Finance Watch: Five More Small IPOs Squeeze Through The US Window
2021 First-Time Drug Developer Offerings Now Total 107
Executive Summary
Public Company Edition: Genenta, Cingulate, ImmixBio, Bionomics and NeuroSense launched initial public offerings, grossing just $118m between them. But Amylyx, with a recently filed ALS drug, has filed to raise up to $100m. In follow-on offerings, Legend took advantage of ASH goodwill to raise $300m.
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