Nanexa
NANEXA.STPrivate Company
Total funding raised: $17.6M
Overview
Nanexa is a clinical-stage biotech company on a mission to redefine injectable medicines through its unique nanoengineering platform, PharmaShell®. The company has achieved significant validation through strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Novo Nordisk and AstraZeneca and is progressing proprietary assets toward clinical proof-of-concept. Its dual business model combines internal pipeline development with high-value technology licensing, aiming to capture value in the expansive long-acting injectables market.
Technology Platform
PharmaShell® is a drug delivery platform that uses Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to apply ultra-thin, tunable inorganic coatings onto drug particles, enabling precise, sustained release over weeks to months from a single injection.
Pipeline
3| Drug | Indication | Stage | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEX-22A, a prolonged release formulation of liraglutide | Type 2 Diabetes | Phase 1 | |
| NEX-18a injection + Azacitidine Injection | Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) | Phase 1 | |
| NEX-20A | Multiple Myeloma | Phase 1 |
Funding History
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Risk Factors
Competitive Landscape
Nanexa competes with polymer-based depot technologies (e.g., MedinCell) and large pharma's internal capabilities. Its primary differentiation is the unique, atomic-level precision of its ALD-based PharmaShell® coating, which offers potential advantages in drug loading and release profile control.
Company Timeline
Founded in Uppsala, Sweden
IPO — $8.2M
Grant: $650.0K
Grant: $500.0K