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Biotech startups in Canada

210 biotech startups in Canada have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.9B between them, with Toronto the most common home.

$4.9Braised by these 50
210on our record in all
Torontomost common home
AbCelleraraised the most
  1. 1AbCelleraAbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that develops antibody therapeutics to improve patient outcomes.

    AbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that develops antibody therapeutics to improve patient outcomes.

    Founded 2012Vancouver, Canada$526Mlast round May 2023
  2. 2TRIUMFCanada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.

    Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.

    Founded 1970Vancouver, Canada$290Mlast round Apr 2024
  3. 3Repare TherapeuticsRepare Therapeutics is a developer of oncology drugs designed to target specific vulnerabilities of tumor cells.

    Repare Therapeutics is a developer of oncology drugs designed to target specific vulnerabilities of tumor cells.

    Founded 2016Saint Laurent, Canada$252Mlast round Oct 2021
  4. 4HLS TherapeuticsHLS is dedicated to the stewardship of branded pharmaceuticals through their life cycles post - exclusivity.

    HLS is dedicated to the stewardship of branded pharmaceuticals through their life cycles post - exclusivity.

    Founded 2014Caledon, Canada$221Mlast round Aug 2024
  5. 5TilrayFounded -Canada$198Mlast round May 2023
  6. 6Deep GenomicsDeep Genomics is using artificial intelligence to build a new universe of life-saving genetic therapies.

    Deep Genomics is using artificial intelligence to build a new universe of life-saving genetic therapies.

    Founded 2014Toronto, Canada$197Mlast round Jul 2021
  7. 7Alpha-9 OncologyAlpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted treatments for cancer.

    Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted treatments for cancer.

    Founded 2019Boston, Canada$175Mlast round Oct 2024
  8. 8Enobia PharmaEnobia Pharma develops therapies for the treatment of serious genetic bone disorders.

    Enobia Pharma develops therapies for the treatment of serious genetic bone disorders.

    Founded 1997Montreal, Canada$158Mlast round Aug 2011
  9. 9BiossilBiossil is an AI-native biopharma company located in Toronto, Canada.

    Biossil is an AI-native biopharma company located in Toronto, Canada.

    Founded 2023Toronto, Canada$153Mlast round Sept 2026
  10. 10Abdera TherapeuticsAbdera Therapeutics is a precision oncology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada.

    Abdera Therapeutics is a precision oncology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada.

    Founded 2020South San Francisco, Canada$142Mlast round Apr 2023
  11. 11MedAvailMedAvail focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of advanced nutrition products.

    MedAvail focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of advanced nutrition products.

    Founded 2012Mississauga, Canada$140Mlast round Mar 2023
  12. 12Virogin BiotechVirogin Biotech is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Richmond/Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

    Virogin Biotech is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Richmond/Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

    Founded 2015Richmond, Canada$120Mlast round Sept 2021
  13. 13Milestone PharmaceuticalsMilestone Pharmaceuticals is a drug development company developing small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

    Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a drug development company developing small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

    Founded 2005Canada$110Mlast round Oct 2018
  14. 14Chinook TherapeuticsChinook Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of therapeutics and life science.

    Chinook Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of therapeutics and life science.

    Founded 2019Vancouver, Canada$105Mlast round May 2022
  15. 15Fusion PharamaceuticalsFounded -Canada$105Mlast round Apr 2019
  16. 16BenchSciBenchSci is a Toronto-based software company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for life sciences and drug discovery.

    BenchSci is a Toronto-based software company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for life sciences and drug discovery.

    Founded 2015Toronto, Canada$98Mlast round May 2023
  17. 17AlayaCareAlayaCare delivers an end-to-end home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem for patients.

    AlayaCare delivers an end-to-end home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem for patients.

    Founded 2014Montreal, Canada$95Mlast round Feb 2026
  18. 18Highland TherapeuticsHighland Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company that uses technologies to optimize the delivery of previously approved drugs.

    Highland Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company that uses technologies to optimize the delivery of previously approved drugs.

    Founded 2008Canada$88Mlast round Jun 2015
  19. 19EndoceuticsEndoceutics work in the field of women's health as well as in the prevention and treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers.

    Endoceutics work in the field of women's health as well as in the prevention and treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers.

    Founded 2006Quebec, Canada$85Mlast round Jan 2017
  20. 20PointClickCarePointClickCare develops web-based products and services to help long-term care providers manage the complete lifecycle of resident care.

    PointClickCare develops web-based products and services to help long-term care providers manage the complete lifecycle of resident care.

    Founded 1995Toronto, Canada$85Mlast round Feb 2017
  21. 21Fusion PharmaceuticalsFusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing radiopharmaceuticals.

    Fusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing radiopharmaceuticals.

    Founded 2014Hamilton, Canada$85Mlast round Feb 2023
  22. 22DialogueFounded -Canada$84Mlast round Jul 2020
  23. 23LeagueLeague is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences.

    League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences.

    Founded 2014Toronto, Canada$76Mlast round Feb 2025
  24. 24Congruence TherapeuticsCongruence Therapeutics is a Montreal-based biotechnology company founded in 2021 by Clarissa Desjardins, PhD, and Michael Rock Goldsmith.

    Congruence Therapeutics is a Montreal-based biotechnology company founded in 2021 by Clarissa Desjardins, PhD, and Michael Rock Goldsmith.

    Founded 2021Montreal, Canada$72Mlast round Mar 2026
  25. 25Gemin X PharmaceuticalsGemin X Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes targeted cancer therapeutics to improve the lives of patients.

    Gemin X Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes targeted cancer therapeutics to improve the lives of patients.

