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Source and Track Health and Longevity Startups

Build your deal flow with startup briefs, traction signals, and exit intelligence.

From Startup Sourcing to Exit Intelligence

DealBio helps investors source health and longevity startups, follow their progress, and learn from acquisitions and IPOs.

Startup Briefs

Investor-focused research on health and longevity startups, covering what they are building, who is behind them, and how far they have progressed.

Traction Signals

Ongoing updates showing which startups are gaining momentum.

Exits

Acquisitions and IPOs, with disclosed values, acquirers, and time to exit.

Latest Traction Signals

Ongoing updates showing which startups are gaining momentum.

Sun FlowerUnited States18 August 2026

Sobriety platform's free trial signups nearly double over 30 days.

Building a sobriety platform combining peer support, AI, and therapy.

AdialanteUnited States13 August 2026

Mobile MRI startup joins the portfolio of Robinhood Ventures Fund II, the Y Combinator-focused fund that began NYSE trading on 13 August.

Making compact mobile MRI screening accessible outside traditional imaging centers.

Mito HealthUnited States10 August 2026

Health testing marketplace launches clinical-grade 30x whole genome sequencing, with members receiving a downloadable genome file they own.

Offering at-cost biomarker testing with AI-guided preventive health insights.

HYBRDUnited States10 August 2026

HYBRD passes 5 million workouts logged by its athletes.

Building coaching agents for hybrid athletes.

Mito HealthUnited States31 July 2026

Health testing marketplace launches 10 allergy and exposure panels alongside 600+ individual tests spanning food, environmental, and venom triggers.

Offering at-cost biomarker testing with AI-guided preventive health insights.

HYBRDUnited States28 July 2026

Athletes using the app's AI coach retain and convert to paying customers at more than four times the rate of athletes who do not use it.

Building coaching agents for hybrid athletes.

HYBRDUnited States23 July 2026

Hybrid-training app launches on Apple Watch, sending planned workouts to the wrist and adapting them to what users finish.

Building coaching agents for hybrid athletes.

Di & CareFrance16 July 2026

NOXXEA’s first prospective real-world clinical study reported a mean 7.32-point reduction in Insomnia Severity Index scores after four weeks of treatment.

Building Noxxea, a digital medicine for chronic insomnia.

At-home diagnostics startup secured €5M in financing, comprising €3M in equity led by Blue Forest Ventures and €2M in non-dilutive funding.

Building rapid point-of-need molecular diagnostics for early Lyme disease detection.

HarmonixFrance3 July 2026

CNS gene-delivery startup wins Servier x BioLabs Golden Ticket for its blood-brain barrier delivery platform.

Using focused ultrasound and microbubbles to help gene therapies reach the brain.

Granza BioUnited States2 July 2026

Granza Bio wins Best Pitch and Best Scientific Explanation at the 2026 BioEscalator Pitch Battle.

Reprogramming immunity to create target-specific medicines.

Flex Capital invests in Ditto Bio’s evolutionary intelligence platform for autoimmune disease.

Discovering autoimmune-disease drugs from parasite immune-evasion biology.

Early Lyme test hits Boston subway ads to recruit patients after tick bites.

Building rapid point-of-need molecular diagnostics for early Lyme disease detection.

Mito HealthUnited States1 July 2026

Health testing marketplace launches on Product Hunt with Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan as hunter.

Offering at-cost biomarker testing with AI-guided preventive health insights.

HYBRDUnited States26 June 2026

HYBRD blows past 500 five-star App Store reviews.

Building coaching agents for hybrid athletes.

Featured Startup Briefs

A selection of health and longevity startups, researched for investors.

Selected Exits

Explore acquisitions and IPOs across health and longevity, including transaction values, acquirers, and time to exit.

T2 Biosystems

IPO at ~$326M valuation.

Developed rapid blood tests that detected sepsis-causing bacteria and fungi directly from whole blood.

