Kinaset Therapeutics Closes $103 Million Series B Financing to Advance Inhaled Asthma Treatment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 11 2026
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Source: Businesswire
- Successful Financing: Kinaset Therapeutics has closed a $103 million Series B financing led by RA Capital Management and Forge Life Science Partners, with proceeds aimed at advancing its novel inhaled therapeutic candidate frevecitinib through clinical studies, marking a significant milestone in addressing severe asthma treatment.
- Investor Confidence: The financing attracted participation from several new investors, including EQT Life Sciences and Vivo Capital, demonstrating strong market confidence in Kinaset and its innovative drug, which is expected to accelerate product development timelines.
- Clinical Advancement: Proceeds from this financing will support a Phase 2 dose-ranging clinical study for frevecitinib, aimed at providing new treatment options for patients with severe asthma inadequately controlled by standard therapies, highlighting its significant market potential.
- Board Expansion: Following the financing, executives from RA Capital Management and EQT Life Sciences have joined Kinaset's Board of Directors, enhancing the company's governance structure and industry expertise, which will provide strategic support for future growth.
Analyst Views on KNSA
Wall Street analysts forecast KNSA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KNSA is 53.50 USD with a low forecast of 48.00 USD and a high forecast of 60.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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6 Buy
0 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 44.640
Low
48.00
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53.50
High
60.00
Current: 44.640
Low
48.00
Averages
53.50
High
60.00
About KNSA
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, acquiring, developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. Its portfolio of assets is based on strong biologic rationale or validated mechanisms and offers the potential for differentiation. Its ARCALYST is used for the treatment of recurrent pericarditis and reduces the risk of recurrence in adults and children 12 years and older. ARCALYST is also approved for the treatment of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), including Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome (FCAS) and Muckle-Wells Syndrome, and the maintenance of remission in Deficiency of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist. Its other portfolio includes KPL-387, KPL-1161, Abiprubart, and Mavrilimumab. Mavrilimumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody inhibitor targeting granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor receptor alpha.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
