Top Life Sciences Startups in 2024

TrialSpark is transforming the way new medical treatments are brought to market. We’re a technology company that runs end-to-end clinical trials through a network of our own TrialSpark-operated trial sites, making the entire lifecycle of clinical trials more efficient, accessible, and patient-centric. We're growing quickly and would love to have you join us!

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products.

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that are better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians. Our mission is a reimagined veterinary care experience with a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free. Small Door opened its flagship in the West Village in 2020 and will open a second practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with a goal of 25 locations by 2025. In building Small Door, we’ve partnered with beloved consumer companies like Warby Parker, Sweetgreen, and Casper to establish our brand and we’re also working with the founders of One Medical Group and CityMD along with people like Temple Grandin to create our experience.

Wellist partners with hospitals that truly care about the patient experience to personally guide families to the support they need - from non-medical support services, to hospital resources and information, and personal social support. Our patient and caregiver engagement programs amplify the compassionate care delivered by front line staff to drive patient satisfaction, optimize staff productivity and address barriers to adherence across the care continuum. Wellist’s outstanding contributions have been recognized by organizations including MassTLC (Most Innovative Technology of the Year – Healthcare), Rock Health (Top 50 in Digital Health honoree, Diversity Leadership), American Business Awards (Company of the Year, Silver Stevie – Health Products and Service) and BostInno (50onFire, Health and Medicine winner).

connectRN is a tech enabled platform connecting nurses and aides with opportunities to improve their work life. We believe nurses and aides are the backbone of the healthcare system, and deserve to be rewarded, respected, and recognized for their contributions. Our platform offers career development resources, flexible shift offerings, and the opportunity to participate in a supportive community of peer professionals. By using technology to bring nurses together, we empower healthcare workers to take control of their careers and their futures. connectRN was conceived by a nurse to empower clinicians at every experience level. Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., connectRN serves the American healthcare sector. To learn more about our platform, please visit connectrn.com.

Apeel uses materials that exist in the peels, seeds, and pulp of all fruits and vegetables to create a protective extra peel that seals moisture in and keeps oxygen out. That means our produce stays fresh, nutritious, and delicious twice as long. It also means less produce goes to waste throughout the supply chain—from grower to retailer to consumers at home. Less waste for you means less waste for the planet and a more abundant future for us all.

Quartzy is the world’s leading lab management solution for small- and medium-sized R&D organizations. Customers can manage their inventory, streamline purchasing communications, and consolidate ordering all in one place. Thousands of labs at pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies as well as hospitals hospitals and academic centers use Quartzy every day improve their requisitioning and procurement processes. Because the requisitioning process is linked to the Quartzy inventory, users know exactly where things are and when to order more. Quartzy also adds value to the suppliers in this large market by helping them reach their customers more effectively. This combination of a software platform plus a digital distributor results in a powerful and extremely convenient user experience that helps researchers focus on their research and accelerates the pace of scientific discovery.

Color makes data-driven health programs such as clinical genetics accessible, convenient, and cost-effective for everyone. Color partners with leading health systems, premier employers, and national health initiatives around the world including the million-person All of Us program by the National Institutes of Health. Rock Health has recognized Color as the “Best Digital Health Company to Work For.” We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that helps make precision health programs accessible, convenient, and cost effective for everyone. For more information about Color, visit color.com.

H1 was built by scientists for scientists. We empower stakeholders at healthcare and life science companies to make smarter scientific decisions by providing access to critical data through an intuitive interface. Working with some of the largest and most influential global life science organizations, H1 provides insight into thought leaders, scholarly content, academics, and healthcare professionals with much more on the way.

Marigold Health uses novel natural language processing to integrate text-based peer support groups with substance use and behavioral health care, giving stigmatized patients 24/7 access to personalized care, while allowing existing care managers and peer coaches to see a 10x gain in patient capacity.