Molecular diagnosticsInfectious diseaseAntimicrobial resistance
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2006
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO
Time to exit
~8 years

Tibotec-Virco

Acquired by Johnson & Johnson for ~$320M.

Developed HIV drugs and resistance tests that helped doctors choose treatments more likely to work.

HIVDrug discoveryPrecision medicine
Sector
Biotech
Country
Belgium
Founded
1994
Exit year
2002
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Withings

Acquired by Nokia for €170M.

Built connected scales, watches, and health monitors that automatically turned everyday measurements into usable health insights.

Medical devicesWearablesBiomarkers
Sector
Consumer health
Country
France
Founded
2008
Exit year
2016
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Livongo Health

IPO at ~$2.8B valuation.
Later acquired by Teladoc for $18.5B.

Combined connected devices, personalized guidance, and coaching to help people manage diabetes and other chronic conditions.

Chronic careDigital therapeuticsPatient engagement
Sector
Digital health
Country
United States
Founded
2008
Exit year
2019
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~11 years

Modern Fertility

Acquired by Ro for more than $225M.

Offered at-home hormone tests that helped women understand fertility, ovarian reserve, and reproductive planning.

FertilityWomen’s healthBiomarkers
Sector
Consumer health
Country
United States
Founded
2017
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~4 years

Kerecis

Acquired by Coloplast for up to $1.3B.

Developed fish-skin grafts that help the body repair chronic, diabetic, burn, surgical, and trauma wounds.

Medical devicesDermatologyBio-manufacturing
Sector
Medtech
Country
Iceland
Founded
2009
Exit year
2023
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~14 years

Comfort Medical

Acquired by Coloplast for $160M.

Provided direct-to-consumer delivery of catheters and ostomy supplies across the United States.

Patient accessPatient supportChronic care
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2016
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~6 years

Mpathy Medical

Acquired by Coloplast for $30M upfront.

Developed minimally invasive surgical products for female stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Women's healthMedical devicesTherapeutics
Sector
Medtech
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
2003
Exit year
2010
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~7 years

Mesa Biotech

Acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific for up to $550M.

Developed compact PCR tests that delivered rapid molecular results near patients with infectious diseases.

Molecular diagnosticsPoint-of-care diagnosticsInfectious disease
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2009
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~12 years

Decipher Biosciences

Acquired by Veracyte for $600M.

Developed genomic tests that assessed prostate cancer risk and helped clinicians guide treatment decisions.

Molecular diagnosticsOncologyPrecision medicine
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2008
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~13 years

Personal Genome Diagnostics

Acquired by Labcorp for up to $575M.

Developed blood and tissue genomic tests that profiled cancers and helped guide targeted treatments.

Molecular diagnosticsOncologyPrecision medicine
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2022
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~12 years

Embody

Acquired by Zimmer Biomet for up to $275M.

Developed collagen implants that supported tendon and ligament healing after orthopedic and sports injuries.

OrthopedicsMedical devicesSports health
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2014
Exit year
2023
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~9 years

PlushCare

Acquired by Accolade for up to $450M.

Offered virtual primary and urgent care for diagnosis, prescriptions, and ongoing treatment from home.

Patient accessVirtual carePrimary care
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2014
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~7 years

Propeller Health

Acquired by ResMed for $225M.

Developed connected inhaler sensors and software that helped manage asthma and chronic lung disease.

Patient engagementPatient supportChronic care
Sector
Digital health
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2019
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~9 years

MyFitnessPal

Acquired by Under Armour for $475M.

Built a food and exercise tracking app that helped users monitor calories, nutrition, weight, and activity.

NutritionPersonalized nutritionFitness coaching
Sector
Consumer health
Country
United States
Founded
2005
Exit year
2015
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~10 years

Sequence

Acquired by WW International for $132M.

Offered virtual weight-management care combining clinician visits, medication access, and ongoing coaching.

