MetP Pharma

MetP Pharma

Zug, Switzerland· Est.
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Private Company

Total funding raised: $4.2M

Overview

MetP Pharma is a private, platform-based biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing drug delivery via the intranasal route. Its core technology combines a proprietary semi-solid gel matrix (Silicum), a single-dose sterile applicator (Lecticula), and a scalable filling technology (Maxima) to enable efficient and targeted delivery of drugs, particularly to the central nervous system. The platform has demonstrated preclinical and clinical proof-of-concept, notably with testosterone, and is now being applied to high-value areas like GLP-1 agonists and other peptides for neurological conditions. MetP operates as both a technology licensor and an internal product developer.

NeurologyEndocrinologyMetabolic Disorders

Technology Platform

Patented, integrated nasal drug delivery platform consisting of Silicum (semi-solid gel matrix for sustained release), Lecticula (single-dose sterile applicator), and Maxima (scalable filling technology). Designed for systemic and direct nose-to-brain delivery of small molecules and biologics.

Funding History

2
Total raised:$4.2M
Grant$1.2M
Seed$3M

Opportunities

The rapid growth of the GLP-1 agonist market creates a timely opportunity to partner with large pharma to develop brain-enhanced versions for neurological benefits.
The unmet need for non-invasive, effective delivery of biologics to the CNS represents a vast and growing addressable market for its platform technology.

Risk Factors

Key risks include the technical and clinical uncertainty of consistent nose-to-brain delivery across different drug classes, high competition in the nasal delivery space, and reliance on securing partnerships or additional funding to advance internal programs through costly clinical trials.

Competitive Landscape

The nasal drug delivery space is competitive, with players like OptiNose (approved products) and Impel NeuroPharma focusing on neurology. MetP differentiates with its semi-solid gel formulation for sustained release and its fully integrated, scalable platform specifically designed for challenging biologics and direct CNS targeting.