Alligator Bioscience
ATORX.STPrivate Company
Total funding raised: $188.6M
Overview
Alligator Bioscience is a publicly traded biotech developing tumor-directed antibody therapies to combat cancer by activating the immune system directly within the tumor. Its lead candidate, the CD40 agonist mitazalimab, is preparing for Phase 3 development in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer following highly encouraging Phase 2 results with a 24-month survival benefit. The company's strategy leverages a specialized antibody platform to create localized immunotherapies, aiming to overcome immune suppression in solid tumors while managing systemic toxicity. Recent corporate milestones include an R&D Day in August 2025 and the publication of its 2025 Annual Report.
Technology Platform
A platform for discovering and engineering tumor-directed therapeutic antibodies, with specialized expertise in developing CD40 agonists and bispecific formats designed to locally activate the immune system within the tumor microenvironment.
Pipeline
7| Drug | Indication | Stage | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| mFOLFOX regimen + Mitazalimab | Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC) | Phase 2/3 | |
| CD40 agonist mitazalimab in combination with chemotherapy | Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma | Phase 1/2 | |
| ALG.APV-527 | Solid Tumor | Phase 1/2 | |
| ATOR-1015 | Solid Tumor | Phase 1 | |
| Intratumoral Mitazalimab + Intratumoral Nivolumab | Breast Cancer | Phase 1 |
Funding History
12Opportunities
Risk Factors
Competitive Landscape
Alligator competes in the emerging CD40 agonist space, where systemic toxicity has been a major hurdle. Its key differentiation is mitazalimab's tumor-directed design, which may offer a superior safety profile. In pancreatic cancer, it faces competition from standard chemotherapies and other investigational immunotherapies, but its reported 24-month survival data, if confirmed, could set a new benchmark.
Company Timeline
Founded in Lund, Sweden
IPO — $20.0M
Series B: $25.0M
Series C: $45.0M