"We are dedicated to making iPSC technology the industry standard for the early introduction of human pharmacology into the drug discovery process."
-Michael C. Venuti, Ph.D., CEO, iPierian

 

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Investors

iPierian is backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Highland Capital Partners, MPM Capital, Google Ventures, FinTech Global Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, and ATEL Ventures, who have provided a total of $54 million in financing. These firms have exceptional track records in identifying cutting-edge technologies and nurturing the growth of companies that establish leading positions in emerging fields.

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers are passionately committed to helping their portfolio companies succeed. KPCB has built a powerful network of scientists, executives, policy experts and business development activities so that we can help young companies translate their dreams from "bench to bedside" faster and more effectively.

 
Highland Capital Partners

Highland Capital Partners

Highland Capital Partners is focused on helping great people build great companies. HCP emphasizes a team-oriented approach in providing the right mix of strategic guidance, hands-on leadership and deep industry domain expertise in helping entrepreneurs and their teams to become market-leading organizations.

 
MPM Capital

MPM Capital

MPM focuses equally on capturing and creating value. MPM captures value by identifying under-appreciated assets and by understanding risk. MPM "creates" value by doing whatever it takes to help their companies succeed.

 
Google Ventures

Google Ventures

Google Ventures is Google's venture capital arm, investing across all sectors and in all stages of a company's growth. The diverse experience of the Google Ventures team, coupled with the skills and resources of Google infrastructure and employees, provide a significant advantage in building disruptive and innovative companies.

 
FinTech Global Capital

FinTech Global Capital

FinTech Global Capital (FGC) is a Tokyo based venture capital firm founded in 2006 by a team of accomplished investment professionals with extensive industry background. FGC is dedicated to investing in technology companies both in life sciences and information technology with a strong Asian angle.

 
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is the venture capital arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (NYSE:MTU), which is one of the world's largest financial services firms.

 
ATEL Ventures

ATEL Ventures

ATEL Ventures, Inc., a division of ATEL Capital Group, provides equipment financing, venture debt and equity financing to emerging growth companies. ATEL has an entrepreneurial team with accessible decision makers ready to be responsive to the needs of start-up and growth stage companies.