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Rivus Pharmaceuticals

Rivus Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.

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Founded
2019
Stage
Series B
Sector
Biotech
City
Charlottesville
Region
CVL

About

Rivus Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.

Team & affiliation

Founders: Ulrich Gartner, Jayson Dallas.

Timeline

  1. 2019Founded
  2. 2020Pre-seed / friends & family
  3. 2021Seed round
  4. 2022Series A
  5. 2023Series B

Region context

The Central Virginia cluster includes 55 other tracked listings. Central Virginia centers on UVA-adjacent biotech, climate, and software companies, with Lynchburg manufacturing nearby.

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Listing IDrivus-pharmaceuticals
CategoryStartups
Last reviewedMay 2026 by VAStartups Editorial
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