Lisata Therapeutics acquires Marea Therapeutics in pipeline pivot toward cardioendocrine drugs

By Public Technologies
  • Lisata Therapeutics acquired clinical-stage biotech Marea Therapeutics to pivot toward cardioendocrine drug development.
  • Deal paired with a private placement of Series C non-voting convertible preferred stock targeting gross proceeds of about $225 million.
  • Proceeds earmarked to advance MAR001/005 in severe hypertriglyceridemia through Phase 2b, with topline data expected in Q4 2027.
  • Funding also supports MAR002 in acromegaly entering Phase 2, with topline results also targeted for Q4 2027.
  • Company projected the financing will fund operations into 2028.


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