4 Founders backed by Van Jones building Biotech (2026)

Founders backed by Van Jones and building Biotech (4)

Founders backed by Van Jones and building Biotech covers 4 founders on Atsena Therapeutics, Avalyn Pharma and Fore Biotherapeutics and 1 other companies. The most common sector is Biotech (4). Members are based in 4 cities, led by Cambridge, MA (1), Durham, NC (1) and Philadelphia, PA (1). Companies represented include Helicore Biopharma. Every founder below links to a profile with their company, backers, and the filings behind each round.

• Founders listed: 4
• Companies represented: 4
• Top sector: Biotech (4 founders)
• Top location: Cambridge, MA (1 founders)
• Locations represented: 4

• Jing Liang — Helicore Biopharma
• Lyn Baranowski — Avalyn Pharma
• Patrick Ritschel — Atsena Therapeutics
• William Hinshaw — Fore Biotherapeutics

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