# Top 50 Vaccines Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded vaccines startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $13B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**GPN Vaccines** GPN Vaccines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Adelaide and Canberra, Australia, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gpn-vaccines) GPN Vaccines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Adelaide and Canberra, Australia, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Canberra, United States **$10B** last round Nov 2026
- 2 [**Vaxcyte** Vaxcyte focuses on developing vaccines designed to prevent or treat some of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaxcyte) Vaxcyte focuses on developing vaccines designed to prevent or treat some of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide. *Founded* 2013 San Carlos, United States **$633M** last round Jan 2026
- 3 [**Valneva** Valneva focuses on the development and commercialization of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valneva) Valneva focuses on the development and commercialization of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases. *Founded* 2013 Saint-herblain, France **$310M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Abogen Biosciences** Abogen Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on RNA-based medicines, particularly in mRNA science and technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abogen-biosciences) Abogen Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on RNA-based medicines, particularly in mRNA science and technology. *Founded* 2019 Wuxi, China **$300M** last round Nov 2021
- 5 [**MedAccess** MedAccess is a London-based, independent, not-for-profit social enterprise established in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/med-access) MedAccess is a London-based, independent, not-for-profit social enterprise established in 2017. *Founded* 1998 Kelowna, United States **$200M** last round Dec 2017
- 6 [**Panacea Biotec** Panacea Biotec is a research-based health management company involved in research, manufacturing and marketing of high-quality, affordable pharmaceutical, vacci](https://millionrounds.com/company/panacea-biotec) Panacea Biotec is a research-based health management company involved in research, manufacturing and marketing of high-quality, affordable pharmaceutical, vacci *Founded* 1994 New Delhi, India **$144M** last round Apr 2019
- 7 [**Icosavax** Icosavax is focused on developing safe and effective vaccines against infectious diseases that address important unmet medical needs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/icosavax) Icosavax is focused on developing safe and effective vaccines against infectious diseases that address important unmet medical needs. *Founded* 2017 Seattle, United States **$119M** last round May 2023
- 8 [**Curevo** Curevo is a clinical-stage biotech firm that focuses on producing vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curevo) Curevo is a clinical-stage biotech firm that focuses on producing vaccines. *Founded* 2018 Bothell, United States **$110M** last round Mar 2025
- 9 [**Vicebio** Vicebio is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation respiratory virus vaccines using the Molecular Clamp technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vicebio) Vicebio is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation respiratory virus vaccines using the Molecular Clamp technology. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$100M** last round Sept 2024
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Vaccinogen** Vaccinogen manufactures vaccines and other immunotherapeutic products for cancers and infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaccinogen) Vaccinogen manufactures vaccines and other immunotherapeutic products for cancers and infectious diseases. *Founded* 2007 United States **$99M** last round Aug 2014
- 12 [**Immune Design** Immune Design develops vaccines and therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immune-design) Immune Design develops vaccines and therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. *Founded* 2008 United States **$99M** last round Jun 2014
- 13 [**varnotech** Varnotech specializes in developing vaccines, antibodies, and adjuvants to combat diseases and viruses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/varnotech) Varnotech specializes in developing vaccines, antibodies, and adjuvants to combat diseases and viruses. *Founded* 2019 China **$83M** last round Mar 2024
- 14 [**ImmusanT** ImmusanT develops therapeutic vaccines for the treatment of celiac disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immusant) ImmusanT develops therapeutic vaccines for the treatment of celiac disease. *Founded* 2010 Cambridge, United States **$72M** last round Nov 2017
- 15 [**LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals** LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals is focused on developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for gastrointestinal and respiratory indications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ligocyte-pharmaceuticals) LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals is focused on developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for gastrointestinal and respiratory indications. *Founded* 1998 United States **$72M** last round Jun 2012
- 16 [**Juvaris BioTherapeutics** Juvaris BioTherapeutics develops adjuvanted vaccines and immunotherapeutics to treat cancer and infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/juvaris-biotherapeutics) Juvaris BioTherapeutics develops adjuvanted vaccines and immunotherapeutics to treat cancer and infectious diseases. *Founded* 2001 Pleasanton, United States **$55M** last round Oct 2010
