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Biotech bust: 2024 biotech IPOs average a -52% return

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Last week, GPCR biotech Septerna (SEPN) plummeted 47% after halting its lead candidate’s Phase 1 trial, just four months after the IPO. It’s far from the only recent biotech IPO to trade down substantially....read more

Renaissance Capital's January IPO Market Update

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Eleven IPOs raised a combined $3.8 billion in January, the busiest month for both $100+ million and $1+ billion IPOs since late 2021. Six offerings raised $100 million or more, led by two billion-dollar deals: sports gear maker Amer Sports (AS) and...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: Biotech CG Oncology pops 96% in a 7 IPO week

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Seven IPOs priced this past week, led by three that raised $100+ million.After upwardly revising the terms earlier in the week, CG Oncology (CGON) further upsized the offering and priced above the range to raise $380 million at a $1.3 billion market cap. Its...read more

Cancer biotech ArriVent BioPharma prices upsized IPO at $18 midpoint

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ArriVent Biopharma, a Phase 3 biotech developing a novel kinase inhibitor for EGFR-mutated lung cancer, raised $175 million by offering 9.7 million shares at $18, within the range of $17 to $19. The company offered 1.4 million more shares than anticipated....read more