French biotech startup TheraSonic has secured €1 million in its first funding round. Founded in late 2023 as a spin-off from the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), the company will use the capital to conduct the first clinical trial of its novel drug delivery technology.
TheraSonic's platform uses focused ultrasound to non-invasively deliver therapeutic drugs across the blood-brain barrier, a significant challenge in treating neurological diseases. This initial funding is aimed at translating the laboratory-proven concept into a clinical reality, paving the way for potential new treatments for conditions like brain tumors and neurodegenerative disorders.