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Best Diversified Pharmaceuticals Companies in San Diego, United States

The 33 best Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Arena Pharmaceuticals.

33companies tracked
$926.8Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
21have raised

Ranked: Best Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedStagePatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Arena Pharmaceuticals
Premier biopharmaceutical company dedicated to innovative medicines and healthcare solutions
$169M177 mo ago2571997Acquired——
2Cullgen
Biopharmaceutical company pioneering targeted protein degradation for innovative medicines
$121M41 mo ago52018Acquired4 patents
Patents concentrated in health & consumer products
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3AnaptysBio
Developer of immunology therapeutics for cancer and inflammatory diseases
$86M135 mo ago101
101 → 74 (-27%)
2005Public283 patents
Therapeutic antibodies targeting immune checkpoints and cytokine receptors for autoimmune disease treatment
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4TargeGen
Small molecule kinase inhibitors that target vascular leakage (edema), vascular proliferation (angiogenesis)…
$74M205 mo ago52002Acquired143 patents
Small-molecule kinase inhibitors targeting hematologic disorders such as thalassemia and myelofibrosis.
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5Mast Therapeutics
Develops therapies for serious or life-threatening diseases using MAST technology
$63M122 mo ago381995Deadpooled——
6Bird Rock Bio
Antibody therapeutics to G-Protein Coupled Receptors targets validated with small molecules
$63M117 mo ago142008Acquired——
7Protego Biopharma
Company developing novel therapeutics based on human genetic links
$52M60 mo ago242017Series A32 patents
Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials
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8Emerald Health Pharma
Speciality company developing proprietary cannabinoid-derived medicines
$52M66 mo ago212017Series A——
9Solstice Biologics
Providing solutions for targeting and delivering nucleic acid therapeutics
$40M130 mo ago4,4432012Series A6 patents
Stereochemically controlled synthesis of modified oligonucleotides and chiral phosphoramidite auxiliaries
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10Patara Pharma
Immunomodulators (mast cell stabilizers) for allergic & inflammatory diseases.
$34M120 mo ago—2013Deadpooled——
11Sorriso Pharmaceuticals
R&D company focused on manufacturing disease-modifying antibodies for multiple therapeutics areas
$31M58 mo ago82020Series A——
12Retrophin
Drugs for the treatment of debilitating and often life-threatening diseases .
$29M156 mo ago3802011Public80 patents
Patents concentrated in health & consumer products
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13Cellibre
Producer of cellular agricultural products
$25M18 mo ago262017Series A32 patents
Synthetic biology platforms for microbial production of cannabinoids and bakuchiol compounds
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14Sophiris Bio
Develop engineered proteins to treat urological diseases and prostate cancer
$23M86 mo ago62003Deadpooled——
15Actimis
Small molecule therapeutics for respiratory and inflammatory disorders
$16M220 mo ago—2004Acquired——
16Orphagen
Pioneering small molecule therapies for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
$12M22 mo ago72001Funding Raised——
17PharmAkea Therapeutics
Discover and develop small molecule therapeutics directed at cancer and fibrotic diseases.
$12M156 mo ago172012Acquired——
18Quanticel
Developer of biopharmaceutical products focused on serious diseases
$10M148 mo ago122010Acquired——
19Gene Sciences
DNA-targeted therapeutics that modulate gene expression for the treatment of human disease
$8M119 mo ago12016Deadpooled——
20Cytori
Global healthcare company focused on cell therapy and regenerative medicine
$4M107 mo ago171996Public——
21Harbor BioSciences
Develops a proprietary class of adrenal steroid hormones
$3M182 mo ago—1992Acquired67 patents
Novel steroid analog synthesis and solid-state pharmaceutical forms for anticancer drugs
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22ImmnuneTarget
Small molecules to treat cancers and autoimmune diseases.
$857K111 mo ago22005Seed——
23Blacksmith Medicines
Developer of therapeutics for immuno-oncology and inflammatory diseases
$150K69 mo ago112019Seed26 patents
Novel antibacterial small molecules, especially LpxC enzyme inhibitors for bacterial infections
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Top 12 Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego

#1
Series A · San Diego, California · founded 2017 · 26 employees
$25.4Mraised
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Producer of cellular agricultural products

