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Geekwire | Medical device startup Nanodropper raises $1.4M for eye drop bottle adapter
Nanodropper, a medical device startup founded by University of Washington and Seattle University grads, announced a $1.4 million seed round this week. The company makes an FDA-approved adapter for eye drop bottles that reduces the size of eye drops to save money and medication.
Med City Beat | Rochester entrepreneurs named to Forbes ’30 Under 30 in Healthcare’ list
Forbes magazine honored the Nanodropper team of founders with a spot on their annual ‘30 Under 30’ list recognizing high achievers in health care.
Rochester Rising | Podcast Episode 193: Allisa and Robbie with Nanodropper
On today’s podcast we chat with Allisa and Robbie about their start as entrepreneurs, how Nanodropper got its initial funding through student pitch competitions, recent exciting steps for the company, shared love of dogs, and much more.
King5 News | Air Force gives $500,000 to fund Seattle-based eye drop product
“This gives us the funding to adapt our solution to meet the needs of Air Force personnel and I can’t think of anything more validating.”
Geekwire | Eyedropper startup Nanodropper lands new $500k Air Force contract as it begins shipping device
“The company, which now employs seven, started shipping its adaptors all over the U.S. in late June and is currently generating revenue, fulfilling hundreds of orders and building up a base of partner clinics.”
Mayo Clinic | Mayo student a finalist in Collegiate Inventors Competition
“Our main goal has always been to help empower patients to take back control of their eye health in our complicated health care system.”
University of Washington | An Eye for Innovation
University of Washington
“We’re working on something that will have a positive impact on people in our lifetime. Knowing that makes it all worth it.”
CBC News | Drug companies won’t fix wasteful eyedroppers — so some students did
CBC News – Canada
“‘I think it is brilliant,’ the Miramichi-based ophthalmologist said. Not only because of the smaller drop delivery but also, he pointed out, the adapter tip is soft so it’s less likely to cause injuries if it accidentally comes in contact with eyeballs.
Geekwire | Big eye drops are a giant problem, and this student startup is challenging the industry with its solution
GeekWire
“We’ve gotten so many emails, so many patient accounts of people that just can’t afford their medications. And they are either not paying their rent, or they’re going blind.”
