The Column Group launches a novel ‘venture-biotech’ model, creating an integrated ecosystem to exclusively fund, discover, and develop single-asset biologic therapies.
"At TCG, we are committed to supporting our portfolio from inception to exit. This includes identifying key leadership early on and taking a hands-on approach to guide companies through critical growth phases. We collaborate with our portfolio to recruit top talent at every level, ensuring they have the expertise to thrive."
Carla Daniel|TCG Partner and Chief People Officer
"The TCG team is all about the science. They are pioneers – visionaries who believe in achieving unprecedented progress, while always being anchored in exemplary science."
Charles Zuker|TCG Science Partner
"TCG is really unique. They are deeply committed and have taught me how to build a company the right way. Members of their leadership team would come to our office weekly, and we talked every day. As a newly formed company, you really want an investor like that – it is exactly what we needed."
Cory Nicholas|CEO and Co-Founder, Neurona Therapeutics
"TCG is differentiated as a firm with deep fundamental scientific principles. They support strong scientifically-driven teams taking big innovative leaps towards changes for patients."
Brian Wong|CEO RAPT Therapeutics; TCG Venture Partner
"There are a lot of medicines that never would have moved forward, that never would have made it to the clinic – or to a patient – if not for TCG. They have the expertise to know when to lean in, investing in smart people and creative science, and it has paid off."
John Josey|TCG Venture Partner; former CEO and President, Peloton Therapeutics
"TCG is a sophisticated biotech investor. They understand that scientific breakthroughs take time and resilience, and they have always been there for us even during tough times. They are visionary and have the courage to invest in transformative science that may take years to execute."
Stig Hansen|Former Co-Founder and CEO, Carmot Therapeutics; current Co-Founder, CEO and President, Kimia Therapeutics
"The TCG team is highly committed to company formation and great science, but more importantly, they are dedicated to mentoring CEOs. As a first-time CEO, TCG promised to stand by me, the company and the science, and to help get it funded. They did just that and then some."
Richard Heyman|Former Co-Founder and CEO of Aragon Pharmaceuticals, former Founder and CEO of Seragon Pharmaceuticals
"The Swanson Fellowship is a launchpad for anyone seeking to establish themselves as a lifelong leader in biotech. TCG empowers early-career individuals with unparalleled resources, mentorship, and access to the academic and industry networks required to build transformative drug development enterprises."