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

> The 50 best-funded pharma startups founded in 2020, ranked by total funding raised: $3.5B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/pharma-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 [**ACELYRIN** ACELYRIN is a biopharma company that identifies, acquires, and accelerates the development and commercialization of life-changing therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acelyrin) ACELYRIN is a biopharma company that identifies, acquires, and accelerates the development and commercialization of life-changing therapies. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$300M** last round Sept 2022
- 3 [**Bicara Therapeutics** Bicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bicara-therapeutics) Bicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$150M** last round Feb 2026
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**Taiyi Guanjia** Taiyi Guanjia is a medical service platform that integrates technology and medical health, utilizing family doctors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/taiyi-guanjia) Taiyi Guanjia is a medical service platform that integrates technology and medical health, utilizing family doctors. *Founded* 2020 China **$127M** last round May 2024
- 7 [**Sling Therapeutics** Sling Therapeutics is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sling-therapeutics) Sling Therapeutics is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. *Founded* 2020 Ann Arbor, United States **$123M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**21st.BIO** 21st.BIO is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/21st-bio) 21st.BIO is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Soborg, Denmark **$97M** last round Dec 2021
- 9 [**Be Biopharma** Be Biopharma, also known as Be Bio, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/be-biopharma) Be Biopharma, also known as Be Bio, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$92M** last round Jan 2025
- 10 [**Comanche Biopharma** Comanche Biopharma Corp.](https://millionrounds.com/company/comanche-biopharma) Comanche Biopharma Corp. *Founded* 2020 Concord, United States **$75M** last round Jan 2024
- 11 [**Yuyao Biotech** Yuyao Bio is an innovative drug research and development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yuyao-biotech) Yuyao Bio is an innovative drug research and development company. *Founded* 2020 Shanghai **$71M** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Tempero Bio** Tempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tempero-bio) Tempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Oakland, United States **$70M** last round Mar 2025
- 13 [**Cartography Biosciences** Cartography Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, focused on precision immunotherapy and therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cartography-biosciences) Cartography Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, focused on precision immunotherapy and therapeutics. *Founded* 2020 South San Francisco, United States **$67M** last round May 2026
- 14 [**Duke Street Bio** Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duke-street-bio) Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$55M** last round Apr 2026
- 15 [**Cimeio Therapeutics** Cimeio Therapeutics is a biotechnology and drug discovery company founded in 2020, with dual headquarters in Cambridge, MA, USA, and Basel, Switzerland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cimeio-therapeutics) Cimeio Therapeutics is a biotechnology and drug discovery company founded in 2020, with dual headquarters in Cambridge, MA, USA, and Basel, Switzerland. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, Switzerland **$50M** last round Apr 2022
- 16 [**Gameto** Gameto is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gameto) Gameto is a biotechnology company founded in 2020, dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$44M** last round Aug 2025
- 17 [**Xilio Therapeutics** Xilio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xilio-therapeutics) Xilio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies. *Founded* 2020 Waltham, United States **$40M** last round Feb 2026
- 18 [**Nabla Bio** Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing selective and functional drugs for previously undruggable targets, such as GPCRs](https://millionrounds.com/company/nabla-bio) 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* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$37M** last round May 2024
- 19 [**Matterhorn Biosciences** Matterhorn Biosciences AG is a Swiss biotechnology company based in Allschwil, founded in October 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matterhorn-biosciences) Matterhorn Biosciences AG is a Swiss biotechnology company based in Allschwil, founded in October 2019. *Founded* 2020 Basel, Switzerland **$30M** last round Aug 2020
- 20 [**Sudo Biosciences** Sudo Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020, based in Carmel, Indiana, with operations in the US and UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sudo-biosciences) Sudo Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020, based in Carmel, Indiana, with operations in the US and UK. *Founded* 2020 Carmel, United States **$30M** last round Feb 2024
- 21 [**ITabMed** ITabMed is a company based out of China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/itabmed) ITabMed is a company based out of China. *Founded* 2020 China **$20M** last round Dec 2021
- 22 [**Lipidio Pharmaceuticals** Lipidio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lipidio-pharmaceuticals) Lipidio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 San Diego, United States **$20M** last round Nov 2022
- 23 [**Cargene** Cargene is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oligonucleotide therapeutics across a broad range of diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cargene) Cargene is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oligonucleotide therapeutics across a broad range of diseases. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$19M** last round Dec 2021
- 24 [**SeQure Dx** SeQure Dx is in the business activities at non-commercial site business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sequre-dx) SeQure Dx is in the business activities at non-commercial site business. *Founded* 2020 Waltham **$18M** last round Apr 2021
- 25 [**Tafalgie Therapeutics** Tafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tafalgie-therapeutics) Tafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020. *Founded* 2020 Marseille, France **$14M** last round Sept 2025
- 26 [**Huili Pharmaceutical** Huili Pharmaceutical is a drug delivery platform that specializes in the development of nanoparticles and microsphere preparation equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/huili-pharmaceutical) Huili Pharmaceutical is a drug delivery platform that specializes in the development of nanoparticles and microsphere preparation equipment. *Founded* 2020 Suzhou **$14M** last round Nov 2023
- 27 [**HydRegen** HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydregen) HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Oct 2026
- 28 [**Acclinate** Acclinate is a digital health company helping pharma diversify clinical trials by accessing and engaging communities of color.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acclinate) Acclinate is a digital health company helping pharma diversify clinical trials by accessing and engaging communities of color. *Founded* 2020 Birmingham, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2026
