# Top 50 Biotech Startups Founded in 2020 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded biotech startups founded in 2020, ranked by total funding raised: $7.0B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups-founded-2020 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**National Resilience**](https://millionrounds.com/company/national-resilience) *Founded* 2020 United States **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 2 [**Leyden Labs** Leyden Labs, founded in June 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for respiratory health and pande](https://millionrounds.com/company/leyden-labs) Leyden Labs, founded in June 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for respiratory health and pande *Founded* 2020 Leiden, Netherlands **$221M** last round Jun 2026
- 3 [**Soley Therapeutics** Soley Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on drug discovery and development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soley-therapeutics) Soley Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on drug discovery and development. *Founded* 2020 South San Francisco, United States **$200M** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**Lycia Therapeutics** Lycia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lycia-therapeutics) Lycia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2020 South San Francisco, United States **$182M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Tune Therapeutics** Tune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tune-therapeutics) Tune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Seattle, United States **$175M** last round Jan 2025
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**Graphite Bio** Graphite Bio is a next-generation gene editing company that is driven to apply our breakthrough technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphite-bio) Graphite Bio is a next-generation gene editing company that is driven to apply our breakthrough technology. *Founded* 2020 South San Francisco **$151M** last round Mar 2021
- 8 [**Scorpion Therapeutics** Scorpion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in precision oncology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scorpion-therapeutics) Scorpion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in precision oncology. *Founded* 2020 Boston, United States **$150M** last round Jul 2024
- 9 [**MOMA Therapeutics** MOMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moma-therapeutics) MOMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$150M** last round May 2022
- 10 [**Clasp Therapeutics** Clasp Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on precision immuno-oncology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clasp-therapeutics) Clasp Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on precision immuno-oncology. *Founded* 2020 Baltimore, United States **$150M** last round Mar 2024
- 11 [**Tenpoint Therapeutics** Tenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing vision-restoring engineered cell-based therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tenpoint-therapeutics) Tenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing vision-restoring engineered cell-based therapeutics. *Founded* 2020 Irvine, United Kingdom **$150M** last round Jan 2026
- 12 [**Syncromune** Syncromune® Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syncromune) Syncromune® Inc. *Founded* 2020 Fort Lauderdale, United States **$145M** last round May 2026
- 13 [**Outpace Bio** Outpace Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outpace-bio) Outpace Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington. *Founded* 2020 Seattle, United States **$144M** last round Aug 2024
- 14 [**Abdera Therapeutics** Abdera Therapeutics is a precision oncology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abdera-therapeutics) Abdera Therapeutics is a precision oncology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada. *Founded* 2020 South San Francisco, Canada **$142M** last round Apr 2023
- 15 [**Ottimo Pharma** Ottimo Pharma is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ottimo-pharma) Ottimo Pharma is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2020 Sandwich, United Kingdom **$140M** last round Dec 2024
- 16 [**VectorY** VectorY Therapeutics is an Amsterdam-based biotechnology company founded in August 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vectory) VectorY Therapeutics is an Amsterdam-based biotechnology company founded in August 2020. *Founded* 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$138M** last round Nov 2023
- 17 [**Vigil Neuroscience** Vigil Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vigil-neuroscience) Vigil Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$130M** last round Jun 2024
- 18 [**GlycoEra** GlycoEra is a CustomGlycanengineering platform that unlocks the glycan-mediated biology to develop a pipeline of novel therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glycoera) GlycoEra is a CustomGlycanengineering platform that unlocks the glycan-mediated biology to develop a pipeline of novel therapeutics. *Founded* 2020 Schlieren, Switzerland **$130M** last round May 2025
- 19 [**Great Lakes Discoveries LLC** Great Lakes Discoveries is a company set up by University of Michigan to boost drug commercialisation efforts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/great-lakes-discoveries-llc) Great Lakes Discoveries is a company set up by University of Michigan to boost drug commercialisation efforts. *Founded* 2020 New York **$130M** last round May 2020
- 20 [**Purespring Therapeutics** Purespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purespring-therapeutics) Purespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$128M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**Invivyd** Invivyd develops antibodies to transcend the limitations of the human immune system and fight against viral infections.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invivyd) Invivyd develops antibodies to transcend the limitations of the human immune system and fight against viral infections. *Founded* 2020 Waltham, United States **$125M** last round Nov 2025
- 22 [**Evommune** Evommune is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics that halt progressive disease and address their symptoms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evommune) Evommune is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics that halt progressive disease and address their symptoms. *Founded* 2020 Palo Alto, United States **$125M** last round Feb 2026
- 23 [**SalioGen Therapeutics** SalioGen Therapeutics was a genetic medicine company founded in 2019 or 2020 and based in Lexington/Cambridge, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saliogen-therapeutics) SalioGen Therapeutics was a genetic medicine company founded in 2019 or 2020 and based in Lexington/Cambridge, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2020 Lexington, United States **$115M** last round Jan 2022
- 24 [**D3 Bio** D3 Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Wuxi, China, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d3-bio) D3 Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Wuxi, China, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Wuxi, China **$108M** last round Dec 2025
- 25 [**AavantiBio** AavantiBio is a biopharmaceutical company that provides gene transfer and gene editing therapies to treat genetic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aavantibio) AavantiBio is a biopharmaceutical company that provides gene transfer and gene editing therapies to treat genetic diseases. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge **$107M** last round Oct 2020
