# Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mimetogen-pharmaceuticals

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.mimetogen.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.9M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 18, 2011)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing synthetic neurotrophin mimetics to address unmet medical needs in ocular health, particularly for dry eye disease.Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals Inc. specializes in creating innovative treatments for ocular surface diseases. The company's lead product, tavilermide, is undergoing multi-center Phase 3 clinical trials. In July 2013, they raised USD 800,000 from Medwell Capital, marking their most recent funding round. Mimetogen has completed 5 deals since its inception.Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of synthetic neurotrophin mimetics, focusing on tavilermide (formerly MIM-D3), which aims to treat dry eye disease (DED). This product targets significant unmet medical needs and is currently evaluated in Phase 3 clinical studies in the United States. The company also investigates treatments for degenerative retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, mainly serving healthcare providers like ophthalmologists and specialized clinics.Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals operates under a clinical development framework, generating revenue through partnerships and collaborations in the biopharmaceutical sector. Their revenue model includes clinical trial agreements and licensing arrangements, which may involve milestone payments as tavilermide progresses through clinical phases and potentially reaches market approval. Revenue generation is expected from direct sales to healthcare providers or distribution partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies, utilizing strategies like upfront fees and ongoing royalties.Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 800,000 raised in July 2013 to further advance tavilermide through its clinical trials and aim for market entry. The company is also exploring expansion into additional geographic regions, with a particular focus on increasing its presence in North America and potentially international markets following successful clinical outcomes. The funding will support ongoing clinical studies and the development of new therapeutic options for ocular health.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 18, 2011, $0.9M — Medwell Capital
- Series B, Feb 25, 2011, $1.1M — VIMAC Ventures, Inovia Capital, Medwell Capital, MSBi Valorisation
- Series A, Mar 23, 2006 — VIMAC Ventures, Inovia Capital
- Seed, Nov 28, 2005, $0.8M — Inovia Capital

## Investors

- Inovia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inovia-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- VIMAC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vimac-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Medwell Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/medwell-capital) — Series B
- MSBi Valorisation — Series B