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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

(Mark One)

xx QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

⁪ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ______________ to _____________

Commission file number 000-52446

CACTUS VENTURES, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

NEVADA 88-0378336

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

251 Jeanell Dr., Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89703

(Address of principal executive offices)

702-234-4148

(Issuer’s telephone number)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Check whether the issues (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes xx No ⁪

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 13b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes xx No ⁪

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY

PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ⁪ No ⁪

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUES

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

As of November 13, 2007, the Company had 22,309,815 shares of $0.01 par value common stock issued and outstanding.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes ⁪ No xx

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CACTUS VENTURES, INC.

(A Development Stage Company)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Part I Financial Information

Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - September 30, 2007

and December 31, 2005 3

Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 4

Statement of Shareholders’ Deficit for the

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 5

Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 6

Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements 7

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial

Condition and Results of Operations 11

Item 3. Controls and Procedures 13

Part II Other Information

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14

Signatures 14

PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-QSB reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

ASSETS				2007		2006
Current assets
	Cash in bank			$	6,432	$	466
	Deposits on hand				0		0
	Inventory				0		0
		Total current assets			6,432		466

Equipment and parts					0		0
(Less) Accumulated depreciation					0		0
					0		0

					0		0
			Total assets	$	6,432	$	466

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
	Accounts payable				0	$	3,500
	Accrued interest				3,540		870
	State Corporate Tax payable				0		0
			Total current liabilities		3,540		4,370

	Notes payable related parties				31,459		14,500
			Total liabilities		34,999		18,870

Shareholders' deficit
	Common stock, 50,000,000 shares
		authorized, 22,309,815 outstanding			23,098		23,098
	Paid in capital				152,337		152,337
	Retained deficit				(204,002)		(193,839)
			Total shareholders' equity		(28,567)		(18,404)

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				$	6,432	$	466

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the nine months ending September 30, 2007 and 2006

				2007		2006
Sales				$	0	$	0
Cost of Goods					0		0
Gross profit					0		0
Expenses
	Bank charges				6		30
	Office supplies				236		0
	Professional fees				6,505		10,000
	Other costs				471		0
	Licenses and permits				275		0
			Total expenses		7,493		10,030
		Net loss from operations			(7,493)		(10,030)
Other income (expense)
	Interest expense				(2,670)		0
	State corporate tax expense				0		0
					(2,670)		0


		Net income (loss)		$	(10,163)	$	(10,030)

Loss per common share				$	(0.01)	$	(0.01)
Weighted average of
	shares outstanding				2,976,482		2,976,482

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the nine months ending September 30, 2007 and 2006

	Common stock				Paid
					In		Retained
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Deficit		Total


December 31, 2005	22,309,815	$	23,098	$	152,337	$	(175,435)	$	0

Net loss for the period							(10,030)		(10,030)
September 30, 2006	22,309,815	$	23,098	$	152,337	$	(185,465)	$	(10,030)


December 31, 2006	22,309,815	$	23,098	$	152,337	$	(193,839)	$	(18,404)
Stock purchase	0		0						0
Net loss for period							(10,163)		(10,163)
September 30, 2007	22,309,815	$	23,098	$	152,337	$	(204,002)	$	(28,567)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-INDIRECT METHOD

For the nine months ending September 30, 2007 and 2006

			2007		2006
CASH FLOWS FROM
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)			$	(10,163)	$	(10,030)
Adjustment to reconcile net to net cash
	provided by operating activities
		Decrease in accounts payable		(3,500)		0
		Increase in accrued interest		2,670		0
		Increase in state franchise tax		0		0
		Loss on transfer of assets		0		0
		Increase of deposits on hand		0		0
NET CASH PROVIDED
	BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES			(10,993)		(10,030)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
		Assets transferred		0		0
NET CASH USED IN
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES			0		0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
		Sale of common stock		0		2,000
		Borrowings from shareholder		16,959		8,500
NET CASH REALIZED
	FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES			16,959		10,500
INCREASE IN CASH
	AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			5,966		470
Cash and cash equivalents
	at the beginning of the year			466		0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
	AT YEAR END		$	6,432	$	470

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Cactus Ventures, Inc

Footnotes to the Condensed Financial Statements

September 30, 2007 and 2006

1.	Organization and basis of presentation

Basis of presentation

The accompanying interim condensed financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of management of Cactus Ventures, Inc. (the Company), contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position at September 30, 2007, the results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 is derived from the Company’s audited financial statements.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although management of the Company believes that the disclosures contained in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented therein not misleading. For further information, refer to the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.

Description of business

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 6, 1997. The Company for the past several years has had no activity. Cactus Ventures, Inc (the “Company) is a shell entity that is in the market for a merger with an appropriate company.

Net loss per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Material adjustments

It is management’s opinion that all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been made.

2.	New accounting pronouncements

The following accounting pronouncements if implemented would have no effect on the financial statements of the Company.

