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The Houston edition · 2026

Life sciencescompanies in Houston

Oncology, life-science-tools, genomics, immunotherapy, cardiovascular and more: the companies building life sciences in Houston, Texas, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

244 company profiles75 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent life sciences business events in Houston

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 317 life sciences companies in Houston, last 24 months: 16 funding rounds · 9 M&A deals · 1 Launch · 1 Contract. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Lilly acquires CrossBridge Bio

Lilly also has plans to buy Texas-based startup CrossBridge Bio, which is creating ADCs.

Biotech
FundingPrivate placement

CNS Pharmaceuticals

CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) has announced a private placement expected to generate approximately $22.5 million in gross proceeds, according to a press release.

Investors ADAR1 Capital, Ikarian capital, Stonepine capital management, Nazare Partners
Biotechnology
M&AAcquisition · Pending

Allianz acquires Amprion

Later in March, AllianzGI signed an agreement to acquire an indirect stake in Amprion, Germany's second-largest electricity transmission system operator.

Electricity Transmission / Energy Infrastructure
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Eli Lilly and Company acquires CrossBridge Bio

Lilly is acquiring CrossBridge Bio (~$300M reported) to bolster oncology capabilities — diversifies growth beyond obesity/diabetes.

Biotechnology
LaunchCEO Corner

Moleculin biotech

Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) (“Moleculin” or the “Company”), today announced the launch of its CEO Corner, a new platform featuring Walter Klemp, Chief Executive Officer.

M&AMerger · Completed

Salarius pharmaceuticals acquires Decoy therapeutics

Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqCM:SLRX) completed the acquisition of Decoy Therapeutics Inc. on November 12, 2025.

Pharmaceutical
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Apollo global management acquires Amprion

This operation provides for Apollo to acquire a 25.1 % stake in Amprion from RWE for EUR 3.2 billion.

Electricity transmission system operator
FundingSeries A

Spark biomedical

Dallas-based Spark Biomedical, an innovator in drug-free wearable neurostimulation technology, has closed its $15M Series A fundraising round.

Investors Wave Ventures, Pathway to Cures
M&AMerger · Completed

Tvardi therapeutics acquires Cara therapeutics

Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. (“Tvardi”) (NASDAQ: TVRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, oral, small molecule therapies targeting STAT3 to…

Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical
M&AMerger · Completed

Cara therapeutics acquires Tvardi therapeutics

On April 15, 2025, Cara Therapeutics completed its merger with Tvardi Therapeutics, resulting in the formation of a Nasdaq-listed company named Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc.

FundingEquity financing commitment

Encysive pharmaceuticals

Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ENCY) Equity financing commitment N/A N/A Azimuth Opportunity Ltd. committed to buy up to $75M of registered Encysive stock over 18 months, at a discount…

Investors Azimuth
FundingSeries A

Cellenkos

Cellenkos Inc., of Houston, closed its $15 million series A financing led by BVCF Management Ltd.

Investors BVCF Management Ltd.
Biotech
FundingInitial Public Offering

Bellicum pharmaceuticals

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Houston, set the terms for its initial public offering, planning to raise $10 million by selling 6.3 million shares at a price range of $15 to $17.

FundingInitial investment

Signase

Signase closed an initial investment of an undisclosed amount; investors included A.M. Pappas & Associates, BioCapital Investment LP, as well as members of the management team

Investors A.M. Pappas & Associates, Biocapital, Members of the management team
FundingMinority investment

eCardio Diagnostics

eCardio Diagnostics (The Woodlands, Texas) said it has received a significant minority investment from Sequoia Capital.

Investors Sequoia capital
Cardiac monitoring
FundingSeries A

Glycos biotechnologies

Glycos Biotechnologies Inc., of Houston, has closed a $5 million Series A round led by venture capital firms Draper Fisher Jurvetson and DFJ Mercury.

Investors Draper fisher jurvetson, DFJ Mercury
M&AMerger · Announced

Allovir acquires Kalaris Therapeutics Inc.

