Article: Topigen Raises $24.7M In First Close Of Series C.

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Topigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. raised C$26 million (US$24.7 million) in the first close of a Series C financing to drive Phase II trials with TPI 1020 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and TPI ASM8 in asthma.

Paul Wotton, president and CEO of Montreal-based Topigen, said the company wanted to raise money quickly to support its Phase II trials, so the first close of the Series C came predominantly from existing investors. He added that Topigen plans to keep the round open "over the balance of the year" to give new investors a chance to participate.

Topigen already has investor interest and expects to close an additional ...

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