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Gastroenterology Deal Benchmarks

Benchmark deal terms for inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's, celiac disease, NASH/MASH, and other GI conditions. Gastroenterology deals benefit from large patient populations and evolving treatment paradigms. Benchmarks derived from 115 verified transactions.

115
Total Deals
$1.9B
Avg Upfront
5
Deal Types
100%
Terms Disclosed

Deal Structure Distribution

61
license
31
acquisition
19
collaboration
3
option
0
co development

Recent Deals with Disclosed Terms

PartiesTypeUpfrontTotal ValueDate
FutureGen → AbbVie
FG-M701
license$150M$1.7BSep 2026
Simcere → Boehringer Ingelheim
SIM0709
license$46M$1.2BSep 2026
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group → Boehringer Ingelheim
SIM0709
license$47M$1.2BSep 2026
Quotient Therapeutics → Merck & Co.
IBD target-discovery alliance
collaboration$20M$2.2BSep 2026
Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd. → Eli Lilly and Company
Sonefpeglutide (HM15912)
license$75M$1.3BMay 2026
Telavant → Roche
RVT-3101 (RO7790121)
acquisition$7.0B$7.0BApr 2026
Prometheus Biosciences → Merck
tulisokibart (MK-7240)
acquisition$11.0B$11.0BApr 2026
Quotient Therapeutics → Merck & Co.
collaboration$20M$2.2BMar 2026
GSK → Alfasigma
Linerixibat
license$300M$590MMar 2026
GSK → Alfasigma
linerixibat
license$300M$690MMar 2026

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Gastroenterology Deal Benchmarking FAQ

How do IBD deal valuations compare across mechanisms?
IBD deal valuations vary significantly by mechanism. Anti-TL1A and S1P modulators are commanding the highest valuations in 2026 ($200M+ upfronts for clinical-stage assets), while anti-integrin follow-ons and IL-23 inhibitors see more moderate terms. Bispecific approaches targeting dual pathways represent the next wave of premium-valued IBD assets.
What is the current state of celiac disease deal-making?
Celiac disease has emerged as a high-interest GI indication following multiple Phase 2 readouts. With no approved therapies beyond a gluten-free diet, first-in-class assets are commanding premium terms. Licensing deals for clinical-stage celiac programs feature upfronts of $50M-$150M with total values exceeding $1B.
How are microbiome therapy deals structured?
Microbiome deals have matured from pure-platform plays to product-specific licensing. Following the first FDA-approved microbiome therapy, deals now feature more traditional structures with upfronts of $20M-$80M and milestone-heavy payment schedules tied to clinical and regulatory events, plus royalties of 8-15% on net sales.