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Commodore Capital Bets Big on Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
5 Dec
Summary
- Commodore Capital disclosed a new position in Amylyx Pharmaceuticals.
- The firm acquired nearly 4.1 million shares valued at $55 million.
- Amylyx Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Commodore Capital LP, based in New York City, has announced a substantial new investment in Amylyx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AMLX). The firm disclosed its acquisition of nearly 4.1 million shares, a holding valued at approximately $55 million as of November 14. This strategic move represents 2.7% of Commodore Capital's total reportable equity holdings after the third quarter.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating novel treatments for neurodegenerative conditions, with a primary focus on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Its lead product candidate is AMX0035, designed as a dual inhibitor of UPR-Bax apoptosis. The company's financial health has shown positive trends, with a more than halved quarterly net loss year-over-year and an extended cash runway projected into 2028, bolstered by a recent public offering.




