# Top 50 Pharma Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded pharma startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $6.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/pharma-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Altos Labs** Altos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altos-labs) Altos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2021
- 2 [**Retro Biosciences** Retro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/retro-biosciences) Retro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021. *Founded* 2021 Redwood City, United States **$1.2B** last round May 2026
- 3 [**Matchpoint Therapeutics** Matchpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matchpoint-therapeutics) Matchpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Cambridge, United States **$220M** last round Oct 2026
- 4 [**Draig Therapeutics** Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/draig-therapeutics) Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies. *Founded* 2021 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$216M** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Aera Therapeutics** Aera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aera-therapeutics) Aera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Cambridge, United States **$193M** last round Feb 2023
- 6 [**Flare Therapeutics** Flare Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flare-therapeutics) Flare Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Cambridge, United States **$123M** last round Mar 2023
- 7 [**Pathalys Pharma** Pathalys Pharma is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pathalys-pharma) Pathalys Pharma is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Raleigh, United States **$105M** last round Aug 2024
- 8 [**HilleVax** HilleVax is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of novel vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hillevax) HilleVax is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of novel vaccines. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2023
- 9 [**Constructive Bio** Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory.](https://millionrounds.com/company/constructive-bio) Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory. *Founded* 2021 Whittlesford, United Kingdom **$73M** last round Apr 2025
- 10 [**Congruence Therapeutics** Congruence Therapeutics is a Montreal-based biotechnology company founded in 2021 by Clarissa Desjardins, PhD, and Michael Rock Goldsmith.](https://millionrounds.com/company/congruence-therapeutics) Congruence Therapeutics is a Montreal-based biotechnology company founded in 2021 by Clarissa Desjardins, PhD, and Michael Rock Goldsmith. *Founded* 2021 Montreal, Canada **$72M** last round Mar 2026
- 11 [**Ratio Therapeutics** Ratio Therapeutics is a Boston-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ratio-therapeutics) Ratio Therapeutics is a Boston-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$70M** last round Jul 2026
- 12 [**OrsoBio** OrsoBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabe](https://millionrounds.com/company/orsobio) OrsoBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabe *Founded* 2021 Palo Alto, United States **$67M** last round Sept 2024
- 13 [**Rondo Therapeutics** Rondo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing next-generation T-cell engaging bispecific](https://millionrounds.com/company/rondo-therapeutics) Rondo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing next-generation T-cell engaging bispecific *Founded* 2021 Hayward, United States **$67M** last round Mar 2022
- 14 [**Courier Health** Courier Health is a healthcare technology company based in New York, founded in 2021 by Danny Sigurdson and Jimmy Pomponio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/courier-health) Courier Health is a healthcare technology company based in New York, founded in 2021 by Danny Sigurdson and Jimmy Pomponio. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$67M** last round Apr 2026
- 15 [**Ampersand Biomedicines** Ampersand Biomedicines is a biotechnology startup based in Boston, founded in 2021 by Flagship Pioneering.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampersand-biomedicines) Ampersand Biomedicines is a biotechnology startup based in Boston, founded in 2021 by Flagship Pioneering. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$65M** last round Mar 2025
- 16 [**Precede Biosciences** Precede Biosciences is a Boston-based precision diagnostics and data company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/precede-biosciences) Precede Biosciences is a Boston-based precision diagnostics and data company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$64M** last round Jan 2026
- 17 [**VelaVigo** VelaVigo is a biotech company that specializes in the discovery and development of multi-specific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/velavigo) VelaVigo is a biotech company that specializes in the discovery and development of multi-specific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). *Founded* 2021 Shanghai, China **$60M** last round Jul 2025
- 18 [**Full-Life Technologies** Full-Life Technologies is a global radiotherapeutics company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with operations in Belgium, Germany, and the](https://millionrounds.com/company/full-life-technologies) Full-Life Technologies is a global radiotherapeutics company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with operations in Belgium, Germany, and the *Founded* 2021 Gembloux, Belgium **$50M** last round Sept 2025
