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Clinical-stage psychedelic company that also functions as a strategic-corporate capital allocator through legacy atai platform investments and deal activity in the sector.

Investor Snapshot

Classification

Strategic Corporate Investor

Geography

Regional

Coverage

2 countries

Last Verified

Apr 17, 2026

Investment Stage Focus

Series A-BGrowth / Late StageMulti-Stage

Investment Focus Areas

Drug DevelopmentDigital Therapeutics & Platforms

Investor Notes

AtaiBeckley derives from atai + Beckley combination and should be tracked as a strategic-corporate investor at Investor L2 without forcing an Investor L3 assignment.

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Focus

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Engagement Status

Active

Primary Investment Link

Recorded Investments

Beckley Psytech

Jan 4, 2024

Strategic investment and collaboration - $50m total investment ($40m primary + $10m secondary)

Date uses press release date; amount text follows disclosed headline terms.

atai strategic investment in Beckley Psytech

Development Programmes

4

BPL-003

5-MeO-DMT
Phase II

BPL-003 (mebufotenin benzoate) is a proprietary intranasal 5-MeO-DMT formulation delivered via a nasal spray device, producing a ~30–60 minute psychedelic experience. Phase 2b (NCT05870540, n=193, 38 sites): both 8 mg and 12 mg met primary endpoint (MADRS at Day 29) with statistically significant reductions vs 0.3 mg control (p=0.0025/0.0038). FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation October 2025. EOP2 FDA meeting March 3, 2026. Phase 3 ReConnection 1 (~350 pts) and ReConnection 2 (~300 pts) targeted Q2 2026. Formed following atai Life Sciences + Beckley Psytech merger (November 2025), which created AtaiBeckley.

Programme Tracker

Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)

Primary: US (FDA)
Phase IIActive

Forecast

Phase III started - Approval eventual: 45%

Phase 3 ReConnection 1 and ReConnection 2 targeted Q2 2026 following successful EOP2 meeting (March 3, 2026). 8 mg selected as primary dose.

Milestones

Phase II topline

Completed

Actual: Jul 1, 2025

Phase 2b (NCT05870540) primary endpoint met: 8 mg MADRS −12.1 pts vs −5.8 pts control (p=0.0025); 12 mg −11.1 pts (p=0.0038). Rapid onset at Day 2, sustained 8 weeks.

Why it matters: Clear, statistically significant dose-dependent efficacy; rapid onset differentiates BPL-003 from standard TRD treatments

Watch next: BTD, EOP2 meeting, Phase 3 initiation

Phase III started

Planned

Likely: Q2 2026

ReConnection 1 and ReConnection 2 Phase 3 programmes targeted Q2 2026 initiation

Why it matters: Phase 3 initiation is the final step before potential NDA; successful trials would position BPL-003 as a novel intranasal TRD therapy

Watch next: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT registration and first patient dosing announcements

Regulatory review accepted

Completed

Actual: Oct 16, 2025

FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to BPL-003 for TRD

Why it matters: BTD provides intensive FDA guidance, accelerated review, and rolling NDA submission; reduces Phase 3 programme uncertainty

Watch next: EOP2 meeting and Phase 3 programme design confirmation

Regulatory review accepted

Completed

Actual: Nov 10, 2025

Phase 2b open-label extension (OLE) positive data: second 12 mg dose at 8 weeks was well-tolerated and provided additional antidepressant effects sustained up to 8 weeks

Why it matters: OLE data supports a multi-dose treatment paradigm and addresses durability questions important for Phase 3 design

Watch next: EOP2 meeting confirmation and Phase 3 launch

Regulatory review accepted

Completed

Actual: Mar 3, 2026

Successful EOP2 meeting with FDA: FDA supported proposed pivotal Phase 3 programme (ReConnection 1: ~350 pts, 8 mg/4 mg/placebo; ReConnection 2: ~300 pts, two-dose regimen)

Why it matters: FDA alignment on Phase 3 design dramatically de-risks the programme; agency support for registrational endpoints is critical

Watch next: Phase 3 ClinicalTrials.gov registration and first patient dosing (Q2 2026)

