Bankers, Investors, and Biotech: What Would IPO Success in 2026 Require?

March 03, 2026
The pace of US biotech IPOs stalled for much of 2025 but reductions in interest rates corelate with an uptick in new offerings as investors reconsider the risks and returns from new medicines in this dynamic commercial landscape.  This session will examine which technologies, therapeutic areas, and types of messages are most resonating with IPO investors.
Moderator
Steve Seedhouse
Steve Seedhouse, Biotech Research Analyst - Cantor Fitzgerald
Speakers
Ellen Hukkelhoven
Ellen Hukkelhoven, Head of Investment Research - Perceptive Advisors
Daniel Krizek
Daniel Krizek, Portfolio Manager - Surveyor Capital
Vishwas Setia
Vishwas Setia, Chief Financial Officer - MapLight
Jennifer Sheng
Jennifer Sheng, Head of Healthcare Equity Capital Markets - Citi