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.
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.
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.
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.
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