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers — 16.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Symrise AG) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Sep 2024Series A$6.7M
  • May 2024Grant (prize money)$1000K
  • Oct 2021Series A$11.5M
Investors
Delta Emerald Ventures, Flatiron Venture Partners, Bravos Capital, Merida Capital Partners, L2 Ventures, Arcview Collective Fund
#2
Funding Raised · San Diego, California · founded 2001 · 7 employees
$12.3Mraised
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Pioneering small molecule therapies for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. This company is dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. They focus on small molecule drugs that target novel members of the nuclear receptor superfamily, a proven class for treating inflammation, oncology, and metabolic disorders. Their pipeline includes first-in-class programs in preclinical and clinical development, with a focus on oncology (including adrenal, head & neck, and squamous cancers) and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). They actively engage with clinical, scientific, investment, and patient communities to advance new therapeutic approaches. Their mission is translational drug discovery and development, leading to first-in-class therapeutics. They are drug hunters committed to bringing innovative treatments to patients in need.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2024Grant (prize money)$1.7M
  • Sep 2024Grant (prize money)$1.1M
  • Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Aug 2019Grant (prize money)$1.8M
Investors
Vencore Capital, NIDDK, HHS
#3
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 2018 · 5 employees
$121Mraised
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Biopharmaceutical company pioneering targeted protein degradation for innovative medicines, dedicated to developing first-in-class treatments for diseases lacking effective therapeutic approaches. They utilize a proprietary technology platform featuring novel E3 ligands to build the next generation of targeted protein degraders. The mission is to create new drugs for diseases that currently lack effective therapies, expanding the drug design paradigm to drug the "undruggable." They are focused on protein degradation, degrader-antibody conjugates, and novel E3 ligands, leveraging their expertise in UPS and E3s. The company is developing a pipeline of innovative medicines for cancer and other debilitating diseases, pushing the limits of what is possible in medicine.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers — 4.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2023Series B$40M
  • Feb 2021Series B$50M
  • Apr 2019Series A$16M
  • Mar 2018Seed$15M
Founders & team
Yue XiongCo-FounderJian JinCo-FounderYing LuoCEO
Investors
South China Venture Capital, Octagon Capital Advisors, Heights Capital Management, MSA Novo, 3E BioVentures, Sincere Capital
Tech stack
AngularCart FunctionalityCore-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiHsts
#4
Series A · San Diego, California · founded 2017 · 24 employees
$52Mraised
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Developer of small molecule therapeutics platform designed to reprogram protein folding for the treatment of various systemic amyloid diseases and protein misfolding diseases. The company's drug discovery platform in order to address the protein misfolding problem modulates the energetics of proteins using pharmacological chaperones and/or modulates the cellular folding, secretory and stress pathways, enabling doctors to obtain disease-modifying therapeutics.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers — 12.9% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Associate Director/Sr. Manager Clinical Trial Management, Director/Senior Director Clinical Operations
Investors
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Vida Ventures, MPM Capital, JLABS
#5
Series A · San Diego, California · founded 2017 · 21 employees
$52Mraised
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Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals (EHP) is a part of Emerald Health Sciences (EHS), focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing proprietary cannabinoid-derived medicines. It has two proprietary drugs in preclinical development. EHP-101 is derived from cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis & scleroderma and EHP-102 is derived from cannabigerol (CBG) is for the treatment of Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease. The postulated MOA of these drugs is dual PPARγ and CB2 agonist. EHP-1 got an orphan drug designation for systemic scleroderma by US FDA, recently.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2021Series A$500K
  • Oct 2020Series A$49M
  • Jun 2019Seed$2.5M
Investors
Ray Family, IC1101 Capital
#6
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 1997 · 257 employees
$168.5Mraised
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Premier biopharmaceutical company dedicated to innovative medicines and healthcare solutions. It focuses on discovering, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of medicines and vaccines. The company is committed to advancing science and improving health outcomes for people worldwide. Its areas of focus include internal medicine, inflammation and immunology, vaccines, and oncology, addressing various diseases and conditions. It offers diverse products, from branded and generic drugs to biologics and biosimilars, ensuring quality and medicine safety. The company engages in research and development, partnering with patients and healthcare professionals. It is dedicated to global health initiatives, ethical practices, and environmental sustainability. It provides resources for patients, professionals, and investors, fostering transparency and accessibility.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2012Post IPO$33M
  • Jun 2010Post IPO$35.5M
  • Jun 2009Post IPO$100M
Investors
Deerfield Triarc Capital, Deerfield, Pappas Capital, Great Point Partners, Colt Ventures
#7
Public · San Diego, California · founded 2005 · 101 employees
$85.7Mraised
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Developer of immunology therapeutics for cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company is developing immune cell modulators, including two checkpoint agonists for autoimmune and inflammatory disease, rosnilimab, its PD-1 agonist, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, and ANB032, its BTLA agonist, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 12k LinkedIn followers — 42.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2015Series D$40.8M
  • Oct 2013Series B$2M
  • Oct 2011Series B$8M
  • Jan 2011Series B$14.4K
Investors
BVF Partners, BioMedPartners, Frazier Healthcare Partners, LONGWOOD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, Novo Holdings, HBM Partners
Tech stack
AccessibeAcquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAkamaiAll In One SeoAmazon Ses
#8
Series A · San Diego, California · founded 2020 · 8 employees
$31Mraised
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R&D company focused on manufacturing disease-modifying antibodies for multiple therapeutics areas

