On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2020. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Lucas ↗
In their words
if people don't know about you they're not going to apply and if they're not going to apply you don't go tell their friends about you
the hardest part of building a startup is building the team and it's also one of most important parts because if you build a great team a lot of the other parts of the startup become a lot easier
I went and I called software engineers in Toronto who weren't willing to apply and I said please just talk to me about what you're looking for and why do you love about what the place you're working out today
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
What does ProteinQure do?
It designs protein-based therapeutics — peptides and antibodies — using machine learning and molecular simulation, and takes its own candidates toward the clinic.
Who founded ProteinQure?
Lucas Siow with Tomas Babej, Chris Ing and Mark Fingerhuth, in 2017 in Toronto.
How much has ProteinQure raised?
An $11-million Series A announced in May 2025 from Heron Rock Fund, Golden Ventures and Kensington Capital, bringing total funding to about $16 million.