30p minimum here14 Apr 2026 12:53
In a biotech landscape where antibody therapeutics are exploding toward a $500 billion market by 2029, Fusion Antibodies stands out as a hidden gem. This Belfast-based CRO isn't just another service provider—it's a precision partner armed with proprietary platforms that deliver faster, higher-quality candidates for big pharma and innovative biotechs
With FY2025 revenues surging 73% and a transformative new platform already validated by the prestigious U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI), Fusion is shifting from steady CRO work to a high-margin, IP-rich growth engine. At a market cap of around £15-16 million and shares trading near 13p, the upside potential is asymmetric and compelling for investors seeking 5-10x returns in the biologics boom.
Clients include eight of the top ten global pharma giants, with multiple antibodies advancing to or entering clinical trials. Recent momentum is undeniable: a £250,000 IP transfer deal closed in late March 2026 for a novel rabbit antibody (with reach-through to humanized sequences), sequential revenue improvements, and gross margins climbing toward 30%. This isn't survival mode—it's acceleration
But what’s the real rocket fuel? Haha
It’s OptiMAL®, Fusion's proprietary discovery platform. Validated pre-launch by the NCI (with the collaboration expanded and extension talks underway into 2026), it generates best-in-class single-digit nanomolar binders across proteins and peptides. Launched commercially in December 2025, OptiMAL positions Fusion as the go-to for AI-enhanced, developability-focused discovery in an industry desperate for faster, lower-risk candidates.
Early pharma interest is already translating into pipeline and contract wins, including NDAs with a major European global pharma group. For investors, this means recurring high-value work, licensing upside, and potential acquisition interest from larger CROs or pharma seeking in-house innovation.
It really is quite the opportunistic investment.
Cash is managed tightly post a prudent £1.4 million raise in January 2026, R&D is grant-supported, and EBITDA losses are shrinking fast. Fusion isn't just revenue-generating—it's going to be hugely profitable in its core and scaling into a platform company. In a sector where differentiation wins contracts, Fusion's CDRx® humanization, RAMP® maturation, and now OptiMAL create a moat that's hard to replicate.
The investment case is straightforward—back the team that's quietly powering the antibody revolution. With OptiMAL live and the pipeline building, 2026 and beyond look set for re-rating and substantial shareholder value creation. Bullish doesn't even begin to describe it.