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Verastem raises $75M private placement for ovarian cancer drug launch and R&D
Verastem, Inc.
- Gross proceeds of ~$75M from sale of 3.43M shares at $7.00 and 7.29M pre-funded warrants at $6.9999.
- Placement led by RTW Investments; includes BVF, Nantahala, Octagon, OrbiMed, Stonepine.
- Net proceeds to fund potential launch of avutometinib/defactinib in LGSOC, R&D for VS-7375, and working capital.
- Pre-funded warrants exercisable at $0.0001/share, no expiration; closing expected April 28, 2025.