Crescent Biopharma

Crescent Biopharma

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CBIO · Stock Price

USD 18.00-6.00 (-25.00%)
Market Cap: $501.5M

Historical price data

Market Cap: $501.5MFounded: 2018HQ: San Diego, United States

Overview

Crescent Biopharma is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to transform cancer treatment by capitalizing on three major paradigm shifts: next-generation immuno-oncology, improved antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and synergistic combination therapies. Founded in 2018 and led by a seasoned team with deep oncology development expertise, the company is advancing a pipeline of novel therapies for solid tumors. Its strategy focuses on applying validated modalities to well-characterized targets to de-risk development and accelerate the delivery of high-impact medicines.

OncologySolid Tumors

Technology Platform

An integrated strategic platform focusing on next-generation immuno-oncology bispecifics (e.g., PD-1 x VEGF), improved antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and rationally designed synergistic combination therapies for solid tumors.

Funding History

2
Total raised:$30M
Series A$25M
Seed$5M

Opportunities

Crescent is positioned to address large, growing markets in post-PD-1 therapies, advanced ADCs, and combination regimens.
Its de-risked strategy focusing on validated targets could lead to faster development cycles and a higher probability of clinical success, creating significant value if its candidates demonstrate best-in-class potential.

Risk Factors

The company faces high clinical development risk, intense competition in its chosen modalities, and a reliance on future capital raises that could be dilutive.
Its 'fast-follower' strategy requires flawless execution and clear differentiation to succeed in crowded fields.

Competitive Landscape

Crescent competes with large pharmaceutical companies and numerous biotechs in the bispecific antibody and ADC spaces. Its success hinges on demonstrating superior efficacy or safety profiles compared to established and emerging competitors, as it lacks a first-in-class novel mechanism.

Company Timeline

2018Founded

Founded in San Diego, United States

2021Seed

Seed: $5.0M

2022Series A

Series A: $25.0M