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Eli Lilly and Company / Profluent Bio

2026 · Co-Development · $2.2B · Complete

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Apr 28, 2026 BusinessWire (Profluent) Bullish

Profluent announced a multi-program strategic research collaboration with Eli Lilly to develop and commercialize custom site-specific recombinases to address…

Apr 28, 2026 Fierce Biotech Bullish

Kilobase-scale DNA editing remains a holy grail in genetic medicine. Our work with Lilly is aimed at unlocking these therapeutics previously thought…

Apr 29, 2026 Parameter Bullish

Eli Lilly has strengthened its position in the rapidly evolving field of AI-driven biotechnology by entering a major partnership with startup Profluent. The US…

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Lilly signed a multi-program collaboration with Bezos-backed Profluent to co-develop AI-designed site-specific recombinases for genetic medicines; Profluent eligible for an undisclosed upfront, R&D funding, and up to $2.25B in development/commercial milestones plus tiered royalties.

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