Recorded Events

Mar 3, 2026: Regulatory review accepted

Nov 10, 2025: Regulatory review accepted

Oct 16, 2025: Regulatory review accepted

Jul 1, 2025: Phase II topline

Evidence Links

NCT05870540 — BPL-003 Phase 2b TRD Study

trial-registry - ClinicalTrials.gov - Verified

AtaiBeckley Investor Relations

company-website - AtaiBeckley - Verified

VLS-01

DMT
Phase II

VLS-01 is a proprietary buccal film formulation of DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) applied to the inner cheek, designed for a ~90–120 minute psychedelic experience fitting within a 2-hour clinical visit. ELUMINA Phase 2 (NCT06524830, ~142 pts, 1:1 VLS-01 120 mg vs placebo) for treatment-resistant depression. First patient dosed March 11, 2025. Topline results expected Q1 2026.

Programme Tracker

Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)

Primary: US (FDA)
Phase IIActive

Forecast

Phase II topline - Approval eventual: 20%

ELUMINA (NCT06524830) ongoing; topline results expected Q1 2026

Milestones

Phase II started

Completed

Actual: Mar 11, 2025

ELUMINA Phase 2 (NCT06524830) first patient dosed; ~142 patients across multi-site US study, 2 doses 2 weeks apart

Why it matters: First Phase 2 study of a buccal film DMT formulation; novel delivery that avoids IV or inhalation and fits within standard therapy session durations

Watch next: Topline results at Week 4 primary endpoint

Phase II topline

Planned

Likely: Q1 2026

Topline results expected Q1 2026 per company guidance

Why it matters: Proof-of-concept readout for buccal film DMT in TRD; would differentiate VLS-01 from inhaled competitors

Watch next: MADRS score at Week 4 primary endpoint

Recorded Events

Mar 11, 2025: Phase II started

Evidence Links

NCT06524830 — ELUMINA Phase 2 (VLS-01 TRD)

trial-registry - ClinicalTrials.gov - Verified

EMP-01

MDMA
Phase II

EMP-01 is oral (R)-MDMA hydrochloride (single enantiomer of MDMA) for social anxiety disorder (SAD). Two doses of 225 mg oral EMP-01, 4 weeks apart; no psychotherapy required in this study. Exploratory Phase 2a (NCT06693609, n=71, UK): primary safety objective met; no serious AEs, no suicidal behavior. Secondary efficacy: placebo-adjusted LSAS reduction of 11.85 points (p=0.036, one-tailed, Hedges' g=0.45). New U.S. patent issued December 2025 with exclusivity through 2043. Phase 2b next step.

Programme Tracker

Anxiety Disorders

Primary: EU (EMA)
Phase IICompleted

Forecast

Phase II started - Approval eventual: 15%

Phase 2a complete; positive safety and exploratory efficacy signal. Phase 2b in larger population to follow.

Milestones

Phase II started

Completed

Actual: May 13, 2025

Exploratory Phase 2a (NCT06693609) first patient dosed: 71 adults with SAD in UK, 2 doses 225 mg 4 weeks apart

Why it matters: First clinical trial of single-enantiomer R-MDMA in SAD; non-psychotherapy design tests drug-alone effect

Watch next: Topline results at Day 43 primary endpoint

Phase II topline

Completed

Actual: Feb 26, 2026

Phase 2a topline positive: safety primary met; exploratory efficacy LSAS reduction 11.85 pts (p=0.036 one-tailed, Hedges' g=0.45). No serious AEs, no suicidal ideation.

Why it matters: Safety and early efficacy signals support Phase 2b; SAD is an under-served indication with large patient population

Watch next: Phase 2b design and initiation

Recorded Events

Feb 26, 2026: Phase II topline

May 13, 2025: Phase II started

Evidence Links

NCT06693609 — EMP-01 Phase 2a (SAD, UK)

trial-registry - ClinicalTrials.gov - Verified

Novel 5-HT2AR Agonists

Discovery

Early discovery programme for novel next-generation 5-HT2A receptor agonists.

Quick Facts

Type
Public Biotech
Founded
2025
Ticker
NASDAQ: ATAI
Lead Stage
Phase II
HQ
New York, NY (HQ), United States
Website
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Sponsored Trials

2

Research Papers

1