Finance Watch: Pandion's $55m Series A Funds Localized Bispecifics For Autoimmune Diseases
Executive Summary
Pandion, led by former Pfizer SVP Anthony Coyle, launched in 2017 to exploit immuno-oncology advances for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases; the firm's Series A follows a record-breaking year for biopharma venture capital. In public company financings, AveXis and others seek cash to fuel R&D.
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