NutritionPatient accessVirtual care
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2021
Exit year
2023
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~2 years

Atrium Innovations

Acquired by Nestlé for $2.3B.

Developed vitamins, minerals, and supplements sold through healthcare practitioners and consumer channels.

NutritionPersonalized nutritionPreventive health
Sector
Consumer health
Country
Canada
Founded
1999
Exit year
2018
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~19 years

Auris Health

Acquired by Johnson & Johnson for up to $5.75B.

Developed robotic systems that helped physicians diagnose and treat disease through minimally invasive procedures.

Medical roboticsSurgical roboticsMedical devices
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2007
Exit year
2019
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~12 years

BK Medical

Acquired by GE Healthcare for $1.45B.

Developed real-time ultrasound systems that helped surgeons visualize anatomy and guide decisions during operations.

Medical imagingMedical devicesProvider workflow
Sector
Medtech
Country
Denmark
Founded
1992
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~29 years

Preventice Solutions

Acquired by Boston Scientific for up to $1.225B.

Developed wearable cardiac monitors and remote services that detected irregular heart rhythms outside hospitals.

Medical devicesWearablesChronic care
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2007
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~14 years

Aesynt

Acquired by Omnicell for $275M.

Developed automated pharmacy systems that helped hospitals store, package, track, and dispense medications safely.

Medication safetyMedical devicesProvider workflow
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2016
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~3 years

KaNDy Therapeutics

Acquired by Bayer for more than $425M.

Developed a non-hormonal therapy designed to reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

Menopause careWomen's healthTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
2017
Exit year
2020
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~3 years

Ogeda

Acquired by Astellas Pharma for up to €800M.

Developed small-molecule therapies targeting neurokinin pathways to treat menopause and hormone-related conditions.

Menopause careWomen's healthTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
Belgium
Founded
1994
Exit year
2017
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~23 years

Diversigen

Acquired by OraSure Technologies for more than $12M.

Offered microbiome sequencing and analysis services that helped researchers measure microbial communities.

MicrobiomeDiagnosticsBiomarkers
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2019
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~6 years

CRC Health Group

Acquired by Acadia Healthcare for $1.3B.

Offered inpatient and outpatient treatment for addiction and behavioral health conditions across care centers.

Mental healthAddiction carePatient support
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
1995
Exit year
2015
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~20 years

Flatiron Health

Acquired by Roche for $1.9B.

Built oncology software and real-world data tools that supported cancer care and treatment research.

Health AIClinical AIProvider workflow
Sector
Digital health
Country
United States
Founded
2012
Exit year
2018
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~6 years

GRAIL

Acquired by Illumina for $8B.

Developed blood-based genomic tests designed to detect multiple cancers before symptoms appeared.

GenomicsCancer screeningMolecular diagnostics
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2016
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~5 years

Ambry Genetics

Acquired by Tempus AI for $600M.

Offered clinical genetic tests that identified inherited disease risks and guided personalized care decisions.

GenomicsMolecular diagnosticsPrecision medicine
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
1999
Exit year
2025
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~26 years

ArcherDX

Acquired by Invitae for up to $1.4B.

Developed genomic testing tools that helped laboratories detect cancer mutations and guide targeted treatments.

GenomicsMolecular diagnosticsOncology
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2020
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~7 years

Gyroscope Therapeutics

Acquired by Novartis for up to $1.5B.

Developed gene therapies for retinal diseases by targeting biological pathways involved in vision loss.

Gene therapyGenetic medicineRare disease
Sector
Biotech
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
2016
Exit year
2022
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~6 years

Calimmune

Acquired by CSL Behring for up to $416M.

Developed stem-cell gene therapies designed to give people with HIV long-lasting resistance to the virus.

HIVGene therapyGenetic medicine
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2006
Exit year
2017
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~11 years

ReViral

Acquired by Pfizer for up to $525M.

Developed antiviral medicines for respiratory syncytial virus in infants and other vulnerable patients.

