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Gilead Sciences

North America, California, United States, Foster City

Description

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.

Investor Profile

Gilead Sciences has backed more than 70 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 44 rounds, about 63% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Post Ipo Equity, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Belgium, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Non Profit.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (46%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (19%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Corporate Round (6%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Seed (1%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (97%)
  • Belgium (1%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Non Profit
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Clinical Trials
  • Life Science
  • Social
  • Communities
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Who does Gilead Sciences frequently co-invest with?

EcoR1 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Samsara BioCapital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Casdin Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Vida Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Be The Match BioTherapies
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Co-Investments: 3
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Westlake Village BioPartners
North America, California, United States, Westlake Village
Co-Investments: 3
Invus
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Gilead Sciences?

Xilio Therapeutics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Xilio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareOncologyTherapeutics
Post Ipo EquityFeb 11, 2026
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Ensoma

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Ensomaa is a genomic medicine company that develops on one-time in vivo treatments for immuno-oncology and other therapeutic applications.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife ScienceMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Series UnknownSep 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $53,000,000
Assembly Biosciences

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a public biotechnology company and provider of oral biologic therapeutics.

BiotechnologyHealth Care
Post Ipo EquityDec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Children's Inn At NIH

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Children's Inn at NIH is a hospitality center.

Child CareHealth CareNon ProfitPersonal Health
GrantNov 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Assembly Biosciences

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a public biotechnology company and provider of oral biologic therapeutics.

BiotechnologyHealth Care
Post Ipo EquityJun 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,600,000
Leap Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Leap Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company for development of targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalOncology
Post Ipo EquityApr 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.

EducationMarket ResearchUniversities
GrantFeb 27, 2024
Dancing Grounds

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Dancing Grounds is a nonprofit organization and dance studio with adult fitness and dance classes.

Non ProfitSocial
GrantFeb 27, 2024
Ribbon

Largo, Florida, United States

Ribbon is a Center of Excellence that specializes in skill-building training and technical assistance.

Non Profit
GrantFeb 27, 2024
WeCareTn

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

WeCareTn is a non-profit organization build to support transwomen.

EducationNon ProfitService Industry
GrantFeb 27, 2024

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