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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
InvestmentJun 9, 2026, 07:31 AM

Corvus Invests $5M in Angel Pharma's $13.5M Financing for Soquelitinib

AI Summary

Corvus Pharmaceuticals announced a $5 million investment in a new $13.5 million financing round for its Chinese collaboration partner, Angel Pharmaceuticals. This funding will support Angel Pharma's ongoing Phase 1b/2 trial of soquelitinib for atopic dermatitis and a new Phase 2 trial for asthma. Corvus, as Angel Pharma's largest shareholder, expects to benefit from the clinical data generated and its significant ownership position in the growing Chinese inflammation and immunology markets. Angel Pharma anticipates reporting initial atopic dermatitis trial results in late 2026 and starting the asthma trial in early 2027.

Key Highlights

  • Corvus invested $5 million in Angel Pharma's $13.5 million financing round.
  • Angel Pharma's Phase 1b/2 atopic dermatitis trial results expected in late 2026.
  • Angel Pharma plans to initiate a Phase 2 asthma trial in early 2027.
  • The atopic dermatitis trial is evaluating soquelitinib in 48 patients over 12 weeks.
  • Corvus holds a 49% equity stake in Angel Pharmaceuticals.