Upstream Bio (UPB) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
13 May, 2026Company overview and strategy
Clinical-stage immunology company developing verekitug, a high-potency TSLP receptor antagonist for severe respiratory diseases.
Completed Phase 2 trials in severe asthma and CRSWNP; ongoing Phase 2 in COPD.
Targeting large commercial opportunities, with asthma and COPD markets projected to exceed $35B globally by 2033.
Phase 3 trials in severe asthma and CRSWNP planned for Q1 2027, with FDA engagement in mid-2026.
Existing capital expected to fund operations through 2027.
Verekitug mechanism and clinical profile
Verekitug is a fully human IgG1 antibody, uniquely antagonizing the TSLP receptor with ~300-fold greater potency than tezepelumab.
Demonstrated robust efficacy and favorable safety in ~500 participants across Phase 1 and 2 trials.
Enables extended interval dosing (every 12 weeks) with strong clinical benefit in severe asthma and CRSWNP.
Well-characterized immunogenicity profile with no meaningful impact on safety or efficacy.
Market opportunity and positioning
Severe asthma and COPD represent the largest biologics markets, with US accounting for ~80% of severe asthma biologic sales.
Less than 25% of eligible severe asthma patients currently receive biologics, indicating significant growth potential.
Tezspire, a comparator, is projected to reach over $3B in severe asthma and $5B in COPD annual sales by 2033.
Quarterly at-home dosing and best-in-class efficacy are prioritized to maximize commercial value.
Latest events from Upstream Bio
- Phase 3 trials in severe asthma and CRSwNP set for Q1 2027, with cash runway through 2027.UPB
Q1 202613 May 2026 - Verekitug cut severe asthma exacerbations by 56% and improved lung function with strong safety.UPB
Study result20 Apr 2026 - Vote on two director elections and auditor ratification at the June 2026 virtual meeting.UPB
Proxy filing16 Apr 2026 - Virtual meeting to elect directors, ratify auditor, and reinforce governance and oversight.UPB
Proxy filing16 Apr 2026 - Verekitug demonstrated strong efficacy and safety in Phase 2, with Phase 3 trials set for 2027.UPB
Corporate presentation8 Apr 2026 - Verekitug demonstrated strong efficacy and safety in Phase 2, with Phase 3 trials set for 2027.UPB
Corporate presentation26 Mar 2026 - Strong Phase 2 results and robust cash position support a high-dose quarterly Phase 3 strategy.UPB
Q4 202526 Mar 2026 - Phase II data support quarterly dosing for verekitug, with phase III and COPD programs advancing.UPB
Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 20269 Mar 2026 - Verekitug's phase II data support robust efficacy and safety, with phase III trials set to launch soon.UPB
TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference4 Mar 2026