- 26 [**Prolific Machines** Prolific Machines unlocks production of next-generation therapeutics with a light-controlled gene expression system and closed-loop control.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prolific-machines) Prolific Machines unlocks production of next-generation therapeutics with a light-controlled gene expression system and closed-loop control. *Founded* 2020 Emeryville, United States **$105M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**Cajal Neuroscience** Cajal Neuroscience is a drug discovery company focused on neurodegenerative disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cajal-neuroscience) Cajal Neuroscience is a drug discovery company focused on neurodegenerative disease. *Founded* 2020 Seattle, United States **$96M** last round Nov 2022
- 28 [**SynOx Therapeutics** SynOx Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin, Ireland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synox-therapeutics) SynOx Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin, Ireland. *Founded* 2020 Dublin, Ireland **$92M** last round Oct 2024
- 29 [**Forge Biologics** Forge Biologics is a hybrid gene therapy contract manufacturing and therapeutic development company based in Grove City, Ohio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forge-biologics) Forge Biologics is a hybrid gene therapy contract manufacturing and therapeutic development company based in Grove City, Ohio. *Founded* 2020 Columbus, United States **$90M** last round Sept 2022
- 30 [**SAB Biotherapeutics** SAB Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sab-biotherapeutics) SAB Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical development company. *Founded* 2020 Sioux Falls, United States **$85M** last round Mar 2026
- 31 [**MBrace Therapeutics** MBrace Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mbrace-therapeutics) MBrace Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, California. *Founded* 2020 San Diego, United States **$85M** last round Nov 2023
- 32 [**Ultrahuman** Ultrahuman is a health technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in metabolic fitness and wellness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ultrahuman) Ultrahuman is a health technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in metabolic fitness and wellness. *Founded* 2020 Bengaluru, India **$81M** last round Sept 2026
- 33 [**Faze Medicines** Faze Medicines was a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/faze-medicines) Faze Medicines was a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$81M** last round Dec 2020
- 34 [**Complement Therapeutics** Complement Therapeutics (CTx) is a biotechnology company founded in March 2020, emerging from The University of Manchester.](https://millionrounds.com/company/complement-therapeutics) Complement Therapeutics (CTx) is a biotechnology company founded in March 2020, emerging from The University of Manchester. *Founded* 2020 Munich, United Kingdom **$79M** last round Apr 2023
- 35 [**Chroma Therapeutics** Chroma Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford/Abingdon, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chroma-therapeutics) Chroma Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford/Abingdon, UK. *Founded* 2020 Milton, United Kingdom **$78M** last round Jun 2009
- 36 [**Lightship** Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and a producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightship) Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and a producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. *Founded* 2020 United States **$77M** last round Dec 2025
- 37 [**NextPoint Therapeutics** NextPoint Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics to treat cancer patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextpoint-therapeutics) NextPoint Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics to treat cancer patients. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$76M** last round Jul 2026
- 38 [**Pheast Therapeutics** Pheast Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Palo Alto, California, with operations in Redwood City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pheast-therapeutics) Pheast Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Palo Alto, California, with operations in Redwood City. *Founded* 2020 Redwood City, United States **$76M** last round Apr 2022
- 39 [**Cellanome** Cellanome is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 by Mostafa Ronaghi, based in Foster City, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellanome) Cellanome is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 by Mostafa Ronaghi, based in Foster City, California. *Founded* 2020 Foster City, United States **$76M** last round Jun 2026
- 40 [**Normunity** Normunity is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on developing innovative precision immuno-oncology therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/normunity) Normunity is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, focused on developing innovative precision immuno-oncology therapies. *Founded* 2020 West Haven, United States **$75M** last round Jan 2025
- 41 [**Zentera Therapeutics** Zentera Therapeutics, also known as 正腾康生物科技, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zentera-therapeutics) Zentera Therapeutics, also known as 正腾康生物科技, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China. *Founded* 2020 Shanghai, China **$75M** last round Aug 2021
- 42 [**Pardes Biosciences** Pardes Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of coronavirus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pardes-biosciences) Pardes Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of coronavirus. *Founded* 2020 Carlsbad, United States **$75M** last round Dec 2021
- 43 [**Code Biotherapeutics** Code Biotherapeutics (Code Bio) is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.](https://millionrounds.com/company/code-biotherapeutics) Code Biotherapeutics (Code Bio) is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. *Founded* 2020 Hatfield, United States **$75M** last round Jun 2022
- 44 [**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
- 45 [**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
- 46 [**Resolve BioSciences** Resolve Biosciences is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in precision spatial biology and single-cell analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/resolve-biosciences) Resolve Biosciences is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in precision spatial biology and single-cell analysis. *Founded* 2020 Monheim am Rhein, Germany **$71M** last round Oct 2022
- 47 [**Medilink Therapeutics** MediLink Therapeutics, founded in 2020 and based in Suzhou, China, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation Antibody-Drug](https://millionrounds.com/company/medilink-therapeutics) MediLink Therapeutics, founded in 2020 and based in Suzhou, China, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation Antibody-Drug *Founded* 2020 Su Zhou Shi, China **$70M** last round Mar 2022
- 48 [**Vial** Scalable biotech advancing clinical programs with cost-effective trials and computationally designed therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vial) Scalable biotech advancing clinical programs with cost-effective trials and computationally designed therapeutics. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$67M** last round Nov 2022
- 49 [**Adela** Adela creates develops technologies centered around detecting high-risk conditions like cancer through routine blood tests.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adela) Adela creates develops technologies centered around detecting high-risk conditions like cancer through routine blood tests. *Founded* 2020 Foster City, United States **$65M** last round Oct 2026
- 50 [**Living Optics** Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H](https://millionrounds.com/company/living-optics) Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H *Founded* 2020 Milton, United Kingdom **$61M** last round Oct 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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