Immunology Phase 2 Deal Benchmarks
Median upfront of $547M with total deal values reaching $4.0B.
Median Upfront
$547M
Total Deal Value
$2.9B
Royalty Range
13.8%–23%
Territory Multiplier
1x
Understanding Immunology Deal Benchmarks at Phase 2
Phase 2 Immunology licensing deals command a median upfront payment of $547M, with values ranging from $289M at the low end to $874M for premium assets. These benchmarks reflect the risk-adjusted value of clinical-stage assets in the immunology 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 $1.8B to $4.0B, with a median of $2.9B. Royalty rates for immunology assets at this stage typically fall between 13.8% and 23% 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 | $289M | $547M | $874M |
| Total Deal Value | $1.8B | $2.9B | $4.0B |
| Royalty Rate | 13.8% | — | 23% |
Comparable Deals
| Year | Licensor | Licensee | Upfront | Total Value | Deal Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Regeneron | Sanofi | $0M | $13.0B | collaboration |
| 2023 | Pharming Group | CSPC Pharmaceutical | $15M | $180M | licensing |
| 2023 | Almirall | AbbVie | $50M | $660M | licensing |
| 2024 | Connect Biopharma | Astellas Pharma | $25M | $350M | licensing |
| 2021 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | AstraZeneca | $39.0B | $39.0B | acquisition |
| 2024 | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | Roche | $310M | $2.5B | collaboration |
| 2024 | Apellis Pharmaceuticals | N/A (standalone) | $0M | $800M | licensing |
| 2020 | Principia Biopharma | Sanofi | $3.7B | $3.7B | acquisition |
| 2024 | Numab Therapeutics | AstraZeneca | $50M | $1.2B | licensing |
| 2023 | Kymera Therapeutics | Sanofi | $150M | $2.0B | collaboration |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ambrosia Ventures. (2026). Immunology Phase 2 Deal Benchmarks. Retrieved from https://calculator.ambrosiaventures.co/data/immunology-phase-2-deals-global
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