Wize Pharma

Treatments for Ophthalmic Disorders

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Acquired by -
Acquired Hod HaSharon, Israel Founded 1982
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$5.2M
Last: 2019-12
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1982
Headcount
3
HQ
Hod HaSharon, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

Wize Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company currently focused on the treatment of ophthalmic disorders, including dry eye syndrome (DES) and other inflammatory conditions. Wize has in-licensed certain rights to purchase, market, sell, and distribute a formula known as LO2A, a drug developed for the treatment of DES and other ophthalmological illnesses, including CCH and Sjgrens syndrome. LO2A is currently registered and marketed in Germany and Switzerland for the treatment of DES; in Hungary for the treatment of DES, CCH, and Sjgrens; and in the Netherlands for the treatment of DES and Sjgrens. Wizes strategy involves engaging local or multinational distributors to handle the distribution of LO2A. The company has finished a phase 2 trial of LO2A for patients with CCH and is currently conducting a phase 4 study of LO2A for DES in patients with Sjgrens. LO2A was developed by Prof. Shabtay Dikstein of the Hebrew Universitys School of Pharmacy as a substitute for natural tears to lubricate and protect ocular surface tissues.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $5.2M total

2019-12
2018-10

Q&A

What is Wize Pharma's primary focus?
Wize Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of ophthalmic disorders, including dry eye syndrome (DES) and other inflammatory conditions.
What is LO2A and where is it marketed?
LO2A is a drug developed for the treatment of DES and other ophthalmological illnesses. It is registered and marketed in Germany and Switzerland for DES; in Hungary for DES, CCH, and Sjogren's; and in the Netherlands for DES and Sjogren's.
What is Wize Pharma's strategy for LO2A distribution?
Wize Pharma's strategy involves engaging local or multinational distributors to handle the distribution of LO2A.
What clinical trials has Wize Pharma completed or is currently conducting for LO2A?
Wize Pharma has finished a phase 2 trial of LO2A for patients with CCH and is currently conducting a phase 4 study of LO2A for DES in patients with Sjogren's.
Who developed LO2A?
LO2A was developed by Prof. Shabtay Dikstein of the Hebrew University's School of Pharmacy.
When was Wize Pharma founded?
Wize Pharma was founded in June 1982.
What is the employee count for Wize Pharma?
Wize Pharma has 1-10 employees.
What is the total amount of funding Wize Pharma has raised?
Wize Pharma has raised a total of $5,210,000.
When was Wize Pharma's last funding round?
Wize Pharma's last funding round occurred in December 2019, raising $760,000.

Team · 1

Founder · Co-founder & Medical Consultant
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrugs Discovery & Development
Technologies
Materials & Substances
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticals
Business model
B2BB2C

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pharmaceuticalsbiopharmaceuticalpatientstreatmentsophthalmologydrug-developmentinflammatory-diseaseseye-diseasesdoctors
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External links

Websitewizepharma.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/14780074
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeMeglMf1CXpQadHQ-PH7Jg

Identifiers & details

Former namesStar Night Technologies, OphthaliX
Founded1982-6
Employees (exact)3
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by - on Mar 2021 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by - 2021-03

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Web history (Wayback)

Domainwizepharma.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains2