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Developing a transformative platform for the discovery of novel small molecules

South San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2013Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About DiCE Molecules

Dice Molecules is a biotechnology startup that focuses on the development of innovative oral medicines for the treatment of chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company's primary target market includes patients suffering from conditions such as psoriasis and other diseases mediated by the IL-17 cytokine.

The company operates in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, specifically in the immunology sector. Its business model revolves around the development and commercialization of its proprietary DELSCAPE platform. This platform is designed to identify selective oral small molecules that can modulate protein-protein interactions (PPIs), which are the same interactions targeted by currently available biologics.

Biologics are a type of drug derived from living organisms that are used to treat diseases. However, they often require administration through injections or intravenous infusions and regular patient monitoring. Dice Molecules' approach aims to overcome these challenges by developing oral medicines that are as effective as these biologics, but more convenient for patients.

The company generates revenue through the development and potential sale of its therapeutic candidates. As these candidates progress through clinical trials and receive regulatory approval, Dice Molecules can commercialize these drugs, either independently or through partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies.

In summary, Dice Molecules is a pioneering biotech startup that is developing a new approach to immunology, aiming to transform the treatment landscape for chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases with its innovative oral medicines.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2013
Headquarters
South San Francisco, United States
Employees
67
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
25.0/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Tech for Biotech and Pharma, Biotech and Pharma, Hard Tech, proteomics, DT and LS, science-based
Client focus
b2b
Links
Website

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Aug 2021 $60M $400M New Leaf Venture Partners · Sands Capital Management · RA Capital Management · Northpond Ventures —
SERIES COther financing Jan 2021 $80M $320M Eventide Asset Management · RA Capital Management · Asymmetry capital management · New Leaf Venture Partners —
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Growth signals

DiCE Molecules website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for DiCE Molecules is 1.3K monthly website visits, up 30% over the last three months. DiCE Molecules's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.3K 3-month web change+30% 1-year team growth0%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

16 investors on the cap table

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Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Northpond Ventures

Series B and later15 investors entered at this stage

  • Eventide Asset Management
  • RA Capital Management
  • Asymmetry capital management
  • New Leaf Venture Partners
  • Altitude Life Science Ventures
  • Alexandria Venture Investments
  • Sanofi Ventures
  • Agent Capital
  • Driehaus Capital Management
  • Soleus Capital
  • Sands Capital Management
  • Logos Capital
  • Osage University Partners
  • Janus Henderson Investors
  • Deep Track Capital
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · South San Francisco HQ
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