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Arcus Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Arcus Ventures is a New York-based private equity firm established in 2007, dedicated to investing in oncology-focused companies. The firm specializes in advanced biopharmaceuticals, leveraging a team of experienced professionals with a profound understanding of the complex oncology market. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and nurturing innovative companies poised to make significant advancements in cancer treatment.

As a private equity investor, Arcus Ventures typically engages in later-stage funding rounds, supporting companies that have demonstrated promising clinical development. Their portfolio includes several notable biopharmaceutical companies that have gone on to achieve significant milestones. This strategic focus allows them to back enterprises with high growth potential within the capital-intensive drug development sector.

Arcus Ventures has a track record of participating in substantial funding rounds, underscoring their capacity for significant capital deployment. For instance, they were an investor in Kura Oncology's Series B financing, which successfully closed at $60 million. Similarly, Arcus Ventures also participated in Mirati Therapeutics' Series C round, which raised $40 million. These examples illustrate their commitment to supporting the growth and development of companies advancing critical oncology therapies, reflecting their role in fostering innovation in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Investor Profile

Arcus Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Health Diagnostics.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (32%)
  • Series A (23%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series E (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Medical
  • Genetics
  • Medical Device
  • Manufacturing
  • Life Science
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biopharma
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Who does Arcus Ventures frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
NGN Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
CC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Forbion Capital Partners
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 4
C
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Heidelberg
Co-Investments: 4
Physic Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Flybridge
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
WS Investments
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Flagship Pioneering
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Arcus Ventures?

Cleave Therapeutics

San Francisco, California, United States

Cleave Therapeutics is focused on protein homeostasis and stress pathways in cancer and neurodegeneration.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series CAug 6, 2019
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Exosome Diagnostics

New York, New York, United States

Exosome Diagnostics develops and commercializes blood-based cancer molecular diagnostics for patient stratification and disease monitoring.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series CJul 24, 2017
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Cleave Therapeutics

San Francisco, California, United States

Cleave Therapeutics is focused on protein homeostasis and stress pathways in cancer and neurodegeneration.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series BAug 17, 2016
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Exosome Diagnostics

New York, New York, United States

Exosome Diagnostics develops and commercializes blood-based cancer molecular diagnostics for patient stratification and disease monitoring.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series BJan 7, 2016
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Exosome Diagnostics

New York, New York, United States

Exosome Diagnostics develops and commercializes blood-based cancer molecular diagnostics for patient stratification and disease monitoring.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series BSep 2, 2015
Amount Raised: $17,600,000
XTuit Pharmaceuticals

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

XTuit Pharmaceuticals develops pharmaceutical preparations for the diagnosis and treatment of oncological, tumor, and inflammatory diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPharmaceutical
Series AJun 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
TRACON Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, California, United States

TRACON Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted therapies for cancer and macular degeneration.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series BSep 22, 2014
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
Epic Sciences

La Jolla, California, United States

Epic Sciences is a diagnostics company improving cancer management by providing real-time biopsy material to guide personalized medicine.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalPrecision Medicine
Series CJul 30, 2014
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Exosome Diagnostics

New York, New York, United States

Exosome Diagnostics develops and commercializes blood-based cancer molecular diagnostics for patient stratification and disease monitoring.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series BMar 11, 2014
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
MI Bioresearch

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

MI Bioresearch is a contract research organization providing in vivo preclinical imaging services.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series BOct 2, 2013
Amount Raised: $3,500,000