RDD Pharma

A specialty drug company developing targeted pharmacological treatments for anorectal diseases and gastrointestinal disorders.

Pharmaceuticals
Acquired
Tel Aviv, Israel Founded 2008
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Last updated 2026-08-06
Total raised
$17.0M
Stage
Founded
2008
Headcount
HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sector
Pharmaceuticals

About

RDD Pharma is a specialty drug company focused on developing targeted pharmacological treatments for anorectal diseases such as anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pruritus ani. The company's core technology involves repurposing existing drugs and combining them with proprietary drug-delivery methods, aiming for shorter regulatory pathways while maintaining patent protection. RDD Pharma focuses on fast-track development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for anorectal diseases and gastrointestinal disorders.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $17.0M total

2019-10
C Round $10.0M
★ OrbiMed Advisors LLC
2017-11
B Round $9.5M
★ Pharmascience Inc.★ an international life science fund★ OrbiMed Advisors LLC★ Capital Point★ Agate Medical Investments
2017-09
Grant Undisclosed
2012-07
A Round $7.2M
★ OrbiMed Healthcare Fund ManagementCapital PointCorporate Finance Holding GmbH
2010-11
Seed $351K
★ Capital Point (Ofakim Hi-Tech Ventures)★ Dr. Arie Giniger★ Ofakim Hi-Tech Ventures

Q&A

What is RDD Pharma's primary focus?
RDD Pharma is a specialty drug company focused on developing targeted pharmacological treatments for anorectal diseases such as anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pruritus ani, and gastrointestinal disorders.
When was RDD Pharma founded?
RDD Pharma was founded in 2008.
What is RDD Pharma's core technology?
RDD Pharma's core technology involves repurposing existing drugs and combining them with proprietary drug-delivery methods.
Who are the lead investors in RDD Pharma's Seed round?
In November 2010, RDD Pharma raised $351,000 in a Seed round with lead investors. Arie Giniger.
Who led RDD Pharma's A Round funding?
In July 2012, RDD Pharma secured $7,150,000 in an A Round, led by.
Which investors participated in RDD Pharma's B Round?
In November 2017, RDD Pharma raised $9,500,000 in a B Round, with lead investors.
What is the total amount of funding RDD Pharma has raised?
RDD Pharma has raised a total of $17,000,000 across its funding rounds.
Who is the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of RDD Pharma?
Nir Barak is the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of RDD Pharma, appointed in April 2008.

Team · 14

Nir Barak
Founder · Chief Medical Officer and Founder
John Temperato
Chief Executive Officer
Howard Rice
VP Pharmaceuticals
Robert Niecestro
Regulatory Advisor
Robert Shleypak
Director, Clinical Operations
Mark A. Sirgo
Chairman of the Board
Nissim Darvish
Director
Michael Rice
Director
Ariel Kamsler
Managing Partner and CFO at Agate Medical Investments, Director
Arie Giniger
Active COB
Erez Chimovits
Board Member
Isaac Israel
VP Business Development at Capital Point, Board Member
Andrew Salzman
Board Member
June Almenoff
Executive Chair of the Board

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Pharmaceuticals
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2B
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External links

Websiterddpharma.com
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q30269218

Identifiers & details

Legal nameRDD Pharma
Founded2008
Wikidata QIDQ30269218

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by 2019-10

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Patents

EPO7

Wikidata

QIDQ30269218

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514124916
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2008-04-07
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)yes
Last annual report2022
Active charges / liens0
Registry events1 — other (1)
Registered addressהברזל 31 תל אביב - יפו

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2025-12-15עדכון חיובים במג~ק