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
Nimbus Therapeutics:
- Founded in 2009 by Atlas & Schrödinger
- Combining computational chemistry with a capital efficient business model
- Selling a NASH asset to Gilead in 2016 for ~$400M
- Selling a TYK2 inhibitor to Takeda in 2022 for ~$4B
- Still controlling their own destiny
Structure-based discovery of conformationally selective inhibitors of the serotonin transporter led by Isha Singh from the Gary Rudnick lab https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(23)00406-3
Scientist Stories: David Ross, Integrating Neuroscience into 21st Century Psychiatry
"I’ve been involved in the fight against cancer, and during that time, I have seen real progress for patients. However, cancer is still the second leading cause of death globally, and I believe early detection is key to changing that."
- Hans Bishop, CEO of Juno & GRAIL