Intact Therapeutics
Smart gels for local drug delivery to the gut
Y CombinatorWinter 2019ActiveHealthcareTherapeuticsDrug DeliveryTherapeutics
What they do
Problem
Many gastrointestinal drugs are poorly delivered and absorbed in the digestive tract, limiting effectiveness for underserved GI disorders.
Solution
The company develops smart gel materials for localized drug delivery to the gut to improve drug absorption and therapeutic outcomes.
Who it's for
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies developing therapies for gastrointestinal disorders.
Founders
Ravi Pamnani
Founder/CEO
Passionate about intersection of health and technology.
Sidhartha Sinha
Founder
Company timeline
- Founded2015
- YC batchWinter 2019
- StatusActive
- Team size4 people
- LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA; Los Altos, CA, USA
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