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Vantage | October 2023
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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
Vertex in the News
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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