Infectious diseaseInfant healthTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
2011
Exit year
2022
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~11 years

Alios BioPharma

Acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $1.75B.

Developed antiviral medicines for respiratory syncytial virus and other infections affecting infants and adults.

Infectious diseaseInfant healthTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2006
Exit year
2014
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Zebra Medical Vision

Acquired by Nanox for up to $200M.

Developed AI software that analyzed medical images to help clinicians detect and prioritize suspected conditions.

Clinical AIMedical imagingProvider workflow
Sector
Digital health
Country
Israel
Founded
2014
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~7 years

Dermavant Sciences

Acquired by Organon for up to $1.2B.

Developed a non-steroidal topical medicine for treating plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

DermatologyTherapeuticsImmunology
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2015
Exit year
2024
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~9 years

Capsugel

Acquired by Lonza for $5.5B.

Developed capsules, formulation technologies, and manufacturing services used to produce and deliver medicines.

Drug deliveryBio-manufacturingMedical devices
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
1967
Exit year
2017
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~50 years

Carmot Therapeutics

Acquired by Roche for up to $3.1B.

Developed injectable medicines targeting metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes.

Drug discoveryTherapeuticsChronic care
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2008
Exit year
2024
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~16 years

Igenomix

Acquired by Vitrolife for €1.25B.

Developed reproductive genetic tests that helped IVF clinics assess embryos, fertility risks, and pregnancy outcomes.

FertilityGenomicsPrecision medicine
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
Spain
Founded
2011
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~10 years

Generate Life Sciences

Acquired by CooperCompanies for $1.6B.

Offered donor reproductive tissue, fertility preservation, and newborn stem-cell storage for families and clinics.

FertilityWomen's healthPatient access
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2018
Exit year
2021
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~3 years

MIRROR

Acquired by lululemon athletica for $500M.

Developed a connected home-fitness mirror that delivered live and on-demand exercise classes.

Fitness coachingMedical devicesAI coaching
Sector
Consumer health
Country
United States
Founded
2016
Exit year
2020
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~4 years

Runtastic

Acquired by adidas for €220M.

Developed mobile fitness-tracking and training apps connected to smartphones and wearable devices.

Fitness coachingWearablesSports health
Sector
Consumer health
Country
Austria
Founded
2009
Exit year
2015
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~6 years

Endomondo

Acquired by Under Armour for $85M.

Built a mobile training app that tracked workouts and provided social and coaching features for active users.

Fitness coachingSports healthWearables
Sector
Consumer health
Country
Denmark
Founded
2007
Exit year
2015
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Foundation Medicine

IPO at ~$489.10M valuation.
Later acquired by Roche for $2.4B.

Developed genomic tumor profiling tests that helped clinicians select targeted cancer treatments and trials.

Molecular diagnosticsOncologyPrecision medicine
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2013
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~3 years

Axonics

IPO at ~$379.58M valuation.
Later acquired by Boston Scientific for $3.7B.

Developed implantable nerve-stimulation systems that helped treat bladder and bowel control disorders.

NeurotechMedical devicesPatient support
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2018
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~5 years

Nevro

IPO at ~$527M valuation.
Later acquired by Globus Medical for $250M.

Developed spinal cord stimulation systems that used electrical pulses to help patients manage chronic pain.

NeurotechMedical devicesNeurology
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2006
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

K2M

IPO at ~$556.01M valuation.
Later acquired by Stryker for $1.4B.

Developed spinal implants and surgical tools that helped clinicians treat complex spine disorders.

OrthopedicsMedical devicesSurgical robotics
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2004
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~10 years

Accolade

IPO at ~$1.04B valuation.
Later acquired by Transcarent for $621M.

Built a healthcare navigation platform that helped employees understand benefits and access appropriate care.

