Cardiovascular Preclinical Deal Benchmarks
Median upfront of $51M with total deal values reaching $1.1B.
Median Upfront
$51M
Total Deal Value
$693M
Royalty Range
4.4%–8.8%
Territory Multiplier
1x
Understanding Cardiovascular Deal Benchmarks at Preclinical
Preclinical Cardiovascular licensing deals command a median upfront payment of $51M, with values ranging from $18M at the low end to $97M for premium assets. These benchmarks reflect the risk-adjusted value of clinical-stage assets in the cardiovascular therapeutic area, where development costs, competitive dynamics, and market potential all factor into deal pricing.
Total deal values — including milestones for development, regulatory, and commercial achievements — range from $312M to $1.1B, with a median of $693M. Royalty rates for cardiovascular assets at this stage typically fall between 4.4% and 8.8% of net sales, reflecting the balance between licensor value contribution and licensee commercialization investment.
The Global territory applies a 1x multiplier to base deal economics. This accounts for market size, regulatory complexity, pricing environment, and competitive landscape differences across geographies. Licensors negotiating global rights should calibrate upfront expectations and milestone structures accordingly.
Full Benchmark Data
| Metric | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Payment | $18M | $51M | $97M |
| Total Deal Value | $312M | $693M | $1.1B |
| Royalty Rate | 4.4% | — | 8.8% |
Comparable Deals
| Year | Licensor | Licensee | Upfront | Total Value | Deal Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BridgeBio Pharma | Astellas Pharma | $400M | $1.7B | licensing |
| 2024 | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | Roche | $310M | $2.2B | licensing |
| 2023 | Cytokinetics | Royalty Pharma | $500M | $2.0B | licensing |
| 2023 | Ionis Pharmaceuticals | Novartis | $150M | $900M | licensing |
| 2023 | Tenaya Therapeutics | Roche | $60M | $1.2B | collaboration |
| 2024 | Verve Therapeutics | Eli Lilly | $60M | $560M | option |
| 2023 | Rocket Pharmaceuticals | N/A (standalone) | $0M | $650M | licensing |
| 2023 | CRISPR Therapeutics | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | $100M | $900M | collaboration |
| 2024 | Cardiol Therapeutics | N/A (standalone) | $0M | $250M | licensing |
| 2022 | MyoKardia | BMS | $13.1B | $13.1B | acquisition |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average upfront payment for Preclinical Cardiovascular deals?
How does Global territory affect Cardiovascular deal value?
What royalty rates are typical for Preclinical Cardiovascular licensing?
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Ambrosia Ventures. (2026). Cardiovascular Preclinical Deal Benchmarks. Retrieved from https://calculator.ambrosiaventures.co/data/cardiovascular-preclinical-deals-global
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