Curadel, LLC

Worcester, MA · Medtech · Private

ZW800-1, a novel zwitterionic near-infrared fluorophore molecule for surgical imaging

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · curadel.com

Sector: Medtech
Headquarters: Worcester, MA
Total capital: $10M

Federal grants: $10M; 6 awards · 2016–2022; Rank in peer group#5 of 41
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
Granted patents: 8; 10 pending · first 2018; Rank in peer group#5 of 41

Capital timeline

Latest events

May 2022Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · ZW800-1: The 1st Zwitterionic NIR Fluorophore for Cancer Imaging & Ureter Mapping$808K
May 2021Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · ZW800-1: The 1st Zwitterionic NIR Fluorophore for Cancer Imaging & Ureter Mapping$1.6M
Jun 2020Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · ZW800-1: The 1st Zwitterionic NIR Fluorophore for Cancer Imaging and Ureter Mapping$4M
Jun 2020Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · ZW800-1: The 1st Zwitterionic NIR Fluorophore for Cancer Imaging & Ureter Mapping$1.6M
Nov 2017Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · ZW800-1: The 1st Zwitterionic NIR Fluorophore for Cancer Imaging & Ureter Mapping$989K
Dec 2016Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · ZW800-1: The 1st Zwitterionic NIR Fluorophore for Cancer Imaging & Ureter Mapping$989K

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Standing among 41 peers

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Medtech · Molecule

Federal grants#5 · top 12%
Granted patents#5 · top 12%
Linked publications#2 · top 5%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 8 granted of 18

Sep 5, 2023GrantedMicro Cmos Scopes For Medical ImagingUSPTOUS 11,744,439
Jul 12, 2022GrantedMicro Cmos Scopes For Medical ImagingUSPTOUS 11,382,487
Apr 27, 2021GrantedRange-finding In Optical ImagingUSPTOUS 10,986,999

Show all 18 patent records

Micro Cmos Scopes For Medical ImagingSep 5, 2023 · US 11,744,439Granted
Micro Cmos Scopes For Medical ImagingJul 12, 2022 · US 11,382,487Granted
Range-finding In Optical ImagingApr 27, 2021 · US 10,986,999Granted
Method Of Measuring Plant Nutrient Transport Using Near-infrared ImagingDec 1, 2020 · US 10,852,236Granted
Masking Approach For Imaging Multi-peak Fluorophores By An Imaging SystemJun 23, 2020 · US 10,694,117Granted
Tissue Identification By An Imaging System Using Color InformationMar 3, 2020 · US 10,580,130Granted
Ball Joint With Electronic BrakingDec 5, 2019 · Application 16429258Pending
Fluorescence Histo-tomography (fht) Systems And MethodsFeb 19, 2019 · US 10,209,242Granted
Method Of Preparing DiaminophenothiaziniumOct 2, 2018 · US 10,087,153Granted
Method of Preparing DiaminophenothiaziniumApplication 62271507Pending
Masking Approach For Imaging Multi-peak Fluorophores By An Imaging SystemApplication PCTUS2019036002Pending
Ball Joint With Electronic BrakingApplication 62680477Pending
Range-finding In Optical ImagingApplication PCTUS2018029736Pending
Micro Cmos Scopes For Medical ImagingApplication 62651921Pending
Tissue Identification By An Imaging System Using Color InformationApplication PCTUS2018022840Pending
Method Of Measuring Plant Nutrient Transport Using Near-infrared ImagingApplication 62557432Pending
Range-finding In Optical ImagingApplication 62490924Pending
Fluorescence Histo-tomography (fht) Systems And MethodsApplication PCTUS2016049708Pending

Recent research by its founders

Zwitterionic [Gd-(DOTA)] MRI Probes: Influence of Sulfobetaine Linker Length on Relaxivity20260 cites
Zwitterionic Mn(III)-Tetraphenyl Porphyrins: Water-Soluble MRI Contrast Agents with High Relaxivity20260 cites
Zwitterionic Mn(III)‐Tetraphenyl Porphyrins: Water‐Soluble MRI Contrast Agents with High Relaxivity20260 cites

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Regulatory activity · Medtech

Sector-level, not company-level

07 Jul 2026New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
30 Jun 2026Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
30 Jun 2026Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
29 Jun 2026Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
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26 Jun 2026Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration

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Sources

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