# Top 41 Biotech Startups in Durham by Funding (2026)

> The 41 best-funded biotech startups in Durham, ranked by total funding raised: $1.0B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Humacyte** Humacyte, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/humacyte) Humacyte, Inc. *Founded* 2004 Durham, United States **$297M** last round Mar 2018
- 2 [**Atsena Therapeutics** Atsena Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on developing treatments for inherited retinal diseases (I](https://millionrounds.com/company/atsena-therapeutics) Atsena Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on developing treatments for inherited retinal diseases (I *Founded* 2019 Durham, United States **$150M** last round Apr 2025
- 3 [**Areteia Therapeutics** Areteia Therapeutics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/areteia-therapeutics) Areteia Therapeutics, Inc. *Founded* 2022 Durham, United States **$75M** last round Feb 2024
- 4 [**Baebies** Baebies is a medical device company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on improving newborn screening and pediatric testing through innovative digital mic](https://millionrounds.com/company/baebies) Baebies is a medical device company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on improving newborn screening and pediatric testing through innovative digital mic *Founded* 2014 Durham, United States **$70M** last round May 2022
- 5 [**Idera Pharmaceuticals** Idera Pharmaceuticals merged with Aceragen, Inc., a rare disease biopharmaceutical company, in September 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/idera-pharmaceuticals) Idera Pharmaceuticals merged with Aceragen, Inc., a rare disease biopharmaceutical company, in September 2022. *Founded* 1989 Durham, United States **$54M** last round Feb 2014
- 6 [**Ribometrix** Ribometrix is a platform therapeutics company that discovers small molecule drugs to treat human diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ribometrix) Ribometrix is a platform therapeutics company that discovers small molecule drugs to treat human diseases. *Founded* 2014 Durham, United States **$45M** last round Sept 2019
- 7 [**Scioderm** Scioderm, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, develops topical products for the treatment of chronic skin diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scioderm) Scioderm, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, develops topical products for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. *Founded* 2012 Durham, United States **$37M** last round Dec 2014
- 8 [**Biomason** Biomason, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biomason) Biomason, Inc. *Founded* 2012 Durham, United States **$37M** last round Jan 2025
- 9 [**410 Medical** 410 Medical is a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative products that enable frontline medical providers to improve care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/410-medical) 410 Medical is a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative products that enable frontline medical providers to improve care. *Founded* 2013 Durham, United States **$29M** last round Jul 2026
- 10 [**Vascular Pharmaceuticals** Vascular Pharmaceuticals engages in the development of therapeutics targeting the treatment of diabetes associated complications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vascular-pharmaceuticals) Vascular Pharmaceuticals engages in the development of therapeutics targeting the treatment of diabetes associated complications. *Founded* 2005 Durham, United States **$26M** last round Mar 2015
- 11 [**Ramona** Ramona develops high-throughput microscopy tools to unlock previously impossible experiments within the modern biology lab.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ramona) Ramona develops high-throughput microscopy tools to unlock previously impossible experiments within the modern biology lab. *Founded* 2018 Durham, United States **$25M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**LabConnect** LabConnect is a leading provider of central laboratory services and clinical trial support solutions, established in 2002 and headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee.](https://millionrounds.com/company/labconnect) LabConnect is a leading provider of central laboratory services and clinical trial support solutions, established in 2002 and headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee. *Founded* 2002 Durham, United States **$25M** last round Jun 2017
- 13 [**T3D Therapeutics** T3D Therapeutics is a company developing remedial therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and other CNS disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/t3d-therapeutics) T3D Therapeutics is a company developing remedial therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and other CNS disorders. *Founded* 2013 Durham, United States **$24M** last round Sept 2022
