NextCell initiates collaboration with OptiCell – strengthening its cell-handling operations

December 2, 2025

NextCell Pharma AB (“NextCell” or “the Company”) has entered into a collaboration agreement with OptiCell Solutions AB (“OptiCell”) regarding the handling, freezing, storage, and transport of cell products used for research and development. The collaboration enables NextCell to further leverage its existing infrastructure and expertise in advanced cell handling, also beyond its own clinical projects.

“The collaboration with OptiCell fits perfectly into our daily operations. We utilise existing staff and equipment within NextCell and will also purchase services from our subsidiaries QVance and Cellaviva,” says Mathias Svahn, CEO of NextCell Pharma AB.

Under the agreement, OptiCell is responsible for donor and customer relations, including planning and managing the apheresis operations at its clinic in Huddinge (Novum Labs). NextCell is responsible for cell handling, freezing, storage, and logistics.

Through this collaboration, NextCell takes another step toward establishing itself as a broader player in the cell therapy value chain – from donor to finished product. The revenue generated from these services also provides a welcome contribution to the ongoing development of ProTrans™, the Company’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

“The collaboration with NextCell Pharma allows us to achieve more advanced cell management and increase flexibility in delivering high-quality cell products for cell and gene therapies,” says Jarmo Henriksson, CEO of OptiCell Solutions AB.

About OptiCell Solutions

OptiCell Solutions AB, founded in 2024, specialises in apheresis collection for cell and gene therapy (CGT). Using advanced apheresis technology, the company can collect large quantities of specific donor cells, helping accelerate the development of next-generation therapies. OptiCell also provides therapeutic apheresis services to the healthcare sector. The company is located near Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge and works to strengthen the availability of cells that are essential for cutting-edge research and life-saving treatments. OptiCell has a strong ethical foundation, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to supporting the development of more effective and patient-centred therapies.

For more information about NextCell Pharma, please contact
Mathias Svahn, CEO
Tel: +46 8 735 5595
E-mail: info@nextcellpharma.com

Websites:
NextCell Pharma AB: www.nextcellpharma.com
Cellaviva Sverige: www.cellaviva.se
Cellaviva Danmark: www.cellaviva.dk
QVance AB: www.qvance.se

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/15255207/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextCellPharma

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About NextCell Pharma AB
NextCell Pharma is a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing ProTrans, a patent-protected platform based on allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) from umbilical cord tissue. Using a proprietary selection algorithm, ProTrans delivers optimised cell tailored to specific indications.  In type 1 diabetes, a single infusion has been shown to preserve insulin production and delay disease progression for at least five years.  A Phase III trial is planned to commence upon securing a commercial partner. ProTrans is also being evaluated for other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. NextCell’s subsidiaries include Cellaviva, Scandinavia’s largest private stem cell bank, and QVance, the Nordic region’s first dedicated provider of quality services for developers of advanced therapies.

