XOMA
acquired by LigandFounded 1981 · 131 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals July 2026 · $739M ($39.00 per share in cash, total equity value ~$739 million) · source ↗
XOMA Royalty is a biotech royalty aggregator that acquires the economic rights to future milestone and royalty payments tied to partnered pre-commercial clinical candidates, providing sellers with non-dilutive, non-recourse funding. It serves biotech companies seeking capital to advance their internal drug candidates, holding a portfolio of 120+ assets.
Founders & leadership
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Brad SitkoChief Investment OfficerHe brings experience in corporate finance, M&A, capital raising, and biotech investing, with expertise in royalty monetization and structured finance.
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Maricel MontanoChief Legal Officer
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Frequently asked questions
- What does XOMA do?
- XOMA Royalty is a biotech royalty aggregator that acquires the economic rights to future milestone and royalty payments tied to partnered pre-commercial clinical candidates, providing sellers with non-dilutive, non-recourse funding. It serves biotech companies seeking capital to advance their internal drug candidates, holding a portfolio of 120+ assets.
- Who are XOMA's investors?
- XOMA's investors include HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PARTNERS, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Sanderling Ventures.
- Who acquired XOMA?
- XOMA was acquired by Ligand.