- 14 [**Xilis** Xilis is an oncology and precision health company that provides technologies to diagnoses cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xilis) Xilis is an oncology and precision health company that provides technologies to diagnoses cancer. *Founded* 2019 Durham, United States **$19M** last round Apr 2025
- 15 [**Spyryx Biosciences** Spyryx Biosciences develops a next-generation therapeutics for obstructive lung diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spyryx-biosciences) Spyryx Biosciences develops a next-generation therapeutics for obstructive lung diseases. *Founded* 2013 Durham, United States **$18M** last round May 2015
- 16 [**Tavros Therapeutics** Tavros Therapeutics is an emerging biotechnology company that discovers and develops therapies for cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tavros-therapeutics) Tavros Therapeutics is an emerging biotechnology company that discovers and develops therapies for cancer. *Founded* 2019 Durham, United States **$18M** last round Oct 2022
- 17 [**Incyclix Bio** Incyclix Bio, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, founded in 2020 by experts in cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) research.](https://millionrounds.com/company/incyclix-bio) Incyclix Bio, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, founded in 2020 by experts in cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) research. *Founded* 2020 Durham, United States **$16M** last round Apr 2026
- 18 [**BioSkryb Genomics** BioSkryb Genomics is a rapidly growing organization that is transforming single cell molecular discovery and analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioskryb-genomics) BioSkryb Genomics is a rapidly growing organization that is transforming single cell molecular discovery and analysis. *Founded* 2018 Durham, United States **$10M** last round Mar 2022
- 19 [**Belhaven Biopharma** Belhaven Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/belhaven-biopharma) Belhaven Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Durham, United States **$10M** last round Aug 2025
- 20 [**KBI Biopharma** KBI Biopharma is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in drug development and biomanufacturing services for the](https://millionrounds.com/company/kbi-biopharma) KBI Biopharma is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in drug development and biomanufacturing services for the *Founded* 1996 Durham, United States **$9.6M** last round Sept 2009
- 21 [**Disruptive Enterprises** Disruptive Enterprises is a health and wellness company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/disruptive-enterprises) Disruptive Enterprises is a health and wellness company. *Founded* 2014 Durham, United States **$7.8M** last round Feb 2019
- 22 [**Cell Microsystems** Cell Microsystems is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cell-microsystems) Cell Microsystems is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 Durham, United States **$6.5M** last round Aug 2023
- 23 [**Aerami Therapeutics** Aerami Therapeutics focuses on developing novel inhaled therapies for the treatment of chronic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerami-therapeutics) Aerami Therapeutics focuses on developing novel inhaled therapies for the treatment of chronic diseases. *Founded* 2010 Durham, United States **$5.4M** last round Sept 2022
- 24 [**Lindy Biosciences** Lindy Biosciences is a development-stage protein therapeutic formulations company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lindy-biosciences) Lindy Biosciences is a development-stage protein therapeutic formulations company. *Founded* 2017 Durham, United States **$3.2M** last round Mar 2022
- 25 [**Pulvinar Neuro** Pulvinar Neuro is to enable and support outstanding basic and translational neuroscience research.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pulvinar-neuro) Pulvinar Neuro is to enable and support outstanding basic and translational neuroscience research. *Founded* - Durham, United States **$3.1M** last round May 2023
- 26 [**NabGen, Inc.** NabGen, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nabgen-inc) NabGen, Inc. *Founded* 2019 Durham, United States **$3.0M** last round Aug 2025
- 27 [**Parion Sciences** Parion Sciences is a development stage company dedicated to research, development,](https://millionrounds.com/company/parion-sciences) Parion Sciences is a development stage company dedicated to research, development, *Founded* 1999 Durham, United States **$3.0M** last round Sept 2014
- 28 [**Lamassu Pharma** Lamassu Pharma is a biotech startup that solves the critical unmet medical need for severe acute pancreatitis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lamassu-pharma) Lamassu Pharma is a biotech startup that solves the critical unmet medical need for severe acute pancreatitis. *Founded* 2018 Durham, United States **$2.7M** last round Jun 2025
