Eisai's New Venture Fund Looks To ‘Excavate’ Innovation
Executive Summary
Japanese pharma firm’s new venture capital fund aims to support and gain access to external innovation both at home and in the US, while a new alliance with a Japanese tech services firm will pursue opportunities in digital health and dementia.
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