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Kura Oncology raises $50M for diabetes-focused subsidiary Caspian; retains ~49% stake
Kura Oncology, Inc.
- Caspian Therapeutics, a new wholly owned subsidiary, raised $50.0M in Series A preferred stock on Sept 8, 2026.
- Kura invested $4.3M; post-financing Kura holds ~49.2% of Caspian's outstanding capital stock.
- Kura contributed rights to next-gen menin inhibitors for diabetes/cardiometabolic diseases, incl. KO-7246, to Caspian.
- Kura granted Caspian non-exclusive licenses to ziftomenib-related patents/data; received reciprocal license for R&D.
- Caspian solely responsible for development/regulatory/commercialization in diabetes field; Kura provides services under agreement.