THX Pharma

THX Pharma

Biotech

Public – $58M raised

Created in 2013

11-20 employees

Developing Drug Candidates for the Treatment of Rare Neurological Diseases

THX Pharma (ALTHX) is a listed biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing treatments for rare neurological disorders. THX Pharma has two lead assets, TX01 and Batten-1:

TX01 is a proprietary, high-concentration oral solution built on an approved active ingredient, specifically formulated to address specific unmet needs in two rare lysosomal storage disorders: Niemann-Pick disease type C and Gaucher disease. THX Pharma (ALTHX) is currently finalizing its marketing authorization dossier for submission to both the EMA and FDA before year-end, with regional launches to follow across additional territories by 2027, and a projected revenue milestone of ~€50M by 2032. To accelerate patient access globally, the company has established two strategic licensing partnerships: Exeltis (Insud Pharma Group) holds exclusive commercialization rights across Europe, Latin America, and the MENA region, while Biocodex covers the United States and Canada. THX retains APAC rights and is actively seeking out-licensing partners to complete its global coverage.

Batten-1 is a proprietary, high-concentration oral liquid formulation of miglustat, optimized to meet the specific needs of pediatric and dysphagic patients with Batten disease — a devastating rare neurological disorder. Early clinical evidence is compelling: Phase I/II data demonstrated clear target engagement, reductions in neuronal death markers, and stabilization signals, while real-world data have shown clinically meaningful visual acuity stabilization. Both the FDA and EMA have endorsed a single pivotal Phase 3 pathway, streamlining the path to approval across major markets. THX Pharma (ALTHX) is currently advancing its Phase 3 program alongside an optimized Early Access strategy, underpinned by orphan designation and patent protection extending to ~2047 — providing a durable competitive moat. The global development and commercialization rights have been exclusively licensed to Biocodex, ensuring a well-resourced partner to drive the program through to launch and beyond. Peak revenue is modeled at ~€200M by 2033 across target markets.

Beyond its clinical-stage assets, THX Pharma can leverage a proprietary discovery platform to identify and develop next-generation drug candidates based on antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) technology. Two programs are currently underway:

The first targets TFEB, a transcription factor widely regarded as the master regulator of autophagy — the cellular recycling process by which cells clear damaged proteins and organelles. Dysregulation of autophagy is implicated in a broad spectrum of degenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, and Huntington’s disease, positioning TFEB modulation as a high-value therapeutic axis across neurology and beyond.

The second program is focused on characterizing an undisclosed target with promising therapeutic potential in glioblastoma — the most aggressive and lethal primary brain tumor in adults, with a median survival of under 15 months and fewer than 5% of patients alive at five years; approximately 300,000 new cases are diagnosed worldwide each year. Both programs are conducted in collaboration with leading French academic teams specializing in ASO therapeutics, and the TFEB project has received formal recognition through a France 2030 grant awarded by Bpifrance — validating both the scientific rationale and the quality of the research partnership.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Julien Veys

Chief Operating Officer 

Lyon, France

julien.veys@theranexus.com

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PORSOLT

PORSOLT

CRO/CDMO, Services

Created in 1985

51-200 employees

Long-established preclinical CRO, accredited by AAALAC and fully GLP compliant

Porsolt is a Center of Excellence in Non Clinical Pharmacology with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality research services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors. Renowned for its scientific expertise and innovation, Porsolt offers a comprehensive portfolio of services that span safety & efficacy pharmacology, toxicology, histology, PK/PD, and Biomarkers assessment, helping clients advance their drug discovery and development programs efficiently and effectively.

With a strong focus on client collaboration, flexibility, and tailored solutions, Porsolt has established itself as a trusted partner in driving innovation in multiple therapeutic areas including CNS, CardioVascular, Inflammation, Pain, Metabolic diseases and more.

Their advanced histology capabilities play a pivotal role in this process, offering unparalleled insights into tissue morphology and pathology.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sebastien Breche

Director Business Development – Europe

Le Genest-Saint-Isle, France

sbreche@porsolt.com

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ATLANTIC BONE SCREEN

ATLANTIC BONE SCREEN

CRO/CDMO

Created in 2005

21-50 employees

Preclinical CRO evaluating the therapeutic potential of your molecules

Atlantic Bone Screen is a specialized preclinical CRO with recognized expertise in bone and joint health, as well as oncology.

They provide both in vitro and in vivo non-GLP evaluations of drug candidates, supporting the demonstration of product efficacy in comparison with standard of care or competitor products.

