July 1, 2026 10:29 AM EDT
Financing
BridgeBio adds $1B as it prepares three more drug launches
Kyle LaHucik
Biotech Correspondent
BridgeBio raises $1B via preferred equity from Sixth Street and KKR's HealthCare Royalty, stockpiling cash ahead of three drug launches within 18 months.
July 1, 2026 10:29 AM EDT
Financing
BridgeBio adds $1B as it prepares three more drug launches
Kyle LaHucik
Biotech Correspondent

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