridge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/t-therapeutics) T-Therapeutics is a next-generation T cell receptor (TCR) company spun off from the University of Cambridge. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$279M** last round Nov 2026
- 9 [**SetPoint Medical** SetPoint Medical is a commercial-stage medical technology company founded in 2007, focused on developing bioelectronic therapies for chronic autoimmune conditions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/setpoint-medical) SetPoint Medical is a commercial-stage medical technology company founded in 2007, focused on developing bioelectronic therapies for chronic autoimmune conditions. *Founded* 2007 Santa Clarita, United States **$256M** last round Aug 2025
- 10 [**IGM Biosciences** IGM Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops medicine for people with infectious infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/igm-biosciences) IGM Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops medicine for people with infectious infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. *Founded* - Mountain View, United States **$209M** last round Jun 2023
- 11 [**Q32 Bio** Q32 Bio is a biotechnology company that develops treatments for patients with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/q32-bio) Q32 Bio is a biotechnology company that develops treatments for patients with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$200M** last round Jul 2026
- 12 [**Cabaletta Bio** Cabaletta Bio has adapted clinically-validated and FDA-approved CAR T cell technology to target B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cabaletta-bio) Cabaletta Bio has adapted clinically-validated and FDA-approved CAR T cell technology to target B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2017 Philadelphia, PA, United States **$200M** last round May 2026
- 13 [**Alpine Immune Sciences** Alpine Immune Sciences is an immunotherapy company focused on developing treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alpine-immune-sciences) Alpine Immune Sciences is an immunotherapy company focused on developing treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* 2015 Seattle, United States **$199M** last round Nov 2023
- 14 [**Annexon Biosciences** Annexon Biosciences is a biotech company, discovering and developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative and autoimmune disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/annexon-biosciences) Annexon Biosciences is a biotech company, discovering and developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative and autoimmune disorders. *Founded* - South San Francisco, United States **$180M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Timberlyne Therapeutics** Timberlyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/timberlyne-therapeutics) Timberlyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* - Boerne, United States **$180M** last round Jan 2025
- 16 [**Ethyreal Bio** Ethyreal Bio is a biotechnology startup developing precision therapies for autoimmune thyroid disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethyreal-bio) Ethyreal Bio is a biotechnology startup developing precision therapies for autoimmune thyroid disorders. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$161M** last round Jun 2026
- 17 [**Kyverna Therapeutics** Kyverna Therapeutics is pioneering a new class of therapies and cures for serious autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kyverna-therapeutics) Kyverna Therapeutics is pioneering a new class of therapies and cures for serious autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2018 Berkeley, United States **$160M** last round Dec 2025
- 18 [**GentiBio** GentiBio is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company founded in 2020, focused on developing engineered regulatory T-cell therapies (EngTregs) to address Type 1](https://millionrounds.com/company/gentibio) GentiBio is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company founded in 2020, focused on developing engineered regulatory T-cell therapies (EngTregs) to address Type 1 *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$157M** last round Aug 2021
- 19 [**Cerulean Pharma** Cerulean Pharma develops nanotechnology-based therapeutics for treating oncology, cardiovascular, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerulean-pharma) Cerulean Pharma develops nanotechnology-based therapeutics for treating oncology, cardiovascular, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* 2006 San Diego, United States **$152M** last round Apr 2015
- 20 [**Zura Bio** Zura Bio is a clinical-stage, multi-asset biotechnology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zura-bio) Zura Bio is a clinical-stage, multi-asset biotechnology company. *Founded* 2021 Henderson, United States **$144M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**Alvine Pharmaceuticals** Alvine Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alvine-pharmaceuticals) Alvine Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* 2005 United States **$138M** last round May 2013
- 22 [**Merida Biosciences** Merida Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision medicines for autoimmune and allergic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/merida-biosciences) Merida Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision medicines for autoimmune and allergic diseases. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United States **$121M** last round Apr 2025
- 23 [**Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals** Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elpiscience-biopharmaceuticals) Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Shanghai, China **$105M** last round May 2021
- 24 [**Synthekine** Synthekine is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synthekine) Synthekine is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Menlo Park, United States **$100M** last round Jan 2023
- 25 [**Maxion Therapeutics** Maxion Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxion-therapeutics) Maxion Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$91M** last round Mar 2025
- 26 [**Kezar Life Sciences** Kezar Life Sciences company focused on the discovery and development of drugs targeting protein homeostasis for autoimmune disorders](https://millionrounds.com/company/kezar-life-sciences) Kezar Life Sciences company focused on the discovery and development of drugs targeting protein homeostasis for autoimmune disorders *Founded* 2015 South San Francisco, United States **$85M** last round Oct 2022
- 27 [**AnaptysBio** AnaptysBio ($ANAB) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming patient health by discovering and developing innovative immunology therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaptysbio) AnaptysBio ($ANAB) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming patient health by discovering and developing innovative immunology therapeutics. *Founded* 2005 San Diego, United States **$85M** last round Jul 2015
- 28 [**Celsius Therapeutics** Celsius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops precision medicines for cancer and autoimmune disease patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celsius-therapeutics) Celsius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops precision medicines for cancer and autoimmune disease patients. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United States **$83M** last round Mar 2022