Patient accessPatient supportVirtual care
Sector
Digital health
Country
United States
Founded
2007
Exit year
2020
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~13 years

Oak Street Health

IPO at ~$5.01B valuation.
Later acquired by CVS Health for $10.6B.

Offered primary care for older adults, coordinating preventive, chronic, and social support services.

Patient accessPrimary careChronic care
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2012
Exit year
2020
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Seagen

IPO at ~$204.77M valuation.
Later acquired by Pfizer for $43B.

Developed antibody-drug conjugates that delivered cancer medicines more directly to tumor cells.

OncologyImmuno-oncologyTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
1998
Exit year
2001
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~3 years

Loxo Oncology

IPO at ~$206.70M valuation.
Later acquired by Eli Lilly for $8.0B.

Developed targeted cancer medicines matched to tumor mutations rather than the cancer's organ of origin.

OncologyPrecision medicineTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~1 years

MAKO Surgical

IPO at ~$184.38M valuation.
Later acquired by Stryker for $1.65B.

Developed robotic systems that helped surgeons plan and perform knee and hip replacement procedures.

Medical roboticsSurgical roboticsOrthopedics
Sector
Medtech
Country
United States
Founded
2004
Exit year
2008
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~4 years

Merge Healthcare

IPO at ~$58.86M valuation.
Later acquired by IBM for $1036M.

Developed software that helped hospitals and radiologists store, manage, and analyze medical images.

Medical imagingHealth AIProvider workflow
Sector
Digital health
Country
United States
Founded
1987
Exit year
1998
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~11 years

Intra-Cellular Therapies

IPO at ~$332M valuation.
Later acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $14.6B.

Developed medicines that helped treat schizophrenia, bipolar depression, and other brain disorders.

Mental healthNeurologyTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2002
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~12 years

Karuna Therapeutics

IPO at ~$341.95M valuation.
Later acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb for $14.0B.

Developed muscarinic receptor medicines to treat schizophrenia and other neurological conditions.

Mental healthNeurologyTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2009
Exit year
2019
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~10 years

Sage Therapeutics

IPO at ~$449.31M valuation.
Later acquired by Supernus Pharmaceuticals for $561M upfront.

Developed medicines for postpartum depression and other brain conditions involving disrupted signaling.

Mental healthNeurologyTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~4 years

AveXis

IPO at ~$455M valuation.
Later acquired by Novartis for $8.7B.

Developed gene replacement therapy that addressed the underlying cause of spinal muscular atrophy.

Gene therapyGenetic medicineInfant health
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2016
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~6 years

Juno Therapeutics

IPO at ~$1.98B valuation.
Later acquired by Celgene for $10.4B.

Developed CAR-T therapies that reprogrammed patients' immune cells to recognize and attack cancer.

Immuno-oncologyCell therapyOncology
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~1 years

Kite Pharma

IPO at ~$632M valuation.
Later acquired by Gilead Sciences for $11.9B.

Developed CAR-T therapies that used patients' engineered immune cells to treat blood cancers.

Immuno-oncologyCell therapyOncology
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2009
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~5 years

Viela Bio

IPO at ~$1.03B valuation.
Later acquired by Horizon Therapeutics for $3.05B.

Developed targeted medicines for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases caused by abnormal immune responses.

ImmunologyAutoimmune diseaseTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2017
Exit year
2019
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~2 years

PRA Health Sciences

IPO at ~$1.84B valuation.
Later acquired by ICON plc for $12B.

Offered clinical research services that helped drug developers plan and run clinical trials.

Clinical trialsProvider workflowPatient engagement
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
1976
Exit year
2014
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~38 years

Fitbit

IPO at ~$4.10B valuation.
Later acquired by Google for $2.1B.

Developed wearable devices and software that tracked activity, sleep, heart rate, and health trends.

Fitness coachingWearablesPreventive health
Sector
Consumer health
Country
United States
Founded
2007
Exit year
2015
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Firefly Bio

Acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $1B.

