The possibilities are endless: A tier 1 global
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A tier 1 global pharma suggested it - it may or may not be part of a pending deal.
A tier 2 EU pharma suggested it - it may or may not be part of a pending deal.
It may have been suggested in the term sheet - may or may not still be in play.
It was necessary to tie in with the EMA and dual-approval.
I have no doubt it is something a potential partner wants to see.
As for your valuations in another post:
$50M upfront is a solid deal. $1-2 deal.
$100M upfront + trial costs is a bonanza $2+ deal.