Arecor
Private Company
Total funding raised: $52.5M
Overview
Arecor is a UK-based biopharma company utilizing its Arestat® formulation technology to create superior drug products in diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases. The company has a dual strategy: advancing its own clinical-stage pipeline of next-generation insulins and developing an oral peptide delivery platform, while also generating revenue through technology licensing partnerships. With one partnered product already on the market generating royalties and a robust intellectual property portfolio, Arecor aims to improve patient outcomes through enhanced drug delivery.
Technology Platform
Arestat® technology platform: a formulation science platform used to enhance the stability, concentration, delivery route (e.g., IV to SC, oral peptides), and performance of biologics, peptides, antibodies, and vaccines.
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Competitive Landscape
Arecor competes in the diabetes drug delivery space against large insulin manufacturers (Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Eli Lilly) and biotech firms developing novel formulations. Its Arestat® platform also competes with other drug formulation and delivery technology companies. Differentiation is based on demonstrated stability and performance enhancements and a strong IP portfolio.