Two US VCs have led a large $75m series B financing of Belgium’s AgomAb Therapeutics, which is gaining traction in developing antibodies that act on the HGF-MET pathway, potentially reversing fibrosis and allowing damaged tissues to regain function.

Stefan Schulze, CEO of the Swiss iron deficiency and kidney disease specialist, tells Scrip that Vifor's reputation as a go-to industry partner should result in at least two more licensing deals or product acquisitions in 2021.

IPO Edition: Sana leads the group with a $587.5m initial public offering, while Immunocore and Bolt follow with $200m-plus IPOs. The 10 newly public companies generated a 43.3% average return on 8 Feb.