A Medical Device Daily

Biomoda (Albuquerque, New Mexico) reported that it has entered into agreements with a syndicate of institutional investors for up to $2 million. LifeTech Capital, a division of Aurora Capital LLC, acted as the exclusive placement agent for the financing.

“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this round of financing,“ said John Cousins, Biomoda President/CEO. “The institutions that participated in this investment speak volumes about the promise of our technology and the validity of our business model and strategy. This is a significant stamp of approval from prestigious investment funds with a strong history of success in the biotech sector.“

Biomoda's CyPath diagnostic assay, which binds to cancer cells and causes them to fluoresce red under ultraviolet light, is currently in clinical trials as a diagnostic for early-stage lung cancer. Pending FDA clearance, CyPath is for investigational use only.

“Proceeds from this financing will allow us to continue our clinical trials, submit our findings to the FDA for clearance as a Class III medical device and begin commercialization of a breakthrough technology for the early detection of cancer,“ Cousins said. The initial funding is $1 million with the investors having the right to invest an additional $1 million.