Yechezkel Barenholz

Professor and co-inventor of Doxil, a nano-drug for cancer treatment, and founder of multiple Israeli biotech startups.

Angel Investor Active Jerusalem, Israel
Last updated 2026-07-20
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Professor Yechezkel Barenholz is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Israel. He is a world-renowned expert in drug delivery systems and nanotechnology, best known as a key inventor of Doxil, the first FDA-approved nano-drug for cancer treatment. He has co-invented over 55 granted patents and founded six Israeli medical startups: NasVax (now Therapix), Moebius Medical, PolyPid, LipoCureRx, Ayana Pharma, and Re-BioticR. His research focuses on the development of liposome-based nanomedicines for treating cancer, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, bacterial infections, and osteoarthritis.

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What is Yechezkel Barenholz's primary investment focus by sector?
Yechezkel Barenholz primarily focuses on the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with all of his known portfolio companies operating within this area.
Can you name some of Yechezkel Barenholz's portfolio companies?
Yechezkel Barenholz's portfolio includes Ayana Pharma, which develops liposomal drugs for cancer treatment, and LipoCure, focused on liposome-based nano drugs.
When did Yechezkel Barenholz make his most recent disclosed investment?
Yechezkel Barenholz's most recent disclosed investment occurred in September 2017.
What was the funding stage and amount for LipoCure?
LipoCure secured an $8M A Round investment, with Yechezkel Barenholz participating.
What kind of companies does Ayana Pharma develop?
Ayana Pharma, a portfolio company of Yechezkel Barenholz, develops liposomal drugs for cancer treatment.
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