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Phase 2 metabolic deals now median $120M+ upfront (up from $50M pre-2023). Triple agonist programs have closed at $400M+ upfront. Built on 1,900+ verified biopharma transactions across 12 therapeutic areas.
Metabolic / Obesity deal benchmarks at a glance
Median deal terms for metabolic / obesity licensing transactions, by development phase. Data current as of 2026.
| Phase | Median Upfront | Median Total Value | Median Royalty (Tiered) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preclinical | $50M | $600M | 5–10% |
| Phase 1 | $125M | $1.1B | 8–15% |
| Phase 2 | $255M | $1.7B | 12–22% |
| Phase 3 | $476M | $2.8B | 16–26% |
Source: Ambrosia Benchmarker dataset, 1,900+ verified transactions (2017–2026). Primary sources: SEC EDGAR 8-K filings, FTC premerger notifications, ClinicalTrials.gov.
Recent comparable deals
- Roche–Carmot Therapeutics ($2.7B, Phase 1 GLP-1)
- Novo–Embark Biotech
- Lilly–Versanis Bio ($1.9B amylin)
Why Metabolic / Obesity is priced this way
GLP-1 boom has rewritten metabolic deal economics. Oral GLP-1, dual/triple agonists, and combination therapies (amylin + GLP-1) attract premium terms.
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