- Raised $500k grant, Jun 2010
About
PhotoPill Medical is an Israeli startup focused on developing a swallowable phototherapy capsule for treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) and Crohn's disease. The company's main product, the IBD-Cap™, is a disposable electronic capsule that delivers Photo-Bio-Modulation treatment (PBMt) and gut microbiota modulating light protocols as it travels through the intestine. The IBD-Cap™ has been designated by the FDA as a “Breakthrough Device” for the treatment of Crohn's Disease flare-ups that are non-responding to other treatments. PhotoPill Medical aims to provide safer, cost-effective, and efficacious IBD treatments. The company is currently starting a multi-center clinical study with Crohn's Disease patients using the IBD-Cap™. PhotoPill Medical has strong intellectual property and an experienced management team.
Funding history · 1 round · $500K total
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- What is PhotoPill Medical's primary product?
- PhotoPill Medical's primary product is the IBD-Cap, a disposable, ingestible electronic capsule designed to deliver Photo-Bio Modulation (PBM) therapy for the reduction of flare-ups in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
- When was PhotoPill Medical founded?
- PhotoPill Medical was founded in July 2010.
- What is the total amount of funding PhotoPill Medical has raised to date?
- PhotoPill Medical has raised a total of $3,200,000 in funding.
- When was PhotoPill Medical's most recent funding round, and how much was raised?
- PhotoPill Medical's most recent funding round occurred in March 2025, raising $700,000.
- How many employees does PhotoPill Medical currently have?
- PhotoPill Medical has 1-10 employees.
- Who are the co-founders of PhotoPill Medical?
- The co-founders of PhotoPill Medical are Ram Ben-Yehuda, who also serves as CEO, and Sharon Ben Yehuda.
- What is PhotoPill Medical's primary sector?
- PhotoPill Medical's primary sector is Health Tech & Life Sciences.
- Does PhotoPill Medical hold any patents?
- Yes, PhotoPill Medical holds one patent.
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External links
| Website | photopill-med.com/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/17963321 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | PHOTOPILL MEDICAL LTD |
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| Founded | 2010 |
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
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Patents
| EPO | 9 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | photopill-med.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 1 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514473461 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2010-07-14 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | הדגניות 15 רחובות |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
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| 2025-09-03 | דו~ח שנתי |