- 17 [**Iomai Corporation** Iomai Corporation discovers and develops vaccines and immune system stimulants, delivered via a novel, needle-free technology called](https://millionrounds.com/company/iomai-corporation) Iomai Corporation discovers and develops vaccines and immune system stimulants, delivered via a novel, needle-free technology called *Founded* 1997 United States **$54M** last round Jan 2003
- 18 [**Terrestrial Bio** Terrestrial Bio engages in developing biomedical innovations with a focus on improving access to vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrestrial-bio) Terrestrial Bio engages in developing biomedical innovations with a focus on improving access to vaccines. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$50M** last round Mar 2026
- 19 [**DIOSynVax** DIOSynVax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing next-generation vaccines using advanced computational design a](https://millionrounds.com/company/diosynvax) DIOSynVax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing next-generation vaccines using advanced computational design a *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$44M** last round Jun 2025
- 20 [**Osivax** Osivax is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of vaccines and immunotherapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/osivax) Osivax is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of vaccines and immunotherapies. *Founded* 2017 Lyon, France **$39M** last round Aug 2025
- 21 [**NovaDigm Therapeutics** NovaDigm Therapeutics develops vaccines that protect patients from contracting fungal and bacterial infections.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novadigm-therapeutics) NovaDigm Therapeutics develops vaccines that protect patients from contracting fungal and bacterial infections. *Founded* 2005 United States **$35M** last round Oct 2013
- 22 [**Meissa Vaccines** Meissa Vaccines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meissa-vaccines) Meissa Vaccines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 San Rafael, United States **$33M** last round Sept 2019
- 23 [**Ember LifeSciences** Ember LifeSciences is a healthcare technology company based in Westlake Village, California, specializing in cold chain solutions for transporting temperature-s](https://millionrounds.com/company/ember-lifesciences) Ember LifeSciences is a healthcare technology company based in Westlake Village, California, specializing in cold chain solutions for transporting temperature-s *Founded* 2012 Westlake Village, United States **$32M** last round Aug 2026
- 24 [**Infinitopes** Infinitopes Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinitopes) Infinitopes Ltd. *Founded* 2021 Oxford, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Jan 2026
- 25 [**Circio** Targovax develops active immunotherapy in the form of cancer vaccines for application in post-operation treatments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circio) Targovax develops active immunotherapy in the form of cancer vaccines for application in post-operation treatments. *Founded* 2010 Oslo, Norway **$32M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**GlycoVaxyn** GlycoVaxyn develops and manufactures biological conjugation vaccines against bacterial infections utilizing recombinant DNA technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glycovaxyn) GlycoVaxyn develops and manufactures biological conjugation vaccines against bacterial infections utilizing recombinant DNA technology. *Founded* 2004 Switzerland **$32M** last round Mar 2009
- 27 [**THERAVECTYS** TheraVectys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Institut Pasteur.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theravectys) TheraVectys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Institut Pasteur. *Founded* 2005 Paris, France **$30M** last round Jan 2015
- 28 [**PnuVax** An organization dedicated to the production of high quality vaccines and biopharmaceuticals](https://millionrounds.com/company/pnuvax) An organization dedicated to the production of high quality vaccines and biopharmaceuticals *Founded* 2011 Kingston **$29M** last round Oct 2017
- 29 [**Vaxdyn** VAXDYN is a Spanish biotechnology startup based in Seville, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaxdyn) VAXDYN is a Spanish biotechnology startup based in Seville, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Sevilla, Spain **$26M** last round Sept 2026
- 30 [**Onconetix** Onconetix is a biotechnology company that focuses on research and development of universal flu vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onconetix) Onconetix is a biotechnology company that focuses on research and development of universal flu vaccines. *Founded* 2018 Cincinnati, United States **$26M** last round Sept 2026
- 31 [**Aston Sci** Aston Sci.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aston-sci) Aston Sci. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$25M** last round Jan 2021
- 32 [**Vaxess Technologies** Vaxess Technologies engages in developing biomedical innovations with a focus on improving access to vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaxess-technologies) Vaxess Technologies engages in developing biomedical innovations with a focus on improving access to vaccines. *Founded* 2012 Boston, United States **$23M** last round Apr 2025
- 33 [**NeoVac** NeoVac is a clinical-stage company creating a revolutionary, unique and proprietary next-generation lipid nanoparticles platform to enable better RNA vaccines a](https://millionrounds.com/company/neovac) NeoVac is a clinical-stage company creating a revolutionary, unique and proprietary next-generation lipid nanoparticles platform to enable better RNA vaccines a *Founded* 2021 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Sept 2025
- 34 [**Okairos** Okairos AG is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of genetic T-cell vaccines, including hepatitis C virus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/okairos) Okairos AG is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of genetic T-cell vaccines, including hepatitis C virus. *Founded* 2007 Switzerland **$21M** last round Sept 2010
