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Best Life Sciences Companies in United States

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

19639 indexable Life Sciences companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $396.2B across 9512 funded companies, including 47 unicorns.

19,639
Companies
$396.2B
Total Funding
9,512
Funded
47
Unicorns
124
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Life Sciences companies in United States

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 Verily Unicorn
A data platform and technology company purpose-built to power AI-enabled precision health
$2.5B Series D Series D Mar 2026 1,564 2015 ↑ Active
2 Neuralink Unicorn
Provider of implantable brain-computer interfaces
$680M $5B
as of 2023
Series E Series E May 2026 197 2016 ↑ Active
3 Quince Therapeutics
Developer of therapeutics for orthopedic diseases
$420.1M Public Post IPO May 2026 21 2012 ↑ Active
4 Earendil
Provider of AI-driven technology platforms that enable the discovery and development of protein therapeutics
$787M Series D Series D Mar 2026 2021 ↑ Active
5 Imperative Care
Provider of access catheters for cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment
$496M Series E Series E Mar 2026 90 2015 ↑ Active
6 GRAIL
Developer of a screening platform for circulating tumor DNA to detect cancer
$2B Public Post IPO Oct 2025 491 2016 ↑ Active
7 Achieve Life Sciences
Developer of plant-based alkaloid for treating smoking cessation
$263.6M Public Post IPO Apr 2026 25 1991 ↑ Active
8 Immunic
Developer of oral immunology therapies for treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
$559.7M Public Post IPO Feb 2026 77 2003 ↑ Active
9 Senti Bio
Developer of cell and gene therapies for patients living with incurable diseases
$158M Public Post IPO May 2026 122 2016 ↑ Active
10 Apnimed
Developer of small molecule based therapeutics for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
$207.8M Series C Conventional Debt Apr 2026 13 2017 ↑ Active
11 Bioventrix
Ventricle reshaping device
$181.4M Series E Series E Apr 2026 20 2003 ↑ Active
12 Terremoto
Developer of small-molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment
$250M Series C Series C Apr 2026 35 2021 ↑ Active
13 Cala Health
Developer of a wearable non-invasive neuromodulation device
$157.1M Series D Conventional Debt Apr 2026 50 2013 ↑ Active
14 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
Developer of small molecule drugs for diffrent health diseases
$381.3M Public Post IPO Feb 2026 135 1995 ↑ Active
15 Iambic Therapeutics
Provider of AI-driven drug discovery platform for the treatment of cancer
$206.2M Series C Series C Apr 2026 50 2019 ↑ Active
16 CytoDyn
Developer of humanized monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and prevention of HIV infection
$249.7M Public Post IPO Mar 2026 12 2002 ↑ Active
17 Science Unicorn
Provider of online science magazine
$360M Series C Series C Feb 2026 76 2021 ↑ Active
18 Life Biosciences
Biotechnology pioneering cellular rejuvenation therapies to reverse and prevent aging diseases
$150.2M Series D Series D Apr 2026 14 2017 ↑ Active
19 Evommune
Developer of therapeutic options for chronic inflammatory disorders
$268M Public Post IPO Feb 2026 33 2020 ↑ Active
20 Mirador
Developer of therapeutics for immune-mediated inflammatory and fibrotic diseases
$480M Series B Series B Jan 2026 2023 ↑ Active
21 Cellares
Manufacturer of a medical device for cell-based therapy
$355M Series D Series D Jan 2026 154 2019 ↑ Active
22 Monteris
Minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy
$174.3M Series E Conventional Debt Mar 2026 100 1999 ↑ Active
23 Ray Therapeutics
Developer of therapeutics for degenerative retinal diseases
$106M Series B Series B Apr 2026 10 2021 ↑ Active
24 Cognito Therapeutics
Developer of a medical device for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
$227M Series C Series C Mar 2026 42 2016 ↑ Active
25 Endogenex
Developer of medical devices for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes
$140.4M Series C Series C Mar 2026 15 2017 ↑ Active
26 Century Therapeutics
Developer of therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer
$410M Public Post IPO Jan 2026 94 2018 ↑ Active
27 Impulse Dynamics
Provider of implantable device for treatment of chronic heart failure
$443.1M Series F Series F Dec 2025 36 1998 ↑ Active
28 CREATE Medicines
Developer of messenger ribonucleic acid therapies for immune cell programming
$122M Series B Series B May 2026 2019 ↑ Active
29 Lifeward
Developer of exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injuries and stroke rehabilitation
$131.6M Public Post IPO Mar 2026 2001 ↑ Active
30 Harbinger Health
AI-based cancer detection tool for providers
$140M Series B Series B Apr 2026 60 2008 ↑ Active
31 Alto Neuroscience
AI-driven drug discovery platform for neurological diseases based on patients biomarkers
$144.7M Public Post IPO Mar 2026 34 2019 ↑ Active
32 Nuvaira
Provider of a catheter-based system for patients suffering from COPD
$191.1M Series E Series E Feb 2026 57 2008 ↑ Active
33 Vor Biopharma
Developer of therapeutics to treat acute myeloid leukemia
$477.1M Public Post IPO Dec 2025 133 2019 ↑ Active
34 Guardant Health
Developer of digital sequencing technology for cancer detection
$557.5M Public Post IPO Nov 2025 1,351 2012 ↑ Active
35 Cresilon
Developer of hemostatic products for wound care
$81.7M Series B Series B Apr 2026 73 2010 ↑ Active
36 Enable Injections
Provider of a wearable drug delivery solution
$304.3M Series C Series C Dec 2025 166 2010 ↑ Active
37 Miach Orthopaedics
Developer of surgical implants for connective tissue repair
$72.5M Series B Series B May 2026 46 2016 ↑ Active
38 Summit
Developer of therapeutics for oncology and rare diseases
$713M Public Post IPO Oct 2025 99 2003 ↑ Active
39 Cagent Vascular
Developer of a device for removal of vascular blockages
$54.4M Series D Series D May 2026 40 2014 ↑ Active
40 Adela
Developer of a platform for detection of cancer
$108.5M Series A Series A Apr 2026 62 2021 ↑ Active
41 XtalPi Unicorn
AI-based drug research and development company
$784.8M $2B
as of 2021
Public Post IPO Sep 2025 27 2014 ↑ Active
42 Casma Therapeutics
Developer of therapies for treating rare genetic disorders
$154.5M Series C Grant (prize money) Mar 2026 38 2017 ↑ Active
43 Precision BioSciences
Developer of gene editing therapies to treat rare genetic diseases
$135.7M Public Post IPO Mar 2026 236 2006 ↑ Active
44 Endovascular Engineering
Provider of mechanical thrombectomy technologies to treat venous thromboembolism
$122.3M Series C Series C Apr 2026 19 2019 ↑ Active
45 Candid Therapeutics
Developer of therapeutics for autoimmune diseases
$206.2M Acquired Series E Mar 2026 2024 ↑ Active
46 NovaBay Pharmaceuticals
Developer of eye care and wound care products
$219.5M Public Post IPO Jan 2026 33 2000 ↑ Active
47 Celularity
Developer of allogeneic cell therapies to treat multiple diseases
$290M Public Post IPO Dec 2025 225 2016 ↑ Active
48 ClearNote Health
Developer of non-invasive cancer detection methods
$70M Series D Series D May 2026 45 2016 ↑ Active
49 Karyopharm
Biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative cancer therapies
$98.4M Public Post IPO Mar 2026 325 2008 ↑ Active
50 AcuityMD
Platform offering CRM software to the medical industry
$83M Series C Series C Apr 2026 48 2018 ↑ Active

