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Biotech startups founded in 2020

337 biotech startups founded in 2020 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $7.0B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$7.0Braised by these 50
337on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
National Resilienceraised the most
  1. 1National ResilienceFounded 2020United States$1.6Blast round Jul 2026
  2. 2Leyden LabsLeyden Labs, founded in June 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for respiratory health and pande

    Leyden Labs, founded in June 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for respiratory health and pande

    Founded 2020Leiden, Netherlands$221Mlast round Jun 2026
  3. 3Soley TherapeuticsSoley Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on drug discovery and development.

    Soley Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on drug discovery and development.

    Founded 2020South San Francisco, United States$200Mlast round Jan 2026
  4. 4Lycia TherapeuticsLycia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California.

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

    Founded 2020South San Francisco, United States$182Mlast round Jun 2026
  5. 5Tune TherapeuticsTune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2020.

    Tune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Seattle, United States$175Mlast round Jan 2025
  6. 6GentiBioGentiBio is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company founded in 2020, focused on developing engineered regulatory T-cell therapies (EngTregs) to address Type 1

    GentiBio is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company founded in 2020, focused on developing engineered regulatory T-cell therapies (EngTregs) to address Type 1

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$157Mlast round Aug 2021
  7. 7Graphite BioGraphite Bio is a next-generation gene editing company that is driven to apply our breakthrough technology.

    Graphite Bio is a next-generation gene editing company that is driven to apply our breakthrough technology.

    Founded 2020South San Francisco$151Mlast round Mar 2021
  8. 8Scorpion TherapeuticsScorpion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in precision oncology.

    Scorpion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in precision oncology.

    Founded 2020Boston, United States$150Mlast round Jul 2024
  9. 9MOMA TherapeuticsMOMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020.

    MOMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$150Mlast round May 2022
  10. 10Clasp TherapeuticsClasp Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on precision immuno-oncology.

    Clasp Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on precision immuno-oncology.

    Founded 2020Baltimore, United States$150Mlast round Mar 2024
  11. 11Tenpoint TherapeuticsTenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing vision-restoring engineered cell-based therapeutics.

    Tenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing vision-restoring engineered cell-based therapeutics.

    Founded 2020Irvine, United Kingdom$150Mlast round Jan 2026
  12. 12SyncromuneSyncromune® Inc.

    Syncromune® Inc.

    Founded 2020Fort Lauderdale, United States$145Mlast round May 2026
  13. 13Outpace BioOutpace Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington.

    Outpace Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington.

    Founded 2020Seattle, United States$144Mlast round Aug 2024
  14. 14Abdera 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
  15. 15Ottimo PharmaOttimo Pharma is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom.

    Ottimo Pharma is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2020Sandwich, United Kingdom$140Mlast round Dec 2024
  16. 16VectorYVectorY Therapeutics is an Amsterdam-based biotechnology company founded in August 2020.

    VectorY Therapeutics is an Amsterdam-based biotechnology company founded in August 2020.

    Founded 2020Amsterdam, Netherlands$138Mlast round Nov 2023
  17. 17Vigil NeuroscienceVigil Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.

    Vigil Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$130Mlast round Jun 2024
  18. 18GlycoEraGlycoEra is a CustomGlycanengineering platform that unlocks the glycan-mediated biology to develop a pipeline of novel therapeutics.

    GlycoEra is a CustomGlycanengineering platform that unlocks the glycan-mediated biology to develop a pipeline of novel therapeutics.

    Founded 2020Schlieren, Switzerland$130Mlast round May 2025
  19. 19Great Lakes Discoveries LLCGreat Lakes Discoveries is a company set up by University of Michigan to boost drug commercialisation efforts.

    Great Lakes Discoveries is a company set up by University of Michigan to boost drug commercialisation efforts.

    Founded 2020New York$130Mlast round May 2020
  20. 20Purespring TherapeuticsPurespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology.

    Purespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$128Mlast round Sept 2025
  21. 21InvivydInvivyd develops antibodies to transcend the limitations of the human immune system and fight against viral infections.

    Invivyd develops antibodies to transcend the limitations of the human immune system and fight against viral infections.

    Founded 2020Waltham, United States$125Mlast round Nov 2025
  22. 22EvommuneEvommune is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics that halt progressive disease and address their symptoms.

    Evommune is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics that halt progressive disease and address their symptoms.

    Founded 2020Palo Alto, United States$125Mlast round Feb 2026
  23. 23SalioGen TherapeuticsSalioGen Therapeutics was a genetic medicine company founded in 2019 or 2020 and based in Lexington/Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    SalioGen Therapeutics was a genetic medicine company founded in 2019 or 2020 and based in Lexington/Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    Founded 2020Lexington, United States$115Mlast round Jan 2022
  24. 24D3 BioD3 Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Wuxi, China, founded in 2020.

    D3 Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Wuxi, China, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Wuxi, China$108Mlast round Dec 2025
  25. 25AavantiBioAavantiBio is a biopharmaceutical company that provides gene transfer and gene editing therapies to treat genetic diseases.

    AavantiBio is a biopharmaceutical company that provides gene transfer and gene editing therapies to treat genetic diseases.

    Founded 2020Cambridge$107Mlast round Oct 2020
  26. 26Prolific MachinesProlific Machines unlocks production of next-generation therapeutics with a light-controlled gene expression system and closed-loop control.

    Prolific Machines unlocks production of next-generation therapeutics with a light-controlled gene expression system and closed-loop control.

