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ARADIGM CORP competitors & alternatives

PharmaceuticalsUnited States

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to ARADIGM CORP among pharmaceuticals companies — ranked by similarity to what ARADIGM CORP actually does, not by market-cap band.

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About ARADIGM CORP

Aradigm Corp is a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hayward, California, focused on the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery technologies.

ARADIGM CORP at a glance

ARADIGM CORP is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $20M in December 2025. Xcout tracks 20 named people at ARADIGM CORP, including Will Shrank, M.D. (CEO).

ARADIGM CORP leadership

  • Will Shrank, M.D.CEO
  • SPENCER CARRUCCIUChief Product Officer
  • William ShrankCEO and Co-Founder
  • Alec KingstonGrowth & Partnerships
  • Annie CollinsCommercial
  • Bryan KnightEngineering

14 more named people on record for ARADIGM CORP, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

ARADIGM CORP funding rounds

Every round on record:

DateRoundAmountInvestors
Series A$20M3 named
Series A$5M3 named
SEC Form D filing$23M—

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Top 12 ARADIGM CORP competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to ARADIGM CORP by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedLGND · PharmaceuticalsJupiter, United States
65% matchPublic

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biopharmaceutical entity, primarily engaged in sourcing and advancing technologies to empower pharmaceutical companies globally in their efforts to discover and develop novel therapeutic solutions. Its diverse portfolio of commercialized products addresses a wide range of medical conditions. For hematologic malignancies, these include Kyprolis and Evomela, both targeting multiple myeloma, as well as Rylaze, a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma in both adult and pediatric patients. In the realm of infectious diseases, Ligand offers Veklury for moderate to severe COVID-19, Vaxneuvance for preventing invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae disease, and Pneumosil, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine designed to protect children from pneumonia. Bone health solutions comprise Teriparatide injection for osteoporosis and Duavee for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Other key offerings include Zulresso, a Captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for postpartum depression; Nexterone, a Captisol-enabled amiodarone; and Noxafil-IV, a Captisol-enabled posaconazole for intravenous administration. The company’s comprehensive product lineup further extends to the Aziyo portfolio, featuring pericardial repair and CanGaroo envelope extracellular matrix products; Exemptia for autoimmune disorders; Vivitra for breast cancer; Bryxta and Zybev for a variety of indications; and Minnebro for managing hypertension. Beyond its own commercialized products, Ligand Pharmaceuticals collaborates with partners on numerous programs currently undergoing clinical development, targeting conditions such as cancer, seizure disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, muscle wasting, hepatic and renal diseases, and various other serious illnesses. The company also directly supplies Captisol materials, a proprietary technology frequently integrated into many of its drug formulations. Established in 1987, Ligand Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Market cap$5.8B
Employees47
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