Vantage | October 2023 | Vertex Holdings

Vertex Portfolio News

Here are the latest updates on our portfolio companies across the Vertex network. Stay connected by signing up for our monthly newsletter here.

Certa (SEAI) raised oversubscribed USD 35M Series B to further reduce third-party management friction
Kuku FM (SEAI) raised USD 25M in Series C funding round to improve audiobook offerings in South Asian market
Neumora (HC) raised USD 250M IPO to Phase 3 testing of a depression drug with a novel mechanism of action
Pilgrim (SEAI) raised USD 20M in Series B funding to expand offline, R&D and build brand

ElevateBio (HC) partnered with Kyverna Therapeutics to advance Kyverna's Ingenui-T Cell therapy manufacturing
Geek+ (CN & Growth) celebrated third anniversary of strategic partnership with Körber Business Supply Chain
Geek+ (CN & Growth) partnered with Adidas for the opening of their new automated distribution center in China
Horizon Robotics (CN & Growth) partnered with Stradvision to provide advanced driving assistance solutions (ADAS)
Nium (SEAI & Growth) partnered with state-owned Krungthai Bank to enhance global transfer offerings for both corporate and individual customers across Thailand
Recbio (CN) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zimbabwe National Biotechnology Administration and ICGEB China Regional Research Centre to provide technical support related to vaccine production

Allay Therapeutics (HC & Growth) appointed Nicole Vitullo to Board of Directors
Aporia (IL) released new product that safeguards against AI hallucinations or misuse
Horizon Robotics (CN & Growth) showcased latest production-grade driving assistance solutions at IAA Mobility 2023
Kapiva (SEAI) announced the elevation of its Chief Operating Officer, Shantanu and Chief Revenue Officer, Anuj Sharma to the status of Co-Founders
Moximed (HC) successfully implanted its first Misha knee implantable shock absorber on US patient
Nium (SEAI & Growth) launched new European HQ in London’s Square Mile
Nium (SEAI & Growth) joined FAST and PayNow networks in Singapore to accelerate real-time payments
Septerna (HC) announced novel GPCR-targeted program acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Sonoma Biotherapeutics (HC) appointed Joseph R. Arron, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and Mark D. Eisner, M.D., MPH, as Chief Medical Officer

Chamlion (CN) recognized in the 2023 Fortune China IMPACT list for its great social influence
CodeFresh (IL) recognized in Tracxn’s Emerging Startups in 2023: Top DevOps Startups list
Septerna (HC) featured on Nature Biotech for making another run on GPCRs

Here’s a recap of the notable media mentions and thought leadership articles from the Partners across our Vertex network.

Read the full articles below:

Carmen Yuen on her perspectives for Southeast Asia's start up scene for the next 5-10 years
Ben Mathias on how VCs view startups with cash burn

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