Allovir Inc., which has struggled since late last December, will merge with privately held Kalaris Therapeutics Inc. to develop therapies for treating neovascular and exudative retinal…

M&AMerger · Completed

Micromed technology acquires Salmon Express (wholly owned subsidiary)

MicroMed Technology (Houston), a developer of miniaturized implantable ventricular assist technology, reported completing its previously announced merger with a wholly owned subsidiary…

ContractSupply

Hitachi energy · client: Amprion

Hitachi Energy has signed contracts totaling over $2 billion with German transmission system operator (TSO) Amprion to deliver four converter stations for two high-voltage direct current…

Energy Infrastructure
FundingPrivate financing

Tvardi therapeutics

Tvardi has recently completed an approximately $28 million private financing, which, together with Tvardi’s existing cash and Cara’s anticipated cash balance, is expected to fund the…

Biopharmaceutical
FundingDebt financing

Invectys

Invectys has filed a notice of an exempt offering of securities to raise $4 Million in New Debt Financing.

Clinical-stage, cancer, immunotherapy
FundingSeries A

March biosciences

London, United Kingdom, 23 October 2024 – 4BIO Capital (“4BIO” or “the Group”), an international venture capital firm unlocking the treatments of the future by investing in advanced…

Investors 4bio capital, Mission biocapital, Kdt ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments
Biotechnology, Cell & Gene Therapy
FundingPrivate placement

Coya therapeutics

Coya Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) witnessed a 9% increase in its share value after securing $10 million through a private placement.

Investors Na
Biotechnology

Life sciences companies in Houston, by funding and team

Few life sciences companies in Houston, Texas publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 244 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Developing drugs and delivery system along with theranostic imaging primarily for CNS disorders

Life sciences platforms and tools
US$300.00mSeries D · Oct 2021
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Developer of a robotic system for endoluminal and single-incision surgery

Professional service robots
US$232.48mSeries D · May 2025
80+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of devices to lift the burden of heart failure

Cardiac and vascular disorders
US$179.87mSeries C · Dec 2024
58+19% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of T-cell therapies to treat infectious diseases

Life sciences platforms and tools
US$151.25mSeries B · May 2019
13+0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Developer of T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and chronic infectious diseases

Immunotherapy
US$137.53mSeries C · Sep 2014
18-33% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Developer of a novel cancer therapy targeting Treg cells

Oncology
US$121.40mSeries C · Jul 2025
15LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
23 yr2003
—No postings tracked

Developing percutaneous mechanical circulatory support for heart failure and cardiorenal syndrome

Cardiac and vascular disorders
US$114.35mSeries E · Feb 2024
27LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Developer of immunotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer

Oncology
US$110.76mSeries C · Apr 2025
15LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

Developer of small molecule based therapeutics for cancer treatment

Oncology
US$83.00mSeries B · Jun 2021
20LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of drugs for treating leukemia disease

Oncology
US$65.80mSeries A · Jan 2022
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Developer of cell-separation technology for regenerative medicine

Life sciences platforms and tools
US$51.40mSeries D · Feb 2024
15LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Provider of genomic services for forensic labs

Genomics
US$48.70mSeries B · Feb 2024
90+16% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2025

Developer of immunotherapeutic cancer treatments targeting HLA‑G antigen

Immunotherapy
US$44.49mSeries A · Sep 2024
12LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Developer of therapeutic solutions for treating tumors

Immunotherapy
US$44.43mSeries C · Mar 2024
16+8% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Oncolytic virus platform for treating malignant glioma.

Immunotherapy
US$42.96mSeries C · Sep 2018
4+18% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Developer of targeted radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment

Imaging diagnostics
US$40.00mSeries A · Oct 2022
44-21% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Developer of therapies for cancer and immune diseases

Oncology
US$38.10mSeries A · May 2021
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Provides services to store adult stem cells for medical treatments

Life sciences platforms and tools
US$34.06mSeries B · Jul 2012
33+3% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Developer of CAR-T cell therapies for malignancies

Oncology
US$33.20mSeries A · Oct 2024
24LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Provider of immunotherapeutics for cancer treatment

Neurology
US$31.40mSeed · Jun 2025
24LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Developer of wearable neurostimulation technology for drug-free opioid withdrawal treatment

Healthcare it
US$31.23mSeries A · Apr 2025
27+50% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Developer of endovascular robotics and steerable guidewires

Neurology
US$30.00mSeries C · Mar 2026
37LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of a device for the detection of internal bleeding during catheterization

Cardiac and vascular disorders
US$29.46mSeries B · Jul 2021
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Developer of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer

Oncology
US$28.82mSeries B · Feb 2021
16-17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Developer of ventricular assist device (VAD)

Cardiac and vascular disorders
US$28.00mSeries B · Jul 2024
77-22% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
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Explore life sciences companies in Houston by what you are looking for

Browse top life sciences companies in Houston across oncology, genomics, and medical technology. Find life sciences businesses in Houston by their research, therapies, and clinical tools.

