Sernova, Seraxis close US$ 11.2 million financing for planned BetaNova merger

• Sernova Biotherapeutics, Seraxis agreed to merge into BetaNova Biotherapeutics under a definitive deal signed Sept. 7, 2026.
• Companies closed a non-brokered convertible note financing into Seraxis totaling USD 11.2 million tied to the merger.
• On closing, Sernova, Seraxis shareholders expected to each hold about 50% of BetaNova on a non-diluted basis.
• Merger rationale centers on combining Seraxis’ stem cell-derived islet programs, cGMP manufacturing with Sernova’s Cell Pouch bio-hybrid organ platform.
• Financing proceeds earmarked for SR-02 manufacturing, a Phase 1/2 trial start in Q4, first dosing in Q1 2027, Nasdaq readiness in Q1 2027.

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