Finance Watch: Biopharma Fundraising Impact Expected, But Not Apparent Yet
Executive Summary
While COVID-19 shocked global financial markets and is expected to impact biopharma fundraising, investment in drug developers continues, including through two new venture capital funds totaling nearly $2bn. Also, Coherus issues debt to fund deals and MOMA launches with $86m in VC cash.
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