Finance Watch: VC Mega-Deals Launch Biopharma Firms With New Takes On CV, Genetic Diseases
Executive Summary
Anthos premiers with $250m from Blackstone and cardiovascular disease assets and expertise from Novartis, while Maze brings in $191m for drugs that target gene modifiers. In public company financings, Sage raises $575m ahead of Zulresso approval decision.
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