Cancer Focus Fund
Overview
The firm prefers to invest in cancer therapies at or near the FDA Phase 1 or Phase 2 human clinical trial regimen. The firm is established in partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cancer focus fund is an oncology-focused investment fund which invests in compelling cancer therapies at or near the FDA Phase 1 or Phase 2 human clinical trial regimen. The fund offers business, management, IP, clinical, scientific and regulatory support through experienced and proven professionals. At the Cancer Focus Fund, we invest in promising therapies in late preclinical development through Phase I and Phase Ib/II clinical trials. Our objective is to provide support to accelerate the development of these therapeutics together with the clinical trials expertise and infrastructure of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| March Biosciences | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| KAHR Medical | Jan 2026 | VC Round | Lead |
| Eisbach Bio GmbH | Mar 2024 | VC Round | Lead |
| Nectin Therapeutics | May 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Starget Pharma | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Ross Barrett
General Partner
Jaime Aguirre
Partner
Jennifer Preis Pou
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Cancer Focus Fund based?
Cancer Focus Fund is headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
When was Cancer Focus Fund founded?
Cancer Focus Fund was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Cancer Focus Fund have?
Cancer Focus Fund has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cancer Focus Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include March Biosciences, KAHR Medical, Eisbach Bio GmbH, Nectin Therapeutics, Starget Pharma.
What was Cancer Focus Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Cancer Focus Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Starget Pharma in 2026.
What sectors does Cancer Focus Fund focus on?
Cancer Focus Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Cancer Focus Fund focus on?
Cancer Focus Fund typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Cancer Focus Fund's AUM?
Cancer Focus Fund's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.