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Oncology & cancer therapy companiesLife science platforms & research toolsGenomics & genetic testing companiesImmunotherapy & cell therapy companiesCardiac & vascular medical device companiesNeurology & neurotechnology companies

Oncology & cancer therapy companies

Companies developing cancer therapies, oncology medicines, and related treatments.

  1. Bellicum

    Developer of T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and chronic infectious diseases

    Immunotherapy
    See in list
  2. CoRegen

    Developer of a novel cancer therapy targeting Treg cells

    Oncology
    See in list
  3. Tvardi

    Developer of small molecule based therapeutics for cancer treatment

    Oncology
    See in list
  4. Allterum

    Developer of drugs for treating leukemia disease

    Oncology
    See in list
  5. Invectys

    Developer of immunotherapeutic cancer treatments targeting HLA‑G antigen

    Immunotherapy
    See in list

Life science platforms & research tools

Companies providing life science platforms, laboratory tools, and research technology.

  1. Vyripharm Biopharmaceuticals

    Developing drugs and delivery system along with theranostic imaging primarily for CNS disorders

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  2. AlloVir

    Developer of T-cell therapies to treat infectious diseases

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  3. Ingeneron

    Developer of cell-separation technology for regenerative medicine

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  4. Celltex Therapeutics

    Provides services to store adult stem cells for medical treatments

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  5. Biostate

    Developer of generative AI based RNAstate research platform to predict future omics states

    Life sciences tech
    See in list

Genomics & genetic testing companies

Companies offering genomics, genetic testing, sequencing, and clinical genetics services.

  1. Bellicum

    Developer of T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and chronic infectious diseases

    Immunotherapy
    See in list
  2. Othram

    Provider of genomic services for forensic labs

    Genomics
    See in list
  3. Invectys

    Developer of immunotherapeutic cancer treatments targeting HLA‑G antigen

    Immunotherapy
    See in list
  4. Luna Genetics

    Developer of a non-invasive pre-natal diagnostic test

    Women health
  5. MolecularMatch

    Provider of clinical intelligence platform for precision oncology and immunotherapy

    Genomics

Immunotherapy & cell therapy companies

Companies developing immunotherapy, cell therapy, and immune-focused treatments.

  1. AlloVir

    Developer of T-cell therapies to treat infectious diseases

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  2. CoRegen

    Developer of immunotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer

    Oncology
    See in list
  3. Tvardi

    Developer of small molecule based therapeutics for cancer treatment

    Oncology
    See in list
  4. Sporos Bioventures

    Developer of therapies for cancer and immune diseases

    Oncology
    See in list
  5. March Biosciences

    Developer of CAR-T cell therapies for malignancies

    Oncology
    See in list

Cardiac & vascular medical device companies

Companies developing devices and treatments for cardiac and vascular conditions.

  1. Alleviant Medical

    Developer of devices to lift the burden of heart failure

    Cardiac and vascular disorders
    See in list
  2. Procyrion

    Developing percutaneous mechanical circulatory support for heart failure and cardiorenal syndrome

    Cardiac and vascular disorders
    See in list
  3. XCath

    Developer of endovascular robotics and steerable guidewires

    Neurology
    See in list
  4. Saranas

    Developer of a device for the detection of internal bleeding during catheterization

    Cardiac and vascular disorders
    See in list
  5. Bivacor

    Developer of ventricular assist device (VAD)

    Cardiac and vascular disorders
    See in list

Neurology & neurotechnology companies

Companies building therapies, devices, and technology for neurological conditions.

  1. Vyripharm Biopharmaceuticals

    Developing drugs and delivery system along with theranostic imaging primarily for CNS disorders

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  2. CNS Pharmaceuticals

    Developer of treatments for primary and metastatic cancers in the brain and central nervous system

    Oncology
    See in list
  3. Coya Therapeutics

    Developer of therapeutics for cell therapy and exosome therapy

    Immunotherapy
    See in list
  4. Vapogenix

    Developer of topical, non-opioid analgesics to alleviate pain

    Neurology
    See in list
  5. Motif neurotech

    Developer of minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health disorders

    Neurology
    See in list

Life sciences startups in Houston

Recently founded life sciences companies in Houston.

