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Capital markets·October 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM EDT·1 source

Food Allergy Biotech Firm Lycia Jumps 32% After Upsized IPO

LYCA
ipo, log scale$318M
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What happened

  • Lycia Therapeutics shares rose 32% in their trading debut.
  • The biotechnology company focuses on treatments for allergies and autoimmune diseases.
  • Lycia raised $317.5 million in an upsized US initial public offering.
Trading debut gain
32%
IPO proceeds
$317.5 million

Why it matters

The IPO provides a sizable public-market financing for a biotech focused on allergy and autoimmune treatments, relevant to healthcare investors and ECM professionals.

Deal terms

ipo
Lycia Therapeutics Inc.
Value
$318M
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  1. BloombergOct 23
    Food Allergy Biotech Firm Lycia Jumps 32% After Upsized IPO

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