Axial: https://linktr.ee/axialxyz
Axial partners with great founders and inventors. We invest in early-stage life sciences companies such as Appia Bio, Seranova Bio, Delix Therapeutics, Simcha Therapeutics, among others often when they are no more than an idea. We are fanatical about helping the rare inventor who is compelled to build their own enduring business. If you or someone you know has a great idea or company in life sciences, Axial would be excited to get to know you and possibly invest in your vision and company . We are excited to be in business with you - email us at info@axialvc.com
Nautilus:
- Founded in 2016 by Sujal Patel & Parag Mallick
- To build a proteomics platform around their PrISM technology
- To capture single-molecules of proteins in a microarray and then run a large number of cycles (100s) of antibodies measuring specific epitopes
Assessment of three-dimensional RNA structure prediction in CASP15 led by Rhiju Das from the Eric Westhof lab https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.04.25.538330v1
Scientist Stories: Christian Eggeling, Super Resolution Microscopy in Biomedical Research
Septerna:
- Founded in 2019 to discover small molecule drugs against GPCRs
- Raised $150M led by RA Capital
- To develop is pipeline of candidates focusing on its lead program targeting the parathyroid hormone 1 receptor (PTH1R) to the clinic
"Coincidence and good fortune led me to science. My hay fever, which as a young boy required frequent trips to an allergist for "desensitization," led to my interest in immunology."
- Timothy Springer, Discovered integrins & prolific biotech founder and investor