Ligase BioPartners is a life sciences venture builder fund dedicated to advancing breakthrough oncology innovations. We partner with exceptional scientists developing therapeutics, diagnostics, and platforms that have the potential to meaningfully improve patient lives.
The Ligase BioPartners team brings decades of expertise in life sciences venture capital, oncology, immunology, and company building. We partner closely with scientists and entrepreneurs, providing scientific insight, seed capital, and operational support to disruptive companies emerging from great science.
Cheryl is the former Investment Director at M Ventures, where she led seed and Series A investments in Calypso Biotech, Rewind Therapeutics, Outrun Therapeutics, Multitude Therapeutics, ImmuneBridge, and several other emerging life science companies.
Her track record includes successful exits such as Calypso (acquired by Novartis) and VAXXIM (acquired by NEC/BCME). Cheryl holds a Ph.D. in Oncology from the University of Amsterdam and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Laigo Bio.
Shobhit is the former Managing Director of the Oncode Oncology Bridge Fund I, where he built and financed early-stage therapeutic and platform companies emerging from leading academic research. Previously, he was an investment manager at AMC Ventures and UVA Ventures, focusing on company creation and early financings across life sciences and technology.
Shobhit holds a Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Amsterdam and serves on the Board of Directors of sCellgen, 51x Therapeutics, Genase Therapeutics, and Simmunext Biotherapeutics.
Ligase BioPartners invests in therapeutics, diagnostics, and enabling technologies that we believe can meaningfully improve outcomes for patients with cancer. The companies below represent examples from our current and historical investment footprint.
Targeting novel biology in oncology with a focus on translating academic discovery into first-in-class small molecule therapeutics.
Developing next-generation immuno-oncology and targeted degradation approaches with the potential to overcome resistance and broaden patient benefit.
Enabling high-resolution single-cell analysis to support discovery and development of precision oncology therapeutics.
Focused on developing differentiated therapies aimed at hard-to-treat solid tumors.
Engineering cell therapies designed to modulate the tumor microenvironment and enhance durable responses.
Developing ultrasensitive liquid biopsy solutions for the detection and monitoring of cancer through circulating tumor DNA.
Therapeutic programs aimed at addressing key drivers of tumor progression and resistance.
Building a pipeline of precision therapies based on deep insights into cancer genetics and biology.
Developing immuno-oncology therapies designed to modulate immune responses and enhance anti-tumor activity.
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