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MicroOptx
Early stage medical device company that leverages academic bioengineering
About MicroOptx
MicroOptx is a pioneering medical device company focused on developing advanced solutions for the treatment of glaucoma, a progressive eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss. The company's flagship product, the Beacon Aqueous Microshunt, is a state-of-the-art device designed to alleviate intraocular pressure by draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to the ocular surface. This innovative approach differentiates it from other devices that drain inward or into enclosed spaces, offering a potentially more effective treatment for patients with refractory glaucoma.
MicroOptx primarily serves ophthalmologists and their patients who suffer from glaucoma, particularly those for whom conventional treatments have proven inadequate. Operating in the medical device market, the company employs a business model that includes the development, manufacturing, and distribution of its proprietary devices. Revenue is generated through the sale of the Beacon Aqueous Microshunt to healthcare providers and medical institutions.
The company aims to set a new standard in glaucoma treatment, providing a solution that not only lowers intraocular pressure but also helps protect against further vision loss. By addressing the limitations of existing treatments, MicroOptx seeks to improve the quality of life for glaucoma patients and offer a more reliable option for physicians.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Maple Grove, United States
- Employees
- 13
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 53.6/100
- Industry
- Health, Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Insurance
- Sector
- Fintech, Hard Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2019 | $14M | $55M | Undisclosed | — |
| DEBT✓Debt | Nov 2017 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for MicroOptx is 180 monthly website visits, down 18.2% over the last three months. MicroOptx's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Other known investors1 additional known investor
HBM Partners
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