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Biotech startups in Vancouver
23 biotech startups in Vancouver have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 23 that have raised the most, $1.1B between them.
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AbCelleraAbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that develops antibody therapeutics to improve patient outcomes.AbCellera is an antibody discovery and development company that develops antibody therapeutics to improve patient outcomes.
Founded 2012Vancouver, Canada$526Mlast round May 2023 - 2
TRIUMFCanada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.
Founded 1970Vancouver, Canada$290Mlast round Apr 2024 - 3Chinook TherapeuticsChinook Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of therapeutics and life science.
Chinook Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of therapeutics and life science.
Founded 2019Vancouver, Canada$105Mlast round May 2022 - 4
NervGen PharmaNervGen Pharma is a medicine company dedicated to creating solutions for the treatment of nerve damage and neurodegenerative diseases.NervGen Pharma is a medicine company dedicated to creating solutions for the treatment of nerve damage and neurodegenerative diseases.
Founded 2017Vancouver, Canada$60Mlast round May 2026 - 5
Precision NanoSystemPrecision NanoSystem provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glia cells.Precision NanoSystem provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glia cells.
Founded 2010Vancouver, Canada$32Mlast round Oct 2020 - 6
Liberty GoldLiberty Gold is an exploration-stage company that engages in the exploration, production, and development of gold and precious metals.Liberty Gold is an exploration-stage company that engages in the exploration, production, and development of gold and precious metals.
Founded 2010Vancouver, Canada$20Mlast round Sept 2025 - 7
Notch TherapeuticsNotch Therapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on immune cell therapy.Notch Therapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on immune cell therapy.
Founded 2018Vancouver, Canada$16Mlast round Jun 2024 - 8
Clarius Mobile HealthClarius develops handheld ultrasound scanners for medical professionals.Clarius develops handheld ultrasound scanners for medical professionals.
Founded 2014Vancouver, Canada$8.8Mlast round Mar 2024 - 9
Evasc NeurovascularEvasc Neurovascular is a medical device company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 2001.Evasc Neurovascular is a medical device company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 2001.
Founded 2001Vancouver, Canada$7.5Mlast round Jun 2017 - 10
HAVN Life SciencesBiotechnology company engaged in the extraction and distribution of psychoactive compounds, and developing natural health care products.Biotechnology company engaged in the extraction and distribution of psychoactive compounds, and developing natural health care products.
Founded 2020Vancouver, Canada$7.0Mlast round Jul 2022 - 11
SyrrxSyrrx, Inc.Syrrx, Inc.
Founded 1999Vancouver, Canada$5.1Mlast round Aug 2000 - 12
Incisive GeneticsIncisive Genetics is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, specializing in non-viral gene-editing therapeutics.Incisive Genetics is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, specializing in non-viral gene-editing therapeutics.
Founded 2018Vancouver, Canada$2.5Mlast round Jul 2021 - 13
Gemina LabsGemina Labs is a transformative biochemistry firm that develops next-generation testing platforms for detecting pathogens.Gemina Labs is a transformative biochemistry firm that develops next-generation testing platforms for detecting pathogens.
Founded 2017Vancouver, Canada$2.1Mlast round Jul 2026 - 14
Kintara TherapeuticsKintara Therapeutics is engaged in developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer patients.Kintara Therapeutics is engaged in developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer patients.
Founded 2010Vancouver, Canada$2.0Mlast round Jun 2023 - 15
Koonkie Cloud ServicesKoonkie is a Computational intelligence company that designs bioinformatics tools and services to process large microbiome data sets.Koonkie is a Computational intelligence company that designs bioinformatics tools and services to process large microbiome data sets.
Founded 2016Vancouver, Canada$2.0Mlast round Jul 2026 - 16
Sitka BiopharmaSitka Biopharma is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.Sitka Biopharma is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Founded 2013Vancouver, Canada$1.9Mlast round Oct 2018 - 17
BioHarvest SciencesBioHarvest Sciences produces and sells a food-based nutraceutical product called ViniaTM.BioHarvest Sciences produces and sells a food-based nutraceutical product called ViniaTM.
Founded 2007Vancouver, Canada$1.6Mlast round Dec 2025 - 18
Quantified CitizenQuantified Citizen is a Vancouver-based IT services and consulting company founded in 2018.Quantified Citizen is a Vancouver-based IT services and consulting company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Vancouver, Canada$1.6Mlast round Aug 2021 - 19
Rakovina TherapeuticsPublicly traded (RKV.V) company focused on the development of new cancer treatments based on novel DNA-damage response technologies.Publicly traded (RKV.V) company focused on the development of new cancer treatments based on novel DNA-damage response technologies.
Founded 2020Vancouver, Canada$1.1Mlast round Jul 2026 - 20
HTuO BiosciencesHTuO Biosciences is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company founded in 2020.HTuO Biosciences is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Vancouver, Canada$935Klast round Feb 2024 - 21
Amphoraxe Life SciencesAmphoraxe Life Sciencesis a R&D biotechnology company specializing in discovery and optimization of antimicrobial peptides.Amphoraxe Life Sciencesis a R&D biotechnology company specializing in discovery and optimization of antimicrobial peptides.
Founded -Vancouver, Canada$653Klast round May 2026 - 22
Renaissance BioScienceRenaissance BioScience, a biotechnology company, develops yeast-based proprietary technology solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.Renaissance BioScience, a biotechnology company, develops yeast-based proprietary technology solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.
Founded 2013Vancouver, Canada$599Klast round Sept 2025 - 23
Tersa EarthNet Zero Biotechnology Solutions Company with significant Carbon Abatement applicationsNet Zero Biotechnology Solutions Company with significant Carbon Abatement applications
Founded 2021Vancouver, Canada$243Klast round Mar 2025
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