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Biotech startups founded in 2018

368 biotech startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $14B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$14Braised by these 50
368on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Neko Healthraised the most
  1. 1Neko HealthNeko Health is a health-tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018 by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne.

    Neko Health is a health-tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018 by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne.

    Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$1.7Blast round Sept 2026
  2. 2Dyne TherapeuticsDyne Therapeutics is a developer of targeted therapies intended for serious muscle diseases.

    Dyne Therapeutics is a developer of targeted therapies intended for serious muscle diseases.

    Founded 2018Waltham, United States$828Mlast round Jul 2026
  3. 3ErascaErasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.

    Erasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$739Mlast round Jul 2026
  4. 4Nuvation BioNuvation Bio is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on unmet needs in oncology.

    Nuvation Bio is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on unmet needs in oncology.

    Founded 2018New York, United States$675Mlast round Jun 2026
  5. 5Mirum PharmaceuticalsMirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies.

    Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies.

    Founded 2018Foster City, United States$669Mlast round May 2026
  6. 6Tyra BiosciencesTyra Biosciences is a biotechnology company targeting new pathways of acquired resistance in oncology with purpose-built drugs.

    Tyra Biosciences is a biotechnology company targeting new pathways of acquired resistance in oncology with purpose-built drugs.

    Founded 2018Carlsbad, United States$600Mlast round Sept 2026
  7. 7Phathom PharmaceuticalsPhathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company.

    Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company.

    Founded 2018Florham Park, United States$530Mlast round Jan 2026
  8. 8Cerevel TherapeuticsCerevel Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs to treat neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

    Cerevel Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs to treat neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

    Founded 2018Boston, United States$450Mlast round Oct 2023
  9. 9Century TherapeuticsCentury Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops cell therapies for hematological and solid tumor malignancies.

    Century Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops cell therapies for hematological and solid tumor malignancies.

    Founded 2018Philadelphia, United States$385Mlast round Jan 2026
  10. 10Passage BioPassage Bio is a fully integrated gene therapy company developing therapies for the treatment of monogenic central nervous system diseases.

    Passage Bio is a fully integrated gene therapy company developing therapies for the treatment of monogenic central nervous system diseases.

    Founded 2018United States$380Mlast round Jan 2021
  11. 11Belite BioBelite Bio is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical drug development company.

    Belite Bio is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical drug development company.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$350Mlast round Dec 2025
  12. 1289Bio89bio is a biopharmaceutical company that develops clinical-stage therapies for liver and cardiometabolic diseases.

    89bio is a biopharmaceutical company that develops clinical-stage therapies for liver and cardiometabolic diseases.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$348Mlast round Jan 2025
  13. 13Star TherapeuticsStar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.

    Star Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018South San Francisco, United States$325Mlast round Oct 2026
  14. 14Monte Rosa TherapeuticsMonte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops cancer therapeutics that modulate protein degradation pathways.

    Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops cancer therapeutics that modulate protein degradation pathways.

    Founded 2018Basel, Switzerland$300Mlast round Jan 2026
  15. 15CinCor PharmaCinCor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops treatments for cardiovascular diseases.

    CinCor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops treatments for cardiovascular diseases.

    Founded 2018Cincinnati, United States$275Mlast round Aug 2022
  16. 16Shape TherapeuticsA biotechnology company developing RNA technologies to shape the future of gene therapy

    A biotechnology company developing RNA technologies to shape the future of gene therapy

    Founded 2018Seattle, United States$260Mlast round Jul 2026
  17. 17Aviceda TherapeuticsAviceda Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018.

    Aviceda Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United States$208Mlast round Jan 2025
  18. 18Verve TherapeuticsVerve Therapeutics is a genetic medicine firm that is developing treatments for cardiovascular disease.

    Verve Therapeutics is a genetic medicine firm that is developing treatments for cardiovascular disease.

    Founded 2018Boston, United States$202Mlast round Nov 2023
  19. 19Dewpoint TherapeuticsDewpoint Therapeutics is a biotech company developing a drug platform that targets biomolecular condensates.

    Dewpoint Therapeutics is a biotech company developing a drug platform that targets biomolecular condensates.

    Founded 2018Boston, United States$196Mlast round Jul 2026
  20. 20NeurogeneNeurogene is a developer of genetic medicines intended to improve patient outcomes for neurological disorders.

    Neurogene is a developer of genetic medicines intended to improve patient outcomes for neurological disorders.

    Founded 2018New York, United States$194Mlast round Jul 2026
  21. 21Electra TherapeuticsElectra Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.

    Electra Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018South San Francisco, United States$183Mlast round Oct 2025
  22. 22Sidecar HealthSidecar Health, Inc.

    Sidecar Health, Inc.

    Founded 2018Manhattan Beach, United States$183Mlast round Jun 2024
  23. 23Sionna TherapeuticsSionna Therapeutics is developing novel small molecule therapies to treat cystic fibrosis (CF).

    Sionna Therapeutics is developing novel small molecule therapies to treat cystic fibrosis (CF).

    Founded 2018Natick, United States$182Mlast round Mar 2024
  24. 24Jasper TherapeuticsJasper Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops novel antibody therapies for stem cell transplants.

    Jasper Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops novel antibody therapies for stem cell transplants.

    Founded 2018Redwood City, United States$167Mlast round Jul 2026
  25. 25Nutcracker TherapeuticsNutcracker Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, specializing in mRNA therapeutics and a unique GMP manufacturing platform.

    Nutcracker Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, specializing in mRNA therapeutics and a unique GMP manufacturing platform.

