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Biotech startups in Houston

25 biotech startups in Houston have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 25 that have raised the most, $436M between them.

$436Mraised by these 25
25on our record in all
AlloVirraised the most
  1. 1AlloVirAlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.

    AlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$120Mlast round May 2019
  2. 2InGeneronInGeneron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing cell-based therapies to enhance orthopedic care.

    InGeneron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing cell-based therapies to enhance orthopedic care.

    Founded 2006Houston, United States$43Mlast round Jun 2019
  3. 3Oorja BioOorja Bio is a Houston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2023.

    Oorja Bio is a Houston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Houston, United States$30Mlast round May 2026
  4. 4March BiosciencesMarch Biosciences is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Houston, Texas.

    March Biosciences is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Houston, Texas.

    Founded 2021Houston, United States$29Mlast round Apr 2025
  5. 5SaranasSaranas, Inc.

    Saranas, Inc.

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$27Mlast round Jul 2021
  6. 6CrossBridge BioCrossBridge Bio operates as a biotechnology company.

    CrossBridge Bio operates as a biotechnology company.

    Founded -Houston, United States$25Mlast round Nov 2025
  7. 7CNS PharmaceuticalCNS Pharmaceutical is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel treatments for brain tumors.

    CNS Pharmaceutical is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel treatments for brain tumors.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$23Mlast round May 2026
  8. 8Medical InformaticsMedical Informatics offers solutions that give care teams access to the data they need to take action for alarm management and safety.

    Medical Informatics offers solutions that give care teams access to the data they need to take action for alarm management and safety.

    Founded 2010Houston, United States$17Mlast round Jan 2025
  9. 9ImmunoGenesisImmunoGenesis specializes in science-driven immune therapies for tumor treatment.

    ImmunoGenesis specializes in science-driven immune therapies for tumor treatment.

    Founded 2019Houston, United States$17Mlast round Dec 2025
  10. 10Stellanova TherapeuticsStellanova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies.

    Stellanova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies.

    Founded 2011Houston, United States$16Mlast round Jun 2021
  11. 11Biostate AIBiostate AI is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023, focused on precision health through the integration of generative AI and RNA sequencing.

    Biostate AI is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023, focused on precision health through the integration of generative AI and RNA sequencing.

    Founded 2023Houston, United States$12Mlast round May 2025
  12. 12Oxane MaterialsOxane is commercializing nanotechnology-enhanced propping agents that address oil and gas technical challenges.

    Oxane is commercializing nanotechnology-enhanced propping agents that address oil and gas technical challenges.

    Founded 2002Houston, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2010
  13. 13iwi Lifeiwi life is an algae farming company focused on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrient-dense food production.

    iwi life is an algae farming company focused on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrient-dense food production.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$10Mlast round Dec 2022
  14. 14OncolixOncolix is a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company developing a therapeutic protein for the treatment of cancer.

    Oncolix is a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company developing a therapeutic protein for the treatment of cancer.

    Founded 2007Houston, United States$8.5Mlast round Jan 2015
  15. 15Iterion TherapeuticsIterion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cancer care through innovative drug discovery.

    Iterion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cancer care through innovative drug discovery.

    Founded 2015Houston, United States$7.1Mlast round Nov 2025
  16. 16Diakonos OncologyDiakonos Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016.

    Diakonos Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Houston, United States$7.0Mlast round Dec 2025
  17. 17Salarius PharmaceuticalsSalarius Pharmaceuticals is an oncology-based biotechnology company developing new therapies to address gene dysregulation.

    Salarius Pharmaceuticals is an oncology-based biotechnology company developing new therapies to address gene dysregulation.

    Founded 2010Houston, United States$7.0Mlast round Nov 2025
  18. 18Stingray TherapeuticsStingray Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops immunotherapies to treat various types of cancer.

    Stingray Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops immunotherapies to treat various types of cancer.

    Founded 2018Houston, United States$6.6Mlast round Mar 2023
  19. 19CemvitaCemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy.

    Cemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$6.5Mlast round Feb 2024
  20. 20PraxisProAI-powered training platform designed to revolutionize pharmaceutical and medical device sales training.

    AI-powered training platform designed to revolutionize pharmaceutical and medical device sales training.

    Founded 2023Houston, United States$6.0Mlast round Jan 2026
  21. 21Arcxis BiotechnologiesArcxis Biotechnologies is focused on developing elegant, integrated and compact solutions to molecular diagnostic challenges.

    Arcxis Biotechnologies is focused on developing elegant, integrated and compact solutions to molecular diagnostic challenges.

    Founded 2004Houston, United States$3.4Mlast round May 2010
  22. 22AggredyneAggredyne is a biomedical company developing diagnostic devices for platelet therapy.

    Aggredyne is a biomedical company developing diagnostic devices for platelet therapy.

    Founded 2011Houston, United States$3.0Mlast round Apr 2012
  23. 23Resonant TherapeuticsResonant Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.

    Resonant Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.

    Founded 2015Houston, United States$2.5Mlast round Oct 2021
  24. 24Speratum Biopharma, Inc.Speratum Biopharma, Inc.

    Speratum Biopharma, Inc.

    Founded 2021Houston, United States$581Klast round Nov 2024
  25. 25Nano3D BiosciencesNano3D Biosciences (n3D) is a biotechnology startup based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2008.

    Nano3D Biosciences (n3D) is a biotechnology startup based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2008.

    Founded 2008Houston, United States$250Klast round Jun 2010
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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