- 35 [**Immune Targeting Systems** Immune Targeting Systems develops synthetic vaccines for mutating viruses, improving the quality of life for those infected by viruses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immune-targeting-systems) Immune Targeting Systems develops synthetic vaccines for mutating viruses, improving the quality of life for those infected by viruses. *Founded* 2003 United Kingdom **$20M** last round Mar 2010
- 36 [**Innovac Therapeutics** Innovac Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovac-therapeutics) Innovac Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2022. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$18M** last round Sept 2023
- 37 [**Micron Biomedical** Micron Biomedical is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/micron-biomedical) Micron Biomedical is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia. *Founded* 2014 Atlanta, United States **$16M** last round Jan 2025
- 38 [**Delonix Bioworks** Delonix Bioworks is a biotech company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development of genetically engineered bacterial vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/delonix-bioworks) Delonix Bioworks is a biotech company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development of genetically engineered bacterial vaccines. *Founded* 2020 Shanghai, China **$14M** last round Mar 2021
- 39 [**Si'ao Biotechnology** Si'ao Biotechnology engages in the development and production of genetic engineering vaccines and test kits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/si-ao-biotechnology) Si'ao Biotechnology engages in the development and production of genetic engineering vaccines and test kits. *Founded* 2012 Suzhou **$14M** last round Jul 2018
- 40 [**PDC*line Pharma** PDC*line Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2014, specializing in the development of therapeutic cancer vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pdc-line-pharma) PDC*line Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2014, specializing in the development of therapeutic cancer vaccines. *Founded* 2014 Liege, France **$13M** last round Dec 2021
- 41 [**Hawaii Biotech** Hawaii Biotech, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the research and development of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hawaii-biotech) Hawaii Biotech, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the research and development of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases. *Founded* 1982 Honolulu, United States **$12M** last round Feb 2014
- 42 [**AdaptVac** AdaptVac is a joint-venture between ExpreS2ion Biotech and University of Copenhagen spin-out NextGen Vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptvac) AdaptVac is a joint-venture between ExpreS2ion Biotech and University of Copenhagen spin-out NextGen Vaccines. *Founded* 2017 Hørsholm, Denmark **$12M** last round Jun 2025
- 43 [**Baseimmune** Baseimmune is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of mutation-proof, universal vaccines and active immunothera](https://millionrounds.com/company/baseimmune) Baseimmune is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of mutation-proof, universal vaccines and active immunothera *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Feb 2024
- 44 [**Edge Animal Health** Edge Animal Health offers biotechnology solutions that focus on a bi-directional approach to develop novel therapeutics and vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-animal-health) Edge Animal Health offers biotechnology solutions that focus on a bi-directional approach to develop novel therapeutics and vaccines. *Founded* 2020 New Jersey **$11M** last round Jun 2024
- 45 [**Xenetic Biosciences** Xenetic Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that provides drugs, cancer therapies, and vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xenetic-biosciences) Xenetic Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that provides drugs, cancer therapies, and vaccines. *Founded* - Framingham, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Jan 2014
- 46 [**Vaxxinity** Vaxxinity is a biotechnology company that enables the innovation of synthetic peptide vaccines to prevent or treat infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaxxinity) Vaxxinity is a biotechnology company that enables the innovation of synthetic peptide vaccines to prevent or treat infectious diseases. *Founded* 2021 Dallas, United States **$9.3M** last round Apr 2022
- 47 [**Arcturus Therapeutics** Arcturus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company specializing in mRNA medicines and vaccines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcturus-therapeutics) Arcturus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company specializing in mRNA medicines and vaccines. *Founded* 2013 San Diego, United States **$9.0M** last round Sept 2023
- 48 [**Madison Vaccines** Madison Vaccines develops vaccines for patients with prostate cancer and a test to identify such patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/madison-vaccines) Madison Vaccines develops vaccines for patients with prostate cancer and a test to identify such patients. *Founded* 2012 United States **$8.0M** last round Jan 2014
- 49 [**LinKinVax** LinKinVax is a clinical-stage biotechnology startup based in Paris, France, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/linkinvax) LinKinVax is a clinical-stage biotechnology startup based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$7.8M** last round Jan 2023
- 50 [**Blue Water Vaccines**](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-water-vaccines) *Founded* 2018 United States **$7.0M** last round Jul 2019

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**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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