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Pharma startups founded in 2021

60 pharma startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $6.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$6.3Braised by these 50

60on our record in all

United Statesmost common home

Altos Labsraised the most

1Altos LabsAltos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine.
Altos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2021
2Retro BiosciencesRetro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021.
Retro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021.
Founded 2021Redwood City, United States$1.2Blast round May 2026
3Matchpoint TherapeuticsMatchpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.
Matchpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Cambridge, United States$220Mlast round Oct 2026
4Draig TherapeuticsDraig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies.
Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies.
Founded 2021Cardiff, United Kingdom$216Mlast round Jul 2026
5Aera TherapeuticsAera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.
Aera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Cambridge, United States$193Mlast round Feb 2023
6Flare TherapeuticsFlare Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, founded in 2021.
Flare Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Cambridge, United States$123Mlast round Mar 2023
7Pathalys PharmaPathalys Pharma is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021.
Pathalys Pharma is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Raleigh, United States$105Mlast round Aug 2024
8HilleVaxHilleVax is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of novel vaccines.
HilleVax is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of novel vaccines.
Founded 2021Boston, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2023
9Constructive BioConstructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory.
Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory.
Founded 2021Whittlesford, United Kingdom$73Mlast round Apr 2025
10Congruence TherapeuticsCongruence Therapeutics is a Montreal-based biotechnology company founded in 2021 by Clarissa Desjardins, PhD, and Michael Rock Goldsmith.
Congruence Therapeutics is a Montreal-based biotechnology company founded in 2021 by Clarissa Desjardins, PhD, and Michael Rock Goldsmith.
Founded 2021Montreal, Canada$72Mlast round Mar 2026
11Ratio TherapeuticsRatio Therapeutics is a Boston-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company founded in 2021.
Ratio Therapeutics is a Boston-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Boston, United States$70Mlast round Jul 2026
12OrsoBioOrsoBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabe
OrsoBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabe
Founded 2021Palo Alto, United States$67Mlast round Sept 2024
13Rondo TherapeuticsRondo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing next-generation T-cell engaging bispecific
Rondo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing next-generation T-cell engaging bispecific
Founded 2021Hayward, United States$67Mlast round Mar 2022
14Courier HealthCourier Health is a healthcare technology company based in New York, founded in 2021 by Danny Sigurdson and Jimmy Pomponio.
Courier Health is a healthcare technology company based in New York, founded in 2021 by Danny Sigurdson and Jimmy Pomponio.
Founded 2021New York, United States$67Mlast round Apr 2026
15Ampersand BiomedicinesAmpersand Biomedicines is a biotechnology startup based in Boston, founded in 2021 by Flagship Pioneering.
Ampersand Biomedicines is a biotechnology startup based in Boston, founded in 2021 by Flagship Pioneering.
Founded 2021Boston, United States$65Mlast round Mar 2025
16Precede BiosciencesPrecede Biosciences is a Boston-based precision diagnostics and data company founded in 2021.
Precede Biosciences is a Boston-based precision diagnostics and data company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Boston, United States$64Mlast round Jan 2026
17VelaVigoVelaVigo is a biotech company that specializes in the discovery and development of multi-specific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
VelaVigo is a biotech company that specializes in the discovery and development of multi-specific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
Founded 2021Shanghai, China$60Mlast round Jul 2025
18Full-Life TechnologiesFull-Life Technologies is a global radiotherapeutics company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with operations in Belgium, Germany, and the
Full-Life Technologies is a global radiotherapeutics company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with operations in Belgium, Germany, and the
Founded 2021Gembloux, Belgium$50Mlast round Sept 2025
19NuevocorNuevocor is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020.
Nuevocor is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$45Mlast round May 2025
20YolTech TherapeuticsYolTech Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2021.
YolTech Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Shanghai, China$42Mlast round Sept 2025
21Illimis TherapeuticsIllimis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, with an additional location in Boston.
Illimis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, with an additional location in Boston.
Founded 2021Seoul, South Korea$42Mlast round Jul 2025
22CoJourneyCoJourney is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on cell and gene therapy.
CoJourney is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on cell and gene therapy.
Founded 2021Philadelphia, United States$30Mlast round Jun 2023
23SparX GroupSparX Group is a biotech firm that develops innovative anticancer biologics through bispecific antibodies and drug conjugates.
SparX Group is a biotech firm that develops innovative anticancer biologics through bispecific antibodies and drug conjugates.
Founded 2021Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands$30Mlast round Dec 2021
24Brise PharmaBrise Pharma operates in the scientific research and technical service industry.
Brise Pharma operates in the scientific research and technical service industry.
Founded 2021Shanghai$28Mlast round Nov 2025
25Mint BioTechMint BioTech is a biotechnology company that provides develops eco-friendly biomolecules and materials to improve sustainability.
Mint BioTech is a biotechnology company that provides develops eco-friendly biomolecules and materials to improve sustainability.
Founded 2021Hangzhou$28Mlast round Oct 2024
26Vironexis BiotherapeuticsVironexis Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2021, focused on advancing cancer treatment through AAV-delivered T-cell immunotherapy.
