Securing the corporate development of a vaccine business

Situation

  • Our client was active in developing prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines with proprietary adjuvant-free immunisation technology
  • As an early stage company with significant cash needs, the company was looking to merge with a cash-generating entity to ensure long-term sustainability

Bionest Contribution

  • Bionest was mandated by investors to validate the strategic rationale behind a specific transaction
     
  • Bionest performed several strategic audits
    1. Each company stand-alone and merged (synergies, etc.)

Key Results

  • Bionest constructed and validated the new business case to investors
    1. Newco able to generate cash-flows to develop internal pipeline of products
    2. Newco positioned as a stronger candidate for a future fund-raising round