Top 9 COPD treatment startups in USA
Jan 10, 2026
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Funding: $200M
AirNexis has exclusive rights to develop AN01- drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outside of China from Haisco Pharmaceutical Group. AN01 is a dual PDE3/4 inhibitor that exerts synergistic effects through a dual mechanism of action (MOA) that promotes bronchodilation and reduces the release of inflammatory factors.
AirNexis has exclusive rights to develop AN01- drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outside of China from Haisco Pharmaceutical Group. AN01 is a dual PDE3/4 inhibitor that exerts synergistic effects through a dual mechanism of action (MOA) that promotes bronchodilation and reduces the release of inflammatory factors.
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Funding: $75M
Altesa is an innovative, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to preventing and treating the leading cause of COPD and asthma exacerbations - namely viral respiratory infections, starting with rhinovirus, the most common respiratory virus on the planet.
Altesa is an innovative, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to preventing and treating the leading cause of COPD and asthma exacerbations - namely viral respiratory infections, starting with rhinovirus, the most common respiratory virus on the planet.
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Funding: $33.2M
VIDA is a leader in quantitative lung analysis for COPD, emphysema and asthma, establishing objective, reproducible and quantitative
VIDA is a leader in quantitative lung analysis for COPD, emphysema and asthma, establishing objective, reproducible and quantitative
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Funding: $23.3M
Pneuma Respiratory is focused on creating therapeutic treatments for diseases of the lungs using a digital first platform for inhaled drug delivery. Our focus is to improve the potential effectiveness of currently available and novel drugs, with the initial targets being approved therapeutics for asthma and COPD.
Pneuma Respiratory is focused on creating therapeutic treatments for diseases of the lungs using a digital first platform for inhaled drug delivery. Our focus is to improve the potential effectiveness of currently available and novel drugs, with the initial targets being approved therapeutics for asthma and COPD.
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Funding: $22M
Telesair creates Respiratory Humidifier, designed for use in the ICU, and support the development of a new product that aims to help patients leave the hospital more quickly and stay at home safely.
Telesair creates Respiratory Humidifier, designed for use in the ICU, and support the development of a new product that aims to help patients leave the hospital more quickly and stay at home safely.
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Funding: $16.8M
Cohero developed a connected spirometer to assess lung function and medication adherence in asthma and COPD patients. It was designed to be a clinical grade medical device to function as a barometer for lung function. It also produced a patient-facing app that helps users track their data.
Cohero developed a connected spirometer to assess lung function and medication adherence in asthma and COPD patients. It was designed to be a clinical grade medical device to function as a barometer for lung function. It also produced a patient-facing app that helps users track their data.
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Funding: $15.7M
Sentrian developed a biosensor supported by cloud technology and machine to detect deteriorating health of patients earlier.
Sentrian developed a biosensor supported by cloud technology and machine to detect deteriorating health of patients earlier.
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Funding: $5M
LifeMap Solutions develops a m-Health platform that integrates disparate sources of information to generate an accurate picture of an individual's health. One of the primary apps is COPD Navigator app.
LifeMap Solutions develops a m-Health platform that integrates disparate sources of information to generate an accurate picture of an individual's health. One of the primary apps is COPD Navigator app.
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Funding: $100K
Wellinks is a hardware enabled digital health company focused on reinventing respiratory care around the people who need it.
Wellinks is a hardware enabled digital health company focused on reinventing respiratory care around the people who need it.
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