Razor Genomics

Razor Genomics

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Private Company

Total funding raised: $2.5M

Overview

Razor Genomics, founded in 2009 and based in Nashville, TN, has developed and commercialized the RiskReveal™ molecular stratification test for early-stage, non-squamous NSCLC. The test analyzes a 14-gene signature from tumor tissue to predict recurrence risk, with clinical evidence suggesting it outperforms standard clinicopathological criteria in identifying high-risk patients. By providing a more precise risk assessment, Razor Genomics seeks to address a critical unmet need in the post-surgical management of lung cancer, potentially enabling personalized adjuvant therapy decisions to improve survival rates. The company operates as a commercial-stage diagnostics provider, offering the test through an out-of-network billing model with patient assistance programs.

OncologyLung Cancer

Technology Platform

14-gene expression signature analyzed via qPCR from FFPE tumor tissue to generate a molecular risk score for recurrence in early-stage NSCLC.

Funding History

2
Total raised:$2.5M
Seed$2M
Grant$500K

Opportunities

A significant unmet need exists in stratifying ~40,000 annual early-stage NSCLC patients for adjuvant therapy, as current methods are imprecise.
Clinical data suggests RiskReveal can identify high-risk patients who derive substantial benefit from chemotherapy, creating a strong value proposition for payers seeking to avoid ineffective treatment.
Expansion opportunities include validation in later disease stages or with newer adjuvant therapies (e.g., targeted agents, immunotherapy).

Risk Factors

Key risks include slow clinical adoption against established guidelines, challenges securing consistent insurance reimbursement as an out-of-network test, and competition from other prognostic assays or emerging technologies like liquid biopsy for MRD.
The company's reliance on a single product and its status as a private, likely venture-backed entity also pose financial and strategic risks.

Competitive Landscape

RiskReveal competes in the molecular prognostic test space for early-stage NSCLC. Direct competitors include Myriad Genetics' myPlan® Lung Cancer test and the Oncotype DX® Lung RS test, which also provide recurrence risk scores. The broader competitive set includes clinicopathological criteria (NCCN guidelines) and emerging circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) assays for minimal residual disease detection, which are gaining traction for post-surgical risk assessment.