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Bluebird Bio Secures $75 Million In Private Placement Equity Financing

RECENTLY ACQUIREDSep 08, 2021

Amount Raised

$75 Million

Round Type

Post-IPO Equity

SomervilleBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Description

bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement for a $75 million private placement of common stock and common stock equivalents with a healthcare investment fund selected as part of a competitive process. Proceeds from the financing will support ongoing R&D and commercialization investments for bluebird bio and for 2seventy bio, which plan to launch as independent companies in October 2021. The closing of the private placement is expected to occur in September 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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bluebird bio raised $75 Million in a Post-IPO Equity round, dated September 8, 2021. bluebird bio is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States.

How much did bluebird bio raise?
bluebird bio raised $75 Million in a Post-IPO Equity round on September 8, 2021.
What does bluebird bio do?
bluebird bio is a commercial-stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing and delivering gene therapies for severe genetic diseases.
Where is bluebird bio based and how big is it?
bluebird bio is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Fundz records about 449 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at bluebird bio?
Fundz holds 1 contact at bluebird bio, including the Director. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

bluebird bio

Location

455 Grand Union Boulevard

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

About

bluebird bio is a commercial-stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing and delivering gene therapies for severe genetic diseases. With more than a decade of scientific leadership in gene therapy and three FDA-approved therapies for sickle cell disease, β-thalassemia, and cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, the company is committed to ensuring access, reliability, and patient-centered care.

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