Vironexis Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2021, focused on advancing cancer treatment through AAV-delivered T-cell immunotherapy.
Founded 2021California, United States$26Mlast round Sept 2024
27GDMCGDMC is a pharmaceutical company that engages in manufacturing and designing genetic medicines.
GDMC is a pharmaceutical company that engages in manufacturing and designing genetic medicines.
Founded 2021Bukit Merah, Singapore$21Mlast round Jan 2024
28Danking PharmaceuticalsDanatlas is a drug research and development company.
Danatlas is a drug research and development company.
Founded 2021Beijing$21Mlast round Mar 2025
29TrioarTrioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs.
Trioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs.
Founded 2021South Korea$16Mlast round Jul 2025
30Nanjing Orui PharmaceuticalNanjing Orui Pharmaceutical focuses on research and development of antiviral drugs with unique ideas.
Nanjing Orui Pharmaceutical focuses on research and development of antiviral drugs with unique ideas.
Founded 2021Jiangbei$16Mlast round Mar 2022
31Renjing BiologyRenjing Biotech is engaged in the research and development of drugs based on messenger ribonucleic acid.
Renjing Biotech is engaged in the research and development of drugs based on messenger ribonucleic acid.
Founded 2021Suzhou$14Mlast round Feb 2023
32Huixin Medical ValleyHuixin Medical Valley is a biopharmaceutical company that develops cell therapies for neurological illnesses.
Huixin Medical Valley is a biopharmaceutical company that develops cell therapies for neurological illnesses.
Founded 2021Changping$14Mlast round Jan 2026
33Minova PharmaMinova Pharma focuses on the development of novel medications in the spiritual and medicinal beauty domains.
Minova Pharma focuses on the development of novel medications in the spiritual and medicinal beauty domains.
Founded 2021-$14Mlast round Aug 2025
34Primelink BioPrimelink Bio is a Biotechnology firm that is working to to develop next generation of drug delivery systems.
Primelink Bio is a Biotechnology firm that is working to to develop next generation of drug delivery systems.
Founded 2021Tongyuan$14Mlast round Nov 2022
35Nuage TherapeuticsNuage Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2021.
Nuage Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Barcelona, Spain$13Mlast round Mar 2023
36CellcolabsCellcolabs is a Swedish biotech company established in 2021, specializing in the industrial, GMP-certified production of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), particul
Cellcolabs is a Swedish biotech company established in 2021, specializing in the industrial, GMP-certified production of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), particul
Founded 2021Gothenburg, Sweden$12Mlast round Oct 2025
37IpiNovyx BioIpiNovyx Bio is a biopharmaceutical company developing immunoproteasome-modulating therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases.
IpiNovyx Bio is a biopharmaceutical company developing immunoproteasome-modulating therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases.
Founded 2021West Nyack, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2021
38Andson BiotechAndson Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on developing innovative biotools to enhance mass spectrometry workflows in the bio
Andson Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on developing innovative biotools to enhance mass spectrometry workflows in the bio
Founded 2021Atlanta, United States$8.3Mlast round Oct 2025
39OverseedThe Data Simulation Platform.
The Data Simulation Platform.
Founded 2021France$7.2Mlast round Jul 2024
40CelloidCelloid provides the optimum 3D cell culture medium, allowing the quality-controlled long-term cultivation of organoids.
Celloid provides the optimum 3D cell culture medium, allowing the quality-controlled long-term cultivation of organoids.
Founded 2021South Korea$6.1Mlast round Mar 2026
41Macro TrialsMacro Trials is a precision research clinical platform founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, California.
Macro Trials is a precision research clinical platform founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$6.0Mlast round Jun 2023
42FibroBiologicsFibroBiologics is a regenerative medicine company developing an innovative solution for chronic disease treatment using fibroblast cells.
FibroBiologics is a regenerative medicine company developing an innovative solution for chronic disease treatment using fibroblast cells.
Founded 2021Houston, United States$5.9Mlast round Oct 2026
43Porosome TherapeuticsPorosome Therapeutics, Inc.
Porosome Therapeutics, Inc.
Founded 2021Boston, United States$3.6Mlast round Mar 2026
44AclidAclid is a biotechnology security and compliance automation platform based in New York, founded in 2021.
Aclid is a biotechnology security and compliance automation platform based in New York, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021New York, United States$3.3Mlast round Jun 2023
45HDAX TherapeuticsHDAX Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
HDAX Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Founded 2021Mississauga, Canada$3.2Mlast round Sept 2024
46i’SUPPLYThe First Tech-Based Digital Distribution Business for the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Middle East
The First Tech-Based Digital Distribution Business for the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Middle East
Founded 2021Cairo, Egypt$3.0Mlast round May 2025
47ADvantage TherapeuticsADvantage Therapeutics develops therapies to treat neurodegenerative conditions focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease.
ADvantage Therapeutics develops therapies to treat neurodegenerative conditions focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease.
Founded 2021Miami, United States$2.5Mlast round Sept 2025
48Sur180 TherapeuticsSur180 Therapeutics is a female-led business that focuses on novel ways to treating gynecological diseases.
Sur180 Therapeutics is a female-led business that focuses on novel ways to treating gynecological diseases.
Founded 2021Mcallen, United States$2.4Mlast round Jul 2025
49Oniria TherapeuticsOnira Therapeutics is modifying cell dormancy to fight the persistence of cancer.
Onira Therapeutics is modifying cell dormancy to fight the persistence of cancer.
Founded 2021Barcelona, Spain$2.3Mlast round May 2025
50GenSensorGenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes.
GenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes.
Founded 2021Nantes, France$2.2Mlast round Jul 2023

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