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R1 Therapeutics launches with $77.5 million to develop new treatment for hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease

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Published 2026-03-17 11:00 UTCUpdated 2026-03-17 11:21 UTC
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R1 starts up with $78M, aiming for a better kidney drug
BioPharma Dive · News · biopharmadive.com · 2026-03-17 11:00 UTC
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Overview

R1 Therapeutics has emerged from stealth mode with an oversubscribed $77.5 million Series A financing to advance a first-in-class oral therapy targeting hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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R1 Therapeutics
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Why now
  • The oversubscribed Series A financing reflects strong investor confidence in this therapeutic area.
  • Licensing a drug from a Chinese biotech highlights increasing global collaboration in drug development.
  • There is growing focus on improving treatment options and quality of life for CKD patients.
Why it matters
  • Hyperphosphatemia is a common and serious complication in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis.
  • Current treatments have limitations in potency and convenience, creating a need for better therapies.
  • R1 Therapeutics’ funding enables advancement of a potentially improved oral drug candidate.
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Recurring claims
  • R1 Therapeutics secured an oversubscribed $77.5 million Series A financing to advance a first-in-class oral therapy for hyperphosphatemia in CKD patients on dialysis.
  • The drug candidate was licensed from a Chinese biotech and aims to be more potent and convenient than current treatments for hyperphosphatemia.
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  • Fierce Biotech: neutral
  • BioPharma Dive: neutral
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