Ternary Therapeutics targets “undruggable” proteins with AI-designed molecular glues, raising €4.1 million

March 16, 2026 at 04:49 PM UTC
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Ternary Therapeutics targets “undruggable” proteins with AI-designed molecular glues, raising €4.1 million

London-based Ternary Therapeutics has secured €4.1 million in seed funding to advance its AI platform for designing novel medicines, specifically targeting "undruggable" proteins with molecular glues. This development signifies a crucial step in democratizing the drug discovery process, moving it from serendipitous findings to a more systematic, engineering-led approach. The funding round, led by European venture firm daphni, underscores growing investor confidence in AI-driven biomedical innovation across the continent. Ternary's platform uniquely integrates physics-informed artificial intelligence with rapid experimental validation. This fusion allows for the intentional engineering of molecular glues, a class of therapeutics capable of interacting with proteins previously considered beyond the reach of conventional drug development. By treating drug discovery as an engineering challenge, the company aims to significantly accelerate the identification and design of promising therapeutic candidates, thereby revolutionizing treatment possibilities for a range of diseases. The investment in Ternary Therapeutics is part of a broader European trend, with recent funding rounds bolstering companies like Sable Bio, Graph Therapeutics, and Scripta Therapeutics, all leveraging AI for drug discovery and safety prediction. This collective €21.8 million in funding over 2025-2026 highlights Europe's burgeoning role as a hub for AI-enabled biotech, fostering an environment where computational power and biological understanding converge to address complex medical challenges and enhance digital sovereignty in critical scientific sectors.

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Published: March 16, 2026 at 04:49 PM UTC
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