Upstream Bio, Inc.
Business
Upstream Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies that inhibit TSLP signaling, with an initial focus on severe respiratory inflammatory disorders. Its lead product candidate is verekitug, a fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody that binds the TSLP receptor and is in Phase 2 development for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and being planned for COPD. The company’s activities are organized around research and clinical development, regulatory strategy, and outsourced manufacturing and supply partnerships. It conducts multi‑national clinical trials and leverages third‑party manufacturers and regional licensing partners (including Japan) for development and potential commercialization.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-12
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaboration revenue | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Research and development | 137 | 63 | 32 | |
| General and administrative | 26 | 17 | 11 | |
| Total operating expenses | 163 | 80 | 42 | |
| Loss from operations | −160 | −78 | −40 | |
| Change in fair value of preferred stock tranche right liability | 0 | 3 | 16 | |
| Interest income | 17 | 12 | 4 | |
| Other expense, net | −15,000 | −24,000 | −115,000 | |
| Total other income, net | 17 | 15 | 20 | |
| Net loss | −143 | −63 | −21 | |
| Redeemable convertible preferred stock cumulative dividends | 0 | −14 | −18 | |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | −143 | −76 | −38 | |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic | −2.66 | −5.58 | −12.95 | |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted | −2.66 | −5.58 | −12.95 | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic | 54 | 14 | 3 | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted | 54 | 14 | 3 | |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax | 555,000 | −46,000 | 21,000 | |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 555,000 | −46,000 | 21,000 | |
| Comprehensive loss | −143 | −63 | −21 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 102 | 326 | 26 | — | |
| Short-term investments | 240 | 145 | 84 | — | |
| Accounts receivable | 668,000 | 613,000 | 98,000 | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10 | 8 | 7 | — | |
| Total current assets | 352 | 479 | 117 | — | |
| Property and equipment, net | 559,000 | 582,000 | 159,000 | — | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1 | 2 | 43,000 | — | |
| Restricted cash | 194,000 | 194,000 | — | — | |
| Total assets | 354 | 482 | 117 | — | |
| Accounts payable | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | |
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 720,000 | 704,000 | 45,000 | — | |
| Total current liabilities | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | |
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 549,000 | 1 | — | — | |
| Total liabilities | 14 | 12 | 9 | — | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 54,237,750 and 53,603,398 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 54,000 | 53,000 | 3,000 | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 673 | 661 | 5 | — | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 530,000 | −25,000 | 21,000 | — | |
| Accumulated deficit | −334 | −191 | −128 | — | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 340 | 470 | −123 | −106 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 354 | 482 | 117 | — |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss | −143 | −63 | −21 | |
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 200,000 | 89,000 | 60,000 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 10 | 6 | 3 | |
| Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on short-term investments | −2 | −2 | −1 | |
| Non-cash lease expense | 561,000 | 182,000 | 82,000 | |
| Accounts receivable | −55,000 | −515,000 | 314,000 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | −2 | −1 | −6 | |
| Accounts payable | −1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4 | 2 | 422,000 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −565,000 | −133,000 | −82,000 | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −133 | −59 | −38 | |
| Purchases of short-term investments | −386 | −291 | −129 | |
| Maturities of short-term investments | 293 | 232 | 46 | |
| Purchases of equipment | −165,000 | −511,000 | −144,000 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −93 | −59 | −83 | |
| Proceeds from the issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs paid | 0 | 150 | — | |
| Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriters discounts and commissions | 0 | 273 | — | |
| Payments of initial public offering costs | −34,000 | −4 | — | |
| Proceeds from exercises of stock options | 2 | 159,000 | 118,000 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 196,000 | 0 | — | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 2 | 419 | 130 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | −224 | 300 | 9 | |
| Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability | 0 | 2 | 36,000 | |
| Initial public offering costs included in accounts payable | 0 | 34,000 | — |