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Cambridge biotech Apnimed files for $160M IPO

July 29, 2026

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Cambridge biotech Apnimed files for $160M IPO

Apnimed, a Cambridge-based biotech developing oral therapies for obstructive sleep apnea, has filed an S-1 with the SEC for a $160 million initial public offering. The company plans to offer 10 million shares priced between $14 and $16, netting roughly $134.6 million at the midpoint. Its lead candidate, AD109 (known as Oxnimbi), is designed to boost neuromuscular activity that keeps the upper airway open during sleep, targeting a condition estimated to affect 80 million Americans ages 30-69.

BioXconomy

Cambridge Citizens Coalition rebrands as Citywide Coalition

The neighborhood-led Cambridge Citizens Coalition has officially renamed itself the Cambridge Citywide Coalition, expanding its civic scope to represent neighborhoods across the city.

Cambridge Independent

Public meeting set for 29 Sargent Street development

A neighbor notification meeting on July 29 at 2 p.m. will cover plans for a proposed residential development at 29 Sargent Street.

City of Cambridge

Talya Ozsardas performs free concert at Kendall Center

Musician Talya Ozsardas performs a free outdoor concert at the Kendall Center's Urban Park Roof Garden in East Cambridge on July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Berklee College of Music

Kadampa Meditation Center offers relationship-focused class

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston hosts its 'Better Relationships Start Within' meditation class in Cambridge on July 29 at 7 p.m., teaching practical Buddhist wisdom for emotional balance.

Meetup

Climate Picnic discussion scheduled in Cambridge

Residents are invited to bring food and gather for a Climate Picnic on July 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., focusing on grassroots discussions of climate change.

Moments

MassDOT presents Squires Bridge, McGrath Highway redesign

MassDOT held a public meeting to share plans to replace Squires Bridge near the Cambridge city line and transform McGrath Highway into a boulevard.

Streetsblog Massachusetts

Wild Child to perform live at The Sinclair

The Texas-based indie folk-pop band Wild Child performs live at The Sinclair in Harvard Square on July 29 at 8:30 p.m.

Concerts 50

Watertown bookmobile stops at Mount Auburn Cemetery

The Watertown Free Public Library Bookmobile visits Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge on July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. to offer library materials and program information.

Watertown Free Public Library

Pop-up recycling drop-off comes to Portland Street

On July 29 from 4 to 7:30 p.m., DPW holds its fifth 2026 Pop-Up Recycle Center event at the Cambridge Housing Authority, accepting batteries, electronics, bulbs, scrap metal, books and plastic film.

City of Cambridge

Board of Assessors meets online this morning

The Board of Assessors meets online on July 29 from 10 to 10:15 a.m., with agenda items including minutes, reports, abatements and an executive session on exemptions.

City of Cambridge

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