- 29 [**Altis Biosystems** Altis Biosystems is a scientific innovation company based in Durham, NC, focused on advancing pre-clinical drug discovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altis-biosystems) Altis Biosystems is a scientific innovation company based in Durham, NC, focused on advancing pre-clinical drug discovery. *Founded* 2015 Durham, United States **$2.1M** last round Apr 2025
- 30 [**Zymtronix** Zymtronix Catalytic Systems, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zymtronix) Zymtronix Catalytic Systems, Inc. *Founded* 2013 Durham, United States **$2.0M** last round Dec 2021
- 31 [**Chesson Laboratory Associates** Chesson Laboratory Associates is a healthcare products company developing polymer-based medical care products in the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chesson-laboratory-associates) Chesson Laboratory Associates is a healthcare products company developing polymer-based medical care products in the United States. *Founded* 2006 Durham, United States **$2.0M** last round Feb 2014
- 32 [**De Novo Foodlabs** De Novo Foodlabs is a biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on developing animal-free, precision-fermented nutritional solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/de-novo-foodlabs) De Novo Foodlabs is a biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on developing animal-free, precision-fermented nutritional solutions. *Founded* 2021 Durham, United States **$1.5M** last round Aug 2024
- 33 [**EydisBio** EydisBio is the operator of a biotech platform dedicated to developing medical solutions for cancer and arthritis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eydisbio) EydisBio is the operator of a biotech platform dedicated to developing medical solutions for cancer and arthritis. *Founded* 2016 Durham, United States **$500K** last round Oct 2024
- 34 [**CasTag Biosciences** CasTag Biosciences specializes in cell biology and regenerative medicine, focusing on revolutionizing the speed of endogenously.](https://millionrounds.com/company/castag-biosciences) CasTag Biosciences specializes in cell biology and regenerative medicine, focusing on revolutionizing the speed of endogenously. *Founded* 2020 Durham, United States **$256K** last round Feb 2021
- 35 [**QATCH Technologies** QATCH Technologies company that’s developing a tool to determine the injectability and manufacturability of biopharmaceutical products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qatch-technologies) QATCH Technologies company that’s developing a tool to determine the injectability and manufacturability of biopharmaceutical products. *Founded* 2016 Durham, United States **$250K** last round May 2023
- 36 [**BaseTrace** BaseTrace provides DNA-based tracers that can establish liability and greatly reduce litigation costs for natural gas production firms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/basetrace) BaseTrace provides DNA-based tracers that can establish liability and greatly reduce litigation costs for natural gas production firms. *Founded* 2012 Durham, United States **$245K** last round Jan 2015
- 37 [**Avior Bio** Avior Bio is a clinical-stage, pharmaceutical company developing drugs for distressed neurological conditions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avior-bio) Avior Bio is a clinical-stage, pharmaceutical company developing drugs for distressed neurological conditions. *Founded* 2017 Durham, United States **$200K** last round Feb 2023
- 38 [**Mimetics** Mimetics is a technology and science company that specializes in biological processes through computational and mathematical tools.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mimetics) Mimetics is a technology and science company that specializes in biological processes through computational and mathematical tools. *Founded* 2014 Durham, United States **$178K** last round Jan 2024
- 39 [**Verinetics** Verinetics Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verinetics) Verinetics Inc. *Founded* 2009 Durham, United States **$135K** last round Mar 2025
- 40 [**Isolere Bio** Isolere Bio is a Healthcare Company provides manufacturing solutions,facilitate therapeutic developments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isolere-bio) Isolere Bio is a Healthcare Company provides manufacturing solutions,facilitate therapeutic developments. *Founded* 2017 Durham, United States **$75K** last round Sept 2022
- 41 [**AthemBio** AthemBio develops breakthrough technologies and transform them into solutions to solve major bioprocessing challenges.](https://millionrounds.com/company/athembio) AthemBio develops breakthrough technologies and transform them into solutions to solve major bioprocessing challenges. *Founded* - Durham, United States **$5K** last round Aug 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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