    Founded 2020Emeryville, United States$105Mlast round Oct 2026
  27. 27Cajal NeuroscienceCajal Neuroscience is a drug discovery company focused on neurodegenerative disease.

    Cajal Neuroscience is a drug discovery company focused on neurodegenerative disease.

    Founded 2020Seattle, United States$96Mlast round Nov 2022
  28. 28SynOx TherapeuticsSynOx Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin, Ireland.

    SynOx Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin, Ireland.

    Founded 2020Dublin, Ireland$92Mlast round Oct 2024
  29. 29Forge BiologicsForge Biologics is a hybrid gene therapy contract manufacturing and therapeutic development company based in Grove City, Ohio.

    Forge Biologics is a hybrid gene therapy contract manufacturing and therapeutic development company based in Grove City, Ohio.

    Founded 2020Columbus, United States$90Mlast round Sept 2022
  30. 30SAB BiotherapeuticsSAB Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical development company.

    SAB Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical development company.

    Founded 2020Sioux Falls, United States$85Mlast round Mar 2026
  31. 31MBrace TherapeuticsMBrace Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, California.

    MBrace Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, California.

    Founded 2020San Diego, United States$85Mlast round Nov 2023
  32. 32UltrahumanUltrahuman is a health technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in metabolic fitness and wellness.

    Ultrahuman is a health technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in metabolic fitness and wellness.

    Founded 2020Bengaluru, India$81Mlast round Sept 2026
  33. 33Faze MedicinesFaze Medicines was a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020.

    Faze Medicines was a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$81Mlast round Dec 2020
  34. 34Complement TherapeuticsComplement Therapeutics (CTx) is a biotechnology company founded in March 2020, emerging from The University of Manchester.

    Complement Therapeutics (CTx) is a biotechnology company founded in March 2020, emerging from The University of Manchester.

    Founded 2020Munich, United Kingdom$79Mlast round Apr 2023
  35. 35Chroma TherapeuticsChroma Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford/Abingdon, UK.

    Chroma Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford/Abingdon, UK.

    Founded 2020Milton, United Kingdom$78Mlast round Jun 2009
  36. 36LightshipLightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and a producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.

    Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and a producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.

    Founded 2020United States$77Mlast round Dec 2025
  37. 37NextPoint TherapeuticsNextPoint Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics to treat cancer patients.

    NextPoint Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics to treat cancer patients.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$76Mlast round Jul 2026
  38. 38Pheast TherapeuticsPheast Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Palo Alto, California, with operations in Redwood City.

    Pheast Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Palo Alto, California, with operations in Redwood City.

    Founded 2020Redwood City, United States$76Mlast round Apr 2022
  39. 39CellanomeCellanome is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 by Mostafa Ronaghi, based in Foster City, California.

    Cellanome is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 by Mostafa Ronaghi, based in Foster City, California.

    Founded 2020Foster City, United States$76Mlast round Jun 2026
  40. 40NormunityNormunity is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on developing innovative precision immuno-oncology therapies.

    Normunity is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on developing innovative precision immuno-oncology therapies.

    Founded 2020West Haven, United States$75Mlast round Jan 2025
  41. 41Zentera TherapeuticsZentera Therapeutics, also known as 正腾康生物科技, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China.

    Zentera Therapeutics, also known as 正腾康生物科技, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China.

    Founded 2020Shanghai, China$75Mlast round Aug 2021
  42. 42Pardes BiosciencesPardes Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of coronavirus.

    Pardes Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of coronavirus.

    Founded 2020Carlsbad, United States$75Mlast round Dec 2021
  43. 43Code BiotherapeuticsCode Biotherapeutics (Code Bio) is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.

    Code Biotherapeutics (Code Bio) is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.

    Founded 2020Hatfield, United States$75Mlast round Jun 2022
  44. 44GravitonGraviton develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune, cancer, certain genetic, fibrotic, and other serious diseases.

    Graviton develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune, cancer, certain genetic, fibrotic, and other serious diseases.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$75Mlast round Feb 2024
  45. 45ROME TherapeuticsROME Therapeutics is developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases by harnessing the power of the repeatome.

    ROME Therapeutics is developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases by harnessing the power of the repeatome.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$72Mlast round Sept 2023
  46. 46Resolve BioSciencesResolve Biosciences is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in precision spatial biology and single-cell analysis.

    Resolve Biosciences is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in precision spatial biology and single-cell analysis.

    Founded 2020Monheim am Rhein, Germany$71Mlast round Oct 2022
  47. 47Medilink TherapeuticsMediLink Therapeutics, founded in 2020 and based in Suzhou, China, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation Antibody-Drug

    MediLink Therapeutics, founded in 2020 and based in Suzhou, China, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation Antibody-Drug

    Founded 2020Su Zhou Shi, China$70Mlast round Mar 2022
  48. 48VialScalable biotech advancing clinical programs with cost-effective trials and computationally designed therapeutics.

    Scalable biotech advancing clinical programs with cost-effective trials and computationally designed therapeutics.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$67Mlast round Nov 2022
  49. 49AdelaAdela creates develops technologies centered around detecting high-risk conditions like cancer through routine blood tests.

    Adela creates develops technologies centered around detecting high-risk conditions like cancer through routine blood tests.

    Founded 2020Foster City, United States$65Mlast round Oct 2026
  50. 50Living OpticsLiving Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H

    Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H

    Founded 2020Milton, United Kingdom$61Mlast round Oct 2026
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