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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
InvestmentAug 13, 2026, 09:11 AM

MapLight Therapeutics Secures $150M PIPE Financing

AI Summary

MapLight Therapeutics announced a private placement financing (PIPE) to raise approximately $150 million in gross proceeds. The financing involves the sale of common stock and pre-funded warrants to institutional and accredited investors. The company plans to use the proceeds primarily to advance its ML-007C-MA program, including ongoing Phase 2 and registrational Phase 3 studies, and for general corporate purposes. This financing, combined with existing cash of $351.3 million as of June 30, 2026, is expected to fund operations through 2028.

Key Highlights

  • Secured $150 million in gross proceeds from a private placement financing (PIPE).
  • Sold 9,197,887 shares of common stock at $11.38 per share.
  • Sold pre-funded warrants for 3,983,168 shares at $11.3799 per warrant.
  • Proceeds will fund ML-007C-MA development, including VISTA Phase 2 and ZEPHYR-2 Phase 3 studies.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $351.3 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Financing is expected to extend cash runway through 2028.