Switzerland paves the way for genome editing
Switzerland is keeping its moratorium on GMO cultivation until 2025, but paving the way for exceptions in precision breeding.
Gilde Healthcare Private Equity IV launches 517m
Gilde Healthcare Private Equity IV (GHPE IV) has closed at 517m for investments in proifitable healthcare companies in the lower mid-market in North-west Europe.
Precirix NV raises 80m in Series B financing
With 80m from a Series B financing in its pocket, Belgian Precirix NV plans to advance its pipeline of precision radiopharmaceuticals.
Sanofi bags 300m from US investor Blackstone
Sanofi has secured money from Blackstone Life Sciences to speed up development of its daratumumab competitor isatuximab in multiple myeloma.
Join 900 US CEOs protest against Ukraine invasion
US Life Science leaders pledge to economically disengage from Russia.
Join 900 US CEOs protest against Ukraine war
US Life Science leaders pledge to economically disengage from Russia.
Scenic Biotech BV announces $31m financing
Scenic Biotech BV will use an incoming $31m (28) Series A financing to advance its pipeline of genetic modifiers, a new molecular entity in cancer and rare disease.
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Kurma Partners closes growth fund at 160m
French venture capital expert Kurma Partners has closed its Growth Opportunities Fund at 160m and targets a final closing at 250m.
mRNA for Africa
Moderna will build its first mRNA production facility in Kenya, investing up to US$500m.
Epsilogen raise £30.75m in Series B financing
IgE cancer antibody specialist Epsilogen Ltd has closed a £30.75m round led by Novartis Venture Fund to advance Phase Ib studies with MOv18 IgE in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.