OrbiMed Advisors Increases Stake to 11.9% in Traws Pharma via $1M Private Placement

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OrbiMed Advisors, a significant institutional investor, has increased its beneficial ownership in Traws Pharma to 11.9% following a $1 million private placement of shares and warrants.

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• Increased Beneficial Ownership

  OrbiMed Advisors and its affiliates now beneficially own 1,876,198 shares, representing 11.9% of Traws Pharma's common stock.

• Participation in Private Placement

  OrbiMed participated in an April 16, 2026 private placement, purchasing 597,729 shares and various 2026 Series A, B, and C warrants for approximately $1 million. The price per purchased share and accompanying warrants was $1.6730.

• Registration Rights Agreement

  In connection with the private placement, the Issuer entered into a registration rights agreement, committing to file a registration statement for the resale of purchased shares and shares issuable upon warrant exercise within 30 days of April 16, 2026.

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This Schedule 13D/A details OrbiMed Advisors' increased stake in Traws Pharma, following a significant $1 million private placement. While a Form 4 previously disclosed a purchase by OrbiMed, this filing provides comprehensive terms of the private placement, including the specific types and quantities of warrants acquired. OrbiMed's decision to increase its beneficial ownership to 11.9% through a substantial investment, with the purchase price slightly above the current market price, signals strong institutional confidence in the company's future. Investors should note the potential future dilution from the various warrants, but also the capital infusion and the backing of a major life sciences investor.