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Platform·Healthcare/Pharma Services·July 14, 2026

ArchiMed takes Esperion Therapeutics private for $1.1bn

The take-private adds a commercial-stage biopharma platform to ArchiMed, anchored by therapies for cardiometabolic and rare/orphan diseases, including lipid-lowering treatments.

Takeaways

  • Esperion Therapeutics is a Develops cardiometabolic and rare/orphan disease therapies.
  • ArchiMed and Esperion Therapeutics are classified as a platform transaction.
  • The business serves Cardiometabolic and rare/orphan disease therapies.
BuyerArchiMed
TargetEsperion Therapeutics
SponsorArchiMed
TypePlatform
IndustryHealthcare
Sub-sectorPharma Services

ArchiMed has taken Esperion Therapeutics private in a $1.1 billion deal, acquiring a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on cardiometabolic and rare/orphan disease therapies.

Esperion develops treatments for lipid management and cardiovascular risk reduction, addressing conditions with significant unmet medical need.

ArchiMed is a healthcare-dedicated private equity firm that has been active in pharma and medtech.

The firm previously acquired IRAB, a Barcelona-based developer and producer of PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical diagnosis and research.