Top 12 Life Sciences companies in United States

#1
Verily Unicorn Series D
$2.5B Raised
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Verily Unicorn Series D

location_onDallas, Texas
Founded
2015
Employees
1,564
Funding raised
$2.5B
Stage
Series D

A data platform and technology company purpose-built to power AI-enabled precision health. The company combine deep clinical, regulatory, and technological expertise to provide customers with patient-centric solutions that make healthcare more personal and precise. The solutions are designed to make healthcare data AI-ready and fit for purpose across care, research, and public health.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Series D Mar 2026 $300M
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $14.7M
PE Sep 2022 Undisclosed
PE Dec 2020 $700M
PE Jan 2019 $1B
PE Jan 2017 $800M
Tech stack
apple icloud mailcore-jsdocusignemotiongoogle analyticsgoogle cloud+14
#2
Neuralink Unicorn Series E
$680M Raised
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#2

Neuralink Unicorn Series E

location_onFremont, California
Founded
2016
Employees
197
Funding raised
$680M
Valuation
$5B · 2023
Stage
Series E

Provider of implantable brain-computer interfaces. It offers flagship product the N1 Implant the Link which is a coin-sized device designed to decode neural signals and enable users to control digital devices using only their thoughts. It also has an experimental device called Blindsight to restore vision in individuals with optic nerve damage by directly stimulating the visual cortex.

