Fortitude Biomedicines

United States - Boston, Massachusetts

• 28/01/2026
• Seed
• $13,000,000

Fortitude Biomedicines is a private biotechnology company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, pioneering next-generation immune cell targeting biologics and an antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) platform powered by proprietary molecular glue payloads. By integrating the precision targeting of ADCs with the catalytic power of targeted protein degradation, the company is developing transformative therapies with the potential to expand the therapeutic window of ADCs, overcome resistance mechanisms, and unlock new target space. Leveraging a robust discovery engine and an experienced team of drug hunters, Fortitude is building a differentiated pipeline of biologics and ADCs aimed at delivering meaningful benefits to patients with high unmet medical need.

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Jesse ChenFounder

United States - Greater Boston

Jesse is the Founder, President and CEO of Fortitude Biomedicines. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded both TRIANA Biomedicines and Avilar Therapeutics. Before launching Fortitude, he served as Chief Technology Officer at TRIANA Biomedicines. Jesse brings nearly two decades of discovery research and management experience, spanning early discovery through preclinical development. He previously served as an entrepreneur-in-residence for RA Capital Management. Prior to joining RA Capital, he was Senior Director of Discovery at Kymera Therapeutics, responsible for building the company’s industry-leading targeted protein degradation platform and pipeline. Jesse held roles of increasing responsibility at Moderna Therapeutics and Millennium Pharmaceuticals, leading efforts to developing novel platforms and discovery programs.

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