other material
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Connect Biopharma private placement $20.2M; Phase 1 IV rademikibart shows rapid bronchodilation; Phase 3 AD efficacy
Connect Biopharma Holdings Ltd
- Raised $20.2M via private placement of 6.13M shares at $3.25; led by Panacea Venture; extends cash runway into H2 2027.
- Phase 1 IV rademikibart: rapid FEV1 improvements of 200-400 mL within 15 mins in asthma/COPD, maintained through Day 29.
- Phase 3 AD study: 96.6% EASI-75, 87.1% IGA 0/1, 85.3% EASI-90 at week 52; safety comparable to placebo, low conjunctivitis.
- Phase 2 Seabreeze STAT data for acute exacerbations expected mid-2026; plans to meet FDA for Phase 3 alignment.