    Founded 2018Emeryville, United States$167Mlast round Mar 2022
  26. 26Kyverna TherapeuticsKyverna Therapeutics is pioneering a new class of therapies and cures for serious autoimmune diseases.

    Kyverna Therapeutics is pioneering a new class of therapies and cures for serious autoimmune diseases.

    Founded 2018Berkeley, United States$160Mlast round Dec 2025
  27. 27RayzeBioRayzeBio is a pharmaceuticals company that develops targeted radiopharmaceutical drugs for cancer.

    RayzeBio is a pharmaceuticals company that develops targeted radiopharmaceutical drugs for cancer.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$160Mlast round Sept 2022
  28. 28Quoin PharmaceuticalsQuoin Pharmaceuticals is into developing products which address major unmet medical needs.

    Quoin Pharmaceuticals is into developing products which address major unmet medical needs.

    Founded 2018Ashburn, United States$155Mlast round Sept 2026
  29. 29Brii BiosciencesBrii Biosciences is a biotechnology company that commits to bring innovative medicines to China as a way to improve public health.

    Brii Biosciences is a biotechnology company that commits to bring innovative medicines to China as a way to improve public health.

    Founded 2018Beijing$155Mlast round Mar 2021
  30. 30LEXEO TherapeuticsLEXEO Therapeutics utilizes gene therapy to treat genetically defined cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases.

    LEXEO Therapeutics utilizes gene therapy to treat genetically defined cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases.

    Founded 2018New York, United States$154Mlast round Oct 2025
  31. 31Allotera TherapeuticsAllotera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in St.

    Allotera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in St.

    Founded 2018St. Louis, United States$150Mlast round Jul 2026
  32. 32Boundless BioBoundless Bio is a precision oncology company that develops therapeutics directed against extrachromosomal DNA in aggressive cancers.

    Boundless Bio is a precision oncology company that develops therapeutics directed against extrachromosomal DNA in aggressive cancers.

    Founded 2018La Jolla, United States$146Mlast round May 2023
  33. 33Nura BioNura Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California.

    Nura Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2018South San Francisco, United States$142Mlast round Jun 2026
  34. 34Harrison.aiHarrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.

    Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.

    Founded 2018Haymarket, Australia$141Mlast round Feb 2025
  35. 35Supira MedicalSupira Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Los Gatos, California.

    Supira Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Los Gatos, California.

    Founded 2018Los Gatos, United States$136Mlast round Mar 2025
  36. 36Endeavor BioMedicinesEndeavor BioMedicines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019.

    Endeavor BioMedicines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$133Mlast round Apr 2024
  37. 37Acrivon TherapeuticsAcrivon Therapeutics is a precision oncology therapeutics company specializing in drug development through early clinical treatment success.

    Acrivon Therapeutics is a precision oncology therapeutics company specializing in drug development through early clinical treatment success.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United States$130Mlast round Apr 2024
  38. 38Bruntwood SciTechBruntwood SciTech is a life sciences property developer.Which provides unrivaled access to money and funds

    Bruntwood SciTech is a life sciences property developer.Which provides unrivaled access to money and funds

    Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$129Mlast round Apr 2025
  39. 39Quanta TherapeuticsQuanta Therapeutics, Inc.

    Quanta Therapeutics, Inc.

    Founded 2018South San Francisco, United States$127Mlast round Jun 2026
  40. 40Halda TherapeuticsHalda Therapeutics is a research-stage drug discovery company.

    Halda Therapeutics is a research-stage drug discovery company.

    Founded 2018New Haven, United States$126Mlast round Aug 2024
  41. 41Aspen NeuroscienceAspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies.

    Aspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$122Mlast round Nov 2025
  42. 42ElectroCoreFounded 2018United States$121Mlast round Nov 2017
  43. 43Escient PharmaceuticalsEscient Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held biotechnology company focusing on the advancement of G Protein-Coupled Receptor targeted drugs.

    Escient Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held biotechnology company focusing on the advancement of G Protein-Coupled Receptor targeted drugs.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$120Mlast round Nov 2022
  44. 44PepgenPepGen is empowering nucleic acid therapeutics to go the distance.

    PepGen is empowering nucleic acid therapeutics to go the distance.

    Founded 2018Oxford, United Kingdom$115Mlast round Sept 2025
  45. 45Pyxis OncologyPyxis Oncology is a biotechnology firm that develops antibody therapeutics intended to promote the body's immune response to cancer.

    Pyxis Oncology is a biotechnology firm that develops antibody therapeutics intended to promote the body's immune response to cancer.

    Founded 2018Boston, United States$110Mlast round Sept 2026
  46. 46AlltrnaAlltrna is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018.

    Alltrna is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United States$109Mlast round Aug 2023
  47. 47Variant BioVariant Bio is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, founded in 2018.

    Variant Bio is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Seattle, United States$105Mlast round Nov 2021
  48. 48Aligos TherapeuticsAligos Therapeutics is discovering and developing new classes of molecules that interact directly with disease-causing modalities.

    Aligos Therapeutics is discovering and developing new classes of molecules that interact directly with disease-causing modalities.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$105Mlast round Feb 2025
  49. 49Antios TherapeuticsAntios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018.

    Antios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Atlanta, United States$100Mlast round Nov 2021
  50. 50Singleron BiotechnologiesSingleron Biotechnologies is an innovative molecular diagnostic company.

    Singleron Biotechnologies is an innovative molecular diagnostic company.

    Founded 2018Nanjing$100Mlast round Nov 2021
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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