Veradermics Announces Pricing of Upsized IPO

Dermatologist-founded biotech company raises $256.3 million in public debut.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:07pm

Veradermics, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for common aesthetic and dermatological conditions, has announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 15,077,647 shares of common stock at $17 per share. The company expects to raise approximately $256.3 million in gross proceeds from the offering, which is expected to close on February 5, 2026.

Why it matters

Veradermics' public debut marks a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to advance its pipeline of dermatology and aesthetic medicine products, including its lead program VDPHL01, an oral treatment for pattern hair loss. The successful IPO provides Veradermics with additional capital to fund its research and development efforts as it looks to address unmet needs in the dermatology space.

The details

The IPO was upsized from the original offering size, indicating strong investor demand. Veradermics' common stock is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'MANE'. Jefferies, Leerink Partners, Citigroup, and Cantor are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering.

  • Veradermics' common stock is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on February 4, 2026.
  • The offering is expected to close on February 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The players

Veradermics, Incorporated

A dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for common aesthetic and dermatological conditions.

VDPHL01

Veradermics' lead program, an oral, non-hormonal treatment for men and women with pattern hair loss, designed to maximize minoxidil's impact on hair restoration while minimizing the risk of cardiac activity.

Jefferies

One of the joint book-running managers for Veradermics' IPO.

Leerink Partners

One of the joint book-running managers for Veradermics' IPO.

Citigroup

One of the joint book-running managers for Veradermics' IPO.

Cantor

One of the joint book-running managers for Veradermics' IPO.

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What’s next

Veradermics' common stock is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on February 4, 2026, and the offering is expected to close on February 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The takeaway

Veradermics' successful IPO provides the company with significant capital to advance its pipeline of innovative dermatology and aesthetic medicine products, including its lead program VDPHL01 for pattern hair loss, as it seeks to address unmet needs in the growing dermatology market.