7 Founders backed by Alta Partners building Biotech (2026)

Founders backed by Alta Partners and building Biotech (7)

Founders backed by Alta Partners and building Biotech covers 7 founders on MBrace Therapeutics, Be Biopharma and Edgewood Oncology and 3 other companies. The most common sector is Biotech (7). Members are based in 4 cities, led by San Diego, CA (3), Cambridge, MA (2) and Brookline, MA (1). Companies represented include EGenesis, Lassen Therapeutics and Progentos Therapeutics. Every founder below links to a profile with their company, backers, and the filings behind each round.

• Founders listed: 7
• Companies represented: 6
• Top sector: Biotech (7 founders)
• Top location: San Diego, CA (3 founders)
• Locations represented: 4

• Chris Loose — Progentos Therapeutics
• David Cook — Edgewood Oncology
• Isan Chen — MBrace Therapeutics
• Jay Stamatis — MBrace Therapeutics
• Joanne Smith-Farrell — Be Biopharma
• Maria Fardis — Lassen Therapeutics
• Mike Curtis — EGenesis

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