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Airway Therapeutics, Inc. secures $50 million in Series E-2 funding to advance the clinical development of Zelpultide alfa. The funding round saw participation from existing investors, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

PRIVATEAug 25, 2026about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

$50 Million

Round Type

Series E

AtlantaBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Investors

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Description

Airway Therapeutics, Inc. announced a successful financing round of $50 million to support the late clinical development of Zelpultide alfa. The Series E-2 funding consists of $24 million raised and $26 million previously secured through a SAFE financing. The funds will primarily aid in completing Phase 2b/3 clinical studies and related activities

Company Information

Company

Airway Therapeutics

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Airway Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of biologics aimed at breaking the cycle of injury and inflammation for patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases. The company is advancing zelpultide alfa, a novel recombinant human protein hSP-D that reduces inflammation and infection while modulating the immune response. Zelpultide alfa is targeted for preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants. The firm is committed to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations.

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