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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 62 verified transactions.

62
Total Deals
$2.1B
Avg Upfront
3
Deal Types
100%
Terms Disclosed

Deal Structure Distribution

27
license
21
acquisition
14
collaboration
0
option
0
co development

Recent Deals with Disclosed Terms

PartiesTypeUpfrontTotal ValueDate
TelavantRoche
RVT-3101 (RO7790121)
acquisition$7.0B$7.0BApr 2026
Prometheus BiosciencesMerck
tulisokibart (MK-7240)
acquisition$11.0B$11.0BApr 2026
Quotient TherapeuticsMerck & Co.
collaboration$20M$2.2BMar 2026
GSKAlfasigma
linerixibat
license$300M$690MMar 2026
EarendilSanofi
AI platform and pipeline expansion (including HXN-1001)
collaboration$160M$2.6BJun 2025
Ribo Life ScienceMadrigal Pharmaceuticals
siRNA MASH portfolio
license$60M$4.4BJan 2025
Calypso BiotechNovartis
celiac_disease
acquisition$250M$425MJan 2025
Phathom PharmaceuticalsAlfasigma
gerd
acquisition$450M$450MDec 2024
Ventyx BiosciencesEli Lilly
crohns
acquisition$1.2B$1.2BDec 2024
Teva PharmaceuticalSanofi
ulcerativeColitis
license$500M$2.0BDec 2024

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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.