Zaia Ventures

Zaia Ventures is a biotechnology venture studio based in Pasadena, California, focused on the creation and development of next-generation biologics companies. Founded by the leadership team of Xencor, the firm utilizes deep expertise in protein engineering to identify and incubate high-impact therapeutic opportunities. Zaia Ventures provides the necessary infrastructure, including seed capital and strategic management, to advance early-stage scientific concepts toward clinical validation. The studio primarily targets the development of novel protein-based modalities to address complex diseases in oncology and other therapeutic areas. By operating at the intersection of academic innovation and industrial drug discovery, Zaia Ventures streamlines the path to commercializing breakthrough biologics.