- 19 [**Nuevocor** Nuevocor is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuevocor) Nuevocor is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$45M** last round May 2025
- 20 [**YolTech Therapeutics** YolTech Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yoltech-therapeutics) YolTech Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Shanghai, China **$42M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**Illimis Therapeutics** Illimis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, with an additional location in Boston.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illimis-therapeutics) Illimis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, with an additional location in Boston. *Founded* 2021 Seoul, South Korea **$42M** last round Jul 2025
- 22 [**CoJourney** CoJourney is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on cell and gene therapy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cojourney) CoJourney is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on cell and gene therapy. *Founded* 2021 Philadelphia, United States **$30M** last round Jun 2023
- 23 [**SparX Group** SparX Group is a biotech firm that develops innovative anticancer biologics through bispecific antibodies and drug conjugates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sparx-group) SparX Group is a biotech firm that develops innovative anticancer biologics through bispecific antibodies and drug conjugates. *Founded* 2021 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands **$30M** last round Dec 2021
- 24 [**Brise Pharma** Brise Pharma operates in the scientific research and technical service industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brise-pharma) Brise Pharma operates in the scientific research and technical service industry. *Founded* 2021 Shanghai **$28M** last round Nov 2025
- 25 [**Mint BioTech** Mint BioTech is a biotechnology company that provides develops eco-friendly biomolecules and materials to improve sustainability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mint-biotech) Mint BioTech is a biotechnology company that provides develops eco-friendly biomolecules and materials to improve sustainability. *Founded* 2021 Hangzhou **$28M** last round Oct 2024
- 26 [**Vironexis Biotherapeutics** Vironexis Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2021, focused on advancing cancer treatment through AAV-delivered T-cell immunotherapy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vironexis-biotherapeutics) Vironexis Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2021, focused on advancing cancer treatment through AAV-delivered T-cell immunotherapy. *Founded* 2021 California, United States **$26M** last round Sept 2024
- 27 [**GDMC** GDMC is a pharmaceutical company that engages in manufacturing and designing genetic medicines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gdmc) GDMC is a pharmaceutical company that engages in manufacturing and designing genetic medicines. *Founded* 2021 Bukit Merah, Singapore **$21M** last round Jan 2024
- 28 [**Danking Pharmaceuticals** Danatlas is a drug research and development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/danking-pharmaceuticals) Danatlas is a drug research and development company. *Founded* 2021 Beijing **$21M** last round Mar 2025
- 29 [**Trioar** Trioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trioar) Trioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs. *Founded* 2021 South Korea **$16M** last round Jul 2025
- 30 [**Nanjing Orui Pharmaceutical** Nanjing Orui Pharmaceutical focuses on research and development of antiviral drugs with unique ideas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanjing-orui-pharmaceutical) Nanjing Orui Pharmaceutical focuses on research and development of antiviral drugs with unique ideas. *Founded* 2021 Jiangbei **$16M** last round Mar 2022
- 31 [**Renjing Biology** Renjing Biotech is engaged in the research and development of drugs based on messenger ribonucleic acid.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renjing-biology) Renjing Biotech is engaged in the research and development of drugs based on messenger ribonucleic acid. *Founded* 2021 Suzhou **$14M** last round Feb 2023
- 32 [**Huixin Medical Valley** Huixin Medical Valley is a biopharmaceutical company that develops cell therapies for neurological illnesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/huixin-medical-valley) Huixin Medical Valley is a biopharmaceutical company that develops cell therapies for neurological illnesses. *Founded* 2021 Changping **$14M** last round Jan 2026
- 33 [**Minova Pharma** Minova Pharma focuses on the development of novel medications in the spiritual and medicinal beauty domains.](https://millionrounds.com/company/minova-pharma) Minova Pharma focuses on the development of novel medications in the spiritual and medicinal beauty domains. *Founded* 2021 - **$14M** last round Aug 2025
- 34 [**Primelink Bio** Primelink Bio is a Biotechnology firm that is working to to develop next generation of drug delivery systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/primelink-bio) Primelink Bio is a Biotechnology firm that is working to to develop next generation of drug delivery systems. *Founded* 2021 Tongyuan **$14M** last round Nov 2022
