Basilea Pharmaceutica

Basilea Pharmaceutica

BSLN.SW
Basel, Switzerland· Est.
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BSLN.SW · Stock Price

CHF 54.50+10.10 (+22.75%)
Market Cap: $861.9M

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Market Cap: $861.9MPipeline: 54 drugs (17 Phase 3)Patents: 20Founded: 2000Employees: ~190HQ: Basel, Switzerland

Overview

Basilea Pharmaceutica is a profitable, Swiss-based biopharma company dedicated to becoming a leading global anti-infectives company. Its mission is to address the critical unmet medical need in severe infections through the commercialization of its two marketed products, Cresemba and Zevtera, and the development of a targeted pipeline of novel antibiotics and antifungals. The company's strategy leverages deep expertise in anti-infective development, regulatory navigation, and global commercialization, supported by a disciplined operational focus and strategic partnerships with entities like BARDA.

Severe Bacterial InfectionsInvasive Fungal Infections

Technology Platform

A specialized anti-infective development and commercialization platform built on deep scientific expertise in pathogen biology, excellence in clinical development for severe infections, and proven regulatory and global commercialization capabilities.

Pipeline

54
54 drugs in pipeline17 in Phase 3
DrugIndicationStageWatch
alitretinoinHand DermatosesPhase 3
ceftobiprole medocaril + vancomycin+aztreonamAcute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure InfectionsPhase 3
alitretinoinEczemaPhase 3
Fosmanogepix + Fosmanogepix + Caspofungin + Fluconazole + Pl...CandidemiaPhase 3
ceftobiprole medocaril + Vancomycin plus CeftazidimeSkin Diseases, InfectiousPhase 3

Funding History

3
Total raised:$375M
PIPE$75M
Debt$100M
IPO$200M

Opportunities

The rising global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) creates a critical and growing need for novel anti-infectives, supported by new government incentive programs.
Basilea's recent U.S.
approval for ceftobiprole (Mabelio) unlocks the world's largest pharmaceutical market, while its late-stage pipeline targets specific high-need resistant infections with substantial non-dilutive funding.

Risk Factors

Key risks include commercial execution challenges in the competitive U.S.
hospital market for Mabelio, clinical development risks for novel pipeline candidates, and ongoing sector-wide pressures on antibiotic pricing and reimbursement models.
The company also has significant dependence on key government and commercial partners.

Competitive Landscape

Basilea competes in specialized hospital anti-infective markets against large pharma companies like Pfizer, Merck, and Gilead. Its differentiation lies in its focused expertise, the broad-spectrum profiles of its agents, and its successful navigation of regulatory pathways. Government partnerships, like with BARDA, provide a unique competitive and financial advantage.

Company Timeline

2000Founded

Founded in Basel, Switzerland

2000IPO

IPO — $200.0M

2015Debt

Debt: $100.0M

2021PIPE

PIPE: $75.0M