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” (SFAS 155”), which amends SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”) and SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities” (SFAS 140”). SFAS 155 amends SFAS 133 to narrow the scope exception for interest-only and principal-only strips on debt instruments to include only such strips representing rights to receive a specified portion of the contractual interest or principle cash flows. SFAS 155 also amends SFAS 140 to allow qualifying special-purpose entities to hold a passive derivative financial instrument pertaining to beneficial interests that itself is a derivative instruments. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this new Standard, but believes that it will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.

In March 2006 FASB issued SFAS 156 ‘Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets’ this Statement amends FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. This Statement:

1.	Requires an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract.

2.	Requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable.

3.	Permits an entity to choose ‘Amortization method’ or ‘Fair value measurement method’ for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities:

4.	At its initial adoption, permits a one-time reclassification of available-for-sale securities to trading securities by entities with recognized servicing rights, without calling into question the treatment of other available-for-sale securities under Statement 115, provided that the available-for-sale securities are identified in some manner as offsetting the entity’s exposure to changes in fair value of servicing assets or servicing liabilities that a servicer elects to subsequently measure at fair value.

5.	Requires separate presentation of servicing assets and servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value in the statement of financial position and additional disclosures for all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.

This Statement is effective as of the beginning of the Company’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Management believes that this statement will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS 157 ‘Fair Value Measurements.’ This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. However, for some entities, the application of this Statement will change current practice. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS 158 ‘Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)’ This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to recognize the over funded or under funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit organization. This Statement also improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. An employer with publicly traded equity securities is required to initially recognize the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan and to provide the required disclosures as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. An employer without publicly traded equity securities is required to recognize the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan and to provide the required disclosures as of the end of the fiscal year ending after June 15, 2007. However, an employer without publicly traded equity securities is required to disclose the following information in the notes to financial statements for a fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006, but before June 16, 2007, unless it has applied the recognition provisions of this Statement in preparing those financial statements:

a)	A brief description of the provisions of this Statement
b)	The date that adoption is required
c)	The date the employer plans to adopt the recognition provisions of this Statement, if earlier.

The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.

In February 2007, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. FASB 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted subject to specific requirements outlined in the new Statement. Therefore, calendar-year companies may be able to adopt FASB 159 for their first quarter 2007 financial statements.

The new Statement allows entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible financial assets and liabilities at fair value that are not otherwise required to be measured at fair value. If a company elects the fair value option for an eligible item, changes in that item's fair value in subsequent reporting periods must be recognized in current earnings. FASB 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to draw comparison between entities that elect different measurement attributes for similar assets and liabilities.

The Management asserts that the preceding accounting pronouncements will have no effect on the financial statements of the Company.

3. Related party transaction

Various founders of the Company have performed consulting services for which the Company has paid them consulting fees as voted on during the initial board of directors meeting. There were no monies paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

The Company borrowed $31,459 and $14,500 from various related parties and shareholders of the Company for working capital purposes as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 respectively.

4. Going concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the company has a net loss of $10,163 a negative working capital deficiency of $25,000 and a stockholders’ deficiency of $28,567. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The ability to the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the company is unable to continue as a going concern.

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operations

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this report, the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding events, conditions, and financial trends that may affect the Company’s future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial position. Persons reviewing this report are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such factors are discussed under the “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operations,” and also include general economic factors and conditions that may directly or indirectly impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Description of Business.

We were formed as a Nevada corporation on October 6, 1997 originally under the name Zurich U.S.A., Inc. On July 10, 2006, we changed our name to Cactus Ventures, Inc. and began pursuing our business of marketing sunglasses. The Company encountered numerous problems various vendors and ceased its operations The Company has now focused its efforts on seeking a business opportunity. The Company will attempt to locate and negotiate with a business entity for the merger of that target company into the Company. In certain instances, a target company may wish to become a subsidiary of the Company or may wish to contribute assets to the Company rather than merge. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in locating or negotiating with any target company. The Company will provide a method for a foreign or domestic private company to become a reporting (“public”) company whose securities are qualified for trading in the United States secondary market.

The Company intends to seek, investigate, and if warranted, acquire an interest in a business opportunity. We are not restricting our search to any particular industry or geographical area. We may therefore engage in essentially any business in any industry. Our management has unrestricted discretion in seeking and participating in a business opportunity, subject to the availability of such opportunities, economic conditions and other factors.

The selection of a business opportunity in which to participate is complex and extremely risky and will be made by management in the exercise of its business judgment. There is no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire any business opportunity which will ultimately prove to be beneficial to our company and shareholders.

Because we have no specific business plan or expertise, our activities are subject to several significant risks. In particular, any business acquisition or participation we pursue will likely be based on the decision of management without the consent, vote, or approval of our shareholders.

Sources of Opportunities

We anticipate that business opportunities may arise from various sources, including officers and directors, professional advisers, securities broker-dealers, venture capitalists, members of the financial community, and others who may present unsolicited proposals.

