PASSION FOR IDEAS

Molecular Partners

Molecular Partners is developing a novel class of therapeutic proteins, termed DARPins. DARPins equal the target binding properties of antibodies but feature superior stability and are easier to express, thus allowing novel therapeutic approaches. To date, DARPins have been generated against a high number of targets, including cell surface receptors, cytokines, proteases, kinases and viral coat proteins.

The company was incorporated in 2004 as a spin-off company of the group of Professor Andreas Plückthun at the University of Zürich. Molecular Partners owns the exclusive commercial rights in DARPins and has a complete freedom to operate in the field.


Recent News

September 1, 2010
Molecular Partners selected as Technology Pioneer 2011 by the World Economic Forum

 
December 15, 2009
Molecular Partners Secures CHF 46 Million in a Series B Financing

 
January 15, 2008
Molecular Partners AG collaborates with Centocor Research & Development, Inc.

 
August 14, 2007
Molecular Partners Raises 18.5 Mio CHF in Series A Financing

 


Company Info
 
Country: Switzerland
Industry:    LS
Sector: biotechnology
Status: Unrealized
Vehicle: Endeavour II LP


Key persons
 Dr. Christian Zahnd, CEO; Andreas Emmenegger, CFO; Dr. Michael Stumpp, CSO; Dr. Patrick Amstutz, CBO


Company website
 www.molecularpartners.com


Endeavour Vision Team
 
Sven Lingjaerde
Olivier Valdenaire
partner of the European Tech Tour "The partners have been very supportive of our approach and stepped in to add value when needed. I would strongly recommend them as investors."
Didier Cowling, Founder and CEO, Kuros Biosurgery AG