Bill Gates invests in computational drug discovery firm
Massachusetts-based Nimbus uses computational chemistry to identify drug candidates for ‘difficult-to-treat’ diseases including cancers, inflammatory disorders and metabolic conditions.
Nimbus announced the news as part of an extension to its first financing round, explaining that it “follows a $10m investment by Bill Gates in Schrödinger to accelerate R&D efforts.”
Chairman Bruce Booth explained that: “Their investment recognizes the unique opportunity Nimbus has to leverage Schrödinger’s 20-year technology investment with a virtually-integrated, globally distributed R&D approach.”
Nimbus established an exclusive partnership with Schrodinger in 2010, under which it has exclusive rights to use of customized software packages and support services.
