Alector, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering immuno-neurology, entered into a debt financing agreement with Hercules Capital for up to $50 million.
“Alector is in a strong cash position with more than $457 million in cash and investments. This credit facility further enhances our financial strength and provides the company with increased strategic and operational flexibility,” Marc Grasso, chief financial officer of Alector, said. “We anticipate transformational data from both the AL002 INVOKE-2 Phase 2 trial and the latozinemab INFRONT-3 pivotal Phase 3 trial within our runway. This credit facility provides additional funding to advance our preclinical pipeline including our proprietary, versatile Alector Brain Carrier blood-brain barrier platform and programs.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Alector drew an initial $10 million at closing. An additional $15 million is available at the company’s request through June 30, 2026, with an additional $25 million available upon lender approval. The company is under no obligation to draw funds in the future. The credit facility carries a low double-digit cost of capital.
“Hercules is pleased to enter into a strategic relationship with Alector as it advances its portfolio of assets aimed at treating neurodegenerative diseases,” Lake McGuire, managing director at Hercules Capital, said. “This capital commitment from Hercules seeks to help Alector deliver new therapeutic options to patients and further advance their novel and proprietary blood-brain barrier technology.”