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2018-09-11
Last day of trading in series TO 1 warrants
Today, 11th September 2018, is the last day of trading in warrants of series TO 1 issued as part of NextCell Pharma AB's ("NXTCL") listing in the spring of 2017. Last day to subscribe for shares on the basis of warrants of series TO 1 is 13th September 2018. The teaser and subscription form are available on the following websites: NXTCL (www.nextcellpharma.com (http://file///C:/Users/ErikBerggren/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/TLO3KWR6/www.nextcellpharma.com)); Sedermera Fondkommission (www.sedermera.se (http://file///C:/Users/ErikBerggren/AppData/Local/Microsoft/
Today, 11th September 2018, is the last day of trading in warrants of series TO 1 issued as part of NextCell Pharma AB's ("NXTCL") listing in the spring of 2017. Last day to subscribe for shares on the basis of warrants of series TO 1 is 13th September 2018. The teaser and subscription form are a...
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2018-09-05
Reminder to exercise your series TO 1 warrants
The subscription period for the series TO 1 warrants issued as part of NextCell Pharma AB’s ("NXTCL") issue of units during the spring of 2017 will continue until 13th September 2018. The last day for trading with the series TO 1 warrants is 11th September 2018. Holders of the series TO 1 warrants are entitled to subscribe for a new share for each warrant at a price of SEK 5.00 per share. If all of the series TO 1 warrants are exercised, 2 860 940 new shares will be issued and NXTCL is receives approximately MSEK 14.3 before issue costs. The subscription of series TO 1 warrants to be
The subscription period for the series TO 1 warrants issued as part of NextCell Pharma AB’s ("NXTCL") issue of units during the spring of 2017 will continue until 13th September 2018. The last day for trading with the series TO 1 warrants is 11th September 2018. Holders of the series TO 1 warrant...
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2018-08-28
Upcoming events and conferences for NXTCL
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today, that CEO Mathias Svahn has been invited to speak at the annual BiotechBuilders event held today, 28th of September 2018. Mathias Svahn will also give a presentation at the Nordic Life Science Days, which will be held 10th-12th of September 2018. The BiotechBuilders event which is held today, 28th of September 2018, has invited CEO Mathias Svahn to speak about NXTCL and how the company has developed over time. The title of his presentation is: “Turning opportunity into productivity, starting a stem cell clinical trial in record
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today, that CEO Mathias Svahn has been invited to speak at the annual BiotechBuilders event held today, 28th of September 2018. Mathias Svahn will also give a presentation at the Nordic Life Science Days, which will be held 10th-12th of Sep...
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2018-08-27
Summary of exercised warrants by Board members and senior executives in NXTCL
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today, that members of the Board Anders Essen-Möller, Edvard Smith, Hans-Peter Ekre, Niclas Löwgren, CEO Mathias Svahn and CFO Leo Groenewegen have exercised all of their respective series TO 1 warrants. In total this means that 173 430 warrants are to be converted, corresponding to a total investment of SEK 867 150. In total, investments from the Board and Management correspond to approximately 6 percent of the total outstanding warrants. Below, each person’s amount of to be exercised series TO 1 warrants is presented: ·  Mathias
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today, that members of the Board Anders Essen-Möller, Edvard Smith, Hans-Peter Ekre, Niclas Löwgren, CEO Mathias Svahn and CFO Leo Groenewegen have exercised all of their respective series TO 1 warrants. In total this means that 173 430 war...
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2018-08-23
NextCell's largest shareholder Diamyd Medical exercise all of its warrants
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today, that its largest shareholder, Diamyd Medical AB, will exercise all its 296 800 series TO1 warrants. Diamyd will exercise the warrants during the subscription period which runs during the period 23rd August – 13th September 2018. This represents an investment total of SEK 1 484 000, corresponding to approximately 10 % of the outstanding warrants. The diabetes Company Diamyd Medical is one of the main owners of NextCell Pharma, with a shareholding of approximately 14 %. In addition to its current shares, Diamyd Medical also has
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today, that its largest shareholder, Diamyd Medical AB, will exercise all its 296 800 series TO1 warrants. Diamyd will exercise the warrants during the subscription period which runs during the period 23rd August – 13th September 2018. This...
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2018-08-23
The subscription period of the series TO 1 warrants starts today
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces that today, 23rd of August 2018, marks the start of the subscription period of the series of TO 1 series warrants which were issued as part of the company's issue of units during the spring of 2017. The subscription period will end on the 13th of September 2018. Holders of the series TO 1 warrants are entitled to subscribe for a new share for each warrant at a price of SEK 5.00 per share. If all of the series TO 1 warrants are exercised, 2 860 940 new shares will be issued and NXTCL is receives approximately MSEK 14.3 before issue costs.
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces that today, 23rd of August 2018, marks the start of the subscription period of the series of TO 1 series warrants which were issued as part of the company's issue of units during the spring of 2017. The subscription period will end on the 1...
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2018-08-17
NextCell’s partner PBKM exercises its TO 1 warrants
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today that its shareholder and partner Polski Bank Komorek Macierzystych S.A. ("PBKM") is exercising all of its 320,000 warrants. This represents an investment of MSEK 1.6, corresponding to approximately 11 % of the outstanding series TO 1 warrants. The subscription period of the series TO 1 warrants runs from 23rd of August – 13th of September 2018. PBKM is one of Europe's leading players in the field of stem cells and is also contracted for the manufacturing of NXTCL's drug candidate ProTrans. PBKM is thus an important partner of
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NXTCL") announces today that its shareholder and partner Polski Bank Komorek Macierzystych S.A. ("PBKM") is exercising all of its 320,000 warrants. This represents an investment of MSEK 1.6, corresponding to approximately 11 % of the outstanding series TO 1 ...
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2018-08-13
An additional batch of ProTrans is released prior to use in NextCell Pharma’s ongoing clinical trial.
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NextCell") hereby announces that it has received another batch of ProTrans for clinical use. ProTrans is manufactured according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the stem cells are selected with the company's selection algorithm to ensure quality. The selection is carried out by NextCell and the large-scale production is then produced by supplier and shareholder Polski Bank Komorek Macierzystych S.A. ("PBKM"). The delivery is intended for use in the second part of the company's ongoing Phase I/II trial with ProTrans, which includes a total of 15
Stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB ("NextCell") hereby announces that it has received another batch of ProTrans for clinical use. ProTrans is manufactured according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the stem cells are selected with the company's selection algorithm to ensure quality. Th...
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