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bluebird bio, Inc. secures up to $175 million debt financing with Hercules Capital for commercial launches of FDA approved gene therapies.

RECENTLY ACQUIREDMar 18, 2024

Amount Raised

$175 Million

Round Type

Debt Financing

SomervilleBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Investors

Hercules Capital

Description

bluebird bio, Inc. has entered into a $175 million five-year term loan facility with Hercules Capital, Inc. to strengthen its balance sheet for the commercial launches of its three FDA approved gene therapies - LYFGENIA for sickle cell disease, ZYNTEGLO for beta-thalassemia, and SKYSONA for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy.

Quick answer

bluebird bio raised $175 Million in a Debt Financing round, dated March 18, 2024. Investors: Hercules Capital. bluebird bio is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States.

How much did bluebird bio raise?
bluebird bio raised $175 Million in a Debt Financing round on March 18, 2024.
Who invested in bluebird bio?
Hercules Capital is named as investors in this round.
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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Who else raised in Therapeutics and Biotechnology around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as bluebird bio that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Scipher Medicine raised $25M on May 2, 2024.
  • Novocure raised $400M (Debt Financing) on May 2, 2024.
  • Delphia Therapeutics raised $67M (Series A) on May 2, 2024.
  • Medicenna raised $15M on April 30, 2024.
  • Cerevance raised $47M (Series B) on April 29, 2024.
  • Ajax Therapeutics, Inc. raised $95M on April 26, 2024.

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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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