Mark Anderson
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of biopharma, startups are constantly breaking new ground. Particularly in London, there is an abundance of nimble ventures harnessing the power of the life sciences to make an impact on healthcare. Today, we shine a spotlight on a few of these innovative businesses, all of which have come into existence in 2020 or later. These companies exemplify the richness and diversity of the biopharma landscape in the United Kingdom’s capital.
Uniquely situated within one of the world’s leading financial and scientific hubs, London-based biopharma startups find themselves in an environment teeming with opportunities for collaboration and growth. The vibrant ecosystem, with its wealth of resources and knowledge exchange, offers the ideal ground for breakthroughs in biopharmaceutical development.
In this article, we will introduce a selection of these startups, sharing insights into their missions, their visionary founders, and the innovative work they are doing. Each strives to transform the health landscape, addressing a range of medical challenges and seeking to improve the lives of patients around the world.
Duke Street Bio
Duke Street Bio, founded in 2020 and headquartered in London, is dedicated to developing improved treatments for cancer patients. Harnessing the power of biotechnology and life science, this startup aims to push the boundaries of modern medicine. Find them on LinkedIn
Inspira Pharmaceuticals
Inspira Pharmaceuticals, founded by Nick Woolf and Rory McGoldrick in 2020, is a London-based company working on the development of treatments for respiratory diseases. This startup’s goal is to advance preventive and therapeutic medicines, and to lead in the field of clinical trials and healthcare. Follow their progress on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Roquefort Therapeutics
Founded in 2020, Roquefort Therapeutics is a London-based biotech company specializing in the development of products through the pre-clinical phase. The company utilizes innovative techniques to drive advancements in clinical trials. They provide updates about their work on LinkedIn and Twitter.
RecyGen
London-based startup RecyGen operates in the life science field. While the specifics of their bio work have not been publicly disclosed, they are active on LinkedIn and Facebook.
VITALIS REMEDIUM UK
Co-founded by Erika Robles Jones and Jeffrey Peterson, VITALIS REMEDIUM is a London-based company that develops and manufactures regulated and approved advanced therapeutic drugs derived from cannabis indica. Their mission extends to research on why cannabis is a panacea and educating physicians on its use as a viable medicine.
Lifelancer
Lifelancer, co-founded by Jayesh Pandya and Priyesh Pandya, is a London startup offering a freelance and remote job platform for life science, IT, digital health, and biotech professionals. The platform aims to create opportunities in the growing field of health sciences. You can connect with Lifelancer on LinkedIn.
Adendra Therapeutics
Founded by Caetano Reis e Sousa and Raj Mehta, Adendra Therapeutics is a London-based biotech company focused on dendritic cell biology, aiming to develop new small molecule and biologic medicines for the treatment of a range of cancers and autoimmune diseases. Find them on LinkedIn.
invoX Pharma
invoX Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company based in London. With an advancing pipeline of innovative products, invoX Pharma aims to address unmet healthcare needs. Get updates on their work on LinkedIn.
Wider Team
Founded by Phil Wolff in 2021, Wider Team is a London-based consulting firm servicing the biopharma and pharmaceutical industry. The firm assists clients in addressing key Internet of Things issues. You can find more about them on their LinkedIn page and Twitter account.
