Gore Range Capital

Gore Range Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments in the healthcare sector, with emphasis on dermatology, skin health, cancer, cardiovascular and medical devices, and technology-enabled life sciences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, it pursues opportunities in North America and Western Europe. The firm typically writes checks ranging from half a million to five million, taking a lead or co-lead role and working closely with management teams. It combines hands-on operational, clinical, and scientific expertise with deep industry networks to position portfolio companies for growth, leveraging domain knowledge in skin health and related fields.

Humberto Antunes

Partner

Frank DeBernardis

Founding Partner

Chidi Nwankpa MD

Principal

16 past transactions

Palvella Therapeutics

Post in 2024
Palvella Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on developing pathogenetically targeted therapies for serious and rare genetic skin diseases that lack approved treatments. Its lead candidate, QTORIN 3.9 % rapamycin anhydrous gel, is built on a patented QTORIN platform and is in late‑stage clinical development for two rare genodermatoses. Palvella’s approach emphasizes addressing the root cause of disease and delivering stable, room‑temperature formulations that penetrate the epidermis and dermis.

AOA

Venture Round in 2023
AOA, based in Boston, New York, and London, is a female-led company focused on developing innovative cancer diagnostics specifically for women's health. The company is dedicated to creating the first accurate early-stage liquid biopsy test for ovarian cancer, which aims to enhance clinical practices, reduce patient mortality, and offer cost savings for healthcare payers. Utilizing an artificial intelligence-enabled platform, AOA's technology analyzes tumor marker gangliosides to facilitate the early detection of ovarian cancer. This approach not only helps healthcare providers implement more effective treatment strategies but also ensures that patients can access life-saving treatments sooner and at a more affordable cost.

Palvella Therapeutics

Series D in 2023
Palvella Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on developing pathogenetically targeted therapies for serious and rare genetic skin diseases that lack approved treatments. Its lead candidate, QTORIN 3.9 % rapamycin anhydrous gel, is built on a patented QTORIN platform and is in late‑stage clinical development for two rare genodermatoses. Palvella’s approach emphasizes addressing the root cause of disease and delivering stable, room‑temperature formulations that penetrate the epidermis and dermis.

Validic

Venture Round in 2022
Validic, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based platform that collects and manages mobile health data from various internet-enabled applications and devices. Founded in 2010 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Validic connects healthcare organizations with over 400 clinical and consumer devices, allowing for the integration of patient-recorded data into clinical workflows. Its primary offerings include Validic Solution, which links digital health data to healthcare providers; Validic Connect, which facilitates access to a broader range of clinical and consumer applications; and Validic Mobile, designed for data collection from health apps and in-home devices. The company serves a diverse clientele, including wellness companies, healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals, and health plans, with the goal of enhancing the quality of human life through actionable health data.

Eirion Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Eirion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of advanced prescription products for aesthetic dermatology. The company's product pipeline includes treatments aimed at addressing various conditions such as wrinkles, primary axillary hyperhidrosis, androgenic alopecia, and hair greying. Eirion is committed to meeting significant unmet clinical needs within the field, with plans to explore additional indications in the future. Through its innovative approach, Eirion Therapeutics aims to provide effective solutions for both physicians and patients dealing with aesthetic concerns.

Dorsata

Series A in 2020
Dorsata, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in providing an online platform for the development, sharing, and application of clinical care pathways. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Dorsata's platform enhances collaboration among healthcare providers by enabling them to create and utilize defined workflows for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. By leveraging clinician-developed care pathways, the company aims to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. Additionally, Dorsata has developed a prenatal record platform that allows providers to manage electronic health records effectively, offering a user-friendly experience and a rules engine that helps create tailored care plans for patients throughout their pregnancy.

Paradigm Diagnostics

Series B in 2019
Paradigm Diagnostics specializes in advanced diagnostics technology for personalized cancer treatment. Using Next-Gen Sequencing and other biomarker analysis methods, the company provides detailed information about a patient's genomic and proteomic landscape, identifying specific characteristics of their tumor. This data is used to tailor treatment plans by matching potential therapies to the unique profile of each patient's cancer, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of clinical trials and improving outcomes for cancer patients.

