Redx Joins Forces With Jounce To Form $425m Cancer And Fibrosis Company
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Executive Summary
After a rollercoaster of a journey to date, UK firm Redx unveiled plans to merge with US biotech Jounce in a deal that would create a $425m transatlantic company with a robust cash runway through to 2025.
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