Mission-Driven Life Sciences Fund

We build and invest in ventures transforming how cancer is detected and treated.

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 meaningfully improve patient lives.

We are united by a single mission: improve outcomes for cancer patients.
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Our Team

Experienced builders at the intersection of science, medicine, and capital.

The Ligase BioPartners team brings decades of expertise in life sciences venture capital, strategic guidance, and operational support needed to accelerate development of early stage innovation.

Cheryl Zimberlin, Ph.D

Cheryl Zimberlin, Ph.D

Managing Director

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 serves on the Board of Directors of Laigo Bio.

Shobhit Dhawan, Ph.D

Shobhit Dhawan, Ph.D

Managing Director

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 the Oncode Institute. Previously, he was an Investment Manager at Amsterdam Academic 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.

Regulatory Information

Key documents for investors

Ligase BioPartners intends to operate under the AFM registration regime for small managers. In line with applicable European regulations (including the PRIIPs Regulation and the SFDR), we make key investor information available on this website.

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