Nicast

Nanofabric Medical Devices

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Active
Mature Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 1995
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$8.3M
Last: Grant 2016-02
Stage
Mature
Founded
1995
Headcount
5
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

Nicast develops implantable medical devices made of electrospun polymer nanofabrics. The nanofabric structure mimics the bodys extracellular matrix, making it an excellent medium for tissue integration. Nicast has been working to apply the significant potential of combining electrospinning nanotechnology and biomaterials to a wide range of medical applications. AVflo, the companys CE-certified polyurethane vascular access graft, provides a high-end solution to hemodialysis patients, improving patient care and reducing hospitalization time. Nicast collaborates with various medical device companies in Europe, Asia, and the U.S., as well as with research institutes, health authorities, and universities.

Funding history · 4 rounds · $8.3M total

2016-02
Grant $2.8M
EU Horizon 2020
2008-10
2004-03
2000-01

Q&A

What is Nicast's primary focus?
Nicast develops implantable medical devices using electrospun polymer nanofabrics, which mimic the body's extracellular matrix for tissue integration.
What is one of Nicast's key products?
Nicast's AVflo is a CE-certified polyurethane vascular access graft designed to provide a high-end solution for hemodialysis patients, aiming to improve patient care and reduce hospitalization time.
When was Nicast founded?
Nicast was founded in April 1995.
What is Nicast's most recent funding round?
Nicast received a Grant in February 2016, with EU Horizon 2020 as an investor.
What was Nicast's first recorded funding round?
In January 2000, Nicast raised $2,000,000 from investors including Azritech Ventures.
Which investors participated in Nicast's October 2008 funding round?
In October 2008, Nicast received funding from Azritech Ventures and Infinity Group.
What is Nicast's current product stage?
Nicast's products are currently in the 'released' stage.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesMedical DevicesMedical Treatment & Therapeutics
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesImplantsPolymersNanomaterials
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersMedical Devices IndustryMedical ProductsMedical Equipment
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

medical-technologiespolymersvasculartissue-regenerationmedical-devicesnanotechnologyfabrics
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