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Nanospectra Biosciences Raises First Tranche of Series B-1 Funding Led by Sirtex Medical

Sep 08, 2020•about 5 years ago

Round Type

series b

Houston

Description

 Nanospectra Biosciences, Inc., a medical device company pioneering a novel use of nanomedicine for selective thermal ablation, today announced that it has closed on an initial $3 million in a Series B-1 financing with total approved capital of up to $6 million in the raise. The equity round was led by Sirtex Medical as a strategic investor with additional participation from existing and new investors. Sirtex is a leading U.S. based provider of targeted liver cancer therapies via their proprietary SIR-Spheres® Y-90 microspheres with global operations

Company Information

Company

Nanospectra Biosciences

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Nanospectra Biosciences is a privately-held medical device company, pioneering the patient-centric use of nanomedicine for selective thermal ablation. AuroLase®, the company's lead product, is the first ultra-focal therapy for prostate cancer. Nanospectra's ultra-focal approach maximizes treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects associated with current treatments, including surgery, radiation, and alternative focal therapies. Implementing a multi-prong growth strategy, Nanospectra is focusing on clinical advancements, exclusive partnering agreements and ongoing research and development. Nanospectra's technology development has been funded to date by a series of grants, private equity investments and corporate partnerships.

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