Beeline Medicines
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Beeline Medicines is a Stamford, Connecticut-based clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, led by CEO Saqib Islam (former SpringWorks Therapeutics CEO; SpringWorks was acquired by Merck KGaA for $3.9B in April 2025) 123. Beeline was originally formed in July 2025 as a Bain Capital Life Sciences-backed company that in-licensed five clinical programs from Bristol Myers Squibb, and publicly debuted on April 15, 2026 with a $300M Series A led solely by Bain Capital Life Sciences 123. The lead program, afimetoran, is a selective TLR7/8 inhibitor granted FDA Fast Track Designation for systemic lupus erythematosus, with Phase 2 data expected later in 2026 13.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
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| 2026-04-15 | Series A | $300M | Bain Capital Life Sciences | — 123 |
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GlobeNewsWire, “Beeline Medicines Debuts to Deliver Category-Leading Precision Therapies for People Living with Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases,” April 15, 2026. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/15/3274299/0/en/Beeline-Medicines-Debuts-to-Deliver-Category-Leading-Precision-Therapies-for-People-Living-with-Autoimmune-and-Inflammatory-Diseases.html↩↩↩↩
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BioSpace, “BMS makes a Beeline, bringing 5 assets to biotech’s $300M precision immunology debut,” April 15, 2026. https://www.biospace.com/business/bms-makes-a-beeline-bringing-5-assets-to-biotechs-300m-precision-immunology-debut↩↩↩
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Bain Capital, “Beeline Medicines Debuts to Deliver Category-Leading Precision Therapies for People Living with Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases,” April 15, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.baincapital.com/news/beeline-medicines-debuts-deliver-category-leading-precision-therapies-people-living-autoimmune↩↩↩↩