Finance Watch: Semma Raises $114m As VC Funding Keeps Up Brisk Pace
Executive Summary
Semma closed a $114m Series B round to fund development of insulin-producing cells. Also, Tesaro and Catalyst are among recent public company financings, while Otonomy shifted gears, laying off sales staff.
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