Maia Biotechnology, Inc. Raises $8.0 Million Financing To Advance Pipeline Of Targeted Immuno-Oncology Studies
Maia Biotechnology, Inc. Raises $8.0 Million Financing To Advance Pipeline Of Targeted Immuno-Oncology Studies
05/19/21, 12:05 PM
Location
chicagoMoney raised
$8 million
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on developing first-in-class oncology drugs, today announced that it has raised $8.0 million financing in a convertible note offering led by new investor Checkmate Capital Group with participation from other strategic and existing investors. The proceeds of the financing will advance the company’s targeted immuno-oncology programs and will support the initiation of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating THIO followed by Libtayo® (cemiplimab) in patients with advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). The Phase 1/2 clinical trial is expected to begin later this year.
Company Info
Location
chicago, illinois, united states
Additional Info
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of potential first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Our lead program is THIO, a potential first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of telomerase-positive cancer cells. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.