AcquisitionOct 13, 2026Completed
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

Velaris Therapeutics, Inc.Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc.

Healthcare โ€บ Biotechnology

Deal valueUndisclosed
AnnouncedOct 13, 2026
ConsiderationUndisclosed
StructureNot stated
RegionNorth America
Cross-borderNo
Contingent paymentNo

Overview

Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc. agreed to acquire Velaris Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company developing ActRII-Fc ligand traps and complementary biologics for pulmonary arterial hypertension and related cardiopulmonary diseases. The acquisition consideration was not disclosed.

Deal rationale

The acquisition gives Alaunos a portfolio of ActRII-Fc ligand traps and complementary biologics targeting signaling imbalances that drive pulmonary vascular remodeling, positioning the company to deliver multiple proof-of-concept datasets.

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CompletedHealthcare โ€บ BiotechnologyUnited StatesNorth America

Timeline

  1. AnnouncedOct 13, 2026

    Deal announced.

    Filing
  2. ClosedOct 13, 2026

    Deal closed.

    Filing

Valuation and terms

Equity valueUndisclosed
Enterprise valueUndisclosed
ConsiderationUndisclosed

Advisors

Buy-side
CFCantor Fitzgerald
Sell-side
None listed

Parties

Target
Velaris Therapeutics, Inc.
Headquarters
United States
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Acquirer
Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc.
Headquarters
United States
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