German ADC company whose NaPi2b ADC TUB-040 posted a 59% response rate in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer; Gilead bought it in May 2026 for $3.15B upfront and up to $1.85B in milestones.
Raised a record €344M Series C (October 2025) after TUB-040 phase 1/2a data at ESMO 2025 (59% ORR in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer; also lung adenocarcinoma). Gilead completed its acquisition on 21 May 2026, paying $3.15B upfront with up to $1.85B in contingent milestones; the acquisition also brought TUB-030, a 5T4-targeted ADC, and the team stays in Munich. Proprietary Tubutecan and P5 conjugation chemistries.
Investors not recorded; see the round sources.
| Round | Year | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition · Upfront consideration on a cash-free, debt-free basis, plus up to 1.85 billion US dollars in contingent milestones; completed 21 May 2026 | 2026 | $3.1B | gilead.com |
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