Deal-Making Attitudes Begin To Shift As Funding Options Decline
VC Investors Encourage Companies To Seek Partnerships
Executive Summary
An AbbVie executive at Biocom’s partnering conference said small firms are beginning to adjust their expectations due to financial market conditions; deal-makers noted biotechs should see value beyond cash in pharma collaborations.
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