Medical device companies raised a total of $906 million in Q3, while in vitro diagnostic/research developers took in $72 million. The top M&As in each segment were private buyouts of public companies: Kinetic Concepts for $6.3 billion and Immucor for $1.9 billion.

A roundup of recent medtech strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions and financings.

Start-Up's monthly comprehensive review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding during the month, including companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and research instrumentation and reagent sectors.