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Pharma startups founded in 2020

57 pharma startups founded in 2020 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $3.5B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$3.5Braised by these 50
57on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
National Resilienceraised the most
  1. 1National ResilienceFounded 2020United States$1.6Blast round Jul 2026
  2. 2ACELYRINACELYRIN is a biopharma company that identifies, acquires, and accelerates the development and commercialization of life-changing therapies.

    ACELYRIN is a biopharma company that identifies, acquires, and accelerates the development and commercialization of life-changing therapies.

    Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$300Mlast round Sept 2022
  3. 3Bicara TherapeuticsBicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact.

    Bicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$150Mlast round Feb 2026
  4. 4Vigil 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
  5. 5GlycoEraGlycoEra 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
  6. 6Taiyi GuanjiaTaiyi Guanjia is a medical service platform that integrates technology and medical health, utilizing family doctors.

    Taiyi Guanjia is a medical service platform that integrates technology and medical health, utilizing family doctors.

    Founded 2020China$127Mlast round May 2024
  7. 7Sling TherapeuticsSling Therapeutics is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    Sling Therapeutics is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    Founded 2020Ann Arbor, United States$123Mlast round Sept 2026
  8. 821st.BIO21st.BIO is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2020.

    21st.BIO is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Soborg, Denmark$97Mlast round Dec 2021
  9. 9Be BiopharmaBe Biopharma, also known as Be Bio, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    Be Biopharma, also known as Be Bio, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$92Mlast round Jan 2025
  10. 10Comanche BiopharmaComanche Biopharma Corp.

    Comanche Biopharma Corp.

    Founded 2020Concord, United States$75Mlast round Jan 2024
  11. 11Yuyao BiotechYuyao Bio is an innovative drug research and development company.

    Yuyao Bio is an innovative drug research and development company.

    Founded 2020Shanghai$71Mlast round Apr 2025
  12. 12Tempero BioTempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020.

    Tempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Oakland, United States$70Mlast round Mar 2025
  13. 13Cartography BiosciencesCartography Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, focused on precision immunotherapy and therapeutics.

    Cartography Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, focused on precision immunotherapy and therapeutics.

    Founded 2020South San Francisco, United States$67Mlast round May 2026
  14. 14Duke Street BioDuke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.

    Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$55Mlast round Apr 2026
  15. 15Cimeio TherapeuticsCimeio Therapeutics is a biotechnology and drug discovery company founded in 2020, with dual headquarters in Cambridge, MA, USA, and Basel, Switzerland.

    Cimeio Therapeutics is a biotechnology and drug discovery company founded in 2020, with dual headquarters in Cambridge, MA, USA, and Basel, Switzerland.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, Switzerland$50Mlast round Apr 2022
  16. 16GametoGameto is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health.

    Gameto is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$44Mlast round Aug 2025
  17. 17Xilio TherapeuticsXilio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies.

    Xilio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies.

    Founded 2020Waltham, United States$40Mlast round Feb 2026
  18. 18Nabla BioNabla Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing selective and functional drugs for previously undruggable targets, such as GPCRs

    Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing selective and functional drugs for previously undruggable targets, such as GPCRs

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$37Mlast round May 2024
  19. 19Matterhorn BiosciencesMatterhorn Biosciences AG is a Swiss biotechnology company based in Allschwil, founded in October 2019.

    Matterhorn Biosciences AG is a Swiss biotechnology company based in Allschwil, founded in October 2019.

    Founded 2020Basel, Switzerland$30Mlast round Aug 2020
  20. 20Sudo BiosciencesSudo Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020, based in Carmel, Indiana, with operations in the US and UK.

    Sudo Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020, based in Carmel, Indiana, with operations in the US and UK.

    Founded 2020Carmel, United States$30Mlast round Feb 2024
  21. 21ITabMedITabMed is a company based out of China.

    ITabMed is a company based out of China.

    Founded 2020China$20Mlast round Dec 2021
  22. 22Lipidio PharmaceuticalsLipidio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020.

    Lipidio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020San Diego, United States$20Mlast round Nov 2022
  23. 23CargeneCargene is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oligonucleotide therapeutics across a broad range of diseases.

    Cargene is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oligonucleotide therapeutics across a broad range of diseases.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$19Mlast round Dec 2021
  24. 24SeQure DxSeQure Dx is in the business activities at non-commercial site business.

    SeQure Dx is in the business activities at non-commercial site business.

    Founded 2020Waltham$18Mlast round Apr 2021
  25. 25Tafalgie TherapeuticsTafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020.

    Tafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020.

    Founded 2020Marseille, France$14Mlast round Sept 2025
  26. 26Huili PharmaceuticalHuili Pharmaceutical is a drug delivery platform that specializes in the development of nanoparticles and microsphere preparation equipment.

    Huili Pharmaceutical is a drug delivery platform that specializes in the development of nanoparticles and microsphere preparation equipment.

    Founded 2020Suzhou$14Mlast round Nov 2023
  27. 27HydRegenHydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.

    HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.

    Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Oct 2026
  28. 28AcclinateAcclinate is a digital health company helping pharma diversify clinical trials by accessing and engaging communities of color.

    Acclinate is a digital health company helping pharma diversify clinical trials by accessing and engaging communities of color.

    Founded 2020Birmingham, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2026
  29. 29Modicus PrimeModicus Prime is a venture-backed AI software company that specializes in a GxP-compliant computer vision platform aimed at automating biologics image analysis.

