Vivani Medical

Vivani Medical

Clinical-stage implants delivering six-month long-term medications

Overview

Vivani Medical develops long-term subdermal drug implants that deliver medications for six months or longer using its NanoPortal platform. Implants placed under the skin release a steady dose to improve medication adherence and reduce the need for daily injections. The company’s initial program targets GLP-1 therapies, including NPM-139 for obesity and NPM-133 for type 2 diabetes. Its goal is to improve chronic disease management by providing reliable, long-acting treatment options with implant-based delivery.

About Vivani Medical

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Why Vivani Medical is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • August 13, 2026 second-quarter results showed completed dosing and Phase 2 preparations.
  • The Cortigent spinout can reduce Vivani spending and sharpen management on NPM-139.
  • If SLIM-1 succeeds, Vivani can file IND and launch Phase 2 in 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Vivani ended June 30, 2026 with $20.8 million cash against continued clinical burn.
  • SLIM-1 top-line data arrives November 2026; failure would cripple Phase 2 plans.
  • Cortigent's reverse-merger still needs financing and approvals; collapse strands Vivani with extra overhead.

What makes Vivani Medical unique

  • NanoPortal implants target once- or twice-yearly semaglutide delivery, unlike weekly injections.
  • August 6, 2026 SLIM-1 fully dosed 20 participants ahead of schedule.
  • July 7, 2026 Novo Nordisk agreed to evaluate NPM-139, validating the platform.

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Total Funding

$56.5M

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6 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Home Office Stipend

Commuter Benefits

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Company News

GlobeNewswire
Sep 3rd, 2026
Vivani Medical announces participation in upcoming investor conferences.

Vivani Medical announces participation in upcoming investor conferences. ALAMEDA, Calif., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) ("Vivani" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing miniature, ultra long-acting drug implants utilizing its proprietary NanoPortal(TM) technology, today announced its planned participation in two upcoming investor conferences: Lake Street Capital Markets 10th Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference September 10, 2026 Metropolitan Club New York, New York H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference September 14-16, 2026 Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, New York A pre-recorded company presentation for the H.C. Wainwright conference will be available for viewing starting at 7 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2026, at the following link: https://journey.ct.events/view/cd7ac7c4-e1df-4951-ab94-1fb0727c8270. About Vivani Medical, Inc. Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal(TM) platform, Vivani develops miniature, biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed for once- or twice-yearly administration to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "target," "believe," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "would," "positioned," "future," and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani's business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential or the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays, and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from Vivani's expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including the factors described in Vivani's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. Company Contact: Donald Dwyer Chief Business Officer [email protected] (415) 506-8462 Investor and Media Relations Contact: Jami Taylor Investor and Media Relations Advisor [email protected] (415) 506-8462

Yahoo Finance
Jul 15th, 2026
Vivani Medical to start human trial of semaglutide implant in August following Novo Nordisk deal

Vivani Medical plans to begin its first human trial of a semaglutide implant in August, focusing initially on safety, tolerability, and early weight-loss signals. The company recently signed an agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate its NanoPortal implant technology. CEO Adam Mendelsohn called the Novo Nordisk deal a significant milestone, signalling big pharma interest in implant-based GLP-1 delivery. The implant is designed to improve adherence through infrequent dosing, potentially once or twice yearly, whilst allowing rapid treatment cessation through removal. Vivani's lead programme, NPM-139, delivers semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — for six to 12 months. The company aims to address issues with missed doses and treatment discontinuation by guaranteeing adherence and delivering stable drug levels over time.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 14th, 2026
Vivani Medical to present at the Emerging Growth Conference on July 15, 2026.

Vivani Medical to present at the Emerging Growth Conference on July 15, 2026. ALAMEDA, Calif., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vivani Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: VANI) (the "Company" or "Vivani"), an innovative, biopharmaceutical company developing novel, miniature, GLP-1 drug implants with once- or twice-yearly administration, today announced that it will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on July 15, 2026. Vivani invites individual and institutional investors as well as advisors and analysts to attend its interactive presentation at the Emerging Growth Conference. Vivani CEO Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., will deliver a company update and may subsequently open the floor to questions. Please submit questions in advance to [email protected]. Vivani will be presenting at 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time. Please register at the following link to attend the conference and receive any updates released in follow up to the Vivani presentation: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1764180&tp_key=8f1191cdb2&sti=vani An archived webcast will be made available after the conference on EmergingGrowth.com and on the Emerging Growth YouTube channel. About Vivani Medical, Inc. Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal(TM) platform, Vivani develops miniature, biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed for once- or twice-yearly administration to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "target," "believe," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "would," "positioned," "future," and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani's business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the factors described in Vivani's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. Company Contact: Donald Dwyer Chief Business Officer [email protected] (415) 506-8462 Investor and Media Relations Contact: Jami Taylor Investor and Media Relations Advisor [email protected] (415) 506-8462

Malaysian Tribune
Jul 7th, 2026
Vivani Medical enters into agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, a miniature, ultra long-acting semaglutide implant for chronic weight management.

