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Calidi reports Q1 net loss $5.0M; CEO transition to Eric Poma; FDA clears CLD-201 IND
Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- CEO transition: Eric Poma appointed CEO; 30+ yrs biopharma; raised >$250M at Molecular Templates.
- FDA cleared IND for CLD-201 (allogeneic stem cell therapy) for solid tumors; CIRM non-dilutive funding.
- Selected IL-15 superagonist as first payload for Redtail platform; IND filing expected H2 2026.
- Q1 net loss $5.0M ($0.18/share) vs $7.2M ($2.03/share) in Q1 2024; R&D $2.4M, G&A $2.6M.
- Cash $10.6M at March 31, 2025, up from $9.6M at Dec 31, 2024.