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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starget Pharma | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| KAHR | Oct 2025 | Series B | Lead |
| Starget Pharma | Oct 2024 | Series A Extension | Lead |
| March Biosciences | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Nectin Therapeutics | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Ross Barrett
General Partner
Jaime Aguirre
Partner
Jennifer Preis Pou
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.