Atlantic Bone Screen’s capabilities include:
• In vitro models using tumor cell lines, macrophages, chondrocytes, osteoblasts and osteoclasts, as well as keratinocytes, fibroblasts, and skin explants
• In vivo models in rats and mice, including both chemically and surgically induced pathologies, supported by their in-house animal facility

CONTACT INFORMATION

Arnaud Gueganton

Business Developer

Saint-Herblain, France

arnaud.gueganton@atlantic-bone-screen.com

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NFL Biosciences

NFL Biosciences

Biotech

$21M raised

Created in 2006

1-5 employees

Rethinking the Treatment of Nicotine Addiction

NFL Biosciences is a Phase 3 French publicly listed biotech company (ticker: ALNFL), developing NFL-101 and NFL-102, disruptive drug candidates for smoking cessation with a new and distinctive mechanism of action.

NFL-101 has recently completed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, three-arm Phase 2b trial (two doses and placebo; n=318 patients) with a 12-month follow-up. The treatment involves two subcutaneous injections administered one week apart, optimizing both compliance and efficacy. NFL Biosciences has been able to show superiority of NFL-101 vs placebo, with an efficacy similar to Champix, the gold standard in smoking cessation therapy. Unlike Champix, NFL-101 shows no serious side effects and has a convenient dosing schedule.

NFL-102 is now entering a Phase 2b study.

To continue the development of NFL-101 beyond the Phase 2b CESTO-II clinical trial, and also NFL-102, the company would be keen to enter into discussions with potential new investors and pharmaceutical companies.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ignacio Faus

Managing Director

Castelnau-Le-Lez, France

ifaus@nflbiosciences.com

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Igyxos

Igyxos

Biotech

Series A – $30M raised

Created in 2017

6-10 employees

Charting a New Course for Intertility Treatment

Igyxos is a French biotechnology company dedicated to addressing the growing global need for improved infertility solutions through novel therapeutics that make treatment more effective and efficient for men and women. Igyxos’ lead asset is IGX12, a first-in-class humanized monoclonal antibody which is Phase 2 ready.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Florent Ferré

CEO

Nouzilly, France

florent.ferre@igyxos.com

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Deeptope

Deeptope

Biotech, Pharma

Created in 2021

6-10 employees

Antibody Characterization and Optimization

Companies involved in the development of therapeutic antibodies (as well as other therapeutic proteins) need to choose and develop the right lead as early as possible in order to avoid either technical or IP deadlocks, and to ensure that they are heading in the optimal direction. In addition, it is necessary to file the broadest possible patents as quickly as possible.

Deeptope’s offer consists in characterizing antigen/antibody interactions (epitope/paratope mapping) and optimizing antibodies. The company can also work on many other protein-protein interactions and corresponding protein optimizations.

Their methodology is based on the use of high-throughput in vitro mutagenesis data.
In the context of therapeutic protein development, Deeptope provides:

– Epitope mapping:
• Equally reliable data whether the epitope is conformational or linear
• Economies of scale, with the possibility to use the same antigen mono-mutant library for several antibodies
• A short time frame (4 to 6 weeks)

– Paratope mapping:
• In vitro functional data
• Accuracy to the nearest amino acid
• Comprehensive, reliable, robust and reproducible results
• Prediction of cross-reactivity and selectivity
• A short time frame (4 to 6 weeks)

– Optimization:
• A 360° screening, via the identification of all mutations of interest
• A simultaneous, multi-parametric process that allows the identification of an optimized sequence as well as the associated family of variants (IP protection)
• Fast (4 to 6 weeks), definitive and comprehensive results

Thanks to its services, Deeptope’s clients optimize development costs by derisking their programs at the best cost/duration ratio:

1) Through the evaluation of a large number of leads to choose one according to criteria specific to the biology of the target, freedom to operate, cross-reactivity, selectivity, and other factors

2) By obtaining an optimized lead ready for clinical trials and reinforcing antibody patentability by describing the epitope and paratope and protecting a sequence and a family of associated variants

CONTACT INFORMATION

Fabian Quero

Co-Founder – Admin & Bus Dev

Orsay, France

fabien.quero@deeptope.com

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Medincell

Medincell

Pharma, Biotech

Public – $231M raised

Created in 2002

51-200 employees inclunding in the USA

Impacting Global Health with Purposeful Innovation

Medincell is a clinical- and commercial-stage biopharmaceutical licensing company developing long-acting injectable treatments across multiple therapeutic areas. Its innovative treatments are designed to ensure adherence to medical prescriptions, enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of medicines, and reduce their environmental impact.

These treatments combine active pharmaceutical ingredients with Medincell’s proprietary BEPO® / BEPO® Star technologies, which enable controlled drug delivery at therapeutic levels for several days, weeks, or months following a subcutaneous or local injection of a small, fully bioresorbable depot.