CoreMedica Laboratories

Venture Round in 2019
CoreMedica Laboratories Inc. specializes in the development of blood serum separation and transportation containers tailored for various applications, including corporate wellness, epidemiological research, pharmaceutical monitoring, clinical trials, and insurance underwriting. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, the company offers micro and dried blood collection and analysis tools. All testing of samples is conducted in its CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy in its services.

xMD Diagnostics

Series A in 2018
xMD Diagnostics, based in Annapolis, Maryland, specializes in the biotechnology sector, focusing on molecular diagnostics tools that enhance research and clinical laboratory practices. Formerly known as Bay Resources Development Group, the company employs advanced high-throughput microdissection technology to aid in cancer diagnosis. Its innovative tools enable the isolation and enrichment of specific cells from biopsy and other specimen samples, facilitating downstream applications such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), genomic and proteomic analyses, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and various molecular testing methods. This technology supports pathologists, oncologists, and other medical professionals in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients with cancer and serious genetic diseases.

Claret Medical

Series C in 2017
Claret Medical, Inc. is a cardiovascular medical device company based in Santa Rosa, California, focused on developing cerebral vascular protection systems for transcatheter aortic valve implantation and other endovascular procedures. The company's flagship product, the Claret Medical Sentinel Cerebral Protection System, is a percutaneously delivered embolic protection device designed to capture and remove debris dislodged during these procedures, thereby reducing the risk of stroke. Additionally, Claret Medical offers small 6 French catheters that are inserted through an artery into the patient's right arm, guiding the system to the heart and effectively safeguarding the brain from embolic material during interventional procedures. Incorporated in 2009, Claret Medical aims to enhance patient safety and outcomes by preventing the entry of thrombus and debris into the cerebral vascular system during various cardiovascular interventions.

Medikly

Convertible Note in 2016
Medikly, Inc. is a Jersey City-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in providing a digital marketing platform tailored for healthcare marketers. This platform allows marketers to capture and utilize actionable insights about physicians, facilitating deeper engagement and understanding. MediklyOS, the company's key offering, enables brands to launch, execute, modify, and measure marketing campaigns effectively. By connecting healthcare marketers with physicians across various digital channels, Medikly empowers pharmaceutical brands to establish individual relationships with healthcare professionals. In addition to its platform, the company also offers consulting, support, training, integration, and campaign services to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive business value.

NovaScan

Venture Round in 2016
NovaScan develops innovative cancer detection devices. Its proprietary technology uses Cole relaxation frequency for accurate and instantaneous results, requiring no capital equipment or size constraints. The company offers products like MarginScan for skin cancer detection and BiopsyScan for breast biopsy, with active programs in lung, GI, and other cancer types.

Conversa Health

Seed Round in 2016
Conversa Health, Inc. is a company that specializes in patient relationship management solutions aimed at enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional offices in New York, Research Triangle Park, and San Francisco, Conversa offers a Virtual Care and Communication Platform designed to improve efficiency, patient engagement, and clinical outcomes. Its Digital Checkup platform automates personalized messaging based on comprehensive patient profiles developed from electronic health records, biometric devices, and self-reported data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, pharmaceutical companies, payers, and health tech firms, facilitating proactive communication and management of patients in various contexts, such as chronic care, oncology, and wellness. Conversa’s automated care platform effectively engages patients, triaging them to appropriate care settings when necessary, and has been adopted by notable organizations for its COVID-19 Virtual Care Programs, which include symptom checking, patient check-ins, and lab result delivery.

NovaScan

Seed Round in 2016
NovaScan develops innovative cancer detection devices. Its proprietary technology uses Cole relaxation frequency for accurate and instantaneous results, requiring no capital equipment or size constraints. The company offers products like MarginScan for skin cancer detection and BiopsyScan for breast biopsy, with active programs in lung, GI, and other cancer types.

Dorsata

Seed Round in 2016
Dorsata, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in providing an online platform for the development, sharing, and application of clinical care pathways. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Dorsata's platform enhances collaboration among healthcare providers by enabling them to create and utilize defined workflows for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. By leveraging clinician-developed care pathways, the company aims to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. Additionally, Dorsata has developed a prenatal record platform that allows providers to manage electronic health records effectively, offering a user-friendly experience and a rules engine that helps create tailored care plans for patients throughout their pregnancy.

Castle Biosciences

Series F in 2015
Castle Biosciences is a molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Friendswood, Texas, that develops and commercializes gene‑expression‑profile tests for dermatologic cancers, uveal melanoma, and Barrett’s esophagus. Its flagship product, DecisionDx‑Melanoma, predicts the risk of metastasis in stage I and II cutaneous melanoma by analyzing 31 tumor‑derived genes. The company also offers DecisionDx‑UM for uveal melanoma, DecisionDx‑SCC for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, MyPath Melanoma for diagnostically challenging melanocytic lesions, and TissueCypher for predicting progression of high‑grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus. Tests are delivered to physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to support personalized treatment decisions. Founded in 2007, Castle Biosciences focuses on providing clinically actionable genomic information to improve cancer diagnosis and management.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.