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Series E May 2026 Undisclosed
Series E May 2025 $650M
Series D Nov 2023 $43M
Series D Aug 2023 $323.2M
Series C Jul 2021 $205M
Series C Apr 2019 $39.3M
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Tech stack
amazon albamazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesapple icloud mail+14
#3
$420.1M Raised
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#3

Quince Therapeutics Public

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2012
Employees
21
Funding raised
$420.1M
Stage
Public

Developer of therapeutics for orthopedic diseases. It offers a lead candidate NOV004 which is an anabolic peptide engineered to target and concentrate at the bone fracture site and also helps in spinal fusion and osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO May 2026 $187M
Post IPO Feb 2020 $125M
Series B May 2018 $84.5M
Series A Feb 2017 $7.6M
Series A Jan 2016 $15M
Seed Oct 2014 $500K
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Founders & key people
Tech stack
acquia cloud platformacquia cloud site factoryadobe analyticsadobe experience platform identity serviceadobe experience platform launchamazon web services+14
#4
Earendil Series D
$787M Raised
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#4

Earendil Series D

location_onMiddletown, Delaware
Founded
2021
Funding raised
$787M
Stage
Series D

Provider of AI-driven technology platforms that enable the discovery and development of protein therapeutics. It transform the discovery of protein therapeutics using deep learning and high-throughput biology. The company aims to deliver transformative medicines to patients worldwide through its innovative approaches.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series D Mar 2026 $787M
#5
Imperative Care Series E
$496M Raised
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#5

Imperative Care Series E

location_onCampbell, California
Founded
2015
Employees
90
Funding raised
$496M
Stage
Series E

Provider of access catheters for cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment. The catheters are used in deep navigation into the blood vessels of the brain to prevent strokes. The flagship product ZOOM Aspiration System is a family of products designed to facilitate clot removal during ischemic stroke.

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series E Mar 2026 $100M
Series E Jul 2024 $150M
Series D Jul 2021 $260M
Series C Dec 2019 $86M
Tech stack
apple icloud mailautoptimizecdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcontact form 7+14
#6
GRAIL Public
$2B Raised
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#6

GRAIL Public

location_onMenlo Park, California
Founded
2016
Employees
491
Funding raised
$2B
Stage
Public

Developer of a screening platform for circulating tumor DNA to detect cancer. The company is developing a test called "Galleri" a pan-cancer screening test by measuring circulating nucleic acids in the blood. Its proprietary platform uses the ultra-deep sequencing technique to measure levels of circulating tumor DNA in the patient's blood.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Oct 2025 $325M
Series D Nov 2019 $390M
Series C May 2018 $300M
Series B Jun 2017 Undisclosed
Series B Feb 2017 $1.2B
Series A Jan 2016 $100M
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesapolloapple icloud mail+14
#7
$263.6M Raised
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#7

Achieve Life Sciences Public

location_onSeattle, Washington
Founded
1991
Employees
25
Funding raised
$263.6M
Stage
Public

Developer of plant-based alkaloid for treating smoking cessation. The company is developing Cytisinicline, which is a plant-based alkaloid with a binding affinity to the α4β2 nicotine receptor. The candidate is expected to block nicotine cravings and reduce the severity of nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Apr 2026 $180M
Post IPO Feb 2024 $60M
Post IPO Nov 2022 $18.9M
Grant (prize money) Aug 2021 $2.8M
Post IPO Apr 2020 $1.9M
Tech stack
apache http serverbootstrapcdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementgoogle tag manager+14
#8
Immunic Public
$559.7M Raised
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#8

Immunic Public

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2003
Employees
77
Funding raised
$559.7M
Stage
Public

Developer of oral immunology therapies for treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The product pipeline of the company includes vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), a selective immune modulator for multiple sclerosis, IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist targeted for psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer, and Guillain-Barré syndrome and IMU-856, for bowel barrier dysfunction.

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Feb 2026 $400M
Post IPO Jan 2024 $80M
Post IPO Oct 2022 $60M
Post IPO Sep 2016 $19.7M
Tech stack
apache http serverbrickscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookiebotcore-js+14
#9
Senti Bio Public
$158M Raised
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#9

Senti Bio Public

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2016
Employees
122
Funding raised
$158M
Stage
Public

Developer of cell and gene therapies for patients living with incurable diseases. The company has developed its proprietary synthetic biology platform to produce cell and gene therapies for cancer treatment. The company's pipeline is comprised of cell therapies engineered with Gene Circuits to target difficult to treat liquid and solid tumors. It offers CAR-NK-based therapies for multiple cancer and tumors.