- 29 [**RegCell** RegCell is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing cell-based immunotherapies focused on regulatory T cells (Tregs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/regcell) RegCell is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing cell-based immunotherapies focused on regulatory T cells (Tregs). *Founded* 2016 Emeryville, United States **$81M** last round Sept 2026
- 30 [**Zag Bio** Zag Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing thymus-targeted medicines to treat and prevent autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zag-bio) Zag Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing thymus-targeted medicines to treat and prevent autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United States **$80M** last round Oct 2025
- 31 [**Aristea Therapeutics** Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aristea-therapeutics) Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$78M** last round Jul 2021
- 32 [**Cue Biopharma** Cue Biopharma is a developer of a productive platform for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cue-biopharma) Cue Biopharma is a developer of a productive platform for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. *Founded* 2014 Cambridge, United States **$76M** last round Jul 2026
- 33 [**Connect Biopharmaceuticals** Connect Biopharma is a developer of novel immune modulators for the treatment of serious autoimmune diseases and inflammation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/connect-biopharmaceuticals) Connect Biopharma is a developer of novel immune modulators for the treatment of serious autoimmune diseases and inflammation. *Founded* 2012 China **$75M** last round Jan 2019
- 34 [**Shattuck Labs** Shattuck Labs is a biotechnology company that provides novel class biologic medicines for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shattuck-labs) Shattuck Labs is a biotechnology company that provides novel class biologic medicines for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. *Founded* 2016 Austin, United States **$75M** last round Jun 2026
- 35 [**Lycera** Lycera discovers and develops small-molecule immunomodulators for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lycera) Lycera discovers and develops small-molecule immunomodulators for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer. *Founded* 2006 Ann Arbor, United States **$75M** last round Jun 2015
- 36 [**Graviton** Graviton develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune, cancer, certain genetic, fibrotic, and other serious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graviton) Graviton develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune, cancer, certain genetic, fibrotic, and other serious diseases. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$75M** last round Feb 2024
- 37 [**Arialys Therapeutics** Arialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arialys-therapeutics) Arialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California. *Founded* 2022 San Diego, United States **$73M** last round Jun 2025
- 38 [**ROME Therapeutics** ROME Therapeutics is developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases by harnessing the power of the repeatome.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rome-therapeutics) ROME Therapeutics is developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases by harnessing the power of the repeatome. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$72M** last round Sept 2023
- 39 [**EXUMA Biotech** EXUMA Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2015, focused on developing gene vector delivery solutions and CAR-T cell therapies for solid](https://millionrounds.com/company/exuma-biotech) EXUMA Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2015, focused on developing gene vector delivery solutions and CAR-T cell therapies for solid *Founded* 2015 West Palm Beach, United States **$70M** last round Aug 2026
- 40 [**Landos Biopharma** Landos Biopharma is a developer of an oral first-in-class therapeutics designed to target autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/landos-biopharma) Landos Biopharma is a developer of an oral first-in-class therapeutics designed to target autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2017 United States **$70M** last round Aug 2019
- 41 [**SciRhom** SciRhom GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Martinsried, Germany, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scirhom) SciRhom GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Martinsried, Germany, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Planegg, Germany **$68M** last round Jul 2024
- 42 [**Hillstar Bio** Hillstar Bio is a Boston-based biotechnology company founded in 2023, specializing in precision immunology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hillstar-bio) Hillstar Bio is a Boston-based biotechnology company founded in 2023, specializing in precision immunology. *Founded* 2023 Boston, United States **$67M** last round Mar 2025
- 43 [**Dualitas Therapeutics** Dualitas Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dualitas-therapeutics) Dualitas Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 South San Francisco, United States **$65M** last round Sept 2025
- 44 [**SuppreMol** SuppreMol is a biotechnology company developing treatment of autoimmune diseases leading to the cure of such disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/suppremol) SuppreMol is a biotechnology company developing treatment of autoimmune diseases leading to the cure of such disorders. *Founded* 2002 Martinsried, Germany **$63M** last round May 2013
- 45 [**Oblenio Bio** Oblenio Bio is a biotechnology company that develops T-cell engager therapeutic candidates for autoimmune disease treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oblenio-bio) Oblenio Bio is a biotechnology company that develops T-cell engager therapeutic candidates for autoimmune disease treatment. *Founded* - Oakland, United States **$62M** last round Jun 2026
- 46 [**Virdante Pharmaceuticals** Virdante Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virdante-pharmaceuticals) Virdante Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* 2007 United States **$60M** last round Oct 2011
- 47 [**Immunitas Therapeutics** Immunitas Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2019, focused on discovering and developing novel antibody-based therapeutics fo](https://millionrounds.com/company/immunitas-therapeutics) Immunitas Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2019, focused on discovering and developing novel antibody-based therapeutics fo *Founded* 2019 Waltham, United States **$58M** last round Aug 2021
- 48 [**Trubion Pharmaceuticals** Trubion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company creating a pipeline of product candidates to treat autoimmune disease and cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trubion-pharmaceuticals) Trubion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company creating a pipeline of product candidates to treat autoimmune disease and cancer. *Founded* 1999 United States **$56M** last round Sept 2009
- 49 [**Innocare** InnoCare is a Chinese biopharmaceutical company that develops treatment for cancer and autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innocare) InnoCare is a Chinese biopharmaceutical company that develops treatment for cancer and autoimmune diseases. *Founded* - China **$55M** last round Feb 2021
- 50 [**Appia Bio** Appia Bio was a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in Culver City, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/appia-bio) Appia Bio was a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in Culver City, California. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$52M** last round May 2021

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