MediWound
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Overview
MediWound is an Israeli biotech company with a mission to deliver innovative, cost-effective enzymatic solutions for severe burn care and hard-to-heal wounds. Its key achievement is the global regulatory approval and commercialization of NexoBrid, an orphan biologic for burn eschar removal, including recent FDA approval in December 2023. The company's strategy leverages a fully integrated, vertically operational model—spanning R&D, cGMP manufacturing, and targeted commercialization—to advance its core bromelain-based platform into large chronic wound markets, with EscharEx currently in Phase 3 trials.
Technology Platform
Proprietary platform based on proteolytic enzymes enriched from the bromelain family, enabling selective enzymatic debridement that targets non-viable tissue while preserving healthy tissue.
Pipeline
11| Drug | Indication | Stage | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| NexoBrid + Gel Vehicle | Thermal Burns | Phase 3 | |
| NexoBrid | Thermal Burns | Phase 3 | |
| EscharEx (EX-03) + Placebo (Gel vehicle) | Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU) | Phase 3 | |
| DGD | Burn | Phase 3 | |
| EscharEx (5% EX-02 formulation) + Gel Vehicle + Non-surgical... | Venous Leg Ulcer | Phase 2 |
Funding History
3FDA Approved Drugs
1Opportunities
Risk Factors
Competitive Landscape
In burns, NexoBrid competes primarily with traditional surgical debridement, holding an advantage with its selective, non-surgical approach and orphan drug status. In chronic wounds, EscharEx will face competition from various debridement methods (surgical, autolytic, mechanical, other biologicals), requiring robust data to demonstrate superior efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
Company Timeline
Founded in Yavne, Israel
Series A: $8.0M
Series B: $15.0M
IPO — $35.0M
FDA Approval: NEXOBRID