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Psyence BioMed Announces USD$500,000 Follow-On Investment in PsyLabs and Global Ibogaine Supply Agreement
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 15, 2025) - Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ: PBM) ("Psyence BioMed" or the "Company") today announced a strategic follow-on investment of USD $500,000 into PsyLabs, a privately-held company specializing in the production of psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and extracts for research, clinical trials, and drug development. This follow-on investment underscores Psyence BioMed's commitment to building a vertically integrated, multi-asse
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[{"type":"text","content":"New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 15, 2025) - Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ: PBM) ("Psyence BioMed" or the "Company") today announced a strategic follow-on investment of USD $500,000 into PsyLabs, a privately-held company specializing in the production of psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and extracts for research, clinical trials, and drug development. This follow-on investment underscores Psyence BioMed's commitment to building a vertically integrated, multi-asset psychedelics biotech platform with robust supply chain security and clinical development capabilities.","length":628,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"This new capital investment builds on the exclusive, royalty-bearing IP licensing agreement formalized between the two companies in September 2024, following an initial investment where Psyence BioMed acquired an 11.13% equity stake in PsyLabs. Under the terms of that agreement, PsyLabs supplies Psyence BioMed with pharmaceutical-grade, EU-GMP, nature-derived (non-synthetic) psilocybin for use in future clinical trials and eventual commercialization in substance use disorders (SUD).","length":487,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"In parallel with this financial commitment, Psyence BioMed has secured an exclusive right of first refusal in respect of the worldwide supply of pharmaceutical-grade, nature-derived Ibogaine. Under this agreement, PsyLabs will grant Psyence BioMed a right of first refusal to acquire the exclusive rights to a dedicated supply of Ibogaine for evaluation in the treatment of SUD, including Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). This exclusive partnership further strengthens Psyence BioMed's integrated development strategy, ensuring access to high-quality psychedelic compounds to support its growing clinical pipeline and diversification into multiple therapeutic areas.","length":665,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from the Tabernanthe iboga plant, has shown promise in early-stage research for its unique ability to interrupt SUDs, offering a novel approach to addiction treatment. Existing treatment options for SUDs and AUD remain limited in effectiveness, highlighting the urgent need for new solutions.","length":355,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""We ar...