5 Founders backed by Dafina Toncheva building Biotech (2026)

Founders backed by Dafina Toncheva and building Biotech (5)

Founders backed by Dafina Toncheva and building Biotech covers 5 founders on Cagent Vascular, Iantrek and MicroTransponder and 2 other companies. The most common sector is Biotech (5). Members are based in 5 cities, led by Austin, TX (1), Los Angeles, CA (1) and Portland, OR (1). Companies represented include Nervonik and Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. Every founder below links to a profile with their company, backers, and the filings behind each round.

• Founders listed: 5
• Companies represented: 5
• Top sector: Biotech (5 founders)
• Top location: Austin, TX (1 founders)
• Locations represented: 5

• Adam Szaronos — Iantrek
• Aydin Babakhani — Nervonik
• Brian Walsh — Cagent Vascular
• Richard Foust — MicroTransponder
• Robert Jacks — Sparrow Pharmaceuticals

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• Todd Davis · Biotech (4 founders)
• Luke Nosek · Biotech (3 founders)
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• David Morgenthaler · Biotech (6 founders)
• Dan Janney · Biotech (4 founders)
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• Abingworth · Biotech (11 founders)
• Argeris Karabelas · Biotech (5 founders)
• Nadia Cochinwala · Biotech (3 founders)
• La Jolla, CA · Biotech (2 founders)
• Novo Holdings · Biotech (7 founders)
• Houston, TX · Biotech (4 founders)
• Dave Maki · Biotech (3 founders)
• Alexandria Venture Investments · Biotech (14 founders)
• Mariliis Holm · Biotech (5 founders)
• Lux Capital · Biotech (4 founders)
• AllerFund · Biotech (3 founders)
• EcoR1 Capital · Biotech (8 founders)
• F-Prime · Biotech (4 founders)
• Craig Shapiro · Biotech (3 founders)
• Tokyo, Japan · Biotech (2 founders)
• Wellington Management · Biotech (6 founders)
• Tim Haines · Biotech (4 founders)
• Hector A Freitas · Biotech (3 founders)
• Rock Springs Capital · Biotech (10 founders)
• Shan Fu · Biotech (5 founders)
• SmartGateVC · Biotech (3 founders)
• Needham, MA · Biotech (2 founders)
• Advanced Technology Ventures · Biotech (6 founders)
• Alameda, CA · Biotech (4 founders)

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