Funding and Investments

Verismo will use the funding to advance Phase I programs using NK-inspired signaling approaches to improve persistence and activity of engineered T cells in solid tumors and blood cancers.

With $137 million in Series B funding led by Novartis and other firms, Sidewinder Therapeutics will support development of bispecific ADCs designed to improve tumor targeting, enhance drug delivery, and reduce off-target toxicity in cancer.

The funding will support expansion of evolution-derived molecule datasets, enabling discovery of novel bioactive compounds and improving AI model performance in drug development.

The hub will integrate the company’s manufacturing and R&D in China to streamline CAR-T development while addressing scalability and accelerating regional access to advanced therapies.

With Sanofi as one of its backers, Earendil Labs is set to advance its AI-native biologics platform to scale antibody discovery, accelerate IND filings, and expand partnerships in autoimmune and oncology research.

The launch of Excalipoint Therapeutics brings to the table multi-specific T-cell engager platforms that aim to overcome tumor microenvironment barriers and expand efficacy into solid tumors and immunology indications.

Under an exclusive license, the joint venture aims to advance HCW11-006 into Phase I for solid tumors, validating TRBC-derived immunotherapy in a global development strategy.

Such targeted private investments underscore the growing importance of early manufacturing scale-up in de-risking immunomodulatory biologics for neurodegenerative diseases.

The company’s major long-term capital commitment highlights how global drugmakers are anchoring future innovation, advanced modalities, and supply resilience within China’s life sciences ecosystem.

Cellares’ $257M Series D signals growing industry urgency to industrialize cell therapy manufacturing through automation and scalable production models.

The company composed a letter addressed to global governments to harness competitiveness and innovation to navigate the current global trade economy.

siRNA-based cell reprogramming shows potential to improve metabolic health with durable effects, signaling a notable development for future therapeutic strategies.

Samsung Life Science Fund’s investment in Phrontline Biopharma highlights growing industry momentum behind dual-payload ADCs.

AstraZeneca’s $2 billion investment in its Maryland facilities will expand domestic biologics and rare disease manufacturing and strengthen US drug supply chains.

Financing strategies for new modalities and AI will be central at PharmSci 360, shaping how advanced therapeutics move toward global patient access.

SK pharmteco expands US peptide production capacity, strengthening domestic API manufacturing and accelerating biopharma process development.

Integra has secured €10.7 million (US$12.6 million) in funding for its FiCAT gene writing platform to enhance precise DNA integration for CAR-T engineering and rare disease therapy development.

Strand advances targeted mRNA therapies, with Phase I STX-001 solid tumor data presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Avidicure is a new biotechnology company that has been launched on the back of a $50 million seed financing round for developing a new multifunctional antibody modality for treating cancer.

The investment will be done over five years and will include new, state-of-the-art R&D facilities as well as new or expanded manufacturing sites in multiple US states.

Having completed its €40 million (US$43 million) investment in Slovenia, Novartis has opened its first specialized viral vector production facility in Europe, following earlier significant investments in R&D that has driven the growth of Slovenia’s workforce.

The £10 million (US$13 million) investment is part of a larger £58 million (US$75 million) Series A financing round to be used for the development of Maxion Therapeutics’ preclinical lead program for treating inflammatory diseases.

With the investment, AstraZeneca will establish a second global strategic R&D center in Beijing as well as support major research and manufacturing agreements to further advance life sciences in the country.

Co-led by Andera Partners and Bpifrance, the Series B financing will go toward an ongoing Phase Ib/IIa clinical study for EG 427’s lead candidate and to advance the company’s genetic medicines platform.

The co-leaders of the financing were Novo Holdings and Bpifrance, with other investments from Invus, UI Investissement, Seroba Life Sciences, Fund+, Kurma Partners, Omnes Capital, and Turenne Capital.