- 29 [**Modicus Prime** Modicus Prime is a venture-backed AI software company that specializes in a GxP-compliant computer vision platform aimed at automating biologics image analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modicus-prime) 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* 2020 Austin, United States **$8.0M** last round May 2026
- 30 [**HubRx** HubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy](https://millionrounds.com/company/hubrx) HubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Mar 2023
- 31 [**Modulo Bio** Modulo Bio is a biotech company that offers a platform for reprogramming neurocells to improve immunity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modulo-bio) Modulo Bio is a biotech company that offers a platform for reprogramming neurocells to improve immunity. *Founded* 2020 San Diego, United States **$4.8M** last round Mar 2025
- 32 [**Mahzi Therapeutics** Mahzi Therapeutics is a health care and biotechnology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mahzi-therapeutics) Mahzi Therapeutics is a health care and biotechnology company. *Founded* 2020 San Mateo, United States **$4.0M** last round May 2025
- 33 [**Alithea Genomics** Alithea Genomics is a biotechnology company founded in May 2020 at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alithea-genomics) Alithea Genomics is a biotechnology company founded in May 2020 at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. *Founded* 2020 Epalinges, Switzerland **$3.8M** last round Mar 2026
- 34 [**Ceramedix Holding** Ceramedix Holding is a biotherapeutics company that develops antibody-based drugs with the aim of addressing novel diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ceramedix-holding) Ceramedix Holding is a biotherapeutics company that develops antibody-based drugs with the aim of addressing novel diseases. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Aug 2023
- 35 [**Green Park Pharma** Green Park Pharma is a UK pharmaceutical company dedicated to in-licensing, developing, optimizing, and distributing innovative pharmaceutical products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-park-pharma) Green Park Pharma is a UK pharmaceutical company dedicated to in-licensing, developing, optimizing, and distributing innovative pharmaceutical products. *Founded* 2020 Newquay, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round Jan 2026
- 36 [**KOLIBRI** KOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kolibri) KOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention. *Founded* 2020 France **$2.8M** last round Mar 2023
- 37 [**HotHouse Therapeutics** HotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hothouse-therapeutics) HotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2020 Cringleford, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Sept 2024
- 38 [**GeneVentiv Therapeutics** GeneVentiv Therapeutics is a pre-clinical gene therapy company focused on blood diseases and disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geneventiv-therapeutics) GeneVentiv Therapeutics is a pre-clinical gene therapy company focused on blood diseases and disorders. *Founded* 2020 Raleigh, United States **$2.5M** last round Apr 2024
- 39 [**VoxCell** Redefining drug development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voxcell) Redefining drug development. *Founded* 2020 Victoria, Canada **$2.2M** last round Sept 2026
- 40 [**Affirma Biotech** Affirma Biotech is a pre-clinical startup which develops host-directed drugs as treatments for chronic and infection diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/affirma-biotech) Affirma Biotech is a pre-clinical startup which develops host-directed drugs as treatments for chronic and infection diseases. *Founded* 2020 Barcelona, Spain **$1.9M** last round Feb 2024
- 41 [**Hera Biotech** Hera Biotech is a biotechnology company that is mainly developed for women's health and reproductive medicines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hera-biotech) Hera Biotech is a biotechnology company that is mainly developed for women's health and reproductive medicines. *Founded* 2020 San Antonio, United States **$1.8M** last round Sept 2026
- 42 [**Tiny Bright Things** Tiny Bright Things makes novel Halo Microscopy products to radically improve the way industrial manufacturers and researchers look at small or transparent things.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiny-bright-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* 2020 Carlton, Australia **$1.5M** last round Nov 2022
- 43 [**Junhemeng Biopharmaceutical** Junhemeng is a research and development company of recombinant protein drugs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/junhemeng-biopharmaceutical) Junhemeng is a research and development company of recombinant protein drugs. *Founded* 2020 Hangzhou **$1.4M** last round May 2025
- 44 [**FourPlus Immersive** FourPlus Immersive offer immersive software solutions for the life sciences sector, including skills & facility mapping & recruitment tools.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fourplus-immersive) FourPlus Immersive offer immersive software solutions for the life sciences sector, including skills & facility mapping & recruitment tools. *Founded* 2020 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Jul 2023
- 45 [**Helico** HELICO is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based biologics using its proprietary BioVerge platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helico) HELICO is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based biologics using its proprietary BioVerge platform. *Founded* 2020 Auckland, New Zealand **$1.3M** last round May 2022
- 46 [**Muna Therapeutics** Muna Therapeutics discovers and develops therapies that slow or stop neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s and parkinson's.](https://millionrounds.com/company/muna-therapeutics) Muna Therapeutics discovers and develops therapies that slow or stop neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s and parkinson's. *Founded* 2020 Copenhagen, Denmark **$1.0M** last round Jan 2026
- 47 [**Oculogenex** Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in gene therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oculogenex) Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in gene therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders. *Founded* 2020 La Habra, United States **$1.0M** last round May 2022
- 48 [**ŌGI Bio** ŌGI Bio is a Biotechnology Research company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ogi-bio) ŌGI Bio is a Biotechnology Research company. *Founded* 2020 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$826K** last round Jun 2024
- 49 [**Psylink** Psylink is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for psychedelic drug development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/psylink) Psylink is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for psychedelic drug development. *Founded* 2020 Vilnius, Lithuania **$579K** last round Jul 2025
- 50 [**Inspira Pharmaceuticals** Inspira Pharmaceuticals conducts research and development on treating respiratory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inspira-pharmaceuticals) Inspira Pharmaceuticals conducts research and development on treating respiratory diseases. *Founded* 2020 London **$520K** last round Apr 2021

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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