Private Company Edition: Several drug developers targeting neurological diseases raised venture capital recently. In addition to Nura Bio, Encoded Therapeutics revealed a $135m series D round. Also, Longwood closed a $170m fund and Flagship launched Omega Therapeutics with $85m.

UK pharma giant’s head, International tells Scrip expanded alliance with diversified Japan group will develop solutions across the patient journey, while new China investments aim to tap into emerging innovation in this market.

In a review of biopharma start-up dealmaking and financing activity from January through March, based on data from Strategic Transactions, Anthos completed the largest venture capital round in the first quarter, raising $250m.

Private Company Edition: Biotech companies raised $3.9bn, down from $4.6bn in the first quarter of 2019 – a record-breaking year in the US – but dollars per deal stayed above $20m for a second year. Also, Fusion has April's second $100m-plus VC financing with a $105m Series B.