StageSeries A
YC batchNot YC-backed
Raised$11.03M
Founded2017
Employees7
LocationIndianapolis, IN
About
Adipo Therapeutics, an Indiana biotechnology company, is developing polymer-based, Notch-inhibiting nanoparticles that are injected directly into adipose (fat) tissue to induce browning, or white-to-beige adipocyte transformation. The goal? Reducing weight and restoring metabolic balance for millions of people living with diabetes.
Founders
- Meng Deng — Founder
- Karen Wurster — Co-founder/CEO
News
- Startups to watch: Adipo Therapeutics LLC – Indianapolis Business Journal · 2025-05-09T18:00:00.000Z
- Adipo Therapeutics looks to advance to clinical human trials – Inside INdiana Business · 2024-11-18T20:32:29.000Z
- From Indianapolis: Adipo Therapeutics is approaching the obesity space by trying to turn energy storing 'white' fat into energy burning 'brown' fat · 2025-08-05T16:41:53.000Z
- Adipo Therapeutics presents positive study results about potential ... · 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Adipo Therapeutics presents positive study results about potential obesity treatment - Adipo Therapeutics - West Lafayette, IN · 2024-11-07T15:52:12.000Z
- Adipo Therapeutics is Transforming the Fight Against Obesity and Diabetes - 16 Tech · 2024-11-08T15:49:07.000Z
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Profile updated Jul 29, 2026. Sources: adipotherapeutics.com
