Finance Watch: 3Q Biopharma Venture Capital Financings Fell From 2Q Spike
Executive Summary
VC deals totaled $8.3bn in the first half of 2019, but the year's total rose to just $11.5bn at the end of September, reflecting only a $3.2bn third quarter gain. Among recent financings, Cygnal emerged from stealth mode with $65m invested to date.
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