Developed cancer medicines that used antibodies to carry protein-degrading drugs directly into tumor cells.

OncologyDrug deliveryTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2022
Exit year
2026
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~4 years

Attovia Therapeutics

IPO at ~$731.5M valuation.

Developed long-acting antibody medicines designed to relieve chronic itch and inflammatory skin disease.

ImmunologyDermatologyTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2023
Exit year
2026
Exit type
IPO
Time to exit
~3 years

Peloton Therapeutics

Acquired by Merck for $1.05B upfront.

Developed an oral medicine that blocked a tumor-growth protein to treat kidney cancer.

OncologyTherapeuticsDrug discovery
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2010
Exit year
2019
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~9 years

Flexus Biosciences

Acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb for $800M upfront.

Developed small molecules designed to reverse the immune suppression that protects tumors.

Immuno-oncologyTherapeuticsDrug discovery
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2013
Exit year
2015
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~2 years

Cepheid

IPO at ~$158M valuation.
Later acquired by Danaher for ~$4B.

Developed cartridge-based PCR systems that delivered rapid molecular test results near patients.

Molecular diagnosticsPoint-of-care diagnosticsInfectious disease
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
1996
Exit year
2000
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~4 years

Prevail Therapeutics

IPO at ~$578M valuation.
Later acquired by Eli Lilly for up to $1.04B.

Developed gene therapies delivered into the brain for Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.

Gene therapyNeurologyGenetic medicine
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2017
Exit year
2019
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~2 years

Mazor Robotics

IPO at ~$15.6M valuation.
Later acquired by Medtronic for $1.64B.

Developed robotic guidance systems that helped surgeons place implants during spine operations.

Surgical roboticsMedical roboticsMedical devices
Sector
Medtech
Country
Israel
Founded
2000
Exit year
2007
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~7 years

Genomic Health

IPO at ~$292M valuation.
Later acquired by Exact Sciences for $2.8B.

Developed gene expression tests that predicted cancer recurrence and guided chemotherapy decisions.

Molecular diagnosticsOncologyPrecision medicine
Sector
Diagnostics
Country
United States
Founded
2000
Exit year
2005
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~5 years

One Medical

IPO at ~$1.7B valuation.
Later acquired by Amazon for $3.9B.

Offered membership-based primary care combining in-office visits, on-site labs and virtual care.

Primary careVirtual carePatient access
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2007
Exit year
2020
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~13 years

Thorne HealthTech

IPO at ~$525M valuation.
Later acquired by L Catterton for $680M.

Sold at-home biomarker tests alongside supplements, using results to personalize recommendations.

BiomarkersPreventive healthLongevity
Sector
Consumer health
Country
United States
Founded
1984
Exit year
2021
Exit type
IPO + later acquisition
Time to exit
~37 years

Progyny

IPO at ~$1.09B valuation.

Managed fertility and family-building benefits sold to self-insured employers.

FertilityWomen's healthPatient access
Sector
Healthcare services
Country
United States
Founded
2008
Exit year
2019
Exit type
IPO
Time to exit
~11 years

RayThera

Acquired by Biogen for up to $1B.

Developed small-molecule medicines designed to calm the immune system in inflammatory conditions.

ImmunologyDrug discoveryTherapeutics
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2023
Exit year
2026
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~3 years

Kartos Therapeutics

Acquired by Ipsen for up to $1.75B.

Developed an oral medicine designed to work alongside standard treatment for a rare bone-marrow cancer.

OncologyTherapeuticsPrecision medicine
Sector
Biotech
Country
United States
Founded
2018
Exit year
2026
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~8 years

Memo Therapeutics

Acquired by Ipsen for more than €700M.

Developed an antibody treatment for a virus that attacks the kidney in transplant patients.

Infectious diseaseTherapeuticsRare disease
Sector
Biotech
Country
Switzerland
Founded
2012
Exit year
2026
Exit type
Acquisition
Time to exit
~14 years

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