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Terrestrial develops the Tacterra microarray patch platform, a dissolvable skin-patch technology for delivering therapies including GLP-1 without injection. The platform targets patients seeking more convenient, pain-free administration of next-generation therapeutics.

Founders & leadership

LV
Livio ValentiCofounder30 Under 30 2014
RSRachel Sha
Rachel ShaCEO

Investors · 4

Non-dilutive funding · 10 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2021$3.8M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2020$2M
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$256K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2019$299.7K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2017$1.5M
National Science FoundationPhase II2016$750K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2016$223.4K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2015$225K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2015$210.1K
National Science FoundationPhase I2015$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does vacess do?
Terrestrial develops the Tacterra microarray patch platform, a dissolvable skin-patch technology for delivering therapies including GLP-1 without injection. The platform targets patients seeking more convenient, pain-free administration of next-generation therapeutics.
Who founded vacess?
vacess was founded by Livio Valenti.
Who are vacess's investors?
vacess's investors include Mission Biocapital, Norwich Ventures, Ulu Ventures, The Engine Ventures.