Lilly Takes Another Leap Into Gene Therapy With Jaguar
Co-leads $139m Fundraising
Executive Summary
Following last year's licensing deal with Precision Biosciences and the acquisition of Prevail Therapeutics, Eli Lilly is expanding its gene therapy efforts by backing Jaguar, a start-up staffed by former AveXis bosses.
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