MOLECULAR TEMPLATES, INC.
9301 Amberglen Blvd.
Austin, TX 78729
VIA EDGAR
August 16, 2023
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Molecular Templates, Inc.
Acceleration Request for Registration Statement on Form S-3
Filed August 10, 2023
File No. 333-273864
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Molecular Templates, Inc. hereby requests that the effective date and time of the above-referenced registration statement be accelerated to August 18, 2023, at 4:05 p.m., Eastern Time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Melanie R. Levy of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. at (858) 314 -1873.
| Sincerely, |
| MOLECULAR TEMPLATES, INC. |
| /s/ Jason S. Kim |
| Jason S. Kim |
| Chief Financial Officer |
cc: Eric E. Poma, Molecular Templates, Inc.
Michelle Iwamoto-Fan, Molecular Templates, Inc.
Melanie R. Levy, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