Funding rounds (8 disclosed of 8)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO May 2026 $40M
Post IPO Dec 2024 $37.6M
Post IPO Dec 2024 $10M
Grant (prize money) Jun 2024 $8M
Series B Jan 2021 $105M
Grant (prize money) Sep 2018 $225K
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Tech stack
acquia cloud platformacquia cloud site factoryaddthisadobe analyticsadobe experience platform identity serviceadobe experience platform launch+14
#10
Apnimed Series C
$207.8M Raised
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#10

Apnimed Series C

location_onCambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2017
Employees
13
Funding raised
$207.8M
Stage
Series C

Developer of small molecule-based therapeutics for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The company has developed a combination of Atomoxetine and Oxybutynin which reduces the obstructive sleep apnea severity. It targets the neurological control and activation of upper airway dilator muscles which improve respiration and oxygenation during sleep.

Funding rounds (9 disclosed of 9)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Apr 2026 $50M
Series C Mar 2026 $25M
Conventional Debt Sep 2025 $35M
Series C Apr 2025 $16.5M
Series C Dec 2022 $79.7M
Series C Nov 2022 $62.5M
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Tech stack
apple icloud mailcloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookieyescore-jsdocusign+14
#11
Bioventrix Series E
$181.4M Raised
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#11

Bioventrix Series E

location_onSan Ramon, California
Founded
2003
Employees
20
Funding raised
$181.4M
Stage
Series E

BioVentrix develops clinical solutions for treating heart failure patients. It provides PliCath HF, an epicardial catheter-based ventricular reconstruction device. Product is not commercially available.

Funding rounds (25 disclosed of 27)
Round Date Amount
Series E Apr 2026 $705K
Series E Oct 2024 $6.7M
Series E Mar 2024 $3.6M
Series E Apr 2023 $48.5M
Series E Jan 2023 $2M
Series E Apr 2022 $1M
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Tech stack
bootstrapcloudwaysgoogle analyticsgsapisotopejquery+14
#12
Terremoto Series C
$250M Raised
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#12

Terremoto Series C

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2021
Employees
35
Funding raised
$250M
Stage
Series C

Developer of small-molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. It provides a lysine-targeted covalency platform to develop therapies against known drug targets for oncology.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Series C Apr 2026 $108M
Series B Nov 2023 $175M
Series A May 2022 $75M
Tech stack
all in one seoamazon web servicesapple icloud mailbugherdcdnjscloudflare+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$396.2B
across these companies
Companies funded
9,512
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$2.8B raised

Most active investors

H HHS 2309 investments in Life Sciences NF National Science Foundation 472 investments in Life Sciences N NIH 428 investments in Life Sciences O Orbimed 256 investments in Life Sciences RM RA Capital Management 230 investments in Life Sciences AF America’s Seed Fund 218 investments in Life Sciences YC Y Combinator 201 investments in Life Sciences M MassChallenge 192 investments in Life Sciences NA New Enterprise Associates 186 investments in Life Sciences J JLABS 181 investments in Life Sciences A Alexandria 179 investments in Life Sciences AP Arch Venture Partners 166 investments in Life Sciences

Notable founders in United States Life Sciences

AC Andrew Conrad Co-Founder Verily · $2.5B raised
JM Jessica Mega Co-Founder Verily · $2.5B raised
SG Stephen GillettG Chairman & CEO Verily · $2.5B raised
DS Dongjin Seo Co-Founder, President Neuralink · $680M raised
EM Elon Musk Co-Foudner & CEO & Owner Neuralink · $680M raised
DT Dirk Thye CEO Quince Therapeutics · $420.1M raised
ZZ Zhenping Zhu Co-Founder & Co-CEO Earendil · $787M raised
JP Jian Peng Founder & Co-CEO Earendil · $787M raised
DH Dr Hopkins Co-founder Imperative Care · $496M raised
FK Fred Khosravi Co-Founder & CEO Imperative Care · $496M raised
JC Jim Collins Co-Founder Senti Bio · $158M raised
WW Wilson Wong Co-Founder Senti Bio · $158M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Life Sciences companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 19639 indexable Life Sciences companies headquartered in United States, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Life Sciences companies in United States?
The Life Sciences companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $396.2B in disclosed equity funding across 9512 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Life Sciences company in United States?
Moderna is the highest-funded Life Sciences company in United States, with $2.8B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Life Sciences companies in United States are funded?
9512 of the 19639 Life Sciences companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Life Sciences unicorns are there in United States?
47 Life Sciences companies in United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Life Sciences companies?
The most active investors in United States Life Sciences companies on this list include HHS, National Science Foundation, NIH, Orbimed, RA Capital Management.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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