Upstream Bio: Verekitug, A Longer-Acting Dupixent? - Key Data Is Imminent

  • Upstream Bio's IPO raised ~$293m, focusing on developing verekitug, a unique TSLP receptor antagonist for severe respiratory disorders, now in Phase 2 trials. The company has a strong cash position of $471m, despite a net loss of $63m in 2024, providing a long funding runway. Verekitug's less frequent dosing and good safety profile offer potential advantages, but its success hinges on upcoming Phase 2 data readouts.