Vivani Medical enters into agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, a miniature, ultra long-acting semaglutide implant for chronic weight management. Nprepared by Vivaniovo Nordisk will conduct a non-exclusive internal evaluation of semaglutide implants. ALAMEDA, Calif., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) ("Vivani" or the "Company"), an innovative, biopharmaceutical company developing novel, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced the signing of a new agreement with Novo Nordisk to enable Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, the Company's semaglutide drug implant. NPM-139, which utilizes Vivani's NanoPortal platform technology, is under development for chronic weight management. There are no exclusivity provisions for NPM-139, or Vivani's proprietary NanoPortal technology associated with this agreement. Adam Mendelsohn, PhD, CEO of Vivani Medical. Adam Mendelsohn, PhD, CEO of Vivani Medical, holds the miniature semaglutide (GLP-1) implant designed for once- or twice-yearly administration. Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., Vivani President and CEO, stated: "The new agreement announced today supporting our semaglutide implant program in chronic weight management demonstrates Novo Nordisk's interest in evaluating our technology and its lead semaglutide application. This agreement reinforces our confidence regarding the market opportunity for our GLP-1 implants under development. We believe that our NanoPortal implants under development, including NPM-139, could address a growing segment of patients who would prefer a convenient once- or twice-yearly treatment option and the peace of mind that treatment could be stopped at any time if that became necessary." Separately, Vivani expects to initiate a Phase 1, randomized, first-in-human study evaluating the NPM-139 semaglutide implant, with Wegovy(R) injections as an active comparator, in mid-2026. The study's objectives are to characterize the safety, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of NPM-139 to support the initiation of a Phase 2 dose-ranging study pending successful results of the Phase 1 study. About Vivani Medical, Inc. Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "target," "believe," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "would," "positioned," "future," and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani's business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from its expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the factors described in Vivani's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. Company Contact: Donald Dwyer Chief Business Officer [email protected] (415) 506-8462 Investor and Media Relations Contact: Jami Taylor Investor and Media Relations Advisor [email protected] (415) 506-8462 GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9758110

Australian Associated Press
Jul 7th, 2026
Vivani Medical enters into agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, a miniature, ultra long-acting semaglutide implant for chronic weight management.

Vivani Medical enters into agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, a miniature, ultra long-acting semaglutide implant for chronic weight management. July 07, 2026 Novo Nordisk will conduct a non-exclusive internal evaluation of semaglutide implants prepared by Vivani ALAMEDA, Calif., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) ("Vivani" or the "Company"), an innovative, biopharmaceutical company developing novel, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced the signing of a new agreement with Novo Nordisk to enable Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, the Company's semaglutide drug implant. NPM-139, which utilizes Vivani's NanoPortal(TM) platform technology, is under development for chronic weight management. There are no exclusivity provisions for NPM-139, or Vivani's proprietary NanoPortal technology associated with this agreement. Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., Vivani President and CEO, stated: "The new agreement announced today supporting our semaglutide implant program in chronic weight management demonstrates Novo Nordisk's interest in evaluating our technology and its lead semaglutide application. This agreement reinforces our confidence regarding the market opportunity for our GLP-1 implants under development. We believe that our NanoPortal implants under development, including NPM-139, could address a growing segment of patients who would prefer a convenient once- or twice-yearly treatment option and the peace of mind that treatment could be stopped at any time if that became necessary." Separately, Vivani expects to initiate a Phase 1, randomized, first-in-human study evaluating the NPM-139 semaglutide implant, with Wegovy(R) injections as an active comparator, in mid-2026. The study's objectives are to characterize the safety, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of NPM-139 to support the initiation of a Phase 2 dose-ranging study pending successful results of the Phase 1 study. About Vivani Medical, Inc. Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal(TM) platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "target," "believe," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "would," "positioned," "future," and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani's business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from its expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the factors described in Vivani's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. Company Contact: Donald Dwyer Chief Business Officer [email protected] (415) 506-8462 Investor and Media Relations Contact: Jami Taylor Investor and Media Relations Advisor [email protected] (415) 506-8462 AAPR aggregates press releases and media statements from around the world to assist its news partners with identifying and creating timely and relevant news. All of the press releases published on this website are third-party content and AAP was not involved in the creation of it. Read the full terms.

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