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers — 3.8% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2021Series A$31M
Founders & team
Ciara KennedyPresident & Chief Executive Officer
Investors
New Enterprise Associates, Arix Bioscience, Biovision Ventures, Lundbeck Foundation
#9
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 2008 · 14 employees
$62.5Mraised
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Antibody therapeutics to G-Protein Coupled Receptors targets validated with small molecules. The company focuses on the discovery and development of biologic therapeutics for rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic disease, fibrosis, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. The company develops novel antibodies that represent antibody therapeutics to G-Protein Coupled Receptors targets validated with small molecules.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2017Series B$2.5M
  • Feb 2016Series B$5M
  • Jun 2014Venture Debt$4M
  • Mar 2014Series B$15M
Investors
SVB, 5AM Ventures, Apposite Capital, SR One, Versant Ventures, M Ventures
#10
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 2002 · 5 employees
$73.7Mraised
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TargeGen, a vascular biology-focused biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops small molecule kinase inhibitors that target vascular leakage (edema), vascular proliferation (angiogenesis), and inflammation. It offers its products for the treatment of human diseases, such as heart attack, cancer, and eye diseases; vascular leakage, edema, and the unwanted growth of new blood vessels; pleural effusions, arthritis, pulmonary edema, transplant ischemia, ARDS, brain inflammation, hypovolemia (acute blood loss) CNS disorders, and other serious medical conditions. It serves macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy markets. It was acquired by Sanofi-Aventis in 2010.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2009Series D$3.7M
  • Jul 2007Series D$40M
  • Jan 2004Series B$30M
Founders & team
Peter Herstall UlrichFounder & CEO
Investors
Forward Ventures, BB Biotech Ventures, Chicago Growth Partners, CTI Life Sciences Fund, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners
#11
Deadpooled · San Diego, California · founded 1995 · 38 employees
$62.7Mraised
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Mast Therapeutics (which merged with Savara in April 2017), was developing therapies for serious or life-threatening diseases. The company used its Molecular Adhesion and Sealant Technology (MAST) platform to develop the therapies. The company's lead candidate, Vepoloxamer, is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease and has finished enrollment for Phase 3 study in February 2016. Vepoloxamer is also in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of patients with heart failure. The company went public in 2004. The company ceased to exist post its merger with Savara, a pharma company engaged in developing novel treatments for serious or life-threatening rare respiratory diseases.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2016Grant (prize money)$222.1K
  • Jan 2011Post IPO$22.5M
  • Nov 2006Post IPO$40M
Investors
RA Capital Management, HHS, Hercules Capital, ProQuest Investments, MPM Capital, Tech Coast Angels
#12
Series A · San Diego, California · founded 2012 · 4443 employees
$40Mraised
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Providing solutions for targeting and delivering nucleic acid therapeutics. It focuses on solving the problem of targeting and delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics. The company is developing small, cell-permeable RNAi pro-drugs that can enter many different cell types and deliver on the promise of RNAi therapeutics.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2015Series A$4M
  • Sep 2014Series A$7.5M
  • Jan 2013Series A$18M
  • Dec 2012Series A$7.5M
Investors
VenBio, Calibrium, EMBL Ventures

Funding & investor landscape

$926.8Mtotal disclosed funding
23companies funded
94disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
HHS4 rounds
Aravis2 rounds
Colt Ventures2 rounds
MPM Capital2 rounds
Pappas Capital2 rounds
SVB2 rounds
Versant Ventures2 rounds
3E BioVentures1 rounds
5AM Ventures1 rounds
Alexandria1 rounds

Notable founders

Yue Xiong
Co-Founder · Cullgen
Jian Jin
Co-Founder · Cullgen
Ciara Kennedy
President & Chief Executive Officer · Sorriso Pharmaceuticals
Peter Herstall Ulrich
Founder & CEO · TargeGen
William Gerhart
CEO and Founder · Patara Pharma
Eric Dube
CEO · Retrophin
Kevin B Bacon
Founder & CSO · Actimis
Fei Yang
Founder · Gene Sciences
James Blair
CEO · Gene Sciences
James Frincke
CEO · Harbor BioSciences
Hsiou-Chi Liou
Founder & Director · ImmnuneTarget
Samedy Ouk
Co-Founder · ImmnuneTarget
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Common questions

How many Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies are there in San Diego, United States?
Radar tracks 33 indexable Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies headquartered in San Diego, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego, United States?
The Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego, United States on this list have raised a combined $926.8M in disclosed equity funding across 23 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Diversified Pharmaceuticals company in San Diego, United States?
Arena Pharmaceuticals is the highest-funded Diversified Pharmaceuticals company in San Diego, United States, with $168.5M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego, United States are funded?
23 of the 33 Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Diversified Pharmaceuticals unicorns are there in San Diego, United States?
None of the Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies in San Diego, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in San Diego, United States Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies?
The most active investors in San Diego, United States Diversified Pharmaceuticals companies on this list include HHS, Aravis, Colt Ventures, MPM Capital, Pappas Capital.
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