VC-backed Versartis raises $126 mln for IPO

Versartis has launched its IPO after pricing its 6 million shares at $21 per share. The stock began trading Friday on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VSAR." Morgan Stanley and Citigroup are the lead underwriters. Based in Redwood City, Calif., Versartis is an endocrine-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on treating growth hormone deficiency. Its backers include Sofinnova Ventures, Aisling Capital, New Leaf Venture Partners and Advent Life Sciences.

21 March 2014•2 mins read
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