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Stopping vision loss before it starts

Diabetic retinopathy

Who we are

D-Sight is a spin-off company from Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) lead by an experienced and committed team dedicated to the discovery and development of new innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases of the retina.

WHO WE ARE

D-Sight is a clinical-stage and spin-off company from Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) developing first-in-class neuroprotective eye drops to stop vision loss in retinal diseases. Led by leaders in retinal research and translation, the company is pioneering early, non-invasive intervention.

Sitagliptin eyedrops

First-in-class neuroprotection to preserve vision

D-Sight is developing a first-in-class neuroprotective eye drop designed to treat retinal diseases at their earliest stages, when vision can still be preserved.

 

Our non-invasive approach targets the underlying neurodegeneration driving disease progression, offering the potential to transform current care beyond late, invasive interventions. Initially focused on diabetic retinopathy and expanding into glaucoma.

Neuroprotective treatments for the leading causes of blindness worldwide.

2.2B

PEOPLE LIVING WITH VISION IMPAIREMENT WORLDWIDE.

186M

ADULTS SUFFERING DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN WORKING-AGE WORLDWIDE

76M

ADULTS LIVING WITH GLAUCOMA WORLDWIDE.

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Founding team

Founded by leaders in retinal disease and clinical translation, D-Sight is driven by a team with deep expertise in advancing innovative therapies from discovery to clinical development.

FOUNDERS

Carla Maté Goldar
Carla Maté Goldar

CEO & co-founder

Carla Maté Goldar

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Rafael Simó Canonge

CMO & co-founder

Rafael Simó Canonge

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Cristina-Hernandez

CSO & co-founder

Cristina Hernández Pascual

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SUPPORTED BY

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Grant CPP2023-010602 and CPP2024-011455, funded by: 

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

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Women Start-up Awards 2023

EIT Health InnoStars Awards 2023

AWE Award 2023

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Women Startup Challenge 2024

UU Prize Start-up Award 2024

Finalist for Best Business Initiative in 2024

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One of the companies with the greatest potential in Catalonia (Catalan Pitch Competition 2024 and Exponential Leaders 2025).

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Emprende XXI Award 2025

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