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Alder Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Completes $40M Series C Financing
“This financing is a testament to the progress we have made in developing our proprietary antibody technologies and therapeutic products,” said Dr. Randall Schatzman, CEO and an Alder co-founder. “This financing will allow Alder to rapidly advance our lead antibody therapeutic ALD518 through multiple proof-of-concept trials, broaden our product pipeline, and continue to build on our proprietary antibody discovery and manufacturing technologies.” ALD518 is the most advanced product being developed at Alder. ALD518 is the first full-length, fully functional antibody therapeutic to be made in yeast on an industrial scale and tested in humans. It is derived from Alder’s proprietary antibody selection technology, and is currently in clinical trials for treating rheumatoid arthritis and cancer patients. Alder’s unique approach to antibody identification and production has a considerable effect on the way companies discover and manufacture biotherapeutics. Alder’s technology reduces development cycles from years to months while at the same time providing an inexpensive and rapid route through product manufacturing. At a time when the healthcare industry as a whole is facing large pressures on R&D spending, Alder is providing a solution that allows biopharmaceutical companies to develop novel antibody-based therapies faster, and deliver them to the clinic and to patients at an unprecedented rate. The company’s therapeutic focus is centered in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases with extensions into certain forms of cancer and anemias. "We are very impressed with Alder’s unique ability to rapidly discover best-in-class therapeutic antibodies to a plethora of targets,” said Delphi Venture’s Dr. Deepa Pakianathan. “This product engine, combined with their proprietary manufacturing system, sets the stage for Alder to become a significant player in the near future." “ALD518 is an exciting product with the potential to greatly impact patients suffering from cancer and autoimmune diseases,” added TPG Biotech’s Dr. Heather Preston. “Rarely have we seen companies discover, produce, and enter the clinic in a little over 18 months. It exemplifies the success of Alder’s management and its technologies.” For more information or to set up a non-disclosure agreement to learn about Alder’s proprietary technologies in more detail, please contact Mark Litton, Chief Business Officer, at 425-205-2920 or litton@alderbio.com. About Alder Biopharmaceuticals Alder Biopharmaceuticals uniquely identifies, develops, and manufactures novel antibody therapeutics to alleviate human suffering in the autoimmune and inflammatory disease areas. Alder’s management team combines decades of industry experience with a proven track record for identifying and developing novel antibody therapeutics. Today the company is actively engaged in developing its own proprietary therapeutics and enabling partners through out-licensing of its technologies. Current partners include Schering-Plough, Seattle Genetics, Genmab, and two non-disclosed large pharmaceutical companies. For more information, visit www.alderbio.com. Contacts Alder Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Media and Industry Inquiries: Mark Litton, Ph.D., Chief Business Officer, 425-205-2920 litton@alderbio.com or Investor Relations: Randall Schatzman, Ph.D., CEO, 425-205-2910 schatzman@alderbio.com |
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