What A Whiz! Takeda Spins Off Discovery Op Axcelead Into New Fund
Executive Summary
Takeda has spun off into a new joint investment fund selected drug discovery operations in Japan that had been shifted to the new Axcelead business last year, further honing its focus ahead of the Shire acquisition and in a move to foster a more effective early-stage ecosystem in the country.
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