Risperidone LAI was the first treatment based on BEPO® technology to receive FDA approval, initially for schizophrenia in April 2023, and subsequently for Bipolar I Disorder in October 2025. It is marketed in the United States by Teva under the brand name UZEDY®. Medincell’s risperidone LAI was also approved for schizophrenia in Canada and South Korea in 2025.

A New Drug Application (NDA) for Olanzapine LAI as a once-monthly treatment for schizophrenia in adults was submitted to the U.S. FDA in December 2025 by Medincell’s partner, Teva. The U.S. FDA accepted Teva’s NDA for Olanzapine LAI on February 20, 2026.

Medincell’s investigational pipeline includes numerous innovative therapeutic candidates in various stages of development, from formulation to Phase 3 clinical trials. Medincell collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies and foundations to advance global health through new treatment options.

Headquartered in Montpellier, France, Medincell employs over 140 people representing more than 25 nationalities.

UZEDY® is a trademark of Teva Pharmaceuticals. Medincell’s BEPO® technology is licensed to Teva as SteadyTeq™, a trademark of Teva Pharmaceuticals.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sébastien Enault

Chief Business Officer

Montpellier, France

sebastien.enault@medincell.com

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DOLINNOV

DOLINNOV

Biotech

Series A – $25.5M to be raised

Created in 2024

6-10 employees

Revolutionizing pain treatment

Dolinnov develops a first-in-class non-opioid therapy for chronic pain, one of the largest unmet medical needs worldwide. Despite recent progress, current approaches targeting single ion channels (Nav1.7, Nav1.8) face key limitations due to redundancy, as other channels can compensate over time, limiting long-term efficacy.

Dolinnov addresses this challenge by targeting a novel and highly differentiated peripheral mechanism. Instead of blocking ion channels, Dolinnov modulates a key regulator of neuronal excitability using lipid-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide (L-ASO) technology to selectively target the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), where chronic pain originates.

This approach enables the reduction of pathological nerve activity while preserving normal sensory function. Dolinnov’s lead candidate, DOL-001, has demonstrated strong efficacy across multiple in vivo pain models, with a long-lasting effect and robust translational potential supported by human DRG expression and mechanistic data.

By targeting ion pumps rather than ion channels, Dolinnov offers a precise, peripheral, non-opioid alternative that avoids central nervous system toxicity and overcomes the limitations of current analgesics.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Grégoire Serra

CEO

Montpellier, France

gregoire.serra@dolinnov.com

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THEA OPEN INNOVATION

THEA OPEN INNOVATION

Pharma, Medtech

Created in 1995

500+ employees with US Affiliate: Thea Pharma Inc., MA (US)

Identifying, Evaluating and Supporting the Most Innovative Developments in Eye Care

Théa Open Innovation (TOI) is the external innovation unit of Laboratoires Théa, a family-owned, independent company fully dedicated to ophthalmology, operating in 75 countries including North America. Its mission is to identify and support the most promising developments in eye care, regardless of technology, mainly through licensing agreements.

TOI provides:
– Funding to reach human proof of concept
– Deep expertise in clinical development, regulatory approval, market access, and commercialization
– A collaborative model where partners retain full control of their project

TOI is actively seeking collaborations with startups, investors, incubators, and academic teams working in the ophthalmology field. Its focus is on projects that have a lead asset or prototype and early efficacy data (e.g., proof of concept in animal models), and are looking for an industrial partner to accelerate their development.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Antoine Joyaux

Business Development Manager

Waltham, MA, USA

antoine.joyaux@theaopeninnovation.com

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MABQI

MABQI

Biotech

Created in 2017

11-20 employees

Unlocking the power of functional antibody-based therapies

MABQI is a biotech company specializing in the discovery and development of next-generation innovative antibodies and immunotherapies.

Its LiteMab© Antibody Discovery Studio integrates a suite of synthetic fully human libraries with an AI-powered display platform. The innovative LiteMab Sense platform specializes in pH-sensitive binders, optimizing therapeutic safety and efficacy by activating selectively in tumor or acidic microenvironments.

MABQI is advancing a targeted oncology pipeline leveraging its LiteMab© platform, featuring first-in-class and best-in-class highly developable antibodies- some with pH-sensitive features—spanning antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), multispecific antibodies, and T-cell engagers to address critical unmet needs in solid and hematological tumors.

MABQI also welcomes research collaborations with biopharma partners on antibody discovery and maturation programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sylvain Yon

CEO

Grabels, France

sylvain.yon@mabqi.com

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