    Modicus Prime is a venture-backed AI software company that specializes in a GxP-compliant computer vision platform aimed at automating biologics image analysis.

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$8.0Mlast round May 2026
  30. 30HubRxHubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy

    HubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy

    Founded 2020United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Mar 2023
  31. 31Modulo BioModulo Bio is a biotech company that offers a platform for reprogramming neurocells to improve immunity.

    Modulo Bio is a biotech company that offers a platform for reprogramming neurocells to improve immunity.

    Founded 2020San Diego, United States$4.8Mlast round Mar 2025
  32. 32Mahzi TherapeuticsMahzi Therapeutics is a health care and biotechnology company.

    Mahzi Therapeutics is a health care and biotechnology company.

    Founded 2020San Mateo, United States$4.0Mlast round May 2025
  33. 33Alithea GenomicsAlithea Genomics is a biotechnology company founded in May 2020 at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.

    Alithea Genomics is a biotechnology company founded in May 2020 at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.

    Founded 2020Epalinges, Switzerland$3.8Mlast round Mar 2026
  34. 34Ceramedix HoldingCeramedix Holding is a biotherapeutics company that develops antibody-based drugs with the aim of addressing novel diseases.

    Ceramedix Holding is a biotherapeutics company that develops antibody-based drugs with the aim of addressing novel diseases.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Aug 2023
  35. 35Green Park PharmaGreen Park Pharma is a UK pharmaceutical company dedicated to in-licensing, developing, optimizing, and distributing innovative pharmaceutical products.

    Green Park Pharma is a UK pharmaceutical company dedicated to in-licensing, developing, optimizing, and distributing innovative pharmaceutical products.

    Founded 2020Newquay, United Kingdom$3.0Mlast round Jan 2026
  36. 36KOLIBRIKOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention.

    KOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention.

    Founded 2020France$2.8Mlast round Mar 2023
  37. 37HotHouse TherapeuticsHotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

    HotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2020Cringleford, United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Sept 2024
  38. 38GeneVentiv TherapeuticsGeneVentiv Therapeutics is a pre-clinical gene therapy company focused on blood diseases and disorders.

    GeneVentiv Therapeutics is a pre-clinical gene therapy company focused on blood diseases and disorders.

    Founded 2020Raleigh, United States$2.5Mlast round Apr 2024
  39. 39VoxCellRedefining drug development.

    Redefining drug development.

    Founded 2020Victoria, Canada$2.2Mlast round Sept 2026
  40. 40Affirma BiotechAffirma Biotech is a pre-clinical startup which develops host-directed drugs as treatments for chronic and infection diseases.

    Affirma Biotech is a pre-clinical startup which develops host-directed drugs as treatments for chronic and infection diseases.

    Founded 2020Barcelona, Spain$1.9Mlast round Feb 2024
  41. 41Hera BiotechHera Biotech is a biotechnology company that is mainly developed for women's health and reproductive medicines.

    Hera Biotech is a biotechnology company that is mainly developed for women's health and reproductive medicines.

    Founded 2020San Antonio, United States$1.8Mlast round Sept 2026
  42. 42Tiny Bright ThingsTiny Bright Things makes novel Halo Microscopy products to radically improve the way industrial manufacturers and researchers look at small or transparent things.

    Tiny Bright Things makes novel Halo Microscopy products to radically improve the way industrial manufacturers and researchers look at small or transparent things.

    Founded 2020Carlton, Australia$1.5Mlast round Nov 2022
  43. 43Junhemeng BiopharmaceuticalJunhemeng is a research and development company of recombinant protein drugs.

    Junhemeng is a research and development company of recombinant protein drugs.

    Founded 2020Hangzhou$1.4Mlast round May 2025
  44. 44FourPlus ImmersiveFourPlus Immersive offer immersive software solutions for the life sciences sector, including skills & facility mapping & recruitment tools.

    FourPlus Immersive offer immersive software solutions for the life sciences sector, including skills & facility mapping & recruitment tools.

    Founded 2020Birmingham, United Kingdom$1.3Mlast round Jul 2023
  45. 45HelicoHELICO is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based biologics using its proprietary BioVerge platform.

    HELICO is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based biologics using its proprietary BioVerge platform.

    Founded 2020Auckland, New Zealand$1.3Mlast round May 2022
  46. 46Muna TherapeuticsMuna Therapeutics discovers and develops therapies that slow or stop neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s and parkinson's.

    Muna Therapeutics discovers and develops therapies that slow or stop neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s and parkinson's.

    Founded 2020Copenhagen, Denmark$1.0Mlast round Jan 2026
  47. 47OculogenexOculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in gene therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders.

    Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in gene therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders.

    Founded 2020La Habra, United States$1.0Mlast round May 2022
  48. 48ŌGI BioŌGI Bio is a Biotechnology Research company.

    ŌGI Bio is a Biotechnology Research company.

    Founded 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom$826Klast round Jun 2024
  49. 49PsylinkPsylink is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for psychedelic drug development.

    Psylink is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for psychedelic drug development.

    Founded 2020Vilnius, Lithuania$579Klast round Jul 2025
  50. 50Inspira PharmaceuticalsInspira Pharmaceuticals conducts research and development on treating respiratory diseases.

    Inspira Pharmaceuticals conducts research and development on treating respiratory diseases.

    Founded 2020London$520Klast round Apr 2021
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