The Next Roivant Or Fortress? BridgeBio Raises $135m To Spin Out New Companies
Executive Summary
BridgeBio's hub-and-spoke model is similar to the Roivant and Fortress strategies, but with a focus on drug candidates for genetic diseases in need of a bridge to future funding.
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