    Founded 1998Canada$71Mlast round Aug 2010
  26. 26InocucorFounded -Canada$70Mlast round Apr 2018
  27. 27Venus ConceptFounded -Canada$70Mlast round Apr 2026
  28. 28Reunion NeuroscienceReunion Neuroscience is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutic solutions for underserved mental health conditions.

    Reunion Neuroscience is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutic solutions for underserved mental health conditions.

    Founded 2019Toronto, Canada$69Mlast round May 2025
  29. 29XagenicXagenic is a molecular diagnostics company developing on-demand molecular testing, facilitating faster treatment decisions for patients.

    Xagenic is a molecular diagnostics company developing on-demand molecular testing, facilitating faster treatment decisions for patients.

    Founded 2010Toronto, Canada$67Mlast round Jul 2015
  30. 30ABK BiomedicalABK Biomedical combines the clinical market with biomaterials with a focus on treating hypervascular tumors.

    ABK Biomedical combines the clinical market with biomaterials with a focus on treating hypervascular tumors.

    Founded 2012Halifax, Canada$65Mlast round Oct 2025
  31. 31CandidCandid is a marketing and advertising firm that specializes in graphic design, copywriting, strategy, and execution.

    Candid is a marketing and advertising firm that specializes in graphic design, copywriting, strategy, and execution.

    Founded 2005Kansas City, Canada$64Mlast round Jan 2022
  32. 32Eupraxia PharmaceuticalsEupraxia is a clinical-stage biotech company developing locally delivered, extended-release alternatives to currently approved drugs.

    Eupraxia is a clinical-stage biotech company developing locally delivered, extended-release alternatives to currently approved drugs.

    Founded 2012Victoria, Canada$64Mlast round Feb 2026
  33. 33NervGen PharmaNervGen Pharma is a medicine company dedicated to creating solutions for the treatment of nerve damage and neurodegenerative diseases.

    NervGen Pharma is a medicine company dedicated to creating solutions for the treatment of nerve damage and neurodegenerative diseases.

    Founded 2017Vancouver, Canada$60Mlast round May 2026
  34. 34TMRWFounded -Canada$51Mlast round Aug 2025
  35. 35Helus PharmaHelus Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company that develops psychedelic therapeutics for mental health conditions.

    Helus Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company that develops psychedelic therapeutics for mental health conditions.

    Founded -Toronto, Canada$50Mlast round Sept 2026
  36. 36Next Edge CapitalNext Edge Capital is a biotechnology impact investing company that provides asset management services.

    Next Edge Capital is a biotechnology impact investing company that provides asset management services.

    Founded 2014Toronto, Canada$50Mlast round Apr 2022
  37. 37NuChem SciencesNuChem Sciences is a drug discovery in chemistry contract research organization (CRO) located in Montréal and Lévis.

    NuChem Sciences is a drug discovery in chemistry contract research organization (CRO) located in Montréal and Lévis.

    Founded 2011Montreal, Canada$38Mlast round Aug 2021
  38. 38Cynapsus TherapeuticsCynapsus is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing a non-injectable drug for Parkinson’s disease.

    Cynapsus is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing a non-injectable drug for Parkinson’s disease.

    Founded 2004Canada$37Mlast round Mar 2015
  39. 39Specific BiologicsSpecific Biologics develops novel gene editing technologies to treat diseases at the genetic level in cells inside the body.

    Specific Biologics develops novel gene editing technologies to treat diseases at the genetic level in cells inside the body.

    Founded 2017Toronto, Canada$36Mlast round Nov 2026
  40. 40Applied Pharmaceutical InnovationApplied Pharmaceutical Innovation focuses on advancing the commercialization of life sciences and healthcare innovations.

    Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation focuses on advancing the commercialization of life sciences and healthcare innovations.

    Founded -Edmonton, Canada$36Mlast round Apr 2026
  41. 41Radiant BiotherapeuticsRadiant Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, founded in 2020.

    Radiant Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Toronto, Canada$35Mlast round Sept 2024
  42. 42InteraXonFounded -Canada$33Mlast round Nov 2017
  43. 43Precision NanoSystemPrecision NanoSystem provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glia cells.

    Precision NanoSystem provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glia cells.

    Founded 2010Vancouver, Canada$32Mlast round Oct 2020
  44. 44Altis LabsAltis Labs, Inc.

    Altis Labs, Inc.

    Founded 2019Toronto, Canada$31Mlast round Sept 2026
  45. 45NymiWorkplace wearables built on a connected worker platform with enterprise applications for security, productivity, and health & safety.

    Workplace wearables built on a connected worker platform with enterprise applications for security, productivity, and health & safety.

    Founded 2011Toronto, Canada$30Mlast round May 2017
  46. 46Methylation SciencesFounded -Canada$30Mlast round Oct 2016
  47. 47Thryv TherapeuticsThryv Therapeutics is a precision medicine approach to treat patients with Long QT Syndrome and potentially other arrhythmias.

    Thryv Therapeutics is a precision medicine approach to treat patients with Long QT Syndrome and potentially other arrhythmias.

    Founded 2019Laval, Canada$30Mlast round Nov 2026
  48. 48PreciTheraPreciThera is a biotechnology company

    PreciThera is a biotechnology company

    Founded 2016Montreal, Canada$29Mlast round Jul 2017
  49. 49Natrix SeparationsNatrix Separations delivers multi-cycle disposable chromatography products to the life science, food, beverage and water markets.

    Natrix Separations delivers multi-cycle disposable chromatography products to the life science, food, beverage and water markets.

    Founded 2004Canada$29Mlast round Jul 2014
  50. 50Telesta TherapeuticsTelesta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the licensing, acquisition, and development of transformational therapeutics.

    Telesta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the licensing, acquisition, and development of transformational therapeutics.

    Founded 1979Canada$29Mlast round Aug 2015
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