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Re: | SQZ Biotechnologies Company |
Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 |
Confidentially Submitted on January 29, 2021 |
CIK No. 0001604477 |
Ladies and Gentleman:
In connection with the Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 submitted by SQZ Biotechnologies Company (the “Company”) on a confidential basis pursuant to Title 1, Section 106 under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, on behalf of the Company, we confirm that the Company will file the registration statement no later than 48 hours prior to the requested effective date and time, in compliance with Rules 460 and 461.
Please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone at (617) 948-6027 with any questions or comments regarding this correspondence.
Very truly yours, |
/s/ Wesley C. Holmes |
Wesley C. Holmes
of LATHAM & WATKINS LLP |
cc: | (via email) |
Armon Sharei, President and Chief Executive Officer, SQZ Biotechnologies Company |
Peter N. Handrinos, Latham & Watkins LLP |
Mitchell S. Bloom, Goodwin Procter LLP |
Seo Salimi, Goodwin Procter LLP |