Finance Watch: BIO Report Shows Record VC Funding Across Geographies
Executive Summary
Private Company Edition: Venture capital for emerging therapeutics companies in the US and in ex-US regions reached all-time highs in 2018. Also, Alphamab raises $60m Series B, three new VC funds launch and FLX changes its name to RAPT.
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