Standish M. Fleming

Kémia, Inc. discovered and developed novel small molecule therapeutics for inflammation, cancer, HIV, diabetes and bone diseases. The firm specialized in the fields of medicinal and analytical chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical development. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ambit Biosciences Corp. develops pharmaceutical drugs. It engages in discovery, development and commercialization of small-molecule kinase inhibitors for the treatment of cancer. The firm provides drug to treat unmet medical needs in oncology, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded on May 17, 2000 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a drug discovery and development company pursuing untapped sources of chemical diversity through identifying drug candidates derived from marine microbes. Nereus' discovery portfolio also includes additional drug candidates for oncology, inflammation, and infectious diseases. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Gryphon Therapeutics, Inc. develops and produces protein therapeutics. Its products combine chemically synthesized protein backbones with polyethylene glycols, such as molecules to create potent medications. Gryphon Therapeutics was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA

Forward Ventures Services LLC (Forward Ventures ) is a venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Standish M. Fleming and Ivor Royston. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

AriZeke Pharmaceuticals, Inc. delivers therapeutic proteins and genes. The company's products are used in treatment of disorders which are caused by various bacteria. It is located in San Diego, CA.

CONNECT creates and scales companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. It creates an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources. The organization was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Viracta Subsidiary, Inc. engages in the development of proprietary viral gene activation therapy to address cancers associated with the Epstein-Barr virus. Its platform is designed as a targeted approach to treat a range of viral-associated cancers and other serious diseases. The company was founded by Ronald J. Berenson, Douglas V. Faller, George C. Hillman, Thalia Papayannopoulou, Susan P. Perrine, George Stamatoyannopoulos, and Robert Williams and is headquartered in Cardiff, CA.