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IP Group invests £4m as Microbiotica raises £36m to advance ulcerative colitis drug to Phase 2 trials

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16 Oct 2026
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IP Group invests £4m as Microbiotica raises £36m to advance ulcerative colitis drug to Phase 2 trials

IP Group PLC has invested £4 million in a £36 million Series C funding round for Microbiotica, supporting the development of its ulcerative colitis treatment, MB310. The funding, led by British Business Bank, will enable Microbiotica to progress MB310 into Phase 2 clinical trials after positive Phase 1b results showing significant clinical remission. Following this round, IP Group holds a 16.4% stake in Microbiotica, valued at £24.1 million. Microbiotica, spun out from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, also develops other treatments including MB097 for advanced melanoma, currently in Phase 1b trials with Merck's KEYTRUDA.

Microbiotica's recent £36 million funding round included a £4 million investment from IP Group, which now holds a 16.4% stake valued at £24.1 million. For readers following health sector stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 16, 2026 12:11 WIB: out of 150 priced US health stocks, 122 rose and 26 fell. Notable movers include ALNY at USD 235.58 (+4.95%), XRAY at USD 8.84 (+4.74%) with 100% sell order activity, and SANA at USD 2.44 (+4.72%) with 76% sell orders and 24% buys, typical hold times ranging from 24 to 73 days.

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