Thursday, June 23, 2011

Clovis Oncology, With SoCal Backers, Files For IPO

In another, Southern California linked IPO, a Colorado anti-cancer firm. Clovis Oncology, has filed for a debut on the NASDAQ Global Market. Clovis Oncology is backed by Southern California investors Domain Associates and Versant Ventures, in addition to New Enterprise Associates, Aberdare Ventures, Abingworth Bioventures, Frazier Healthcare Ventures, Pfizer, and ProQuest Investments. Clovis said it is looking to raised up to $149.5M on the public markets as CLVS. The IPO is being underwritten by .P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, and Leerink Swan.

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