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Exit·Healthcare/Life Sciences·June 10, 2026

GSK to acquire Deerfield-backed Nuvalent

The platform investment centers on a precision oncology company backed by Deerfield Management, in a transaction valued at up to $10, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.

Takeaways

  • Nuvalent, a clinical-stage precision oncology company founded and backed by Deer
  • Deerfield’s Healthcare Innovation Fund profits will be donated to the Deerfield
BuyerGSK
TargetNuvalent
SponsorDeerfield Management
SellerDeerfield Management
TypeExit
IndustryHealthcare
Sub-sectorLife Sciences

GSK agreed to acquire Nuvalent, a precision oncology company backed by Deerfield Management, in a transaction valued at up to $10.6 billion.

The deal gives Deerfield an exit and adds Nuvalent's targeted cancer therapy pipeline to GSK.