# Top 25 Biotech Startups in Houston by Funding (2026)

> The 25 best-funded biotech startups in Houston, ranked by total funding raised: $436M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**AlloVir** AlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allovir) AlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases. *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$120M** last round May 2019
- 2 [**InGeneron** InGeneron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing cell-based therapies to enhance orthopedic care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ingeneron) InGeneron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing cell-based therapies to enhance orthopedic care. *Founded* 2006 Houston, United States **$43M** last round Jun 2019
- 3 [**Oorja Bio** Oorja Bio is a Houston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oorja-bio) Oorja Bio is a Houston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Houston, United States **$30M** last round May 2026
- 4 [**March Biosciences** March Biosciences is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Houston, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/march-biosciences) March Biosciences is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Houston, Texas. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$29M** last round Apr 2025
- 5 [**Saranas** Saranas, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saranas) Saranas, Inc. *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$27M** last round Jul 2021
- 6 [**CrossBridge Bio** CrossBridge Bio operates as a biotechnology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crossbridge-bio) CrossBridge Bio operates as a biotechnology company. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$25M** last round Nov 2025
- 7 [**CNS Pharmaceutical** CNS Pharmaceutical is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel treatments for brain tumors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cns-pharmaceutical) CNS Pharmaceutical is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel treatments for brain tumors. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$23M** last round May 2026
- 8 [**Medical Informatics** Medical Informatics offers solutions that give care teams access to the data they need to take action for alarm management and safety.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medical-informatics) Medical Informatics offers solutions that give care teams access to the data they need to take action for alarm management and safety. *Founded* 2010 Houston, United States **$17M** last round Jan 2025
- 9 [**ImmunoGenesis** ImmunoGenesis specializes in science-driven immune therapies for tumor treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immunogenesis) ImmunoGenesis specializes in science-driven immune therapies for tumor treatment. *Founded* 2019 Houston, United States **$17M** last round Dec 2025
- 10 [**Stellanova Therapeutics** Stellanova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stellanova-therapeutics) Stellanova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies. *Founded* 2011 Houston, United States **$16M** last round Jun 2021
- 11 [**Biostate AI** Biostate AI is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023, focused on precision health through the integration of generative AI and RNA sequencing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biostate-ai) Biostate AI is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023, focused on precision health through the integration of generative AI and RNA sequencing. *Founded* 2023 Houston, United States **$12M** last round May 2025
- 12 [**Oxane Materials** Oxane is commercializing nanotechnology-enhanced propping agents that address oil and gas technical challenges.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxane-materials) Oxane is commercializing nanotechnology-enhanced propping agents that address oil and gas technical challenges. *Founded* 2002 Houston, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2010
- 13 [**iwi Life** iwi life is an algae farming company focused on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrient-dense food production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iwi-life) iwi life is an algae farming company focused on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrient-dense food production. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$10M** last round Dec 2022
- 14 [**Oncolix** Oncolix is a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company developing a therapeutic protein for the treatment of cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oncolix) Oncolix is a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company developing a therapeutic protein for the treatment of cancer. *Founded* 2007 Houston, United States **$8.5M** last round Jan 2015
- 15 [**Iterion Therapeutics** Iterion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cancer care through innovative drug discovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iterion-therapeutics) Iterion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cancer care through innovative drug discovery. *Founded* 2015 Houston, United States **$7.1M** last round Nov 2025
- 16 [**Diakonos Oncology** Diakonos Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/diakonos-oncology) Diakonos Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Houston, United States **$7.0M** last round Dec 2025
- 17 [**Salarius Pharmaceuticals** Salarius Pharmaceuticals is an oncology-based biotechnology company developing new therapies to address gene dysregulation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salarius-pharmaceuticals) Salarius Pharmaceuticals is an oncology-based biotechnology company developing new therapies to address gene dysregulation. *Founded* 2010 Houston, United States **$7.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 18 [**Stingray Therapeutics** Stingray Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops immunotherapies to treat various types of cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stingray-therapeutics) Stingray Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops immunotherapies to treat various types of cancer. *Founded* 2018 Houston, United States **$6.6M** last round Mar 2023
- 19 [**Cemvita** Cemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cemvita) Cemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$6.5M** last round Feb 2024
- 20 [**PraxisPro** AI-powered training platform designed to revolutionize pharmaceutical and medical device sales training.](https://millionrounds.com/company/praxispro) AI-powered training platform designed to revolutionize pharmaceutical and medical device sales training. *Founded* 2023 Houston, United States **$6.0M** last round Jan 2026
- 21 [**Arcxis Biotechnologies** Arcxis Biotechnologies is focused on developing elegant, integrated and compact solutions to molecular diagnostic challenges.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcxis-biotechnologies) Arcxis Biotechnologies is focused on developing elegant, integrated and compact solutions to molecular diagnostic challenges. *Founded* 2004 Houston, United States **$3.4M** last round May 2010
- 22 [**Aggredyne** Aggredyne is a biomedical company developing diagnostic devices for platelet therapy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aggredyne) Aggredyne is a biomedical company developing diagnostic devices for platelet therapy. *Founded* 2011 Houston, United States **$3.0M** last round Apr 2012
- 23 [**Resonant Therapeutics** Resonant Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/resonant-therapeutics) Resonant Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Houston, United States **$2.5M** last round Oct 2021
- 24 [**Speratum Biopharma, Inc.** Speratum Biopharma, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/speratum-biopharma-inc) Speratum Biopharma, Inc. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$581K** last round Nov 2024
- 25 [**Nano3D Biosciences** Nano3D Biosciences (n3D) is a biotechnology startup based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2008.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nano3d-biosciences) Nano3D Biosciences (n3D) is a biotechnology startup based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2008. *Founded* 2008 Houston, United States **$250K** last round Jun 2010

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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