A New Standard for Cardiorenal Care
The Problem
CKD disproportionately strikes low-income communities and communities of color. It is chronically underfunded — receiving roughly $20 per patient in federal research dollars, compared to $2,000 per patient for HIV.
The Science
AP001 is a proprietary analog of apelin-13, a naturally occurring peptide that simultaneously protects the heart and kidneys through a single receptor mechanism.
In early research, AP001 has demonstrated:
Structure
VeraCura Health and the VeraCura Health Foundation work together — one to build the company, one to fund the science and serve patients. Your support can flow to either or both.
Delaware C-Corporation · For-Profit
501(c)(3) Public Charity · Nonprofit
VeraCura Health Foundation · 501(c)(3)
Gifts to the Foundation are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donations fund the science, patient access, and global health mission — independent of and not contingent upon any investment in VeraCura Health.
Any amount — fully deductible
Unrestricted gifts fund research operations, laboratory work, and patient education programs. Checks payable to VeraCura Health Foundation. Online giving portal available.
Avoid capital gains, maximize impact
Gifts of publicly traded securities, real estate, or other appreciated assets may allow donors to deduct full fair market value while avoiding capital gains tax entirely. Consult your advisor.
Grant from your DAF
Recommend a grant from your Donor Advised Fund (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab, Vanguard, community foundations, etc.) directly to VeraCura Health Foundation. Simple, immediate, and efficient.
VeraCura Health · Delaware C-Corporation
We are raising a $500,000 seed round to fund IND-enabling studies, analog optimization, and regulatory strategy. Investments are separate from and independent of any philanthropic gifts to the Foundation.
Common or Preferred Stock
Become a founding shareholder. Equity investors participate in value creation through future funding rounds, partnership milestones, trade sale, or IPO. Terms set at close of seed round.
Debt with Conversion Right
A loan to VeraCura Health that converts to equity at the next priced round, typically at a discount to the round price. Includes interest accrual and a valuation cap. Common for early-stage companies.
Simple Agreement for Future Equity
A Simple Agreement for Future Equity provides economic rights similar to a convertible note without the debt structure. No interest, no maturity date. Converts at the next priced round.
Investment involves risk. Past scientific results do not guarantee commercial success. Please consult your financial and legal advisors before investing.
Development
Now → 2027
2027 → 2028
2028 → 2030
2030 →
Leadership
Scientific Founder · Future CSO
Harvard & Cambridge trained physician-scientist. FAHA, FASN, FRCP. Active NHLBI R01 PI. Founder of the nation's only CKD-focused CPET laboratory. SAB member, MBX Biosciences. Over 15 years of cardiorenal research.
Founding CEO · Future COO
Founder, Avenir Consulting (1994). 30-year track record: 28 startups, 14 turnarounds, 19 boards. Former COO and CEO, Water for Good. Faculty, IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Executive Director, VeraCura Health Foundation.
Founding CDO · Future CRO
Capital formation, business development, and commercialization strategy. Deep experience in investor and donor engagement. Leads VeraCura's fundraising, strategic partnerships, and early revenue development.
Get Involved
There is no expectation that a philanthropic gift leads to — or requires — an investment. And no investment is conditioned on a prior gift. Each stands entirely on its own.
Investing Through Impact Foundation
If you have a Donor Advised Fund, a private foundation, or simply want your investment to carry philanthropic tax advantages, Impact Foundation offers a unique structure that allows you to invest in VeraCura Health using charitable capital — through their vetted, IRS-compliant platform.
Fund it with cash, appreciated stock, or a grant from your existing DAF or private foundation. You receive an immediate charitable tax deduction.
You direct Impact Foundation to invest your Impact Account funds in VeraCura Health. Their investment committee reviews and approves (7–10 business days).
You sign an Investment Recommendation Letter. Impact Foundation executes the investment documents with VeraCura and wires the funds directly.
Impact Foundation handles all tax reporting, voting shares, and collections for the life of the investment — no administrative burden on you.
Investment proceeds flow back into your Impact Account to be reinvested or granted to the charity of your choice.
Impact Foundation charges a 3% origination fee (paid by the investor, minimum $1,000) plus a small annual assessment. Both are treated as charitable contributions to their 501(c)(3). Learn more at impactfoundation.org
We invite you to be part of what comes next — as a donor, an investor, or both.
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