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Acne cream from Israel: Sol-Gel Technologies files for an $86 million US IPO

Sol-Gel Technologies, which is developing acne creams that deliver treatment via proprietary microcapsules, filed on Tuesday with the SEC to raise up to $86 million in an initial public offering. The Ness Ziona, Israel-based company was founded in 1997 and...read more

Have acne? There's a gel for that! Klox Technologies files for a $75 million IPO

Klox Technologies, which is developing a light-reactive topical gel for acne and skin care, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $75 million in an initial public offering. September 2014 IPO Foamix Pharmaceuticals (FOMX), which is developing...read more

US IPO Pricing Recap: Alibaba pops 38%, represents one third of 2014 IPO market proceeds

Alibaba raised $21.8 billion in its IPO on Friday, making it the world's largest IPO ever. At $94, Alibaba commands a diluted market value of $242 billion; it is now the 10th-largest US-listed company, just behind Walmart. With one deal, the total capital raised...read more

Dermira sets terms for $80 million IPO; biotech treats scaly, sweaty, acne-covered skin

Dermira, a biotech targeting skin conditions such as psoriasis, excessive sweating and acne, announced terms for its IPO on Friday. The Redwood City, CA-based company plans to raise $80 million by offering 5.4 million shares at a price range of $14 to $16. At...read more