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Mankind Pharma Acquires Belgian Biotech Armed Cell Therapeutics

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16

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What happened

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Mankind Pharma acquired a 70% stake in Armed Cell Therapeutics BV, a biotechnology company incorporated in Belgium. The acquisition, valued at 48 million euros, allows Mankind Pharma to enter the cell- and gene-therapy segment to treat cancer, including lymphomas and lung cancers. Armed Cell Therapeutics has a pipeline of next-generation CAR-T assets for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and small-cell lung cancer.

From vccircle.com

Why it matters

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The acquisition is a strategic move for Mankind Pharma to build a global pipeline of breakthrough therapies. The deal involves Mankind's subsidiary, Mankind Netherlands, and utilizes a 50 million euro investment into the Netherlands subsidiary. Armed Cell Therapeutics maintains research operations in Pittsburgh.

From vccircle.com

Who's involved

BelgiumCountry where Armed Cell Therapeutics BV is incorporated
PittsburghLocation where Armed Cell Therapeutics conducts research operations
NetherlandsCountry where Mankind Pharma's subsidiary, Mankind Netherlands, is based

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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NetherlandsSpeculative
Mankind's investment might drive capital inflow into Mankind Netherlands.

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The entities involved

Netherlands
one of the four autonomous countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; with territories in the Caribbean
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Belgium
country in western Europe
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Pittsburgh
city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Coverage

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Oct 16vccircle.com