Merck KGaA partners with Versant-backed Saturnus Bio in $50 million genetic cardiomyopathy deal

  • Merck KGaA entered a research-stage collaboration with Versant Ventures-founded Saturnus Bio to develop therapies for rare genetic cardiomyopathies.
  • Deal uses a build-to-buy structure with USD 50 million upfront funding for Saturnus research.
  • Merck takes a minority equity stake with additional success-based preclinical milestones tied to drug-candidate development.
  • Merck secured exclusive rights to acquire Saturnus via a pre-set option payment plus success-based earnouts.


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