Two River and Vida Ventures Extend Track Record of Company Creation and Value Realization Following the Candid Therapeutics’ Acquisition by UCB
Two River, LLC (“Two River”) and Vida Ventures (“Vida”), both part of the Bellco Health ecosystem, today acknowledged the announced acquisition of Candid Therapeutics (“Candid”), a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company redefining the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases through novel T-cell engagers (TCEs), by UCB (Euronext: UCB), a global biopharmaceutical company, for up to $2.2 billion, including $2.0 billion upfront.
Vida Ventures Congratulates Aktis Oncology on Its Entry into the Public Markets
Vida Ventures (“Vida”), a next-generation life sciences venture firm, today congratulates Aktis Oncology (Nasdaq: AKTS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of alpha-emitting radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of solid tumors. Aktis raised $318 million in its initial public offering, reflecting strong investor interest, its recently announced anchor investment by Eli Lilly and Company (
NYSE: LLY), and pipeline momentum as the company enters the public markets.
Vida Ventures Closes $825 Million Vida III Fund to Advance Transformative Biomedical Innovations
Vida Ventures (“Vida”), a next-generation life sciences venture firm, announced today the closing of Vida Ventures III, L.P. (“Vida III”) on $825 million in an oversubscribed fund. Vida, founded in 2017, now has over $1.7 billion of assets under management.
