Cue Biopharma Prices $20M Public Offering to Boost Therapeutic Development
Deal News | Apr 17, 2025 | Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Cue Biopharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapeutic biologics that engage disease-specific T cells, announced a public offering of around $20 million. The offering includes common stock and warrants, with some pre-funded warrants also available to certain investors. This financial move is pivotal for the company as it aims to progress its therapeutic pipeline, especially in cancer and autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, Cue Biopharma has entered a promising strategic collaboration and license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim, specifically targeting the development of CUE-501, a therapy aimed at B cell depletion for autoimmune diseases. With the proceeds from the public offering and the new partnership, Cue Biopharma is poised for significant advancements in its therapeutic offerings.
Sectors
- Biopharmaceutical Industry
- Investment Banking Industry
Geography
- United States – Cue Biopharma is a US-based company and the public offering was announced in the United States.
Industry
- Biopharmaceutical Industry – Cue Biopharma operates in the biopharmaceutical sector, developing novel therapeutic biologics targeting disease-specific T cells to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases.
- Investment Banking Industry – The public offering of Cue Biopharma's common stock and warrants involves activities typical of the investment banking sector, particularly underwriting services.
Financials
- Approximately $20 million – Gross proceeds from Cue Biopharma's public offering, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Cue Biopharma | Target Company | Company | A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic biologics for cancer and autoimmune disease. |
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP | Advisor | Company | Advisor for Cue Biopharma in its public offering. |
Boehringer Ingelheim | Partner | Company | Collaborating with Cue Biopharma to develop and commercialize the CUE-501 product for autoimmune disease. |