INFOGRAPHIC: 72 US IPOs gross $5.7bn in 2014; values rising in 2015
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
In 2014, 72 biotechnology firms that develop drugs, biologics and gene, stem or cell therapies grossed $5.7bn from initial public offerings in the US with most companies ending the year with stock values well above their IPO price – and values have risen higher in 2015.
You may also be interested in...
Finance Watch VC Edition: Biopharma Venture Investment Rises In Second Quarter
Venture capital investment in biopharmaceutical firms for the first half of 2017 show that this year is on track to exceed 2016 levels. Recent financings include two $50m Series C rounds for two different companies developing later-stage drugs for itching: Trevi and Menlo Therapeutics.
Sanofi Clinches Key Phase III Immunology Win With Rilzabrutinib
Sanofi’s BTK inhibitor – one of two from its 2021 Principia buy – passed a Phase III test in immune thrombocytopenia as the company focuses on Dupixent-like blockbusters going forward.
Ipsen Expands Its Rare Neurological Disease Pipeline With Skyhawk Deal
Deal Snapshot: Ipsen committed up to $1.8bn in upfront and milestone fees to develop novel treatments for rare neurological diseases with Skyhawk’s RNA-targeting small molecule platform.