Tete Pharma

Tete Pharma aims to revolutionize the cancer medical field by promoting cryoablation (freezing) combined with Immunotherapy, first targeting bladder cancer

  • Stage Prototype Ready
  • Industry Oncology
  • Location New York, NY 10001, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded August 2024
  • Employees 4
  • Incorporation Type LLC

Company Summary

Tete Pharma’s minimally invasive bladder cancer treatment combines cryoablation and an extended-release TLR9 agonist to destroy tumors and boost immunity. Replacing TURBT + BCG, it offers superior efficacy, lower recurrence, improved comfort, and reduced costs. Bladder cancer alone is a large market with 335,000 newly diagnosed patients in high-income countries annually, and our product has the potential to treat many other solid tumors.

Team

  • Experienced high-tech executive with expertise in startups, IPOs, M&A, and leading engineering teams. Previous executive roles at Radview (RDVW) - from inception to a Nasdaq IPO, and Radware (Nasdaq: RDWR) - tripling annual revenues to $250M and reaching $1.2B valuation. Skilled in leadership, technology, and business growth. Studies Mathematics, Computer Sciences, and Neuroscience. Based in New York City.

  • Doron is the Co-Founder and former CTO of Foamix Pharma (Nasdaq: FOMX), with extensive leadership as VP R&D at Lipocure, where he advanced the first FDA-approved liposome anti-cancer nano-drug (generic Doxil), and at Ayana Pharma. He also served as Managing Partner at MII Fund & Labs and holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Hebrew University.

  • VP Engineering

    Robert Rioux has 25 years of experience in developing and commercializing medical devices across Oncology, Blood Processing, Surgical, Orthopedic, Gynecology and Wound Care. In the past three years, Bob led efforts securing 2 FDA 510(k)s, 2 CE Marks, and 2 breakthrough designations. He holds 134 issued US patents, reflecting his innovation and leadership in the field.

Advisors

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