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22 July 2024

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd

Portfolio Company Update: Artiva Biotherapeutics prices IPO at $167 million

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (the "Company"), a London Stock Exchange-listed investment company focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the life sciences sector, is pleased to note the announcement by Artiva Biotherapeutics ("Artiva") regarding its pricing of a $116 million initial public offering ("IPO"). Artiva will trade on Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker "ARTV".

Artiva's IPO raised $167 million by offering 13,920,000 shares at $12.00 per share. The shares finished flat on the first day of trading. As at 30 June 2024, Artiva represented 0.13% of the Company's NAV.

Artiva is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies whose mission is to develop effective, safe, and accessible cell therapies for patients with devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers. The Company initially invested in Artiva's Series B round in February 2021. 

Chris Liu, PhD, Senior Research Analyst at the Investment Manager said, "Artiva Biotherapeutics is diligently advancing its lead allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapy, AlloNK, through several clinical trials. Currently, AlloNK is undergoing a phase 1 trial for lupus nephritis and participating in a basket study across various autoimmune indications. The recent IPO underscores the significant potential impact of this groundbreaking therapy."

The full text of Artiva's announcement can be accessed on its website at: https://artivabio.com/.

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About Biotech Opportunities Ltd:

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (LSE: RTW & RTWG) is an investment fund focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the biopharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Driven by a long-term approach to support innovative businesses, RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd invests in companies developing next-generation therapies and technologies that can significantly improve patients' lives. RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd is managed by RTW Investments, LP, a leading healthcare-focused entrepreneurial investment firm with deep scientific expertise and a strong track record of supporting companies developing life-changing therapies.

Visit the website at www.rtwfunds.com/rtw-biotech-opportunities-ltd for more information.

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