  1. March Biosciences

    Developer of CAR-T cell therapies for malignancies

    Oncology
    See in list
  2. Diakonos

    Provider of immunotherapeutics for cancer treatment

    Neurology
    See in list
  3. PranaX

    Provider of regenerative science to treat various health conditions

    Dermatology
    See in list
  4. Motif neurotech

    Developer of minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health disorders

    Neurology
    See in list
  5. Biostate

    Developer of generative AI based RNAstate research platform to predict future omics states

    Life sciences tech
    See in list
31 companies in Houston

Life sciences companies hiring in Houston

Life sciences businesses in Houston with hiring activity.

  1. Allterum

    Developer of drugs for treating leukemia disease

    Oncology
    See in list
  2. Othram

    Provider of genomic services for forensic labs

    Genomics
    See in list
  3. RadioMedix

    Developer of targeted radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment

    Imaging diagnostics
    See in list
  4. March Biosciences

    Developer of CAR-T cell therapies for malignancies

    Oncology
    See in list
  5. Bivacor

    Developer of ventricular assist device (VAD)

    Cardiac and vascular disorders
    See in list
12 companies in Houston

Public life sciences companies in Houston

Publicly listed life sciences companies in Houston.

  1. AlloVir

    Developer of T-cell therapies to treat infectious diseases

    Life sciences platforms and tools
    See in list
  2. CNS Pharmaceuticals

    Developer of treatments for primary and metastatic cancers in the brain and central nervous system

    Oncology
    See in list
  3. Coya Therapeutics

    Developer of therapeutics for cell therapy and exosome therapy

    Immunotherapy
    See in list
  4. Moleculin Biotech

    Small molecule drugs for leukemia and other cancers

    Oncology
    See in list
  5. Salarius Pharma

    Biopharmaceutical firm pioneering targeted protein inhibition and degradation cancer therapies

    Oncology
11 companies in Houston
Mobile reach

Top 3 life sciences apps from Houston

The most-installed Android apps published by life sciences companies headquartered in Houston — 202 installs between them. 3 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 3
1

PulmoScan

by Cognita Labs

Installs119
Rating—
Last updatedApr 2026
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2

CapMedic Trends

by CapMedic

Installs77
Rating—
Last updatedAug 2025
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3

Sparrow Link Participant

by Spark Biomedical

Installs6
Rating—
Last updatedFeb 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Life sciences funding and M&A across the United States

22,455 recorded equity rounds have gone to 27,407 life sciences companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Houston compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months360

US$13.54bn

equity rounds, last 24 months1232

US$37.38bn

raised over five yearsUS$157.58bn

5,603 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Houston9

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into life sciences in the United States

amount rounds
$26bn20181450
$23bn20191352
$32bn20201398
$45bn20211383
$30bn20221075
$22bn20231064
$25bn2024940
$23bn2025850
$12bn2026291

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$45.29bn across 1383 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$70.78m18 rounds · median US$1.40m
SeedUS$5.87bn1,808 rounds · median US$1.11m
Series AUS$38.68bn1,753 rounds · median US$8.80m
Series BUS$46.06bn1,089 rounds · median US$23.00m
Series CUS$30.98bn517 rounds · median US$42.00m
Series D+US$35.59bn392 rounds · median US$50.00m
Private equityUS$66.54m22 rounds · median US$14.25m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

OncologyUS$24.87bn658 rounds · 368 companies
Life sciences techUS$16.70bn556 rounds · 344 companies
GenomicsUS$15.90bn409 rounds · 249 companies
NeurologyUS$13.39bn445 rounds · 248 companies
ImmunologyUS$12.90bn189 rounds · 111 companies
Life sciences platforms and toolsUS$7.97bn387 rounds · 238 companies
Cardiac and vascular disordersUS$7.63bn313 rounds · 172 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Houston

5Merger
4Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Lilly1
  2. Allianz1
  3. Eli Lilly and Company1
  4. Salarius pharmaceuticals1
  5. Apollo global management1

Most acquired or merged

  1. CrossBridge Bio2
  2. Amprion2
  3. Decoy therapeutics1
  4. Cara therapeutics1
  5. Tvardi therapeutics1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Life sciences funding in Houston

75 life sciences companies in Houston have recorded equity funding, US$2.50bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Houston

Meet the people behind life sciences companies in Houston. 163 of 244 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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