Finance Watch: Three Neurology-Focused Firms Raise VC Mega-Rounds
With Neuron23, Westlake Unveils Second Start-Up In A Week
Executive Summary
Private Company Watch: Neuron23, Neurogene and Locanabio each raised $100m or more, highlighting increased investor interest in novel approaches to neurological diseases. Also, CRO dMed raised $100m and MinervaX brought in $57m for its vaccine to protect newborns.
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