David Sidransky
Co-Founder and General Partner @ Israel Biotech Fund
David Sidransky is a Series B investor at Israel Biotech Fund focused on Health Care and Biotechnology. Dr. Sidransky is a renowned oncologist and research scientist named and profiled by TIME magazine in 2001 as one of the top physicians and scientists in America, recognized for his work with early detection of cancer. Since 1994, Dr. Sidransky has been the Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Research Division and Professor of Oncology,Otolaryngology, Genetics, and Pathology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Champions Oncology since October 2007 and was, until the merger with Eli Lilly, a director and Vice-Chairman of ImClone Systems, Inc. He is the Chairman of Tamir Biotechnology and serves on the Board of Directors of Rosetta Genomics, Immune Pharmaceuticals, and Celsus. He is serving and has served on scientific advisory boards of MedImmune, Roche, Amgen, and Veridex, LLC (a Johnson & Johnson diagnostic company), among others. Dr. Sidransky served as Director (2005-2008) of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
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Industries David Sidransky invests in
Stages David Sidransky invests in
Countries David Sidransky invests in
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Health Care 2 (67%)
- Biotechnology 2 (67%)
- Pharmaceutical 2 (67%)
- Therapeutics 1 (33%)
Stage
- Series B 1 (33%)
- Series C 1 (33%)
Investments
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| BioSight is a biopharmaceutical private company founded in 2000 and re launched in mid 2009, revolutionizing the research and development of innovative cancer targeted pro-drugs. BioSight has developed technology S2DOT TM and a pipeline of targeted pro-drugs, that can target and release chemotherapy drugs inside cancer cells, while significantlyminimizing the systemic toxicity associated with conventional chemotherapy treatments. | $27M / Series C / Dec 02, 2020 | ||
| BioSight is a biopharmaceutical private company founded in 2000 and re launched in mid 2009, revolutionizing the research and development of innovative cancer targeted pro-drugs. BioSight has developed technology S2DOT TM and a pipeline of targeted pro-drugs, that can target and release chemotherapy drugs inside cancer cells, while significantlyminimizing the systemic toxicity associated with conventional chemotherapy treatments. | $19M / Series C / Mar 11, 2020 | ||
| Biond Biologics is a discovery and development company in the prosperous and evolving field of cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disorders. Biond aims to translate high quality science into breakthrough therapies that will address unmet medical needs while focusing on innovative drugs. Biond is an Israeli company located at Galilee region,combining excellent science and out of the box innovation. | $17M / Series B / Jan 08, 2019 |
Co-Investors
About Israel Biotech Fund
Israel Biotech Fund – Building the future of Israeli BiotechIsrael Biotech Fund seeks high value returns by identifying and maximizing the success of therapeutic assets of Israel-based biotech companies.Based in Rehovot, Israel’s main Biotech hub, we invest exclusively in Biotech companies developing drugs at or near clinical stages.Ourpartners include two top-tier international pharmaceuticals companies, institutional investors, family offices and high net worth individuals.Our key asset is a unique team of 25 Venture Advisors, comprised of renowned industry leaders and professionals who, together with the fund’s managing partners, provide our portfolio companies with hands-on guidance and support.We don’t just invest in promising companies – we have the ability, experience and network required to identify the best opportunities and partner with our portfolio companies to help them go the distance.We provide our portfolio companies with the necessary resources for long-term sustainable growth. This approach enhances their value and the investor’s long-term capital appreciation, while strengthening Israel’s Biotech industry which increases investment opportunities.The biotechnology industry in Israel is growing with enormous potential and we are determined to realize its full potential and real value.
Israel Biotech Fund Contacts
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Ido Zairi
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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Yuval Cabilly
Co-Founder and General Partner
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David Sidransky
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Jeffrey B. Kindler
Fund Advisor
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Jonathan Fassberg
Fund Advisor
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What does David Sidransky invest in?
David Sidransky invests primarily in Health Care, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Israel. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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