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PharmNovo
PharmNovo AB is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing safe and effective drugs for neuropathic pain
About PharmNovo
PharmNovo AB is a clinical phase pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of drugs targeting neuropathic pain. Founded in 2008 by Bengt von Mentzer, a former drug discovery group leader at AstraZeneca, the company is committed to addressing the unmet needs in pain therapy. PharmNovo operates in the life sciences sector, focusing on creating safe and effective treatments that minimize the adverse effects commonly associated with conventional opioids. The company's business model revolves around advancing its lead compound, PN6047, through regulatory pathways, leveraging positive Phase I clinical trial results that demonstrate safety and tolerability. PharmNovo's market opportunity lies in the chronic pain segment, where there is a significant demand for novel therapeutic options. The company generates revenue through the development and potential commercialization of its drug candidates, aiming to serve patients suffering from chronic neuropathic pain. Key collaborations, such as the one with AstraZeneca, have been instrumental in PharmNovo's journey, providing a foundation for its proprietary drug development efforts. Keywords: neuropathic pain, clinical phase, pharmaceutical, chronic pain, drug development, PN6047, safety, tolerability, AstraZeneca, regulatory pathways.
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- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Lund Municipality, Sweden
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Karolinska Development
Polynom Investment
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