- 35 [**Nuage Therapeutics** Nuage Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuage-therapeutics) Nuage Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Barcelona, Spain **$13M** last round Mar 2023
- 36 [**Cellcolabs** Cellcolabs is a Swedish biotech company established in 2021, specializing in the industrial, GMP-certified production of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), particul](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellcolabs) Cellcolabs is a Swedish biotech company established in 2021, specializing in the industrial, GMP-certified production of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), particul *Founded* 2021 Gothenburg, Sweden **$12M** last round Oct 2025
- 37 [**IpiNovyx Bio** IpiNovyx Bio is a biopharmaceutical company developing immunoproteasome-modulating therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ipinovyx-bio) IpiNovyx Bio is a biopharmaceutical company developing immunoproteasome-modulating therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2021 West Nyack, United States **$10M** last round Oct 2021
- 38 [**Andson Biotech** Andson Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on developing innovative biotools to enhance mass spectrometry workflows in the bio](https://millionrounds.com/company/andson-biotech) Andson Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on developing innovative biotools to enhance mass spectrometry workflows in the bio *Founded* 2021 Atlanta, United States **$8.3M** last round Oct 2025
- 39 [**Overseed** The Data Simulation Platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overseed) The Data Simulation Platform. *Founded* 2021 France **$7.2M** last round Jul 2024
- 40 [**Celloid** Celloid provides the optimum 3D cell culture medium, allowing the quality-controlled long-term cultivation of organoids.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celloid) Celloid provides the optimum 3D cell culture medium, allowing the quality-controlled long-term cultivation of organoids. *Founded* 2021 South Korea **$6.1M** last round Mar 2026
- 41 [**Macro Trials** Macro Trials is a precision research clinical platform founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/macro-trials) Macro Trials is a precision research clinical platform founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$6.0M** last round Jun 2023
- 42 [**FibroBiologics** FibroBiologics is a regenerative medicine company developing an innovative solution for chronic disease treatment using fibroblast cells.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fibrobiologics) FibroBiologics is a regenerative medicine company developing an innovative solution for chronic disease treatment using fibroblast cells. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$5.9M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**Porosome Therapeutics** Porosome Therapeutics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/porosome-therapeutics) Porosome Therapeutics, Inc. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$3.6M** last round Mar 2026
- 44 [**Aclid** Aclid is a biotechnology security and compliance automation platform based in New York, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aclid) Aclid is a biotechnology security and compliance automation platform based in New York, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$3.3M** last round Jun 2023
- 45 [**HDAX Therapeutics** HDAX Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hdax-therapeutics) HDAX Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. *Founded* 2021 Mississauga, Canada **$3.2M** last round Sept 2024
- 46 [**i’SUPPLY** The First Tech-Based Digital Distribution Business for the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Middle East](https://millionrounds.com/company/i-supply) The First Tech-Based Digital Distribution Business for the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Middle East *Founded* 2021 Cairo, Egypt **$3.0M** last round May 2025
- 47 [**ADvantage Therapeutics** ADvantage Therapeutics develops therapies to treat neurodegenerative conditions focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advantage-therapeutics) ADvantage Therapeutics develops therapies to treat neurodegenerative conditions focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease. *Founded* 2021 Miami, United States **$2.5M** last round Sept 2025
- 48 [**Sur180 Therapeutics** Sur180 Therapeutics is a female-led business that focuses on novel ways to treating gynecological diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sur180-therapeutics) Sur180 Therapeutics is a female-led business that focuses on novel ways to treating gynecological diseases. *Founded* 2021 Mcallen, United States **$2.4M** last round Jul 2025
- 49 [**Oniria Therapeutics** Onira Therapeutics is modifying cell dormancy to fight the persistence of cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oniria-therapeutics) Onira Therapeutics is modifying cell dormancy to fight the persistence of cancer. *Founded* 2021 Barcelona, Spain **$2.3M** last round May 2025
- 50 [**GenSensor** GenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gensensor) GenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes. *Founded* 2021 Nantes, France **$2.2M** last round Jul 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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