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Accipiter Biosciences

De novo protein therapies for complex diseases

Founded2025
HQSeattle, WA
StagePreclinical
Total Funding$12.7M
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Overview

Accipiter Biosciences designs de novo multi-specific protein therapeutics using AI from David Baker's Institute for Protein Design. The company creates entirely new proteins that bind multiple cellular targets simultaneously, enabling novel mechanisms of action against complex diseases. Accipiter emerged from stealth in November 2025 with a $330M+ Pfizer deal and a Kite Pharma partnership already in place.

Focus areas

Generative Chemistry, Antibody Design, Platform


Funding

$12.7M

Total raised

Seed2025-11

$12.7M

Led by Takeda, Flying Fish Partners

Notable investors

Takeda · Flying Fish Partners · Washington Research Foundation · Columbus Venture Partners


Technology

Proprietary computational methods from UW Institute for Protein Design to create de novo proteins that bind multiple cellular targets simultaneously. Platform enables in silico design-to-lab validation in under 2 months.

Platforms & Tools
De novo protein designMulti-specific protein engineering

Leadership

Matthew Bick

CEO & Co-Founder

7+ years in David Baker's lab; former Senior Director at Neoleukin Therapeutics


Partnerships
PfizerDe novo protein therapeutics for undisclosed targets
$330M+2025
Kite Pharma (Gilead)Protein therapeutics for cell therapy
2025

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