CureVac Launches IPO, Adds To Big 2020 Cash Haul
Executive Summary
CureVac raised hundreds of millions of dollars this year before its $213m initial public offering as its mRNA vaccine technology moved into the COVID-19 spotlight. Its stock price tripled on its debut.
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