Korean Bioventure Financing Continues Downward Spiral In Q3
Handful Of IPOs Amid Chilly Sentiment
Executive Summary
VC Investment in South Korea’s biopharma sector drops again as investors continue to shy away amid higher interest rates and reduced out-licensing deals.
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