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Silverback Therapeutics

Silverback Therapeutics to merge with San Diego biotech company developing EpiPen alternative

Less than two years after its IPO and months after shutting down its once-promising oncology program, Seattle-based Silverback Therapeutics will… Read More

Silverback Therapeutics shuts down oncology program, plans to lay off 27% of workforce

Silverback Therapeutics will lay off 27% of its workforce and close its oncology program, the Seattle company announced Thursday in… Read More

Juno’s lasting legacy: How the cell therapy juggernaut influenced biotech in Seattle and beyond

When Juno Therapeutics launched in 2013, cell therapy was a nascent field. Early clinical studies were showing dramatic rates of… Read More

Tech Moves: Microsoft hires activist fired by Amazon; ex-Sprint CEO leaves F5 Networks board

— Maren Costa, one of two former leaders of the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group who was fired by… Read More

IPOs: A hot year for tech offerings shows deep economic disparities

In a year when large swaths of the economy sputtered due to the pandemic, Wall Street opened its doors to… Read More

Tech Moves: Expedia and F5 Networks add board members; Madrona principal departs; and more

— Expedia Group appointed Equifax President of Global Consumer Solutions Beverly Anderson as its newest board member. Prior to Equifax,… Read More

Seattle biotech Silverback Therapeutics raises $85M, just six months after raising $78.5M

Seattle biotech startup Silverback Therapeutics continues to raise capital to support development of its therapies for cancer, fibrosis, and other conditions.… Read More

Silverback Therapeutics raises $37.5M, unveils tech that targets therapies to disease locations

Silverback Therapeutics, a stealthy biotechnology startup, gave the first glimpse of its technology Wednesday as it announced an additional $37.5… Read More

One way to grow Seattle’s biotech economy: Start small

Despite some knock-out successes and world-class research, Seattle’s biotechnology industry has remained relatively small compared to other hubs around the… Read More

GeekWire 200 in 2018: Our bold predictions for the Pacific NW’s top private tech companies

Last week we wrapped up a wild year for the Pacific Northwest’s top startups. Now it’s time to look ahead and… Read More

Seattle Genetics COO taking the reins at stealthy biotech startup Silverback Therapeutics

Eric Dobmeier, the longtime COO at public biotech company Seattle Genetics, is stepping down from his role to become CEO… Read More

Neurosurgery professor raises cash for stealthy biotech startup Silverback Therapeutics

Silverback Therapeutics, a stealthy biotech startup co-founded by investor, entrepreneur and University of Washington neurosurgery professor Peter Thompson, has raised $10… Read More

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