We will seek potential business opportunities from all known sources, but will rely principally on the personal contacts of our officers and directors as well as indirect associations between them and other business and professional people. Although we do not anticipate engaging professional firms specializing in business acquisitions or reorganizations, we may retain such firms if management deems it in our best interests. In some instances, we may publish notices or advertisements seeking a potential business opportunity in financial or trade publications.

Criteria

We will not restrict our search to any particular business, industry or geographical location. We may acquire a business opportunity in any stage of development. This includes opportunities involving “start up” or new companies. In seeking a business venture, management will base their decisions on the business objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation in the real value of our company. We will not be controlled by an attempt to take advantage of an anticipated or perceived appeal of a specific industry, management group, or product.

In analyzing prospective business opportunities, management will consider the following factors:

·	available technical, financial and managerial resources;

·	working capital and other financial requirements;

·	the history of operations, if any;

·	prospects for the future;

·	the nature of present and expected competition;

·	the quality and experience of management services which may be available and the depth of the management;

·	the potential for further research, development or exploration;

·	the potential for growth and expansion;

·	the potential for profit;

·	the perceived public recognition or acceptance of products, services, trade or service marks, name identification; and other relevant factors.

Generally, our management will analyze all available factors and make a determination based upon a composite of available facts, without relying on any single factor.

Methods of Participation of Acquisition

Management will review specific businesses and then select the most suitable opportunities based on legal structure or method of participation. Such structures and methods may include, but are not limited to, leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, joint ventures, other contractual arrangements, and may involve a reorganization, merger or consolidation transaction. Management may act directly or indirectly through an interest in a partnership, corporation, or other form of organization.

Procedures

As part of the our investigation of business opportunities, officers and directors may meet personally with management and key personnel of the firm sponsoring the business opportunity. We may visit and inspect material facilities, obtain independent analysis or verification of certain information provided, check references of management and key personnel, and conduct other reasonable measures.

We will generally ask to be provided with written materials regarding the business opportunity. These materials may include the following:

·	descriptions of product, service and company history; management resumes;

·	financial information;

·	available projections with related assumptions upon which they are based;

·	an explanation of proprietary products and services;

·	evidence of existing patents, trademarks or service marks or rights thereto;

·	present and proposed forms of compensation to management;

·	a description of transactions between the prospective entity and its affiliates;

·	relevant analysis of risks and competitive conditions;

·	a financial plan of operation and estimated capital requirements;

·	and other information deemed relevant.

Competition

We expect to encounter substantial competition in our efforts to acquire a business opportunity. The primary competition is from other companies organized and funded for similar purposes, small venture capital partnerships and corporations, small business investment companies and wealthy individuals.

Employees

We do not currently have any employees but rely upon the efforts of our officer and director to conduct our business. We do not have any employment or compensation agreements in place with our officers and directors although they are reimbursed for expenditures advanced on our behalf.

Description of Property.

We do not currently own any property. We utilize office space in the residence of our President at no cost. We will not seek independent office space until we pursue a viable business opportunity and recognize income.

Results of Operations for the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

The Company has not generated revenue for the periods ending September 30, 2007 and 2006.

The Company had general and administrative expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of $7,493 and interest expense of $2,670 resulting in a net loss of $10,163. During the same period in 2006, the Company experienced $10,030 in general and administrative expenses and $-0- in interest expense resulting in a net loss of $10,030. The Company anticipates incurring expenses relative to its SEC reporting obligations which will include legal and accounting expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2007, the Company’s total assets consisted of $6,432 in cash. Liabilities at September 30, 2007 totaled $34,999 and consisted of $3,540 in accrued interest and $31,459 in notes payable to related parties.

The Company has no material commitments for the next twelve months. The Company has a capital deficit and its current liquidity needs cannot be met by cash on hand. As a result, our independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In the past, the Company has relied on capital contributions from shareholders to supplement operating capital when necessary. The Company anticipates that it will receive sufficient contributions from shareholders to continue operations for at least the next twelve months. However, there are no agreements or understandings to this effect. Should the Company require additional capital, it may sell common stock, take loans from officers, directors or shareholders or enter into debt financing agreements.

ITEM 3. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) required by Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b), our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer has concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(b) Changes in internal controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

No reports on Form 8-K were filed by Cactus Ventures, Inc. during the quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Exhibits

Copies of the following documents are included as exhibits to this report pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-B.

Exhibit No. SEC Ref. No. Title of Document Location

1 31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Attached

Officer/ Principal Financial Officer pursuant

to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

2 32.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer/ Attached

Principal Financial Officer pursuant to U.S.C.

Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906

of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

* The Exhibit attached to this Form 10-QSB shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to liability under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CACTUS VENTURES, INC.

Date: November 13, 2007 By: /s/ Diane S. Button

President and Chief Financial Officer