Kailera Therapeutics, an obesity drug startup, raises $600 million

Kailera Therapeutics Raises $600 Million

Kailera Therapeutics, an obesity drug startup, has secured $600 million in funding from investors.

The financing round, led by Bain Capital's private equity group, included Royalty Pharma, the sovereign wealth fund in Qatar, and the asset manager of Canada's national pension plan. Existing investors also participated in the funding.

The persistent attention to weight loss drugs remains, despite years of activity and some clinical disappointments.

Author's summary: Kailera Therapeutics raises $600 million in funding.

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STAT STAT — 2025-10-14

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