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Sift Biosciences closes an oversubscribed $3.7M Pre-Seed round led by Freeflow Ventures and Lifespan Vision Ventures to advance its T-cell immunotherapy platform.

PRIVATEFeb 18, 2026

Amount Raised

$3.7 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

CaliforniaBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Investors

Valuence VenturesEisai InnovationSBI US Gateway FundFreeflow VenturesLifespan Vision Ventures

Description

Sift Biosciences has secured $3.7M in Pre-Seed financing to develop next-generation peptide immunotherapies. The funding was co-led by Freeflow Ventures and Lifespan Vision Ventures, with other participants. This financing will help demonstrate proof-of-concept for their innovative platform. The aim is to address treatment gaps in immunologically 'cold' solid tumors.

Quick answer

Sift Biosciences raised $3.7 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated February 18, 2026. Investors: Valuence Ventures, Eisai Innovation, SBI US Gateway Fund, Freeflow Ventures and Lifespan Vision Ventures. Sift Biosciences is based in California, United States.

How much did Sift Biosciences raise?
Sift Biosciences raised $3.7 Million in a Pre-Seed round on February 18, 2026.
Who invested in Sift Biosciences?
Valuence Ventures, Eisai Innovation, SBI US Gateway Fund, Freeflow Ventures and Lifespan Vision Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Sift Biosciences do?
Sift Biosciences is a preclinical immunotherapy company developing “T-cell booster” peptides designed to amplify immune responses in cancers and other immune diseases where current therapies fail.
Where is Sift Biosciences based and how big is it?
Sift Biosciences is based in California, United States.

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  • Sonire Therapeutics raised $18M (Series A) on March 31, 2026.
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  • Marvel Biosciences raised $476K (Grant) on March 30, 2026.
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Company Information

Company

Sift Biosciences

Location

California, United States

About

Sift Biosciences is a preclinical immunotherapy company developing “T-cell booster” peptides designed to amplify immune responses in cancers and other immune diseases where current therapies fail. Founded in 2024 as a UC Berkeley spin-out, Sift combines AI, metagenomics, and high-throughput immune profiling to identify peptides capable of harnessing pre-existing immune memory for faster, safer, and more effective treatments. The company’s initial focus is on gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers, with an expanding pipeline in autoimmunity.

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