Who founded Protomer?

Protomer was founded by Alborz Mahdavi.

Who are Protomer's investors?

Protomer's investors include JDRF T1D Fund.

Where is Protomer headquartered?

Protomer is headquartered in Pasadena, US.

Protomer

Pasadena, US · 1 known investors

Find your way into Protomer

Protomer develops dynamic medicines that modify their activity in the body to increase potency where and when needed. Founded by Caltech alumni and faculty, the company was acquired by Eli Lilly in 2021 and operates as a biotech subsidiary.

Biotech Medical Devices

Founders & leadership

Alborz MahdaviinCEO

Investors · 1

JDRF T1D FundBoston

In the news

The Biotech Startup Reimagining Insulin from the Ground Up | Caltech Alumnialumni.caltech.edu · Aug 2025

Lilly Announces Acquisition of Protomer Technologiesprnewswire.com · Jul 2021

Protomer Secures Additional Funding for Insulin Platform - Los Angeles Business Journallabusinessjournal.com · Nov 2020

Protomer Gets Boost to Develop Glucose Responsive Insulin - dot.LAdot.la · Nov 2020

Protomer Technologies Inc. Receives an Investment From JDRF T1D Fund Following a Lead Equity Investment by Lillybusinesswire.com · Nov 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Protomer do?: Protomer develops dynamic medicines that modify their activity in the body to increase potency where and when needed. Founded by Caltech alumni and faculty, the company was acquired by Eli Lilly in 2021 and operates as a biotech subsidiary.
Who founded Protomer?: Protomer was founded by Alborz Mahdavi.
Who are Protomer's investors?: Protomer's investors include JDRF T1D Fund.
Where is Protomer headquartered?: Protomer is headquartered in Pasadena, US.