Orthomimetics

About:

Orthomimetics develops bio-material products such as Chondromimetic, which is used in treating underlying tissues and bone defects.

Top Investors: Schroders, Goldman Sachs, Oxford Capital, Sloane Robinson

Description:

Orthomimetics was founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Its products are based on a leading collagen biomaterials platform for the production of scaffolds for cartilage, meniscus, ligament and tendon repair. Orthomimetics’ flagship product, Chondromimetic™, is an off-the-shelf, resorbable implant for the minimally invasive repair of small osteochondral (cartilage and underlying bone) defects. The product has received European market approval (CE-Mark approval) and is close to entering the European market. Small osteochondral defects represent an important medical need that is currently not covered by TiGenix’ products. Chondromimetic™ forms an excellent fit with TiGenix’ lead product, ChondroCelect®, since both products target the same customer base in complementary indications.