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CTI Life Sciences Fund

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Montreal, Canada
Countries of investment
  • Canada
  • United States
Investment stages
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Series C
Industries
  • Biotech
  • Healthcare
About
CTI Life Sciences is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that invests in promising life sciences companies. They support biotech and medtech innovators from pre-clinical to clinical stages in both Canada and the U.S., aiming to build a diversified portfolio and provide hands-on support to create value.
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$5.8M
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Investment Thesis

CTI Life Sciences is a cross-border venture capital firm investing in high-quality emerging life sciences companies in Canada and the United States. They focus on both biotechnology and medtech sectors, from the pre-clinical stage through to clinical development and early revenue generation. The firm differentiates itself through a hands-on, collaborative approach, leveraging its team's deep scientific, operational, and financial expertise to build a balanced and diversified portfolio.
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Manager's Experience

The management team comprises seasoned professionals with PhDs and MBAs, bringing over 70 years of combined experience in pharmaceutical R&D, life sciences, and venture capital. Key partners have held senior roles at major pharmaceutical and biotech companies like Vertex Pharmaceuticals, as well as in other venture capital firms like the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Their expertise spans the entire drug development lifecycle, from pre-clinical research to clinical development and commercialization.

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Team

Shermaine Tilley – Managing Partner

Youssef Bennani – Managing Partner

Laurence Rulleau – Managing Partner

Robert O'Doherty – Managing Partner

Jean-François Leprince – Managing Partner

Janelle Muranaka – Principal

Richard Meadows – Venture Partner

Portfolio

Zymeworks

Enobia Pharma

GlycoMimetics

Medicago

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

DalCor Pharmaceuticals

GenePOC

Profound Medical

Ilkos Therapeutics

Laurent Pharmaceuticals

Soundbite Medical Solutions

KAI Pharmaceuticals

ViroChem Pharma

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