Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
Overview
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is a state agency that funds cancer research in Texas. CPRIT's goal is to expedite innovation in cancer research and product development, and to enhance access to evidence-based prevention programs throughout the state. CPRIT is the largest state cancer research investment in the history of the US and one of the largest cancer research and prevention programs in the world.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OncoNano Medicine | Oct 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| March Biosciences | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Dialectic Therapeutics | Aug 2021 | Grant | Lead |
| ImmunoGenesis | Dec 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Emtora Biosciences | May 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) based?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.
When was Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) founded?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) was founded in 2007.
How many portfolio companies does Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) have?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OncoNano Medicine, March Biosciences, Dialectic Therapeutics, ImmunoGenesis, Emtora Biosciences.
What was Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)'s most recent investment shown here?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ImmunoGenesis in 2025.
What sectors does Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) focus on?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) focus on?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)'s AUM?
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)'s assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.