Boehringer's Expanded Venture Fund: Innovation First, Returns Second
Executive Summary
Boehringer Ingelheim more than doubled its venture fund from €100m to €250m, giving BI more access to early innovation via new capital, two new investment managers and a West Coast presence.
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