New Investment: Obsidian Therapeutics

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd

05 April 2024

 

LEI: 549300Q7EXQQH6KF7Z84

05 April 2024

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd

New Investment in Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc.

•	RTW Bio participated in oversubscribed $160.5 million Series C Financing
•	Obsidian is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering engineered cell and gene therapies
•	Proceeds to support the development of OBX-115 for metastatic melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (the "Company"), a London Stock Exchange-listed investment company focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the life sciences sector, is pleased to note the announcement by new private portfolio company, Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. ("Obsidian") of its completion of a $160.5 million Series C financing round.

The Company, alongside other investment vehicles managed by RTW Investments, LP (the "Investment Manager"), participated in the financing round with other life science investment firms. Obsidian intends to use the net proceeds to support clinical development of OBX-115 in ongoing clinical trials for patients with metastatic melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer.

Obsidian Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering engineered cell and gene therapies to deliver transformative outcomes for patients with intractable diseases. Obsidian's proprietary technology is designed to precisely regulate the timing and level of protein function by using FDA-approved small-molecule drugs. The Company has collaborations with Bristol Myers Squibb and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Lauren Lee, PhD, Research Analyst at the Investment Manager, said, "We are pleased to support Obsidian in this Series C financing to progress the development of OBX-115, a next-generation tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy in ongoing clinical studies that could transform outcomes for melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer patients."

The full text of these announcements can be accessed on Obsidian's website: https://obsidiantx.com/.

For Further Information

RTW Investments, LP	[phone]
Woody Stileman, Managing Director, Business Development Krisha McCune, Director, Investor Relations	[e-mail]
Buchanan (PR & Communications Adviser)	[phone]
Charles Ryland
Henry Wilson
George Beale
Deutsche Numis (Joint Corporate Broker)	[phone]
Freddie Barnfield
Nathan Brown
Euan Brown
BofA Securities (Joint Corporate Broker)	[phone]
Edward Peel
Alex Penney
Cadarn Capital (Distribution & IR Partner)	[phone]
David Harris
Elysium Fund Management Limited Joanna Duquemin Nicolle, Chief Executive Officer Sadie Morrison, Managing Director	[phone]
Morgan Stanley Fund Services USA LLC	[phone]

About Biotech Opportunities Ltd:

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (LSE: RTW & RTWG) is an investment fund focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the biopharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Driven by a long-term approach to support innovative businesses, RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd invests in companies developing next-generation therapies and technologies that can significantly improve patients' lives. RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd is managed by RTW Investments, LP, a leading healthcare-focused entrepreneurial investment firm with deep scientific expertise and a strong track record of supporting companies developing life-changing therapies.

Visit the website at www.rtwfunds.com/rtw-biotech-opportunities-ltd for more information.

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