PhotoniCare, Inc.
Durham, NC · Founded 2013 · CIK 0001645671 · Medtech · Private
TOMi Scope, a handheld optical imaging device for middle ear diagnosis with integrated machine learning for image guidance and diagnostic classification
photonicare.com →- Grants
- $11M
- 11 awards
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- $19M
- 8 Form D · Nov 2024
- 22 months since last filing
- Contracts
- —
- No federal contracts on record
- Patents
- 15
- 4 granted · 11 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓201420162018202020222024
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $250,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Quantitative Optical Assessment of Middle Ear Disease | $803,507 | |
| Federal grant | National Science Foundation · Phase I · SBIR Phase I: Simplified Pneumatic Otoscopy | $150,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Quantitative Optical Assessment of Middle Ear Disease | $739,334 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $751,206 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Clinical Evaluation of a New Middle Ear Diagnostic to Support FDA Regulatory Clearance | $2,214,711 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Clinical Evaluation of a New Middle Ear Diagnostic to Support FDA Regulatory Clearance | $1,126,043 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Clinical Evaluation of a New Middle Ear Diagnostic to Support FDA Regulatory Clearance | $1,088,668 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Development and Evaluation of a Machine Learning Approach to Interpret Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Middle Ear to Improve Antibiotic Management | $223,899 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Development and Evaluation of a Machine Learning Approach to Interpret Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Middle Ear to Improve Antibiotic Management | $223,899 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $260,800 | |
| Federal grant· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Deep Learning Approach to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy | $1,136,886 | |
| Federal grant· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Deep Learning Approach to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy | $2,152,584 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $6,276,106 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Deep Learning Approach to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy | $1,015,698 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $1,250,000 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $1,119,000 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $4,030,987 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $4,616,108 |
Federal grant · SBIR/STTRForm D · SEC
Peer position
| # | Company | Contracts | Disclosed equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1042 | BIOMEDICA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | — | $300K |
| 1043 | Lazurite Inc. | — | $9.1M |
| 1044 | 2nd Skull, Inc. | — | $3.0M |
| 1045 | PhotoniCare, Inc. | — | $19M |
| 1046 | Stryd, Inc. | — | $505K |
| 1047 | Kestrel Labs Inc | — | — |
| 1048 | KATHAROS, INC. | — | — |
Ranked on federal contract value rather than capital raised. The equity column is the comparison worth making — companies at the same procurement position often sit at very different points in their funding history.
Founders & Team
- Eric BensonExecutive Officer
- Stephen BoppartExecutive Officer
- Gary DurackDirector
- Pablo GonzalezDirector
- Dale GroganDirector
- Dr. Zishan HaroonDirector
- Zishan HaroonDirector
- Jeff HydarExecutive Officer
- Angela McFarlandExecutive Officer
- Steve MeyerDirector
- Ryan NolanDirector
- Christian RenaudinDirector
- Ryan SheltonDirector · Executive Officer
- Jon SoderbergDirector
- Jon SunthimerDirector
- Cary VanceDirector · Executive Officer
- Joel WeinsteinDirector
- Patrick ZellerDirector
Patents
- System For Multimodal Approach To Computer Assisted Diagnosis Of Otitis Media And Methods Of Useapplication
- Self-orienting Imaging Device And Methods Of Usegranted
- Otoscope Tip And Methods Of Usegranted
- Image Based Handheld Imager System And Methods Of Usegranted
- Otoscope Tip And Methods Of Usegranted
- Self-orienting Imaging Device And Methods Of Useapplication
- Image Based Handheld Imager System And Methods Of Useapplication
- Self-orientating Imaging Device And Methods Of Useapplication
- Otoscope Tip And Methods Of Useapplication
- Sensor Fusion System And Methods Of Useapplication
- Otoscope Tip And Methods Of Useapplication
- A Sensor Fusion System And Methods Of Useapplication
Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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