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Kardigan extends biotech's streak of big IPOs with $400M haul

Including the heart drug developer's offering, four biotechs in 2026 have raised at least $400 million in IPO proceeds - the most in a single year since 2021, according to BioPharma Dive data.

By BioPharma Dive · Jun 18, 2026 · via BioPharma Dive
Kardigan extends biotech's streak of big IPOs with $400M haul

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