Equator Therapeutics
We are developing a drug to burn calories and increase metabolism…
Y CombinatorWinter 2020ActiveHealthcareTherapeuticsBiotechTherapeutics
What they do
Problem
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are widespread metabolic disorders driven by an imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure that existing drugs do not adequately address.
Solution
The company is developing a drug that increases metabolism and burns calories by inducing mitochondrial heat production.
Who it's for
Patients with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes treated by healthcare providers.
Founders
Liliya Khasin
Founder
Yuriy Kirichok
Founder
Jonah Sinick
Founder
Company timeline
- YC batchWinter 2020
- StatusActive
- Team size2 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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