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Lipum

Biotech & Life Sciences · Umeå kommun, Sweden · Founded 2010 · IPO 2021

Develops a biological drug for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases MoreLess

Lipum AB, headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, is an innovative biotech startup focused on developing groundbreaking treatments for chronic inflammatory disorders. The company is pioneering a novel approach to address these conditions, which include diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. Chronic inflammatory disorders are long-lasting conditions characterized by persistent inflammation, which can lead to severe health issues and significantly impact the quality of life.

Lipum's primary clientele includes healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and patients suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases. The company operates within the global biopharmaceutical market, which is highly competitive and driven by the constant need for new and effective treatments.

The business model of Lipum revolves around research and development (R&D) of new therapeutic solutions. The company has successfully secured significant funding, including a €2.2 million grant from the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program. This financial support has been crucial in advancing their research and achieving key milestones.

Lipum generates revenue through multiple channels. Primarily, it aims to license its proprietary technology and treatments to larger pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, the company may enter into strategic partnerships and collaborations, which can provide upfront payments, milestone payments, and royalties based on the success of the developed treatments.

In summary, Lipum AB is a biotech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders. By focusing on innovative R&D and leveraging strategic partnerships, the company is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the biopharmaceutical market.

Keywords: biotech, chronic inflammatory disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, healthcare, pharmaceutical, research and development, Horizon 2020, licensing, strategic partnerships.

Valuation $36M
Revenue $2K
Total funding $10–50M

Company overview

Lipum company information

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Status
Acquired
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Umeå kommun, Sweden
Employees
13
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
71.3
client focusb2btechnologyDeep Techsub industryPharmaceuticalsub industryBioTechnologybusiness modelManufacturingindustryHealthsectorBiotechnologysectorDrug DevelopmentsectorInflammatory DiseasessectorSustainable Development GoalssectorBiotech and PharmasectorHard TechsectorSeal of Excellence ECsectorHorizon Europe

Valuation & funding

Lipum funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Nov 2025 $17M $17M Flerie Invest
GRANTOther financing Dec 2024 $0 Undisclosed
POST IPO EQUITYOther financing Mar 2024 $23M Undisclosed
GRANTOther financing Dec 2023 $36M Vinnova
POST IPO EQUITYOther financing Sep 2022 $4.7M Flerie Invest
IPOExit Jan 2021 Undisclosed
GRANTOther financing Jul 2018 European Innovation Council
GRANTOther financing Oct 2016 European Innovation Council
EARLY VCEquity / VC 2016 Almi Invest
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Reported history and available estimates. Estimated years are marked “E”; sparse fields are left blank rather than inferred.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMarginR&D
2026 $2K 0% −$8.3M -462994.5% −$8.7M -483278.1% $0
2025 $2K 0% −$8.3M -462994.5% −$8.7M -483278.1% $0
2024 $2K 0% −$6.6M -371157.8% −$6.7M -375103.7% $0
2023 $2K 0% −$4.5M -249368.7% $0
2022 $2K 0% −$4.6M -256111.9%
2021 $2K 0% −$6.3M -352063.4%
2020 $2K −$2.5M -142281.5%
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Growth signals

Lipum website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Lipum is 2.9K monthly website visits, down 25.6% over the last three months. Lipum's team declined 13.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.9K 3-month web change-25.6% 1-year team growth-13.3%
Monthly website visits110 observations · Feb 2016–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Lipum compared with similar companies

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CompanyHeadquartersStatusEmployeesTotal fundingValuation
Legacy HealthcareBiopharma developing innovative botanical drugs in supportive oncology care and dermatology Epalinges, Switzerland Operational 9 $4.3M $7.5M
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Asgard TherapeuticsSpin-off company from Lund University focusing on developing cancer immunotherapies based on cell fate reprogramming Lund Municipality, Sweden Operational
Synact PharmaConducting research and development in inflammatory disease Holte, Denmark Operational
AntabioAntabio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel antibacterials targeting drug-resistant pathogens that are deemed a critical priority by the WHO Labège, France Operational
SensorionDeveloping life-transforming therapies for patients with inner ear disorders involving vertigo and hearing loss Montpellier, France Operational
Minoryx TherapeuticsClinical stage biotech company focusing on the development of novel therapies for orphan CNS diseases with high unmet medical needs Mataró, Spain Operational
Sea4UsSea4Us is a biopharmaceutical startup specializing in discovering and developing new drugs, leveraging expertise in ion channels and marine biology Vila do Bispo, Portugal Operational
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Talent graph

Lipum's talent

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Team profiled 10 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 7 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

6 investors on Lipum's cap table

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Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
Vinnova
Series A 1 investor entered at this stage
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
Flerie Invest
Other known 2 additional known investors
Almi Företagspartner
Umeå Biotech Incubator

Global footprint

Where Lipum has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
1 countries with
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In the news

Latest news about Lipum

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Lipum

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