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Pharma startups in San Diego

22 pharma startups in San Diego have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 22 that have raised the most, $904M between them.

$904Mraised by these 22
22on our record in all
Poseida Therapeuticsraised the most
  1. 1Poseida TherapeuticsPoseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.

    Poseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$217Mlast round Aug 2023
  2. 2Sidewinder TherapeuticsSidewinder Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers life-saving therapies for cancer and rare diseases.

    Sidewinder Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers life-saving therapies for cancer and rare diseases.

    Founded 2023San Diego, United States$137Mlast round Apr 2026
  3. 3Protego BiopharmaProtego Biopharma is a California-based biotechnology company that researches and develops small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of protein misfolding diseases.

    Protego Biopharma is a California-based biotechnology company that researches and develops small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of protein misfolding diseases.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$130Mlast round Dec 2025
  4. 4ARS PharmaceuticalsARS Pharmaceuticals is a stealth pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing anti allergy drugs.

    ARS Pharmaceuticals is a stealth pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing anti allergy drugs.

    Founded 2015San Diego, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2025
  5. 5Arnatar TherapeuticsArnatar Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2022, based in San Diego, California, with operations in Shanghai, China.

    Arnatar Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2022, based in San Diego, California, with operations in Shanghai, China.

    Founded 2022San Diego, United States$52Mlast round Apr 2024
  6. 6Zerigo HealthZerigo Health is a San Diego-based medical technology company founded in 2014 by Martyn Gross.

    Zerigo Health is a San Diego-based medical technology company founded in 2014 by Martyn Gross.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$43Mlast round Oct 2021
  7. 7Amplyx PharmaceuticalsAmplyx focuses on developing innovative therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases in patients with compromised immune systems

    Amplyx focuses on developing innovative therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases in patients with compromised immune systems

    Founded 2006San Diego, United States$42Mlast round Nov 2015
  8. 8ImageneBioImageneBio is dedicated to developing therapeutics for patients with immunological, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

    ImageneBio is dedicated to developing therapeutics for patients with immunological, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

    Founded -San Diego, United States$30Mlast round Apr 2026
  9. 9Ventyx BiosciencesVentyx is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing oral therapies for patients living with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

    Ventyx is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing oral therapies for patients living with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

    Founded 2019San Diego, United States$27Mlast round Sept 2024
  10. 10Onchilles PharmaOnchilles Pharma is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017.

    Onchilles Pharma is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017San Diego, United States$25Mlast round Nov 2025
  11. 11Lomond TherapeuticsLomond Therapeutics creates pharmacological platforms that target escape mutations.

    Lomond Therapeutics creates pharmacological platforms that target escape mutations.

    Founded -San Diego, United States$20Mlast round Mar 2025
  12. 12Lipidio 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
  13. 13Enlaza TherapeuticsEnlaza Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, focused on developing covalent protein biologics for oncology and other severe diseases.

    Enlaza Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, focused on developing covalent protein biologics for oncology and other severe diseases.

    Founded 2019San Diego, United States$15Mlast round Sept 2025
  14. 14Denovo BiopharmaDenovo Biopharma is a privately held biotech company providing a novel biomarker solution to personalize drug development.

    Denovo Biopharma is a privately held biotech company providing a novel biomarker solution to personalize drug development.

    Founded 2011San Diego, United States$12Mlast round Apr 2024
  15. 15BioSapienBioSapien Inc.

    BioSapien Inc.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$8.0Mlast round Dec 2024
  16. 16Renova TherapeuticsRenova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2009, specializing in gene and peptide therapies.

    Renova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2009, specializing in gene and peptide therapies.

    Founded 2009San Diego, United States$7.5Mlast round Oct 2014
  17. 17Navega TherapeuticsNavega Therapeutics is a preclinical stage company developing epigenetic gene therapies for neurological and ophthalmic diseases.

    Navega Therapeutics is a preclinical stage company developing epigenetic gene therapies for neurological and ophthalmic diseases.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$5.3Mlast round Jan 2026
  18. 18Modulo 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
  19. 19NeurelisNeurelis is a specialty pharmaceutical company providing a highly differentiated approach to target unmet medical needs.

    Neurelis is a specialty pharmaceutical company providing a highly differentiated approach to target unmet medical needs.

    Founded 2007San Diego, United States$4.3Mlast round Jul 2015
  20. 20Novoron BioscienceBiotechnology company developing pharmaceutical therapies for nerve regeneration in the central nervous system.

    Biotechnology company developing pharmaceutical therapies for nerve regeneration in the central nervous system.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$2.5Mlast round Jan 2026
  21. 21Oxeia BiopharmaceuticalsOxeia Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biotech company.

    Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biotech company.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$1.5Mlast round Apr 2026
  22. 22CearnaCearna is involved in the research, development and commercialization of surgery and trauma recovery products.

    Cearna is involved in the research, development and commercialization of surgery and trauma recovery products.

    Founded 2010San Diego, United States$706Klast round Jan 2012
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